Pecatonica Improvement Association

 

“The purpose of this association is to promote the betterment of the Pecatonica area”

 

Meeting Minutes for meeting held on August 4, 2004

 

                President:             Mary Ann Newton                           Vice President:   Donald Sandell

Member at large:                Ed Smith

                Treasurer:            Joy Seaton                                            Secretary:             Janet Fuenty

 

Members in attendance:  Joy Seaton, George Anderson, Jackie Moyer, Joan Cunningham, Janet Fuenty, Jennifer Bussan, Tara Theisen, Arnie Binning, and Don Sandell.

 

Meeting called to order by Don Sandell at 8:05 a.m.

 

Welcome to new members and guests.  New members and visitors are always welcome

 

President’s Message:  None.

 

Treasurer’s Report was distributed and summarized by Joy Seaton.  Joan Cunningham moved to approve the report.  Arnie Binning seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

 

Minutes of the last meeting were distributed.  Jackie Moyer moved that the minutes be approved.  Joy Seaton seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. 

 

New members and businesses:  No new businesses were opened within the last month.

 

Agenda additions:  None.

 

Committee Reports

 

Finance and Administration Committee:  No report was made. 

 

Membership Committee:  No report was made.

 

Streetscape Committee:  Don Sandell reported that Wayne Manufacturing suggested we keep the type of lights we have as they do not recommend rope lighting.  Further discussion was tabled until next month.  Don Sandell is to speak with contractors to determine the cost of installation.

 

Advertising and Business Promotion:  No report was made.

 

Crooked River Days:  No report was made.

 

Summer Festival Committee:  Jackie Moyer reported that the committee has decided to use tickets instead of money for security and convenience.  More sponsors have been obtained, but more are needed.  Rex Lender will help with electricity.  The Village has allotted money to assist with the festival.  The winner of the logo contest will be selected on Wednesday, September 1 at the committee meeting in the basement of US Bank. 

 

 

Old Business

 

Christmas Walk:  Will be held on the 1st Saturday in December (December 4).  Volunteers are needed.  Remember, this is the largest fundraiser for our organization this year.  Janet Fuenty volunteered to solicit items for the silent auction.  Tara Theisen will set up the auction and set the rules and will be in charge of advertising the event.  Joan Cunningham will see if she can obtain sponsors for the carriage ride.  Jackie Moyer will organize the live nativity.  Don Sandell will set up the luminaries. 

 

New Business

 

Tourism Guide and Atlas.  PIA members will receive a substantial discount for advertising in the book.  A 1/8 page ad can cost $350.00.  Anyone interested in purchasing an ad should contact Don Sandell at 239-1101 by the beginning of September.

 

Winnebago County Fair Display.  In order to obtain a frame for the display, members should contact Lucy at the Frame Shop.  Set up will be Monday, August 16 at 1:00 p.m.  Artificial plants are needed.  Members are welcome to display their business cards and flyers on the table.

 

 

 

Next meeting will be Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at 8:00 a.m. at the Stonewall Café.