Greentown Main Street Association
Minutes
Monday, September 9, 2019
The Greentown Main Street Association met on Monday September 9, 2019 at the City Building.
Those in attendance were:
Directors present: Jolene Rule, Lisa Stout, Ron Simpson, Regina Poe, Mark Lantz and Ed Hannah.
Directors absent with regrets: Ronda Eldridge, Rachel Jenkins, Liesbet Patrick, Katie Regan and Garry Hill.
President Jolene Rule called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
The minutes of the August 2019 meeting were presented. The minutes were approved as sent.
The Treasurer's report for August was read. The report was filed for audit. Mark Lantz asked where the rest of the funding for the mural would come from. There was discussion that sponsorships of $500.00 are being sold to complete this project.
Organization
Membership – It was reported as 49 paid, 3 exchange and 2 free. Regina Poe will take over a Membership Chairman. A new membership was received from Bryant Saw Mill.
Fundraising – Is in need of a chairman.
Website – nothing new to report
Facebook Page – Jolene reported that the facebook page has 460 followers. Keep sending her your event information. It is another way to promote the town.
Design - Katie Regan -Chairman
Committee Members: Jolene Rule, Rachel Jenkins
Revitalization
Plan - Nothing
new to report
Town Beautification – Nothing new to report
Murals and Signage – Jolene reported Sept 27 & 28 will be the dates when the mural will be installed. Sept 28 from 11 am – 1 PM pulled pork sandwiches, chips and drink will be sold with a ribbon cutting 1:00 PM. Craig Trott will sing the National Anthem. The Historical Society will be open with a special exhibit that weekend. We will discuss next month what to do with the money from the sandwich sales. Any money left over from the donations collected for the mural will go into a designated fund for future murals.
Christmas Lights – No report
Town Beautification – Nothing new to report
Murals and Signage – Jolene reported Sept 27 & 28 will be the dates when the mural will be installed. Sept 28 from 11 am – 1 PM pulled pork sandwiches, chips and drink will be sold with a ribbon cutting 1:00 PM. Craig Trott will sing the National Anthem. The Historical Society will be open with a special exhibit that weekend. We will discuss next month what to do with the money from the sandwich sales. Any money left over from the donations collected for the mural will go into a designated fund for future murals.
Christmas Lights – No report
Economic Vitality - Mark Lantz - Chairman.
The
next business owner's meeting will be September 30 5:30 PM at Main
Occasions Catering. The plans are to highlight new members and
businesses.
Comet
Express is donating 2 cents from every gallon of gas sold to Eastern
High School projects. Heartland Market is getting a new awning soon
as they have applied to the town for a sign permit. Hometown
Restaurant is doing well.
Sept
10 will be the Historic Photos program 6:00 PM at Century Villa with
Craig Trott Collection and some of the Jenkins Collection. All are
invited to attend.
Business Directory – Regina Poe – chairman
Regina
reported that there are still a few directories left if anyone wants
to distribute them. Lisa took some for her Class reunion this month.
Several have been passed out at the MATF programs. Shearer Printing
reported that they are proud of this directory and that Regina Poe is
great to work with.
Promotion
Music At The Fountain – Ed Hannah reported that they are winding down with one more date. He gave kuddos to the Century Villa purple bus for showing up and was happy with all the sponsorships they received. Ed said Thank You to Mark Lantz for the tribute to the fire, first responders & police departments
Ed
expressed his concern that we are losing some of our older attendees
thru death and poor health. There was some discussion of how to get
younger people interested. We might need to change some of our
performers and not have the same ones each year. Possibly moving to
the fairgrounds where there is good parking and not the fear of
someone driving thru the crowd. Restrooms are not close to pioneer
village. These were all things to think about.
MATF Scholorship – Another scholorship will be given in 2020 to help a young person in their music career. The cake walk money is going towards the scholorship.
Community Rummage sale – The fall sale will be Sept 14. There will not be a map this time. Jolene suggested that if you are having a sale let her know and she will post a list on the Main Street Facebook page.
Lt. Mike Andry Ride – July , 2020 will be the last ride.
Community Garden – Nothing new to report
Art Show – Lisa Stout gave the final report for 2019
Holiday Bazaar – Jodi Cecil -November 9. 9 AM – 3 PM. Jodi reported that the event is full.
Farmers Market – June – Sept. -corner of Green & Main. It is not growing. There needs to be better signs during the week.
Fall Festival – In need of a chairman.
Old Business – Jolene reminded everyone that the annual meeting will be Monday November 4 at Main Occasions Catering.
New Business – Discussion was made about a possible paid position for a Director of Promotions.
Mark
Lantz suggested that someone talk to the Principal at Eastern to find
the Junior and Senior students that are leaders and introduce them to
our Main Street Board. They have the energy and service desire.
Jolene adjorned the meeting 9:20
PM.
The next meeting will be
October 7, 2019, 7 PM at the City Building