February 17 Planning Meeting Minutes

Officers: Rob Tiger, Margie Weathers, Sandy Nicolette, Eleanor Moyer
Directors: Ron Guggisberg, Bob Brock, John Bayne, Joanna Atkisson, Bob Leonard, Gail Criss
Members: Mike Gora, Jean Gora

Jackrabbit Hiking/Biking Trails Grand Opening: April 30
Joanna Atkisson presented a proposed budget for the event. Planners are estimating that approximately 200 people will be in attendance. Efforts are being made to secure donated items and sponsors. Joann Atkisson made the motion to allocate up to $3,000 from the Jackrabbit Trail funds for the Grand Opening. The motion was seconded by Sandy Nicolette and the Board voted approval.

Ella Scheuer: Jack and Diane Scheuer will visit Hayesville from May 4-7. Thanks to the Baynes for providing lodging for the Scheuers. Brief memorial comments will be provided after the Garden Planting workshop at the Cherokee Homestead Exhibit on Thursday, May 5. A CCCRA and community gathering will be held at the Baynes’ residence on Friday, May 6 starting at 5 pm. Attendees will be asked to bring a dish.

Spring Kickoff: To be held on Thursday, March 31 7:00 pm at the Hayesville Methodist Church. Dessert and coffee/tea/water will be featured. Margie Weathers will coordinate the event.

The purpose of the Kickoff is to share plans for the year, providing opportunities for our members to be involved.
Chairpersons will speak for 5 minutes, explaining the event followed by questions…it was suggested that the chairperson prepare a display table which will have sign up sheet. Margie Weathers will be the time keeper.

Events/Activities to feature:
Courthouse: Bob Brock/Joe Rybecki
Cherokee Homestead Exhibit: Sandy Nicolette
Jackrabbit Trails Grand Opening: Joanna Atkisson and Ron Guggisberg
Family Fun Fest: Sandy Nicolette
Cherokee Heritage Day: Rob Tiger
Concerts in the Park: Karen Bruskin/Nichols
Car B Que: John Bayne

Drawing for $50 certificate at the Copper Door: each attendee will receive a ticket. (Sandy Nicolette will approach Dennis Barber about certificate.) We will use this event to recruit members.

John Bayne made the motion to allocate up to $200 for this event. Ron Guggisberg seconded the motion and the Board voted approval. It was suggested that we develop an agenda/contact sheet to give attendees.

March 15 Board Meeting:

Consider distribution of the following documents:
Map/brochure – 700 copies
Crafting large successes in small towns – 26 copies
Hayesville Buried Treasure – 925 copies

Punkin Chunkin: October 22,23

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted:

Sandy Nicolette
Secretary