2008 Minutes:  Jan  Feb

 

FRIENDS OF THE LONGLEAF TRACE

Minutes

Quarterly Meeting

January 7th, 2008

 

A quarterly meeting of the “Friends of the Longleaf Trace” was called to order by the President, Leslie Farmer, at approximately 6:00pm on Monday, January 7th, 2008, in Hattiesburg, MS at the Gateway Southern Miss Building located at 2895 West 4th St. at which time the following members were present:
Leslie Farmer- President 
Kim Rutland
Ed Crockett
Dr. John Jackson

We went to look at the pavilion and generally talked about the upcoming potential donations from the King of Zeus gifts. Mentioning the desire of the king to use the donations for safety crossings.

Kim asked about updating the roster of members and I told her I thought a membership drive would be a good idea and a program put in place for billing for dues. I said after a good membership drive we could have elections!!!

We set a meeting for the first Monday in February.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:15.

 

Minutes

Quarterly Meeting

February 4th, 2008

A quarterly meeting of the “Friends of the Longleaf Trace” was called to order by the President, Leslie Farmer, at approximately 6:09pm on Monday, February 4th, 2008, in Hattiesburg, MS at the Gateway Southern Miss Building located at 2895 West 4th St. at which time the following members were present:
Leslie Farmer- President 
Kim Rutland
Nancy Munn
Elmer Beardshall

Guests: None

Resource providers present: Herlon Pierce, Trail Manager

 

I.        Recognition of new members or guests- None 

 

II.    Old Business

a.      Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported on the status of the horse trail. Work is underway in several sections and will not be complete till mid Summer.

b.      President Leslie Farmer reported that Robert St. John plans to host a charity ride benefiting Meals on wheels in April.

c.      President Leslie Farmer reported on the 10/20 Jerry Ryan Memorial ride. About $3000 over and above expenses was raised, thanks mainly to our sponsors Regions Bank, and the Sims family (Butch and Suzanne).

d.      President Leslie Farmer reported that the King of Zeus event had designated safety items for the Trace as their charity this year, and so far $3500 has been donated.

e.  Trail Manager Herlon Pierce reported that the date for the dedication for the Jerry Ryan Memorial Outdoor Center would probably be in April or May. The Center should be complete in March.

 

III. New Business

  1. Nancy Munn volunteered to verify the address and e-mail information in the Friends membership database as part of our Spring membership drive.

  2. The details of the membership drive were discussed: newspaper article or ads?, event, Sunday afternoon, mailing to ADP list?

  3. It was moved, seconded and passed that memberships would henceforth be on a calendar basis. New members would pay a pro-rated fee based on their join date, and all dues for the calendar year would be due as of January 1.

  4. The date of the next meeting was discussed. Several members had requested that we meet on a different day due to permanent conflicts. President Leslie Farmer set the next quarterly meeting for the first week of April, day of week to be determined later. On the agenda for this next meeting will be finding a sponsor, setting a date and preparing for next Jerry Ryan Memorial Ride.

  5. President Leslie Farmer declared that there being no further new business, the meeting was adjourned as of 7:09 pm.

 

  


2008 Minutes:  Jan  Feb