MINUTES

September 15, 2008

The meeting was in progress when the secretary joined the meeting.  Members were discussing the clean-up and telling their individual was stories.  Suggestions were made for next year.

      Clean-ups could qualify for community service projects

      September is probably the best month for having a clean-up.

      We need to keep an ongoing relationship with the Upper White River Watershed Alliance

      We can benefit from educational outreach and networking. 

Minutes:  Minutes for the meeting of August 18, 2008 were approved. 

Treasurer’s Report:  There were bill still out.  The treasurer’s report was taken under advisement with no objections. 

Other News:

      Lance Busby of White River Inc. pleads guilty and agreed to make restitution for the money stolen.  He will do prison time.

      We can help Steve Goodman with the storm sewer marking program.

      Kevin will try to get a speaker lined up for our October meeting.

      There will be a clean-up at Shadyside Park on September 27^th from 10AM – 12Noon.  Will have Highland sports groups to help.

      Elections will be held at the November meeting.

      There was initial discussion for our Christmas party.

      We should have a canoe-in for Alan.

      Christ has water quality monitoring equipment at the SWCD.  He will write a letter requesting the return of the equipment.  We also need our Enviroscape back.

      October 12 will be the canoe-in.  We will put in at the Conservation Club or River Bend and float to John’s farm.  John will coordinate the event through e-mail.

      We appreciate Kim’s OCD organization of the treasury.

      Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak at Ball State in February.

      A motion was made by John and seconded by Judy to offer a free 1 year membership to two very hard workers at the clean-up.  One was Steve Clark, the other name wasn’t known, but could be found out on the Herald Bulletin website.  The motion passed.

      Sheryl gave an update on the West trail.

      Fall Creek is on a high priority list for cleaning up. 

      There was more discussion on future sponsorship and possible future plans for the WRW.

The meeting was adjourned.