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MINUTES
Feb
18, 2008
The White River Watchers would like to
thank all those who attend the meeting!
Minutes: The minutes for the meetings
of January 21, 2008 and November 19, 2007 were approved. The
minutes for November 19th were written by Sheryl Myers.
Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s
report was approved. Kim passed out the proposed budget for 2008
which included the financial statement for 2007.
New Business:
The budget for 2008 was approved.
We received a $1,000 donation from the City of
Anderson as a part of the city’s MS-4 activities. We can use this
for river clean-ups and education.
Alan suggested working with Canoe Country (Robbie) to
assist local groups such as the scouts or youth groups that might
want to clean up a portion of the river. We could pay or the
dumpsters and canoes to help subsidize clean-ups for those
organizations without sufficient finances. We should invite Robbie
to a meeting to discuss the proposal in more detail.
Kim suggested doing the Adopt-a-River portion during
the city-wide clean-up.
We need new pictures of our clean-ups on water proof
paper to be used for displays.
Layne Cameron is beginning a resurrection of the
clean-up effort in Delaware County. He would like a formal
commitment from the WRW involving the use of our equipment, our
time, etc.
Kevin and Kim visited the class that the Ball State
Students are enrolled in. The students have suggested the areas to
concentrate on now are increasing membership and developing ways to
educate the community. The students are completing the initial
background literature research. The generational differences were
discussed as was the need to attract younger members.
Crist had to leave and was unable to discuss the
status of the West Trail.
The need for maps of the White River (on our web-site)
as it runs through Madison County was discussed. It was suggested
to contact the Madison County Council of Government (MCCOG).
A motion was made, seconded and approved to
adjourn. |
