BACC July Minutes
July 21, 2010
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 14TH, 2010
PRESENT: John Bruss, Bruce Edwards, Ellen Brownson, Kate Dobrowski, Karen Hambleton, Margaret Raymond, Dawn Rich, Ona Ruchti
Dennis Lanphear from StoneFalls Gardens, Henniker, came to speak to us about having a plant fund raising sale. Discussion followed about having it in the Fall or Spring. At this time we feel one around Mother’s Day next year will be ideal.
John opened the meeting at 5:12 pm. Minutes from June 9th meeting were approved.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Report is attached. Following are comments made about items on report.. Farmers Market ‘s attendance is slow right now.. … Due to lack of enrollment Nature’s Circle Summer Day camp is not in session this summer…Request for air conditioning in Senior Room by the Seniors and the Director will be brought to Board of Selectmen for consideration….An alternative health care series for the fall is being scheduled.
MAINTENANCE: John will check on concerns about emergency doors and emergency light is out.
SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE: Ona reported that Tuesdays are for quilting time or your choice of hand work…..Dick Wright came to show and talk about our container gardens. Blood pressure checks are done each month by LSRVNA. Foot care is available by appointment only to LSRVNA office. This Friday the movie will be “It’s Complicated”…Our former director called about a trip to Maine. The price was too pricey for the group….Getting hard to get entertainment for the luncheons.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: Ellen reported about alternative health fair. Would recommend Mary Jo Boisvert,/LMT, Amanda Richards/Homeo, Cricket Hanna/ Shaman and Ellen would be available for Reiki. Home Care/Hospice could be available also. VNA can offer health screenings to include cholesterol, glucose, and BP screenings. This could be offered through BACC and/or Senior Center.
KAP: Karen advised us that they will be advertising for a new teacher this coming school year. Whitney has left but Heather will be coming back.
PARKS & RECREATION: 71 adults and 5 children enjoyed their roast beef dinner. Margaret collected the amount of $665. from the meals. No profit amount yet till the bills are in……… Blood mobile received 27 useable donations.
CHAIR REPORT: John gave us information about the plaque we will place in the Center in memory of Bob Stewart.
OLD BUSINESS: Dawn spoke to Tandy Hartford about the ads we had worked on for the Lettvin Concert Series program book. We did a great job of connecting with our list of businesses but returns are down. We may not receive the amounts of monies as we did in previous years.
NEW BUSINESS: We plan to go forward with a new fundraising of plants in the Spring.
No further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm.
Next meeting will be August 11th at 4:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted for Bruce Edwards (called out on an emergency)
Dawn Rich
(UNAPPROVED)
June 2010 Minutes
July 13, 2010
BACC Meeting , June 9th, 2010
Meeting opened by Dawn 4:36 pm. Present: Dawn Rich, chair, Kate Dobrowski, Ona Ruchti, Margaret Raymond, Karen Hambleton and Bruce Edwards. May 12th minutes accepted.
Kate, director:
Farmers Market and Walk NH was small but went well. Laura Hallahan will be discussing support of the market at the next BBA meeting.
Natures Circle camp, only 4 people have signed up.
Maintenance: Chief Goldberg has notified Kate that back door does not push open properly, there is a call into the security company to check.
Health and Human services: VNA will be setting up cholesterol screenings to community. There is a fall risk prevention seminar coming up as well. Ellen will be the publicity person for the July 3rd bloodmobile. Ellen will connect with Martha Barron, hang posters, do the voice recording and will be bringing snacks for the donors like last year.
Garden maintenance: Bradford Barter renovated the raised bed gardens in the back of the BACC. Flowers, herbs and vegetables are growing well. 4-H has taken one of the plots for a project
5k road race: The road race has been passed to the BACC via the selectman. Bruce has taken up the organizing with Bob Wright for this year. Kate is keeping record of and getting deposits to Cheryl Behr.
Kate will be on vacation from June 21st to July 3rd.
Ona, Seniors.
The quilters are busy doing squares and have picked up a few new members.
Deborah Graham from Concord Hospital talked about things to do about depression.
The movie, The Blind Side, had only 7 people attending
Service link sent Anita Oelfke to talk on the new Medicare service.
KAP, Karen
Last day of school is June 18th, no summer program, lease has been signed.
Parks and Recreation, Margaret.
Beef Roast July 3rd. Weight Watchers starts June 10th.Lettvin Chamber Music Series 2010.
Friday, July 23rd, Saturday, July 24th. Both performances will start at 7:30 pm at the Bradford Center Meetinghouse.
Next meeting, July 14th at 4:30 pm, meeting adjourned 5:37 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Edwards, Secretary
(unapproved)
5K Road Race Registration Form
June 11, 2010
Bradford 5K Road Race
In memory of Mary Ann Wright
In conjunction with Bradford’s Independence Day
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Race Starts at 9 a.m. (rain or shine!)
Bradford, NH at the Intersection of Rte.103 & Main Street.
Follow signs to Town Hall for registration and start. Limited changing and toilet facilities are available
Course: USATF Certified 5K Loop begins at Town Hall and ends at Brown Shattuck Park.
Splits at 1 mi. & 2 mi. USATF Certificate # NH 95013WN.
Registration: Bradford Town Hall. Day of race registration 7:30-8:45 a.m. fee $15 per person.
Pre-registration fee $12per person ! IMPORTANT ! Please make checks payable to : TOWN OF BRADFORD
Mail to: BACC / 5K, P.O. Box 276, Bradford, NH 03221 with signed entry form.
Age Groups: Male and Female- 9 & under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 & over.
Awards: T-shirts to the first 100 entrants. Trophies to the first male and female overall. Plaques or trophies to top males and females in their age groups. Warren Brook Award to 1st M&F Kearsarge Regional High School Finisher, Raffles & Prizes awarded. Computerized timing and results by Granite State Race Services. Refreshments available following the race. Fitness walkers welcome - trophies given to top finishers.
Sponsors: Ayer & Goss, Inc. * Black Bear Sportswear * Lake Sunapee Bank * Lumber Barn * MCT Telecom
Robert W. Wright, Jr CLU * Walco Mechanical Co.* Pickman & Sons Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Race Directors: Bob Wright & Bruce Edwards: Information call 603-938-2404 /938-6228
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Release & Waiver: In consideration of this entry being accepted, I hereby for myself, heirs, executors, administrators, waive and release any and all right and claim for damages I may have against the town of Bradford, N.H. and all other race sponsors and officials, for any and all injuries suffered by me at said event or while traveling to or returning therefrom. I further attest and certify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for competition in this event. This is a road race conducted under the rules of the R.R.C.A. and USATF. In consideration of the safety of all participants, no baby joggers, baby strollers, headphones, animals on leashes, skateboards and skates are allowed.
T-SHIRT SIZE : Small Medium Large Extra Large  XX Large or XXX Large ($5 extra)
Name:______________________________________________________________Age:_________________  KRHS
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Signature:____________________________________________________________________Date:_______________
EACH COMPETITOR MUST SIGN AND IF THE COMPETITOR IS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST SIGN
BACC APRIL 2010 MINUTES
April 23, 2010
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE MEETING
APRIL 14TH, 2010
PRESENT: John Bruss, Margaret Raymond, Karen Hambleton, Jim Valiquet, Ellen Brownson, Kate Dobrowski, Harold Wright, Selectman
John opened the meeting at 4:35 pm. Minutes from March 17th were approved.
MAINTENANCE: John gave the following information: Septic tank to be pumped this summer. It has been two years. Elevator call button will cost $200. Speed bumps were discussed and a stop sign was proposed to be installed at the end of the building before back door. Crosswalk was also mentioned to be installed from front of the community center to other side of the street. Also discussed was getting sand removed from parking lot. Harold will look into that.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Kate reported that the Farmers market formed a new committee, new by-laws and paperwork are completed. The committee will present itself to the Selectmen next week. Next meeting will be May 17th at 7 pm. Nature’s Circle camp registration material is being updated, only 2 registered so far. Advertising will be in Messenger. Still more to do. Meeting on Friday. Talking to LGC. No word from SAU on the bus situation. Maintenance performed. Ansul head tie was installed to panel by John of ESP. Frank of Bruss Construction installed 3 new ballasts and replace 15 bulbs throughout the building. The window partition in the senior room to the kitchen was installed, the partition was a gift from CAP. New batteries were installed in the AED. Floors are being finished. Health, Homeopathy lectures by Amanda Richards on April 27th. Computers, another class for kids on April 20th at 10 am. Best Buy Geek squad to do updates on virus software next week. Garden man, Bradford Barter, will be renovating and planting the raised bed gardens in the back. Artist program, still on hold, contacted Ann Eldridge.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: Ellen Three programs being offered: Living with Loss, Bereavement , and Wound Care. Respite program being offered for caregivers Thursdays and Mondays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.
KAP: Karen Bunny Brunch was a success. Fun Day, bike parade, scavenger hunt were discussed.
Nominating Committee - results: John for Chair, Dawn for Vice-Chair and Bruce for Secretary
Adjourned at 6:10 pm.
NEXT MEETING: May 12th at 4:30 PM
Bruce Edwards, Secretary
(UNAPPROVED)
BACC February,2010 Minutes
March 4, 2010
BACC Committe Meeting, February 17th, 2010
Meeting opened by Dawn Rich at 5:10 PM
Those Present: Dawn, Kate, Karen, Ona, Jim, Bruce
Directors Report:
Farmers Market budget reduced by half.
Yoga - January payment was made.
Emergency Shelter looking for estimates to install showers.
Generator maintenance was performed on January 29th, 2010.
Alarm inspection.
Elevator button would cost approximately $195.00.
Artist Program- Sandy Wadlinton moving forward with woodblock demo and show.
Homosote panel will need to be purchased, hung and painted.
Senior, Ona -
Dick Smith visited and spoke on stress and diabetes. Have joined forces with Henniker quilters and are trying to make 1,000 pillow cases for homeless shelters, battered women shelters and some veterans.
Ellen - Health -
LSRVNA has expanded into Lebanon and Enfield.
Annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, 2/23/10, at the Wilmot Community Center.
Karen - Preschool -
Bunny brunch April 3rd, 2010.
a special needs person and her caregiver will be volunteering in the preschool 1-2 hours per week 1 hour/day.
Valentines Day made hearts for overseas soldiers.
Parks & Rec - Kate -
Bike parade in the spring - 4th of July.
French’s Park items done in past shift work to highway dept.
Beef roast, baton, swim lessons in summer.
Warrant article for Natures Circle not approved by selectman, approved by budget committee 4-3
Meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM.
(unapproved)
BACC December Minutes
December 30, 2009
BACC Meeting on December 16th, 2009:
Present: Dawn, Bruce, Kate, Ellen
Meeting opened by Dawn at 4:35 PM
Minutes accepted from November 9th meeting.
Kate - Director:
Farmers market grant paperwork sent in; Harvest celebration took place November 14th, 2009, 10:00 - 2:00 PM;
Bradford Bog people played their music, celebration helped promote safe routes to school, sidewalks to school took place same time, plan to have it again in Spring with library book marks.
KAP lease will be under review at the end of December;
Building safety - there is a concern about shoveling;
Yoga is up to date;
BACC is an emergency shelter;
Generator maintenance will be performed by Jordan Milton;
Friends of the BACC annual fundraiser was a great success.
Ellen - Health:
Phase III of H1N1 clinics are now being set up;
January - Sunapee VNA expanding services into the Lebanon/Enfield areas;
Foot and Blood Pressure clinics doing well.
Karen - KAP:
Breakfast with Santa went well - John Bruss made a great Santa!
New Business:
Request made to move January, February, March meetings from 4:30 to 5:00 PM;
Next meeting January 13th at 5:00 PM.
Dawn closed meeting at 5:33 PM.
Sincerely submitted,
Bruce Edwards
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER and PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
December 9, 2009 (cancelled due to weather - rescheduled to Wed Dec 16th at 430)
Heartfelt Condolences to the Family of Mary Ann Wright.
We will miss her lovely personality and presence at the BACC.
Farmers Market
Harvest Celebration Market took place on November 14 from 10-2 pm. The shopper turn out was good considering the weather.
The Bradford Bog People duo volunteered their old-time music for shoppers.
The Harvest Celebration helped promote the Safe Routes to School event which took place at the same time.
Sidewalks to School
The outdoor scavenger hunt event took place on Nov 14 at the BACC. A few adventurous children and their parents showed up for the hunt , prizes and musical entertainment provided by special guest “Doc” Alan Rogers. Doc played guitar songs that highlighted good nutritional practices and rewarded healthy snacks to the soggy youngsters. The consensus was that the event be held again in better weather.
Budget
Being reviewed by Selectmen.
Leases
The KAP lease renegotiation date is the end of December. The Selectmen have been notified of this.
Building Safety
Concerns about the building not being able to be opened if it is not shoveled out in time.
Alarm inspection
The alarm system was inspected. The cost of an elevator lift button is $195
An estimate on the ansul tie-in is expected from ESP soon.
Nature’s Circle Summer Day Camp
Looking for appropriate grants to help fund program
Voice Over program
Was cancelled - almost but not enough participation. The class has been rescheduled to March.
Artist Program
Sandy Wadlington has agreed to move forward with a woodblock demo and show. Homosote panel will need to be purchased, hung, and painted before anything else can happen. Is there someone who can commit to this project ?
Will Friends of the BACC be able to purchase the materials for this ?
Yoga
Fran Vanais brought in her November payment to the BACC. She will bring in her December payment this week. Fran remains up to date with 2009 charges.
BACC as Emergency Shelter
Info has been posted on town website.
Generator Maintenance
It was suggested Mark Watson be called. A message was left for him asking him to call Mr. Stewart concerning a maintenance agreement for the Community Center generator. There has been no response at this time.
The generator should be serviced soon and I recommend that Jordan / Milton would be a good fit for the BACC. The Selectmen will have to sign off on the contract as well.
Speed Bumps
Tabled until spring
Friends of the BACC annual fundraiser
Big thanks should be given to the many volunteers including Martha Barron, Ona Ruchti, Marvin Rich, Donna Whittemore, the Hubley family, Edythe Craig, Mack Salathe, Marion Hall but without Dawn Rich, this mailing would not have gone out. Thanks so much Dawn!
Edythe Craig reported that the current donation balance is $1375.00
Happy Holidays to Everyone!
Parks and Recreation
December 9, 2009 (cancelled due to weather - rescheduled to Wed Dec 16th at 430)
Use of the Revolving fund
Cheryl Behr
French’s Park
The Selectmen have mentioned the possibility of the Highway Department taking over the maintenance of French’s Park. I suggested we meet and have discussion about that.
Archery Program
Session three is over. There were 11 kids in the program. Archery will stop for the winter.
Thank you to support from Chris and Todd St Cyr for lending us an area which will allow the kids to continue. The community center in Henniker has agreed to let the young archers continue the sport there through the rest of the season. Bradford will start up again outside in the spring.
Budget items
Decision on equipment to be purchased. - No purchase this year due to budget.
Planning for 2010 Programs and Events
French’s Park Clean -up
Baton
Beef Roast
Bloodmobile
Cow Flop Bingo
Swim Lessons
Funday
Other new program or events - spring vacation
BACC Minutes 11.11.09
November 24, 2009
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER MEETINGÂ Â NOVEMBER 11, 2009
PRESENT: Kate Dobrowski, Bob Stewart, Ona Ruchti, Karen Hambleton, Bruce Edwards, Dawn Rich
Dawn opened the meeting at 4:23 pm. Due to illness, John was absent.
October 14th, 2009 minutes were approved.
Directors Report: Kate spoke on the archery program at Camp Wabasso with 13 persons attending. All future grants must be approved by selectmen. No word on how the Winter Fest is progressing.
Senior Center: Ona reported two new members from Sutton joined the meals on wheels. Flu clinic went well. They had 60 vials and only one was turned away. Gym instructor is moving to Massachusetts. Sixteen sewing members made a scarecrow. Wednesday, October 28th, many seniors attended the historic posters display in Warner.
Ellen Brownson, attending a H1N1 flu clinic meeting in Newbury, sent an e-mail with the following information: Ellen presented a medication program at the center last week. November is Hospice month. VNA is sponsoring a number of fund raisers to continue to bring hospice services to the region. New Junior Girl Scouts would like to exchange work for use of space in the center.
KAP: Breakfast with Santa will be held on December 12th. Two Thanksgiving baskets will be donated to Newbury Church. Karen reported that KAP will be donating $100. 00 towards speed bumps.
Next meeting: December 9th at 4:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Edwards (minutes unapproved)
BACC September Minutes
September 15, 2009
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE MEETING
September 9, 2009
PRESENT: Kate Dobrowski, Director, Ellen Brownson, Debbie Flinkstrom, Karen Hambleton, Fred Hubley, Ona Ruchti, Margaret Raymond, Dawn Rich
Cheryl Behr, our Town Administrator, attended our meeting. She has been working on the sidewalk grant and needed some information from us about our walking and biking programs. Information needed will be researched and will be sent to Cheryl by Friday. Deadline for sidewalk grant is Tuesday, September 15th. Cheryl also explained the review process for the upcoming budget. A bike safety program by Will Hurley, Outspoken, will be held on September 19th from 1 - 3 pm. Safe Schools committee meeting will be held September 17th at Town Hall at 3:30 pm.
Dawn Rich, Vice Chair, opened the meeting at 5 pm. Minutes of the August 12th meeting were approved.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Kate, our director, gave the board members a copy of her monthly BACC and Parks and Recreation report . Each monthly report is sent to the website, Bradford NH.org. for publication . Kate encouraged the board to support the Farmers Market on Thursday from 3-6 pm.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE: A call was made to Barry Wheeler about our Good Neighbor project but we are still waiting for a return call.
SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE: Ona gave the following report on Senior Citizens’ activities: Kumihimo and quilt making programs are on going. Doris Dunn hopes to get more people interested in continuing the ceramics program. The movie “Australia” was great with 12 people attending. Lots of laugh with coffee ,doughnuts and cookies to enjoy. 36 people attended the cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. Dinner was at Hart’s Turkey Farm. A delayed ( due shortage of waitresses) but a delicious dinner was served. 1st Thursday of the month is the foot care clinic. LSRVNA is providing this service and appointments have to be made through the agency. 1st Friday brunch had 17 people attending. Entertainment was provided by Alan Rogers playing his guitar with songs that he wrote. A casino trip to either Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods is being planned for October but they will need 35 persons to attend.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Ellen spoke about the dates for the following programs: September 17th, Mountain View Senior Center Open House, Dr. Cecelia Vicuna-Keady as the speaker. Diana Ginter, RN, will offer the extended hours blood pressure clinic that day. September 17th, “Getting Started” program on Alzheimer’s at the Wilmot Community Center, 3-8 pm including dinner, free to the public. October 3rd, Grantham Health Fair, all are welcome. October 15th, Alzheimer’s program follow up lunch and learn about legal and finance issues related to Alzheimer’s, free, to be held at LSRVNA office in New London. LSRVNA is working closely with our Public Health Network to coordinate vaccination clinics for H1N1 and will keep everyone posted on the scheduling of those. We are preparing to hold our regular seasonal flu clinics in addition to the H1N1 clinics. The CDC website is a good source of information for anyone looking for more specifics.
KAP: Karen informed the board they have 17 students enrolled, Thursday - 14, Monday -7, Afternoon - 2-4 with a part time pre-school. KAP will be selling Yankee candles, due date October 7th available before Thanksgiving. Rugs were cleaned by Bruce. Next project is to clean the windows.
PARKS AND RECREATION: Fun Day is planned for Saturday, September 19th from 10 am - 4 pm. They need volunteers to assist that day. Bradford Women’s Club will have a pancake breakfast in the morning of Fun Day. Archery program is set for Tuesdays September 22nd through October 13th from 4 - 5 pm at Brown Shattuck Memorial Field. Halloween activities will be held on the 31st of October.
VICE-CHAIR’S REPORT: Fred Hubley left our meeting to participate in the Open House scheduled at the Bradford School. Fred asked Dawn to announce his resignation as a member of the BACC committee. We thank Fred for his wonderful support over many years to our board as past Treasurer of BACC committee, past representative of KAP and treasurer of the Friends of the BACC. He has dedicated many hours to our Center . We appreciate all Fred has accomplished for the Center and wish him good luck in his future plans.
OLD BUSINESS: Contract with yoga classes is doing fine. Annual meeting of the Friends of BACC to be held Wednesday, September 16th at 4:30 pm.
NEW BUSINESS: none
The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 pm. Next meeting October 14th at 4:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Rich, Kate Dobrowski (minutes unapproved)
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BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER and PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
September 9, 2009
BACC as Emergency Shelter
Discussion of proposal from Debra Blaisdell
Pass around her idea
Speed Bumps
Phil Stockwell has provided some information on the cost of speed bumps and installation. Some of the drivers that frequent the BACC are moving to fast in the parking lot and have been spoken to but the speeding seems to continue.
BNSYS
Concerns on donation to the BACC last year for meeting space.
Yoga- Fran Vanais
Fran brought in an August payment as scheduled. Her balance is $250.00 and she remains current.
Nature’s Circle Summer Day Camp
The accounting for the day camp is still open as there are still outstanding payments from parents.
 Parks and Recreation
FUNDAY
Funday is scheduled for Saturday September 19th from 10 - 4.
The fundraising letter for Funday has gone out. We have received back $100.00 from businesses and a free ad from Smart Woman Advertiser.
Entertainment will be Mr. Phil, Reptiles on the Move, Archery Program , a possible dunk tank etc.
Women’s Club will have their pancake breakfast in the morning of Funday
Women’s Club has agreed to split the advertising costs again for the Kearsarge Shopper
April Messer of the KAP is heading up the effort.
Need volunteers
Issues with Brown Shattuck Park
Tina Defossess sent an email with existing concerns at Brown Shattuck . This may effect Funday
BACC Minutes 07.08.09
July 30, 2009
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE MEETING
July 8th, 2009
PRESENT: John Bruss, Kate Dobrowski, Director, Debbie Flinkstrom, Fred Hubley, Ona Ruchti, Margaret Raymond, Dawn Rich, Mary Ann Wright.
Elaine Warren was a guest at our meeting.
John Bruss, Chair, opened the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
Minutes of the June 10th meeting were approved.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Kate, our director, gave all board members a copy of her report for the month at the meeting. A copy of the report and the minutes are sent to the website, Bradford NH.org. , for publication Kate discussed with the board the letter received from Alison Jones regarding transportation for Nature’s Circle Summer Day Camp. ( letter on file). A motion was made and passed that the contents of the letter should be brought to the town selectmen for their decision. The camp will be starting on Monday, July 13th.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE: Still waiting for a return call from the electrician to install the new dishwasher from the Bradford Women’s Club. Floor will be waxed in KAP room sometime this month.
SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE: Ona gave the following report on the Senior group. The quilters are still busy working on the quilt. Addy Stewart had her blood pressure clinic available for checkups. A movie “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” was available for the group to see. Bag lunches were supplied by Phil. Tom Riley had a good showing for the AARP Driver Safety course. Elaine and John Warren had the exercise class for breakfast on June 26th. This was the last day of exercises till Labor Day. A Visa gift was given to the Warrens. Ona encouraged the group to attend the Lettvin Concerts. Proceeds from the concerts are shared with the Union Congregational Society and Bradford Area Community Center.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Ellen sent a report in that the VNA is currently pricing cholesterol machines for community clinics. They are also planning a half day event on the topic of Alzheimers, scheduled for mid September. Ellen will be replacing Maureen Strachan on the Senior Center Advisory Board.
KAP REPRESENTATIVE: Mary Ann reported that they have hired Heather Smith as the new KAP head teacher. They are still processing the applications for an assistant teacher. KAP will be having a meeting on 7/22, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
PARKS AND RECREATION: A discussion was held about the Cow Flop Bingo. No cows were available after a lawn was found to use. Debbie reported they had 60 plus for beef roast dinner. $91.00 was received from the Baton Twirlers popcorn machine sales. They had 176 runners in the Independence Day race. Additional Parks and Recreation information is included in the director’s report.
CHAIR’S REPORT. John reported that the Lettvin ads have been covered and we have some new ads for the program. He encouraged members to attend the concerts.
OLD BUSINESS: Fran is continuing to meet her yoga classes agreement with us.
NEW BUSINESS: none
Meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm. Next meeting 8/12/09
Respectfully submitted,
Kate Dobrowski, Dawn Rich (minutes unapproved)
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER and PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
July 8, 2009
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS !
A great big thank you to volunteers who helped with the Blood Drive, Beef Roast and Independence Day parade.
Maintenance +AED
Special software for the AED arrived and has been installed . The batteries were ok so we now have an extra set kept in the filing cabinet drawer. A confirmation log was sent to Zoll via email. The charge for the new batteries and infra-red cable was 59.90.
New Games and Movie Night
Volunteers Bianca Pelkey and Eric Edwards have stepped up to host a new Movie and game night at the BACC. July 10 from 4 -6:30 will be the first movie . July 23rd will be the first game night from 4 -7:30. All ages are encouraged to attend.
Farmers Market
Rain put a damper on the last Farmers Market of July 2. Signs have been made.
Canning Workshop
Scheduled with the Co-op extension for August 25
Nature’s Circle Summer Day Camp
The registrations for Nature’s Circle are 58 out of 60 available slots. Additional registration forms were recently sent out. The Friends of The BACC have agreed to subsidize scholarships of $1500. The staff is in place and paperwork being filled out. We have transportation through First Student /Alison Jones pending approval by selectmen.
Yoga- Fran Vanais
Fran brought in a June payment as scheduled.
Parks and Recreation
Archery Program Archery Program will continue at Funday and in the fall . In general the attendance was variable and was probably influenced by baseball season.
Swimming Lessons
Registrations are coming in for swim lessons
Bloodmobile
Thank you volunteers for your help with the Bloodmobile.
Scott Chisholm from Red Cross called with the count of 33 units taken and 27 used.
NEW SIGNS FOR FRENCH”S PARK
Thanks go to Steve Lucier and his crew who installed the signs at French’s Park.
We now have 3 more signs to be installed from the Moose plate grant
Met with Andrea Lamoreaux about additional improvements to French’s Park. We will meet again soon.
Independence Day Events
Margaret Raymond has the report on Beef Roast and other income/ expenses for Parks
Funday and Winterfest Plans
BACC June Minutes 06.10.09
June 16, 2009
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE MEETING
June 10, 2009
PRESENT: Ellen Brownson, John Bruss, Kate Dobrowski, Director, Fred Hubley, Margaret Raymond, Ona Ruchti, Dawn Rich, Bob Stewart , Mary Ann Wright.
John Bruss, Chair, opened the meeting at 4:30 pm
Minutes of the May 13th meeting were approved.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Report given by Kate, our director, was given out at the meeting to board members and will be published in full on website, Bradford NH.org, with the minutes.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE: The acceptance of the dishwasher gift from Bradford Women’s Club was approved by the selectmen. Dishwasher has been ordered by the Lumber Barn and will be installed by Dave Pickman with no charge. Barry Wheeler will be contacted about the offer to look at the parking lot water problem on the next property
SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE: Ona spoke about the quilt that will be raffled off. Placemats will also be included. They are doing well with the sale of shopping bags and are busy making more to sell. 120 persons including students attended the Eleanor Roosevelt program held at the Warner Town Hall. CAP of Bradford and Warner were co-sponsors of this program. Both groups have been entertained by a very talented 11 year old violin player from Warner that enjoys playing her violin at any occasion.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES: Ellen spoke about the clinics available. We have at our center blood pressure and foot care clinics. We are now looking into glucose and cholesterol clinics. More details about clinics liability will be forthcoming. Posters about the Bradford July 4th Blood Drive are posted in the local towns. Bob spoke to PSNH about the hanging of the Red Cross banner across Main Street. With their concerns understood by the board, we will hang the banner from one PS pole to the tree on our property.
KAP REPRESENTATIVE: Mary Ann spoke about the school year coming to any end. There is no interest in a summer program. They are now interviewing applicants for new teachers and they may have a new part-time administrator.
PARKS AND RECREATION: Margaret asked for volunteers to supply desserts for the Beef Roast. Bob reported that he spoke to Chief Valiquet about the cow flop bingo and it will be held. Now we need a lawn for it.
CHAIR’S REPORT: We are working on our ads for the Lettvin Concert Series. Deadline is July 1st to Tandy Hartford. CAP AND KAP leases have been signed by the selectmen.
OLD BUSINESS: none
NEW BUSINESS: none
Meeting adjourned at 6:00pm. Next meeting 7/8/09 at 4:30 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Kate Dobrowski, Dawn Rich (minutes unapproved)
BRADFORD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER and PARKS AND RECREATION
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
June 10, 2009
Kearsarge Regional High School Student Council
Thank you to the many high school students who volunteered their time to paint picnic table, fence, put together raised beds and fill them up and clean up the leaf piles at French’s Park. The students were fantastic, had a great time and did a lot of work in a short period of time.
Leases
The CAP lease was received and signed by the Selectmen.
Maintenance
A kitchen door magnet was repaired by Bruce Edwards. Bruce is also working on getting all the floors done thru the summer months.
Special software for the AED has been ordered and apparently is on backorder. A letter was received (attached) from Zoll describing a correction which may result in a recall of the device. Apparently the batteries do not deliver enough of a charge and the battery indicator of the unit is questionable . This was the only letter I received from Zoll. The letter was dated March 31st but I received it in the mail - the end of May.
Lawn -Landscaper / billing issues
Art Series
On hold - no change.
Entry way art project- on hold until summer
New Games and Movie Night
Volunteers Bianca Pelkey and Eric Edwards have stepped up to host a new Movie and game night at the BACC. July 10 from 4 -6:30 will be the first movie . July 23rd will be the first game night from 4 -7:30. All ages are encouraged to attend.
Social Media Class -was cancelled due to lack of participation.
Farmers Market
The Farmers Market opened on June 4th . We had 6 vendors and fair turnout. Al (Doc) Rogers played songs for the audience
Walk NH
The Walk NH event had 8 participants and 2 stoller riders. Bill Hallahan won the visor, Dawn Rich and Bonnie Warren took took home the T-shirts. Other prizes were distributed among participants. Thanks goes to Ellen Brownson and Debbie Flinkstom who helped out with registrations. Jesse of Cobble Pond Convenience store donated a case of water to the participants.
Nature’s Circle Summer Day Camp
The registrations for Nature’s Circle are 48 out of 60 available slots. The Friends of The BACC have agreed to subsidize scholarships of $1500. The staff is in place and paperwork being filled out. We are still in need of transportation to French’s Park each day.
4-H
Marie Hasey contacted me about setting up a 4-H program at the BACC. Marie discussed her conversation with Karen Hambleton concerning the use of the preschool room / insurance for supervised meetings with the younger Cloverbud 4-H children. Karen let me know yesterday that she would take Marie’s request to the KAP board.
Old Business
Roof flashing leak in kitchen . - John will check on this as time permits.
Yoga- Fran Vanais
Fran gave us a payment as scheduled and signed the letter that was sent to her regarding her payment plan. The
next payment is scheduled for the week of June 22.
Parks and Recreation - Meeting Thursday at 4
Winterfest meeting - Status?
Archery Program Archery Program will continue at Funday and in the fall. In general the attendance was variable and was probably influenced by baseball season.
Swimming Lessons
A new instructor for the swimming lessons has been found. Chelsea Barrett from NE College is a certified and experienced WSI /lifeguard She will teach the classes the last 2 weeks of July from 1:30 to 5:30.Posters go up this week!
Bloodmobile
We have the posters. Ellen Browson is assisting with this endeavor. Ona Ruchti has agreed to help in the AM .
NEW SIGNS FOR FRENCH”S PARK
NE Barricade delivered the signs . Steve Lucier said he will help to install them on posts.
Baton
The twirlers will sell popcorn at the Independence Day event at Brown Shattuck to raise money for new outfits for next year . The popcorn will be picked up Thursday .
French’s Park Clean-Up -happened on Saturday May 23rd. Volunteers came from NFI - they were great. Mr McCloud, Kevin, Ben Dobrowski, Margaret Raymond, Marissa Pickman, Shanna and Sabien Braden, all worked up an appetite for munchkins, donuts and bagels . KRHS student council finished the job the next day .
Hiring for French’s Park person - later -
Beef Roast -
Need the Beef
Who will make things ?
Signs -
Tables
Make the tickets
Sell the tickets
Kareoke Machine
Cow Flop Bingo will be helped by “Friends”
Contact Steve Patton
No cows yet
Henniker Farm
Make the grid
Make the tickets
Sell the tickets
Proceeds
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