June 6, 2005

 Present: Carol Peterson,   Kevin Mackin, Sharon Porro, Valerie Guenther, Pat Gordon , Susie Kett, Steve Osborne,      Cassie Ator

Absent:   Bob Horswill, Gay Carozzo, Kim Peacock, Meryl Schaffer

Meeting called to order by President Carol Peterson at 7:02 p.m.

Old Business:

Minutes from the last meeting were approved as written. A motion was made by Valerie, seconded by Sharon and all approved.

Treasurer's Report:  Pat Gordon presented the treasurer's report - Scholarship fund - $5,324.61,  Strong fund- $2,091.95,  Legal fund - $22,345.03. The motion to approve the report was made by Valerie and seconded by Sharon and passed unanimously.

Committees:

Environmental Committee - nothing to report at this time

Scholarship Committee - A thank you from Stephanie Sommers for her scholarship awarded this May was read by Pat.

New Business:

The wooden bridge has been accepted by the County and now the details are being settled on who will do the construction and progress seems to be moving ahead in the right direction.

Art in the Palms - Susie Kett reported that plans are underway for a bigger and better event. Discussion on the fact that over the summer the Board members need to to thinking of procurement for the Silent Auction. Meryl Shaffer to head this committee.  Also, the possibility of an ad going in the Spindrift for our contributors. Bring ideas to the Sept 12 meeting as to auction procurement and what our money will go for.  The idea of dune walk overs was brought up and Pat is going to investigate.  Also , it is felt that more food will be needed and Valerie said she would do the ice cream again, Susie is talking to Kirk about barbecue, Stu and his group are also on board.

Lemon Bay Conservancy - Valerie brought up that there is a chance for the conservancy to purchase 80 acres of pristine land.  A grant will cover 80 per cent of the purchase and it is up to the conservancy to raise 1.7 million. PIE voted to join the conservancy for $50.00 and apply $660.00 donation to the Land Stewardship Fund.  A motion was made by Pat and seconded by Steve and passed unanimously.

NEXT MEETING  SEPTEMBER 12, 2005

The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Motion by Pat and seconded by Sharon.