October 3, 2005

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

Absent:  Gay Carozzo, Bob Horswill

Meeting called to order by President, Carol Peterson at 5 p.m.

Old Business:

 The minutes from the Sept. 12, 2005 meeting were presented by Secretary, Cassie Ator .  The motion to approve was made by Pat Gordon and Seconded by Kevin Mackin.

The Treasurer's Report was submitted by Treasurer, Pat Gordon. Scholarship Fund $4,374.61; Strong Fund $2,110.14; Legal Fund (now known as Island Action Fund) $14,965.03. The Treasurer's report was approved.

New Business: 

Discussion concerning Art in the Palms:

1. Susie Kett - planning session for the committee at her house on Oct. 5,2005 at 1:00p.m. Lists of items to plan include: volunteers (Sharon Porro),  site is the Barge landing (Caldwell Property),  food coordinator, set up group and tear down group, possible use of scholarship kids to help volunteer, the  band is going to be "Smoked Mullet".

2. Kim Peacock discussed the feasibility of advertising and the board voted ( 8 for and 2 against ) to approve up to  $500.00  for the cost of advertising as the committee sees fit. The usual posters, flyers and press releases will be done for more publicity.

3. Discussed parking and decided that Panama Blvd. and Tarpon Realty would be good sites.

4. Meryl Schaffer is rounding up donations for the Silent Auction.  All are required to solicit from places of business, service industries, or donations from local establishments.  The money from the auction will benefit the P.I.E. Fund .

 Motion to adjourn was made by Meryl Schaffer and seconded by Sharon Porro at 6:20p.m.