Meeting Minutes August 19, 2009 – submitted by Sandy Marshall
Members Present: Laura Klein, Carol Selinske, Kay Schafer, Danny Pennella, Sandy Marshall, Eleanor Herman
REVIEW OF PURPOSE:
Our mission is to preserve and beautify the Park.
REVIEW OF MEETING MINUTES:
The July minutes were accepted as written.
FINANCIAL REPORT given by Laura:
CD value $5,040.21
(as of June 30th)
Checking Account balance $4,879.11
Total Assets $9,919.32
Laura stated that the boulder was rolled into place near the entrance to the Park. The plaque to honor Mr. and Mrs. Crawford should arrive next week and be attached to the boulder shortly after. A dedication ceremony will be held in the Fall.
The Entrance Gate was discussed and suggested that it be moved closer to the road.
Rye Town has not paid County Taxes for this year as yet. However, an email between Laura and Bishop stated that FCP should not worry, our projects will not be affected.
Articles for our Fall News Letter is being collected by Carol.
RACE NEWS:
Our sponsors this year include USA Bank, Vinny’s Luncheonette, Port Chester News/Rye Brook News, Toughman Half Iron man, Davy Byrnes Restaurant, Doral Arrowwood, Garden Catering, Custom Pins, and Westy’s Storage.
The cost of the Race is estimated at $2,610.00. The Race is scheduled for October 18th and we desperately need volunteers. An Email will be sent to members requesting your help. Please keep the date available.
The large mailing for the Race will take place on Wednesday, September 9th, 1:00 p.m., at the Mansion. Those that can help will be very welcomed.
The Westmore News will add 3,500 of our membership flyers to their distribution on Friday August 28th. Many thanks to Carol Selinski for pulling that together.
A deposit of $400.00 will be put into the Post Office Account for the Newsletter and for the Race mailings.
HORTICULTURE REPORT:
Eleanor stated that bulbs should be bought for the Sunken Garden and also for around the new Crawford Monument. She mentioned that there was a special offer in the van Bourgondien Magazine where we can get $50.00 off an order of $100.00 or more.
Plaques for the new benches were found and installed.
The Dogwoods along the wall need mulching and watering.
Laura suggested that at the first parking lot ‘forget me nots’, Ornamental Grass called Flame Greens, Coreopsis and Lobellja would look nice. She also stated that the tree stump chair needed sanding and staining. Danny and Laura will get together to discuss.
Eleanor stated that the Sunken Garden needs redesigning and that the Day Lilies, Flax and firs need dividing.
Eleanor and Laura will get together to decide where to place the 22 trees previously ordered thru Town of Rye. They will be delivered late September early October. Crawford Park will receive: 2 Sugar Maples, 2 Honey Locus, 2 Lindens, 4 Hemlocks, 4 Colorado Spruce, and 8 Norwegian Spruce.
One of the new Benches has graffiti on it. We will sand it out and hopefully that will work.
NEXT MEETING DATE: September 16, 2009 – 8:00 p.m. – Crawford Mansion