Marmora Snofest Meeting
Monday, November 12, 2007
Present: Gail Taylor, 1st Vice; Wilma Bush, Secretary; Barbara Fisher,
Treasurer; Richard Lowery, Past Chair; Brian Galloway, June Vilneff, Vera
Wylie, Bonnie Danes, Linda Roy, Jerry Roy
Absent with regrets: Norm Bradley and Bob Drummond
Gail Taylor chaired the meeting - Chair Sue Korver and Brian Galloway
arrived during the meeting. Stew Fisher was present for last part of the
meeting.
Motion by Vera Wylie, seconded by Richard Lowery
that minutes of October 15, 2007 meeting be accepted as circulated.
Carried
The Secretary reminded the members the Minutes are always posted on the
Snofest web site. She also e-mails them out within a few days of the
meeting and wishes to be informed if anyone does not receive their Minutes.
BUSINESS FROM MINUTES
Sponsors/Donators - Vera Wylie said Jennie Killian is not participating this
year. All letters except two have been given out. Julia Maynes will
consider donating a gift for the Snofest draw. Vera stressed itıs
important to send out the letters one year ahead of the Snofest Weekend.
Richard said he had two tickets for an Ottawa Senatorsı game. He also
said he is working on Sleemanıs and a check should be made to see if itıs
going to be sold locally.
Signs - Proofs of new Snofest signs, created by Jason at Xposure, were
circulated. One was chosen with suggested changes. Cost for a 4 X 8 is - .
Childrenıs Events - Gail Taylor advised the Peterborough Canadian Authors
have agreed to sponsor again this year and they want more words, less
pictures. Gailıs letter will go into the schools this week.
At Bonnie Danesı suggestion it was agreed there could be a Literacy Day
in Marmora Town Hall the Thursday before Snofest including a book display as
well as the entries in the Canadian Authorsı contest.
Web Site - Sue has spoken to Hogan Courrier and will pursue further
information. It was agreed we should stay with the present site and Hogan
will be approached regarding a brochure and/or having the 20th anniversary
book updated.
Head Set - Jerry Roy showed his head set. It was felt it was not strong
enough.
MOTION by June Vilneff, seconded by Richard Lowery
that Brian Galloway purchase a new head set Carried
Snofest Booklet - Geeks Galore would be willing to do a new booklet at cost
of - each. June felt the new booklet should not come out till after the
2008 Snofest.
MOTION by Bonnie Danes, seconded by Richard Lowery
That a new Snofest Booklet be put together after 2008 Snofest including
the 30th year celebration. Carried
Banquet -
MOTION by Bonnie Danes, seconded by Vera Wylie
that entertainment will be: a) ³Praise Friends² for 20 - 25 minutes at a
maximum cost of - and b) Richard Lowery to entertain with one of his songs.
Carried
Buttons - Barbara Fisher advised Stew has ordered the rest of the 2008
buttons bringing the total to 1500.
MOTION by June Vilneff, seconded by Jerry Roy
If 2008 buttons are all sold, sell the 2007 buttons for - each.
Carried
Car Show/Flea Market - will be discussed after the 2008 Snofest Weekend.
2008 Races - Brian Galloway distributed Minutes of a Mushersı Meeting held
October 28.
He advised the Mad Cap race will be eliminated.
Taking place will be:
2 dog, 2 mile on Saturday
2 dog, 4 mile skijoring on Sunday (Jonny Roofer sponsor)
4 dog & 6 dog Sprint Races - Saturday and Sunday.
6 dog, 25 mile will be a 2 day race
Brian read his schedule.
MOTION by June Vilneff, seconded by Linda Roy
to have Brianıs race report on the web site. Carried
Shawn Shaw - has agreed to go to a number of schools including some further
South. The committee would like to know which schools he is visiting.
Santa Parade - Gail Taylor and Jerry Roy said they have the Snofest entry
all planned.
TREASURY REPORT - Barbara Fisher said the balance in the Marmora Cup is -.
Balances in other accounts have not changed.
Advertising - Norm Bradley has agreed to look after it this year.
The Secretary advised Jennet Honey had called her and apologized for not
being able to come to the meeting. She would like to discuss the reason
the 2007 spread did not go in all the papers and to try to work out a
solution.
Promotional Material - Gail Taylor and June Vilneff have sorted through the
material that is to be kept for sale. They have a complete list of the
material stored in the William Shannon Memorial Room and of the things kept
at home.
Suzan Cuddy has agreed to keep the Snofest items for sale in the stores.
Registration - June Vilneff advised Joan Kennedy is willing to work all day
Saturday. Roseanne Ellis will help and Peter Runyan will help if he does
not have to work.
Debbie Deline needs someone to help (Judy Nobes will be away). It was
suggested Brandon Lowe would be excellent.
Registration Room - was discussed - a final decision has not yet been made.
Jerry Roy says he has an oil filled heater which would be ample for a cold
room.
NEW BUSINESS
Sue Korver mentioned the need for fluorescent vests and Brian Galloway
said there should be an amendment to the rules.
MOTION by Barbara Fisher, seconded by Linda Roy
that mushers must provide their own fluorescent vests and wear them from
sunset to sunrise. Carried
Photos - Gail Taylor said more photos are needed for the web site.
MOTION by Jerry Roy to adjourn Carried
NEXT MEETING - December 10, 7 p.m. William Shannon Memorial Room