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Friday, January 11, 2013

Waterville Community Connections Steering Committee meeting, Nov 9, 2012

Waterville Community Connections Steering Committee meeting, Nov 9, 2012
Updates/Projects
WV FOL:
 Karen gave a report on the planned Barnes and Noble Book Fair, to be held at the B&N in Mankato on Nov. 18. Vouchers will be handed out at the library and by members, and there it will be advertised in the paper. Buyers who bring vouchers will have part of their purchase donated to the library.
Diane reported on the Chili cookoff held at Main St. Lounge on Oct. 25. There were 25 chili entries, first place winner was Steve Mihalik. 835 dinner tickets were sold, and there were good sales at the bake sale and silent auction. Total profit was about $1900.00.
WLCO
Karen gave a report on the shop, there is about $1690.00 in the checkbook. The board will meet to discuss the year and future plans.
Kerekes Project
Kathy will be holding art classes for kids on the 5 Saturdays after Thanksgiving. She applied for a grant to finance the project, and asked WLCO for $100.00 matching funds.
DeMars Project:
Dave DeMars reported on the progress of developing a community center for after school activities and community ed and computer tech classes. A location is needed for the center. Bullheads Bar was considered, it is listed for $180,000.00, and would need renovation.
Kaliedescope Institute:
This group would like to partner with SAE and develop a cultural fest, present story tellers, cultural food, and videos of cultural stories.
Fundraising:
Sakatah Foundation:
No progress on this issue.
Luminaries:
Kathy will have kids who attend the last Saturday art project prepare bags to be placed and lit on Sakatah Bay on New Years Eve. Jane is helping with this project. Bags will be sold to local residents as dedications to persons of their choice.
Home Business/craft sale:
It's too late in the season to plan this, maybe plan for Spring.
Misc. Business:
Karen is preparing an article to be put in the LRL paper.          Next meeting, 10 a.m., Jan. 11, 2013, SHCS.

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