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Roaring Creek Conservation Association
Call to order/Bob Rush.
II. Reading of minutes from April meeting/Tom Spock.
III. Treasurer’s report/Wayne Petro.
Wayne P. reports one bill from April–$24 for postage/ending balance
in account$1757.74.
IV. Old Business
A. By-law adjustments–Bob introduced topic, notation made that PDF copy
of by-laws would be sent to Tom so changes previously discussed could be
made to document.
B. Speakers–all present discussed potential speakers/topics for upcoming
meetings through the end of the year, to include, but not limited to: Meeting in
July to be held at Weiser State Forest, Mark Deibler to speak; August meeting to
be held at Rohrbach’s Orchard, possible topic American Chestnut breeding
program. Everyone was encouraged to make any officers aware of possible
topics/speakers/locations and ideas for future meetings.
C. Stormwater Project–Bob introduced the topic. Kristen noted that she is
working on compiling information to present to school board. Cathy added
that the application for the project as part of previously discussed grant for
funding would have to be received by August/September.
D. Coldwater Grant–Bob introduced the topic, Cathy did follow-up. Cathy noted
public meeting should be held presenting facets of projects that will be utilized
with funding from grant funds. This quick overview would members of
RCVCA, as well as general public the opportunity to get involved in project
ideas and development. This will be main facet of upcoming June 21, 2007
meeting.
E. Clean-up–Bob introduced the topic, thanked all who attended the activity.
There was a total of 26 people present for the event–Bob and Mark Deibler
thanked all who participated. Main ‘clean’ area was on Rte. 42 vicinity of
Weiser State Forest. COALS program was feted for taking all collected tires.
F. Signs–Bob introduced the topic, explained that he has made numerous calls
concerning eventual posting of signs along roadways within the watershed.
Calls have been made to township supervisors/county commissioners/state
representatives and Pen Dot. Not much progress made, Bob will continue to
work on the signage project.
G. 501c application–Carl noted that he continues to work on the document. He will
meet with Cathy to fine-tune the paperwork/complete application.
V. New Business
A. Logo–Bob introduced the topic. On-going logo development was described, all
present had the opportunity to examine the logo on letterhead/stationary, also,
on shirts. Members will have the ability to vote on designs in future, Bob
encouraged all present to give input regarding logo on print and other mediums.
B. Cougars in PA!–Bob talked about the topic. Bob had materials available from
individual who is compiling info on the topic. Anyone interested in the topic
was advised to review/contact the individual.
C. PA Cleanways–Bob noted that he continues to work with the program;
Press trip will be held tomorrow/group continues to seek out illegal
dumpsites across PA; compiling info as part of on-going study.
D. Brochure–Cathy discussed the topic. She noted that creation of brochure
would be a great way to make public aware of RCVCA. Cathy added that
possible printer for the project would be SEDA-COG office out of Lewisburg.
The brochure could be in Newsletter form, all present were advised to consider
story ideas/possible sources for content of document.
E. Adopt-a-Highway. All present discussed the possibility of ‘adopting’ highway
along Route 42 portion of Weiser State Forest tract. Bob will look into the matter.
F. Clean-up of ‘Miner’s Path’. Wayne P. noted local historical society would be
sponsoring trail maintenance of path-way in Weiser State Forest. Date of event is
May 20, 2007 at 9 AM.
Bob called for motion to adjourn meeting. 1st by Wayne K., 2nd by Winnie. Next
meeting to be held June 21, 2007 at 7 PM at Southern Columbia HS–Room 102, if
numbers create over-flow, meeting will be held in auditorium.
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