Monday, November 6, 2017

Clyde SPAN Minutes 10-03-2017

The minutes from the October 3rd, 2017, regular meeting of SPAN held at the MAC at 6:30.

PRESENT: Rose Jeanne Strakal; Dolly Romer; Hugh Miner; Dave Hickey; John Robert; Cheryl Bonnell; Sandi Bastedo; Tom Castellano; and Debbie Blasczak.

1 Tom Castellano called the meeting to order at &:15.

2. John Robert moved to approve the September minutes, seconded by Rose Jeanne Strakal. Minutes approved.

3. Treasurer John Robert reported a balance of @6402.22.

4. Membership chairperson Rose Jeanne Strakal reported a total of 95 members, Debbie Blasczak being our newest member. There was a brief discussion of what SPAN does and about the Main Street grant.

5. There was a discussion about the Alumni Event at the Homecoming game. We would like to establish a data base. Some suggestions: have an actual float; a bigger tent; music; an emcee.Looking to repeat the event next year.

6 Dolly Romer reported that there were 39 people signed up for the bus trip to Letchworth on Oct. 11th. Debbie Blasczak notified the group of a bus trip sponsored by the Savannah Silver Slippers to Cortland for the Christmas show.

7. Sandi Bastedo ran down some 0of SOAR’s activities:
October 12th trail meeting at the MAC @10:00 a.m.
Soar open house, a lunch hour is planned.

8. Mayor Fremaow has asked SPAN to supply the cost of donuts, cider for an October 14th gathering of villagers at the firehouse. Hugh Miner moved “…that SPAN pay for those items not to exceed $150 -200. “, seconded by Dolly Romer. Motion passed.

9. At the November meeting, a discussion of plans for next year, together with a search for new officers, and a membership drive will be on the table.

10. SPAN will be a sponsor in the CSCS high school production of The Wiz. Hugh moved that SPAN pay a 50 dollar sponsor ad in the program.


The meeting adjourned at 8:20.

Respectfully submitted,
David Hickey

Friday, February 3, 2017

CLYDE SPAN 2017 Programs

February 7, Tuesday -- Intro to Yoga, 6-7PM, Christ Community Church – Community Center
RSVP by Feb. 3 to Sandi Bastedo, sb932@cornell.edu or 315-573-0903


February 11, Saturday -- Winter SOAR Celebration 2-4PM
2-3PM Join MAC Director Chris Lajewski for a guided snowshoe hike on the MAC trails
3-4PM Chili Supper and Conversation Open and free to all!
Montezuma Audubon Center Route 89, Savannah 

RSVP by Feb. 8 to Barb Grisley Monsour, bm585@cornell.edu or 315-573-0903

March 7, Tuesday – Beat the Blahs, 6-7PM
Share your favorite You Tube videos – join us for fun and laughter 


April 8, Saturday-- Clean-Up at the Mill Museum, 1PM
Snacks Provided – Will be moving items, organizing, and cleaning


April 22, Saturday-- Canal Clean Sweep at Lauraville Landing, 10AM-Noon
Lunch Provided – Bring gloves
Picking up garbage and clearing the Erie Canal Trail


May 2, Tuesday – Community Cooking Night, 5:30-7:00PM
ESNY providing healthy cooking tips
Preparing and sharing a meal – Place TBD


June 6, Tuesday – Drum Circle, 6-7PM
Lauraville Landing Pavilion weather permitting – SPAN office if raining
Lead by Mike Hayden, CSCS Superintendent


July 17, Monday – VoteTilla – Activity TBD
Joint effort with Galen Historical Society


August 6, Sunday – Merry Go Round Theater, 2-4PM
Location - Village Park - Rain Location is Grange
Families and organizations welcome to join us for an afternoon of children’s theater in the park.
Performing the Three Little Pigs!


September 10, Sunday – 2nd Annual Harmony in the Park, 2PM til ?
Entertainment in the Clyde Village Park sponsored by the Village of Clyde and SPAN.
Organizations, school groups, etc. welcome to join us in the park for a day of gathering.


October 3, Tuesday – Bird Watching at the Montezuma Audubon Center, 6-7PM


ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME