The minutes of the March 1, 2016, SPAN regular meeting held at 70 Glasgow Street at 6:00 P.M.
Present: Tom Castellano; Rose Jeanne Strakal; Cheryl Bonnell; Hugh Miner; Len Gromoske;
Cindy Gromoske; John Robert; Sandi Bastedo; John Tellier; and arriving 20 minutes late, David
Hickey
1. Call to order by President Tom Castellano at 6:00.
2. John Robert moved to accept the February minutes, seconded by Sandi Bastedo. Motion
carried.
3. Treasurer John Robert reported a balance of $5318.66.
4. Rose Jeanne gave a membership report: 34 renewals, 12 new members, bringing our total to
51 current members.
5. Hugh Miner gave a progress report on the Lauraville Landing project: He gave a rundown on
our vision and a summary of the activities underway so far.
6. Sandi Bastedo gave a SOAR report:
Savannah is sponsoring a mural to be painted on canvas
by Beverly Owens and to be mounted on an old bridge abutment at the end of the west shore trail
in Savannah. The community has given input to the themes that will be depicted. They plan to
unveil the mural on Trail Day, June 4th.
On Friday, September 23rd, the Global Mural Conference will send a tour bus to Clyde and
Savannah to view our murals.
SOAR and the Savannah Chamber are planning for the art festival to be held in Savannah on the
24th and 25 of September.
The Audubon Center will have a Wildlife Fest on May 7th at the Center.
Brian Secor purchased the abandoned Crusoe House and will use it as a future welcoming center
and museum.
The Savannah Chamber is working with the “Close the Gaps” group to direct a trail through
Savannah to connect with Montezuma.
Eat Smart New York (ESNY) sponsored by the Cornell Cooperative will have a “Family Night
of Cooking” on May 3rd. Tentative location will be at 70 Glasgow depending on the number of
participants.
The next SOAR Community Meeting will be March 17th at 6:30 at the Clyde SPAN office so
please join us especially if you have ideas for projects that will improve the health of the community.
7. Dave Hickey reported that SPAN has been registered with Canal Clean Sweep at Lauraville
Landing at 10:00 a.m. on April 23rd. Hot dog roast to follow. The Canal Corp. wishes each
participant to register on their website:
https://ptny.wufoo.com/forms/xnll6ma08uqkfv/
8. A possible April SPAN activity would be a question and answer session with someone
knowledgeable about computers.
9. A June activity might involve a drum circle.
The Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. There followed a “Beat the Blahs” session. We were
joined by members of the community to view several amusing You Tube presentations
projected from a computer to a large space on the wall. Refreshments were available.
Next SPAN meeting at 6:30 on April 4th
Respectfully submitted,
David Hickey
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
Clyde SPAN Minutes: 02-02-2016
The minutes of the SPAN meeting held at 70 Glasgow Street on February 2nd 2016 at 6:45.
Present: Tom Castellano; Sandi Bastedo; Hugh Miner; John Robert; Dave Hickey; Rose Jeanne Strakal; Brad Shimp and Barbara Monsour.
1. Brad Shimp was treated first as he had to leave early. Brad brought some questions by the Village Board regarding SPAN’s plan for the Lauraville Landing campgrounds. For example, will we have a check-in-check-out policy? A discussion followed wherein it was decided that it would be a good idea to have a pamphlet created which explained our policies once they have been thought out. Also suggested was a joint SPAN/ local citizen meeting to explain our ideas.
2. Hugh announced that there will be a 2:00 p.m. meeting this Saturday, Feb. 6 with the Cornell student, Quinn Uesugi, his friend, and any interested SPAN or SOAR member to discuss the plans for the campgrounds.
3. As to the L-shaped property we would like to acquire, progress is being made and documents are now in the lawyer’s hands.
4. The treasurer reported a balance of $4507.28. He is checking the accuracy of the $92. Bill from ARC. A motion was made to “pay the Dryden Mutual bill of $210.14” by Sandi Bastedo and seconded by Rose Jeanne Strakal. The motion carried.
5. Membership: We currently have 70 members. We are sending out membership letters with return envelopes, a letter about our future and a page of color pictures of SPAN activities to 187 active and potential members plus 24 hand delivered envelopes.
6. Sandi Bastedo announced that there will be a Trail Work group working on Lock 65 on Clean Sweep weekend, April 22-24. SPAN and other area volunteers will work in our area as we have traditionally picked Saturday, April 23, 2016, for our contribution. We usually begin at 10:00 a.m. and finish about noon with a hot dog roast at Lauraville Landing.
7. Sandi gave an update on SOAR activities:
The art teacher at Clyde-Savannah will be using the SPAN offices to hang some of their art on our walls.
There is a “Lego Club”, theme based, at the public library.
On April 5th, Margaret will have an “Eat Smart New York” program on nutrition.
Barb Monsour will be at the parent –teacher’s meeting in March.
8. Tom Castellano announced that Bill Garofono would be a good choice for a future SPAN program.
9. Other Business: Rose Jeanne asked if anyone is sending flowers to new businesses. It was moved to “…send a plant not to exceed $50.,to Bob Deneiri’s new office”. Motion carried.
10. John Robert pointed out that we need to know who actually owns the kiosks. Also the information on the kiosks needs to be updated.
Respectfully submitted,
David Hickey
Present: Tom Castellano; Sandi Bastedo; Hugh Miner; John Robert; Dave Hickey; Rose Jeanne Strakal; Brad Shimp and Barbara Monsour.
1. Brad Shimp was treated first as he had to leave early. Brad brought some questions by the Village Board regarding SPAN’s plan for the Lauraville Landing campgrounds. For example, will we have a check-in-check-out policy? A discussion followed wherein it was decided that it would be a good idea to have a pamphlet created which explained our policies once they have been thought out. Also suggested was a joint SPAN/ local citizen meeting to explain our ideas.
2. Hugh announced that there will be a 2:00 p.m. meeting this Saturday, Feb. 6 with the Cornell student, Quinn Uesugi, his friend, and any interested SPAN or SOAR member to discuss the plans for the campgrounds.
3. As to the L-shaped property we would like to acquire, progress is being made and documents are now in the lawyer’s hands.
4. The treasurer reported a balance of $4507.28. He is checking the accuracy of the $92. Bill from ARC. A motion was made to “pay the Dryden Mutual bill of $210.14” by Sandi Bastedo and seconded by Rose Jeanne Strakal. The motion carried.
5. Membership: We currently have 70 members. We are sending out membership letters with return envelopes, a letter about our future and a page of color pictures of SPAN activities to 187 active and potential members plus 24 hand delivered envelopes.
6. Sandi Bastedo announced that there will be a Trail Work group working on Lock 65 on Clean Sweep weekend, April 22-24. SPAN and other area volunteers will work in our area as we have traditionally picked Saturday, April 23, 2016, for our contribution. We usually begin at 10:00 a.m. and finish about noon with a hot dog roast at Lauraville Landing.
7. Sandi gave an update on SOAR activities:
The art teacher at Clyde-Savannah will be using the SPAN offices to hang some of their art on our walls.
There is a “Lego Club”, theme based, at the public library.
On April 5th, Margaret will have an “Eat Smart New York” program on nutrition.
Barb Monsour will be at the parent –teacher’s meeting in March.
8. Tom Castellano announced that Bill Garofono would be a good choice for a future SPAN program.
9. Other Business: Rose Jeanne asked if anyone is sending flowers to new businesses. It was moved to “…send a plant not to exceed $50.,to Bob Deneiri’s new office”. Motion carried.
10. John Robert pointed out that we need to know who actually owns the kiosks. Also the information on the kiosks needs to be updated.
Respectfully submitted,
David Hickey
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Clyde SPAN Minutes: 01-05-2016
The minutes of the SPAN meeting on January 5th 2016, held at 70 Glasgow Street at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Tom Castellano; Sandi Bastedo; Rose Jeanne Strakal; Hugh Miner; Larry Warfels and David Hickey
1 Nominations: A slate of 2016 officers was presented
President: Tom Castellano
Vice-president: Sandi Bastedo
Secretary: David Hickey
Treasurer: John Robert
Secretary to cast one ballot for the slate.
2 Minutes for November meeting – moved to be accepted by Hugh Miner, seconded by Rose Jeanne Strakal. Motion carried.
3 The treasurer reported a balance of $4605.28.
4 Meetings with other organizations: Hugh reported that one idea is to share minutes with the presidents of the various organizations.
Rotary – Barb Harper
Lions –Dick Mouio
Chamber – Larry Warfels
Grange – Linda
Galen Historical Society – Beth Bailey
VFW –
5 John Robert reported a discussion the Chamber had. The Chamber wants SPAN to take over the maintenance of the kiosks. The Chamber had three major projects: the angels; the kiosks; and the bike riders. One question asked was who actually owns the kiosk structures. If SPAN agrees to take over the kiosks, there is an account of about $780 set aside for care and upkeep that could be transferred.
Hugh Miner moved ” …that we accept responsibility for the kioska and accept the check for $785.35 from the chamber” Rose Jeanne seconded it. The motion carried.
6 Membership report: Hugh’s letter is to be included in the mailings. The envelopes will have member information lines to be filled out. The email space will be moved up away from the gummed seal.
Wayne ARC printed last year’s letter. In charge was a Mr. VanValkengburgh.
Rose Jeanne will order 200 envelopes and some labels.
There is some final editing of the last paragraph “looking forward with SPAN”. There will also be a page of pictures of some of SPAN’s activities.
There will be a short meeting to fold and assemble on Jan. 14th . We will try to expand to 200 names.
7 Lauraville Campgrounds: Hugh reported that the November 21st clean the brush work at Lauraville Landing was a big success. Students from Cornell arrived to help along with some boy scouts and their scout master, plus some SOAR and SPAN volunteers all worked to clear the layout.
As to the L-shaped I k property, that is still in the works and we will revisit the transfer in the spring.
8 As to the annual chicken barbeque fund raiser, we have decided to wait until the new officers are named at the fire department.
Respectfully submitted
David Hickey
Present: Tom Castellano; Sandi Bastedo; Rose Jeanne Strakal; Hugh Miner; Larry Warfels and David Hickey
1 Nominations: A slate of 2016 officers was presented
President: Tom Castellano
Vice-president: Sandi Bastedo
Secretary: David Hickey
Treasurer: John Robert
Secretary to cast one ballot for the slate.
2 Minutes for November meeting – moved to be accepted by Hugh Miner, seconded by Rose Jeanne Strakal. Motion carried.
3 The treasurer reported a balance of $4605.28.
4 Meetings with other organizations: Hugh reported that one idea is to share minutes with the presidents of the various organizations.
Rotary – Barb Harper
Lions –Dick Mouio
Chamber – Larry Warfels
Grange – Linda
Galen Historical Society – Beth Bailey
VFW –
5 John Robert reported a discussion the Chamber had. The Chamber wants SPAN to take over the maintenance of the kiosks. The Chamber had three major projects: the angels; the kiosks; and the bike riders. One question asked was who actually owns the kiosk structures. If SPAN agrees to take over the kiosks, there is an account of about $780 set aside for care and upkeep that could be transferred.
Hugh Miner moved ” …that we accept responsibility for the kioska and accept the check for $785.35 from the chamber” Rose Jeanne seconded it. The motion carried.
6 Membership report: Hugh’s letter is to be included in the mailings. The envelopes will have member information lines to be filled out. The email space will be moved up away from the gummed seal.
Wayne ARC printed last year’s letter. In charge was a Mr. VanValkengburgh.
Rose Jeanne will order 200 envelopes and some labels.
There is some final editing of the last paragraph “looking forward with SPAN”. There will also be a page of pictures of some of SPAN’s activities.
There will be a short meeting to fold and assemble on Jan. 14th . We will try to expand to 200 names.
7 Lauraville Campgrounds: Hugh reported that the November 21st clean the brush work at Lauraville Landing was a big success. Students from Cornell arrived to help along with some boy scouts and their scout master, plus some SOAR and SPAN volunteers all worked to clear the layout.
As to the L-shaped I k property, that is still in the works and we will revisit the transfer in the spring.
8 As to the annual chicken barbeque fund raiser, we have decided to wait until the new officers are named at the fire department.
Respectfully submitted
David Hickey
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Monday, January 19, 2015
Clyde SPAN Recap 2014
Dear members of SPAN,
HAPPY NEW YEAR ! ! We wanted to summarize for you the schedule we followed in 2014 and give you some ideas about 2015. As always, we appreciate your support and we would like you to renew your $10.00 membership.
Part of our mission statement states that “the mission of Clyde SPAN is to provide leadership, as necessary, or collaboration, when possible with other local groups.” In the year 2014, we complied with the wording and spirit of our mission statement.
In January, we began to collaborate with a local group called SOAR (Strengthening Our Area Residents). The group led by Sandi Bastedo, of Cornell Extension, submitted and received a three year grant from the Greater Rochester Health Foundation. SPAN will be playing a major role in working with SOAR.
In February, we identified and defined our goals and mapped out the assets of the community.
In March, we rented office space at 70 Glasgow St. and we held our meetings there throughout the year. Also, in March in our efforts to reach out to the community, we arranged for a Master Gardener Workshop.
In April, we participated in the “Canal Clean Sweep” in conjunction with the Erie Canal Corporation.
In May, SPAN became active in organizing the Clyde Community Market. We also began to implement the projects approved by SOAR. Hugh Miner organized a community band. It consisted of 17 enthusiastic musicians. They performed at the Community Market and their efforts culminated with a performance at the Veteran’s Day ceremonies in November in the park.
In June, we began our relationship with the Family Reading Partnership out of Ithaca. Our goal is to ensure that all children from birth to Grade 3 have access to age appropriate books. Our project is known as the “Bright Red Bookshelf”. Members of the community donated books that were then placed in bright, red bookshelves in various locations and the books were available free of charge. Since June, over a thousand books have been recirculated and in the homes of our youngsters.
In June/July, SPAN undertook a partnership with the Galen Historical Society to clean up the Mill Museum.
In August, SPAN authorized the purchase of picture frames to display photos during the August 15th festivities.
In September, Roxanne Kise, Executive Director of the Western Erie Canal Alliance, explained the Main Street program. SPAN joined with Savannah to submit an application. We also held our annual Colossal Flea Market.
In October, Canal Corporation officials explored the possible expansion of the Lauraville Loop on the South Side of Clyde. We walked the area to further our plan.
In November, Mrs. Kise informed us that our WECA application was approved. She went on to say, “that the SOAR (SPAN) organizations have embraced the development of a capacity building Main Street Revitalization with the Western Erie Canal program.” Beginning on January 10, 2015 we will learn the tools needed to advocate for success. The Director of Coordinating Services will conduct a hands-on, task oriented training session on that date.
With your support, 2015 promises to be an even more interesting year,
Sincerely,
Tom Castellano – Chairperson – tcastel244@aol.com
Renee Schloupt – Vice Chairperson
David Hickey – Secretary – dhickey2@rochester.rr.com
John Robert – Treasurer – jrjrobert2@gmail.com
Rose Jeanne Strakal – Membership Chairperson – rjstrakal@rochester.rr.com
HAPPY NEW YEAR ! ! We wanted to summarize for you the schedule we followed in 2014 and give you some ideas about 2015. As always, we appreciate your support and we would like you to renew your $10.00 membership.
Part of our mission statement states that “the mission of Clyde SPAN is to provide leadership, as necessary, or collaboration, when possible with other local groups.” In the year 2014, we complied with the wording and spirit of our mission statement.
In January, we began to collaborate with a local group called SOAR (Strengthening Our Area Residents). The group led by Sandi Bastedo, of Cornell Extension, submitted and received a three year grant from the Greater Rochester Health Foundation. SPAN will be playing a major role in working with SOAR.
In February, we identified and defined our goals and mapped out the assets of the community.
In March, we rented office space at 70 Glasgow St. and we held our meetings there throughout the year. Also, in March in our efforts to reach out to the community, we arranged for a Master Gardener Workshop.
In April, we participated in the “Canal Clean Sweep” in conjunction with the Erie Canal Corporation.
In May, SPAN became active in organizing the Clyde Community Market. We also began to implement the projects approved by SOAR. Hugh Miner organized a community band. It consisted of 17 enthusiastic musicians. They performed at the Community Market and their efforts culminated with a performance at the Veteran’s Day ceremonies in November in the park.
In June, we began our relationship with the Family Reading Partnership out of Ithaca. Our goal is to ensure that all children from birth to Grade 3 have access to age appropriate books. Our project is known as the “Bright Red Bookshelf”. Members of the community donated books that were then placed in bright, red bookshelves in various locations and the books were available free of charge. Since June, over a thousand books have been recirculated and in the homes of our youngsters.
In June/July, SPAN undertook a partnership with the Galen Historical Society to clean up the Mill Museum.
In August, SPAN authorized the purchase of picture frames to display photos during the August 15th festivities.
In September, Roxanne Kise, Executive Director of the Western Erie Canal Alliance, explained the Main Street program. SPAN joined with Savannah to submit an application. We also held our annual Colossal Flea Market.
In October, Canal Corporation officials explored the possible expansion of the Lauraville Loop on the South Side of Clyde. We walked the area to further our plan.
In November, Mrs. Kise informed us that our WECA application was approved. She went on to say, “that the SOAR (SPAN) organizations have embraced the development of a capacity building Main Street Revitalization with the Western Erie Canal program.” Beginning on January 10, 2015 we will learn the tools needed to advocate for success. The Director of Coordinating Services will conduct a hands-on, task oriented training session on that date.
With your support, 2015 promises to be an even more interesting year,
Sincerely,
Tom Castellano – Chairperson – tcastel244@aol.com
Renee Schloupt – Vice Chairperson
David Hickey – Secretary – dhickey2@rochester.rr.com
John Robert – Treasurer – jrjrobert2@gmail.com
Rose Jeanne Strakal – Membership Chairperson – rjstrakal@rochester.rr.com
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