Sunday, October 30, 2011

Agenda for 11/3 Meeting

This is the proposed agenda for the November 3rd meeting:

Report Out
Laura
  • Shuttle
  • School Contacts
  • Campsites
  • Fee Waivers
  • Getting the word out
  • Jr. Ranger Program
  • Healthy Peninsula
Tonyia
  • Quilt Raffle
  • Talk To Penny
  • Commitment letter

Becky
  • Talk to Edward about brush
  • Facebook Page
Stephanie
  • Follow up on wreath making supplies
Planning
  • Amount to be raised
  • November 8th Bake Sale
  • Wreath Making Plans
  • Get people signed up for fund raising activities
 Discussion
  • Educational Activities
  • Future Plans
  • Sign Commitment Letters

 Leave a comment or email me if you would like to add anything to the agenda.


Minutes of 10/28 Meeting

Attending: Becky Lebel, Tonyia Peasley, Laura Johns, Stephanie Bates, Corinne Pert


Stephanie and Becky shared their concerns about the rigor of the hike, including intense heat, dehydration and fitness of the children. Everyone agreed that it would be very helpful to find a school that has done this.


There was also a feeling that no one should be left out of the trip and that students should be given the opportunity to either hike into the canyon or camp on the rim. We agreed to get more information regarding the cost and logistics of camping on the rim for 6 nights.


It was suggested that the trip be moved to May.

Finally, there was discussion about how to handle the letter Stephanie presented at the meeting. It was decided that creating a list of her concerns would make it more accessible to readers.

Laura is looking for schools that have taken students into the Grand Canyon, doing some research on educational grants (which fees are waived?), looking into the logistics of getting a group campsite and putting together a proposal for the school board.


Due to weather, the hike scheduled for 10/30 is cancelled.


Tonyia is creating a commitment form.


Becky is working up a meal price for those people who camp on the rim.

At the next meeting, Nov. 3, we will discuss this plan in more detail.







Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Minutes of 10/20 Meeting

 Attending: 
Carolyn McClure, Becky Lebel, Tonyia Peasley, Nada Lepper, Joe Devine, Laura Johns, Nicole Devine, Bryan McClure, Sophie Peasley, Hannah Peasley

Agenda: 
Review List of Students
Finalize List of Adults
Discuss Travel Arrangements
Discuss Fundraising Possibilities

Fundraising:
Tonyia created a spreadsheet with activities. We added some dates (Election Day Bake Sale and Wreath making Activities). Carolyn offered to share her Farmer's Market booth with us.
To Do List:
Laura agreed to create a calendar
Tonyia checking with Gladys regarding quilt raffle
Becky and Tonyia checking into brush

Getting the Word Out:
We have a blog and Becky has created a Facebook page.
To Do List:
Laura will make sure meeting information is in the school newsletter.
Tonyia is checking into screen printing.

Slogan: BES – Coast To Canyon

Dates for hike – April 10-17, 2013

Itinerary – See Itinerary Page

Other things we discussed:
Laura has a sister-in-law that works at AU
Jr. Ranger Program
Healthy Peninsula Grants
A letter writing campaign to equipment companies
Price per person $600 - $800
Liz Hotchkiss has agreed to talk to us about equipment

Next Meeting November 3rd, at 6PM (5/6 room at BES)