Present: Sandy Roes, Sarah Thomas, Chuck Kutschara, Ann Dockweiler, Jay Sutliffe, Don King, Terry Owen
1. Grant event recap: received $10K check for Walking Routes project. The overall summary is that it was a good event. We incurred some minor expenses for food and beverages. We will send a thank you to Wal-Mart (for gift card) & the Chamber (Grill use).
2. Walking Routes & Equipment: next steps
a.Walking routes: Ann reported she is moving forward with the
brochure. Chuck says we can link some pdf files to our website
with specific routes to be printed out. Ann will be meeting with
Mary Donahue's graphic arts class for the next phase. Ann will
also be getting pricing for printing costs.
b. Equipment: Sandy, Sherri & Jay are working on a grant
proposal to cover the additional costs associated with the outdoor
fitness equipment. These costs include shipping of the equipment,
installation, etc. We will submit a LB 840 grant soon.
3. Checking Account: we have opened a checking account at FN-North Platte to handle our Team needs.
4. Website: we have a new website up and running - www.chadronwellness.com
Chuck Kutschara is our webmaster. We are to forward information
for events to Chuck. We will be screening web content at our monthly
meetings. Discussion about adding a photo album section for event
pictures. We also discussed adding a shopping cart and contributions
area for contributions. Chuck can be contacted at questions@chadronwellness.com.
5. Calendar of events: please see our website for coming events. Discussed the future events involving the Lifespan Team. Terry Owen has a group willing to help organize an event or two. We discussed the 2009 Try-Athalon and how we would like to continue this effort. Also discussed having help to kick-off our February N-Lighten program.
6. Next meeting: Tuesday, September 16, 2008. WCHR's offices
at 9th & Morehead.