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« on: March 23, 2013, 07:31:21 AM »
Greeting Fairfax Community,
The "Home Show with Local Flavor" is coming up on May 11 at the Baptist Building. All vendors must be registered by April 2, so if you have a gardening or homesteading skill you would like to share with the community, please contact Ann Lemieux at 802-849-6605 or an@dustytrailrealty.com.
Minutes of Board Meeting - Citizens for Fairfax Community - March 12, 2013
Insurance: It was decided we needed to purchase Event Liability Insurance and Liability Insurance for Officers & Trustees prior to the Home Show on May 11.
501(c)3 Status: Barb provided an update on the tax requirements to retain the 501(c)3 status. The 25-page Form 1023 required by the VT Tax office does not seem to apply to our situation based on the instructions. Mark suggested contacting an outside resource for accounting advice and support on submitting the paperwork, and will make these meeting arrangements.
Home Show: There are only a few vendors signed up for the Home Show on May 11. Harold’s friend made a flyer promoting the event, and Mark agreed to distribute the flyers at the Collins Perley Home Show to drum up more vendors. It was agreed that Ann could pull the plug on the Home Show if we do not have sufficient vendors by April 1.
The idea of a Scrapbooking event received a lot of positive feedback and may be a Plan B event if we need to cancel the Home Show. The Scrapbooking will be held on a different date. Barb agreed to lead the event.
Storybook Fair: Jerry Stark shared an idea for a Renaissance Fair-type event with a Storybook Character theme. It would be aimed at elementary school-aged children with participatory activities relating to storybooks. The FCTC Board has discussed this and is interested in a joint venture. Other groups were identified as partners. If all groups are on board a steering committee will be created to move forward.
Next Meeting: April 9 at 7 PM at the United Church of Fairfax.
Questions? Please contact Amanda at asduling@gmail.com
Hope to see you at the next meeting!
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« on: January 28, 2013, 05:57:20 AM »
Below are highlights from Citizens for Fairfax Community's January 8 Board meeting:
One new and exciting initiative for 2013:
A Spring Home Show with a Local Flavor on May 11
Volunteers and ideas are needed. Please email Mark Hunziker at mark@vtwellness.net if you would like to help.
Present were: Katrina Antonovich, Susannah Chamberlin*, Amanda Duling*, Barbara Duval*, Mark Hunziker*, Ann Lemieux, Robbie Rodimer*, Doug Stuart*, Mary Taylor* and Harold Vance III*
*indicates current Board members
Possible 2013 Activities:
Grants: We need someone to watch for grant opportunities and someone who is willing to write them
Haunted House: All agreed that this successful event should be continued. Ann has an idea for the design and will take the lead. Everyone's help will be needed at all stages.
Community Day: We also agreed that we wanted to participate again in this July 4 event. Katrina said it would be helpful if we could take charge of the food and Doug agreed to head this up.
Success by Six: Amanda has informed this community group, which supports young families, that we would like to help. They have a quarterly meeting this Thursday and Robbie agreed to attend as our representative.
Good Neighbor Award: This award is given to a Realtor for Community Service and if Ann Lemieux were to win it could mean $10,000 for CFC. The application is due May 18th and Mark will write a letter on behalf of CFC.
Home Show: Ann submitted a proposal for a Home Show with a local flavor. We agreed that we could try this in the spring and came up with a suggested date of May 11th. CFC Board Members were asked to contact potential vendors, exhibitors and educators.
SAP Run: Katrina said the Fairfax Athletic Boosters have done this in the past and if they are not planning the event for this year, it is something CFC could take on.
New Resident Orientation and/or Packet: The group is interested in creating a packet for new residents as a service to the community and a way to raise our visibility. Susannah will head this up and Mary and Barb will work with her.
Hunters' Breakfast: We have cosponsored this with the Masons in the past and plan to continue this collaboration.
Bean Hole Supper: Although we would like to revive this tradition, it is not something we think we can manage this year.
Baptist Building on Historic Register: Robbie is working on this.
Baptist Building Maintenance: It is our goal to stay in close touch with the Masons around the needs of the building (Mark) and to actively participate as much as possible.
Insurance: Doug has been investigating Officers and Directors Insurance policies. Robbie will put him in touch with a company that works with several non-profits. We also need to look into insurance for particular events, when we are not cosponsoring with an insured entity.
Scrapbooking Event: Katrina suggested that a scrapbooking event where people who sell supplies would be present and people could work on projects might be very successful. Some sort of refreshments would be served.
Next Meeting will be on February 12 at 7 PM at the United Church of Fairfax.
Questions? Contact Amanda Duling at asduling@gmail.com
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« on: December 16, 2012, 09:52:19 AM »
Notes from the 2012 CFC Annual Meeting on December 4, 2012 at The Inn at Grace Farm
After a very successful year, we look forward to working to build community and connection with all of you in 2013. The minutes contain several ideas for future events, and we welcome your input and suggestions. Please email Mark Hunziker (mark@vtwellness.net) with your thoughts.
Summary of 2012 Activities by Mark Hunziker:
Our goals for the year were to increase the visibility of our name, the need for rehabilitating the Baptist Building and the need for a community center.
We have achieved better communication among the players, which include the United Church, its Baptist Trustees, the Masons and the Recreation Department. We have all worked together on events such as the Hunters’ Breakfast and the Haunted House.
Events: The ice cream giveaway at Community Day was very successful. It was fun and informed people about our mission. The planned spaghetti supper was a “learning experience” as we had to cancel it due to a lack of interest on the part of Egg Run runners and their families.
The Haunted House was attended by over 575 people. Thank you to the Recreation Department for their participation and contribution of operating funds. At least 100 volunteers contributed more than 700 hours of their time. We had help from the Cub Scouts, BFA Honor Society, BFA Drama Group, BFA Soccer Team, the Masons, the United Church and the Fairfax Community Theatre Company. Ann Lemieux was thanked by the group for her hard work and creativity in designing and organizing the Haunted House. CFC is so grateful for her leadership on this event.
There was a Christmas Tree lighting on Saturday, December 8 at the Baptist Building. Agreement has been reached among the parties to plant a real tree on the Baptist Building property (site to be determined by consultation) so that we will have a live tree to light in the future.
Nominating Committee: Mark thanked departing Board member Elizabeth Griffin for her years of service and Roy Hill who left the Board earlier this year. Two new Board member candidates were introduced, Harold Vance III and Susannah Chamberlin. Amanda Duling and Robbie Rodimer are up for re-election. Mary Taylor, Mark Hunziker, Doug Stuart and Barbara Duval will continue to serve.
Brainstorming Ideas for 2013
All agreed that the Haunted House should become a tradition. Ann is recommending a pirate ship theme for next year and said we will need to ask volunteers for clear commitments ahead of time, especially for set up and clean up. We should also continue to participate in Community Day.
Liz G. asked if there was a way to work with Success by Six since many young families participate in their activities. Amanda will follow up.
We need to obtain Officers and Directors Liability Insurance this year.
Ann said that the National Association of Realtors has a “Good Neighbor” award for realtors who contribute to their communities. If someone were to nominate her and she won, the $10,000 award (or $2500 honorable mention) could go to CFC. The nominations are due May 18th. Ann will email the information.
Other Ideas:
Help with a new resident packet or possibly reviving the new residents’ orientation
Watch for grant opportunities and possibly collaborate with the Historical Society
Increase community participation in the Hunters Breakfast- perhaps Hunters and Shoppers Breakfast?
Revive Bean Hole Supper tradition
Have a community lunch which might attract young families
Get Baptist Building on the Historic Register
Lay ground work for getting grants
Continue to participate in the maintenance of the Baptist Building
Pilot a spring event such as a flower show or historic house tour
Next Meeting: January 8, 2013 at 7 PM at the United Church of Fairfax. Note the return to the 7 PM time
Questions? Contact Amanda Duling at asduling@gmail.com
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« on: October 17, 2012, 11:05:58 AM »
Citizens for Fairfax Community
Board Meeting
October 9, 2012
Present were: Amanda Duling*, Mark Hunziker*, Robby Rodimer*, Mary Skidmore Taylor* and Katrina Antonovich
Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting will take place December 4 at 7 pm at the Inn at Grace Farm. Desserts and beverages will be provided. The agenda will include a brief presentation about this year's accomplishments and a brainstorming of ideas for next year.
Grants: Mark talked with Corey about the grant from the Division for Historic Preservation. There was agreement in principle, but not enough time to work out priorities and matching funds. Katrina found a grant for which we qualify with one exception. Robby will research the requirements for this. Ann Cousins recommended that we visit a Pierce Hall in Rochester Vt, which Robby would be willing to do.
Nominating Committee: Board members are elected at the Annual Meeting. Mary agreed to chair this committee. Elizabeth Griffin, Robby Rodimer and Amanda Duling have expiring terms. Amanda and Robby agreed to continue to serve. Mary will check with Elizabeth. We agreed that more Board members were needed. The bylaws state that we will have no less than 6, nor more than 12 members. Mary will post a notice on Henry Raymond's Website. Katrina has some ideas which she will run by the people involved and then let Mary know who might be interested.
Haunted House: Plans for the Haunted House to take place in the Baptist Building October 26, 27 and 31 5-8 pm are well under way and much help is still needed. Ann Lemieux has created a wonderful design and will oversee decorating. Katrina has made a colorful poster and Ann Lemieux's niece, Amanda is taking care of media publicity. Work schedules and list of items need to be built and donated/loaned are available on Henry's website and Facebook. These can also be emailed out. The Recreation Department has generously offered to donate $500 for expenses related to this event, which will increase the proceeds going to CFC. Thank you! Much of what is purchased can be used in future years. For more information on how you can help, please contact Ann Lemieux, 802-849-6605 or Katrina Antonovich fairfaxparksandrec@yahoo.com
The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 13th at 7:30 pm at the United Church of Fairfax.
Please contact me if you would like to be on our email list or if you would like more information about CFC.
Amanda Duling
asduling@gmail.com
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« on: September 27, 2012, 06:49:54 PM »
Hello All,
Below are some highlights from the September CFC meeting. If you would like a copy of the complete minutes, please contact Amanda at asduling@gmail.com.
Pre-meeting Consultation with Ann Cousins of the Vermont Preservation Trust
Ann cited three examples of buildings where use was shared between a longstanding organization and a community group: Pierce Hall in Rochester, Saxtons River, Main Street Arts in Saxtons River, and the Historical Society in Cambridge. The usage and organizational relationships of each facility were discussed. Ann suggested a joint Masons/CFC field trip to Rochester to talk with them about their process and outcome.
The meeting was called to order by President Mark Hunziker at 7:24 pm. and the discussion with Ann Cousins continued.
Ann mentioned the Brookfield Old Town Hall which was purchased in 2002 for $95,000 by a community group. The group immediately started using the building while they made incremental improvements, just now adding bathrooms ten years later.
Annual Meeting: December 4th is the date of the Annual Meeting. Katrina will ask Liz Minor if we may once again hold the meeting at the Inn at Grace Farm. We will create a Nominating Committee next month.
Haunted House: October 26, 27, 31. Katrina is leading a committee.
The next meeting is Tuesday, October 9th at the Fairfax United Church. Please note the new time: 7:30 pm
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
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« on: September 01, 2012, 08:58:15 AM »
Below are highlights from the Citizens for Fairfax Community, Inc. (CFC) August 14th Board Meeting.
We are beginning to plan for a haunted house event around Halloween. This should be a fun way to bring families together this fall. Please email Katrina at fairfaxparksandrec@yahoo.com, Mark at mark@vtwellness.net or me if you are interested in helping.
Old Business
Spaghetti dinner: The spaghetti dinner was cancelled due to a lack of response. We discussed whether there might have been a way to make it work. It is unlikely that runners from out of town would be motivated to come into Fairfax for supper the night before. Perhaps local runners could have been attracted with more publicity. It is uncertain whether this is a viable idea for next year.
Haunted House: Katrina is a key person for this effort. Mary and Elizabeth have agreed to help and other volunteers would be needed. We discussed October 26 and 27 as possible dates.
Vision Committee/Town Plan: Amanda is our representative to this group. We agreed that it was important to have a community center as part of this vision. Mark will make sure that there is a picture of the Baptist Building in the new Town Plan.
Business Plan: There is a teacher who is willing to assign her students to work on our business plan. Amanda feels that we have to do a lot of research before we get to a level of planning appropriate for high school students. It is not yet clear whether we should have a stand alone business plan or one which incorporates the Recreation Department. Doug feels that senior activities will be key. Initially housing a teen center was identified as a need as well as creating a space for family activities.
New Business
Other Planning: Our goal for this year was to get our name out there and hold events at the Baptist Building. We have been partially successful but need to decide on next steps. The group agreed that another consultation from Anne Cousins of the Vermont Preservation Trust might be helpful at this point. Mark will contact Ann and see whether she might be available for our September meeting. Our Annual Meeting will happen in October or November.
The next meeting will be September 11th at 7 pm at Fairfax United Church. On the agenda will be future planning, the Annual Meeting and the Haunted House.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Amanda at asduling@gmail.com.
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« on: August 08, 2012, 04:48:03 AM »
Hello All,
The next meeting for Citizens for Fairfax Community, Inc. (CFC) is next Tuesday, August 14, at 7:00 pm.
We will meet at the United Church of Fairfax on Fletcher Road.
Please contact me with any questions.
Hope to see you there!
Amanda Duling
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« on: July 19, 2012, 11:27:25 AM »
Minutes from Citizens for Fairfax Community Inc
July 10 Meeting
Community Day Report:
We would like to thank all the bakers, including Heike Meyer and Toni Stone, for their generous contributions, and all the other volunteers who helped make Community Day a success for CFC!
It was a good event. The weather cooperated; there was a good turn out. Robby estimated they scooped about 275 cups of ice cream. The cup size worked out well, and we’ll consider doing this again at future Community Days.
Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, August 3 at Baptist Building: The announcement and sign-up were included in the Egg Run registration. This year we will limit advertising to race registrations. In the future, we’ll consider other outlets for advertising. We will accept walk-ins and need a till to accept payments and give change.
We also require a list of pre-payers from Katrina for the door for tracking.
Doug will get a headcount from Katrina for food purchase and see if there are any leftover supplies from Community Day that we can use.
Doug will generate a notice asking for volunteers (set-up, serve, cook, clean-up) and get it to Amanda to send out to the email list 1½ weeks before the event.
Amanda is unavailable to work at the dinner, but will get the CFC banner to someone to hang up.
Baptist Building Workgroup:
Mark gave Robby a tour of the Baptist Building and met with Mike Montague. Mike discussed with Mark previous experience converting buildings for public use in other communities and mentioned involving the fire marshal at an early stage. The fire marshal was able to describe requirements and adjustments that need to be done to the building in order to make it usable as a public space. We discussed doing this with the Baptist Building. If the Baptist Trustees agree, Mark will reach out to the appropriate person in Fairfax for a walk-through.
The next meeting will be August 14 at 7:00 pm at the Fairfax United Church.
Please contact Amanda at asduling@gmail.com if you would like more information.
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« on: June 23, 2012, 08:14:18 AM »
Citizens for Fairfax Community board Meeting was held on June 12 at the Fairfax United Church
Present were: Mark Hunziker*, Barbara Duval*, Amanda Duling*, Mary Skidmore Taylor*, Katrina Antonovich, Robby Rodimer*
*indicates current board members
Amanda was present by phone.
Board Nomination: Mary and Barbara introduced Robby Rodimer and proposed her to fill the vacancy left by Roy Hill’s departure. The nomination was accepted and favorably voted on. Welcome, Robby!
Community Day: We reviewed Amanda’s timeline for this event on July 4. Katrina announced that as of today there were twenty participants in the parade. Mark will meet Katrina at the Rec Park at 8 or 9 for set up. Barbara has a six foot table and plastic tablecloth. He will also bring a tent. Katrina said that she could use another tent and Robby offered one. Amanda has the banner and will bring it early along with ropes and big clips for attachment. Mary will ask the church if we could borrow a couple of metal chairs. Mary and Robby will scoop, Barbara, Mark and Amanda possibly available for a second shift. Barb will bring aprons for the scoopers. Mary will bring a recycling bin. Mary said she would pick up napkins at Costco and shop for the other things on line. Amanda is making signs and bringing brochures. Katrina suggested that if anyone wants to bake, selling cookies would likely be a money maker. The event will end around 5.
Spaghetti dinner: Doug is asking (through Mark) what we can know about numbers and when we can know it. Katrina said she would have a tentative headcount about a week before. We will advertise with 11x17 posters which will need to be reproduced.
Baptist Building Workgroup: Last week Mike Montague (representing the Masons) looked at our list of renovations for the Baptist Building which would be needed if it were to become our community center. Mark asked Mike to share the Mason’s urgent repair list. Mark and Mike will meet next week.
Haunted House: Katrina said that she will not be able to pay attention to this event until after August 5th.
New Residents’ Packet: Mark talked with Selectman Tom Fontaine who said that the town was not considering reprising the orientation meetings for new residents, but was interested in some kind of packet of information. We agreed that this would be a natural task for us to take on, although this summer may not be the best time due to other activities. Our plan is to raise this at our annual meeting to see if we can generate interest in helping.
The next meeting will be July 10 at Fairfax United Church.
Mark and Mike’s report on the Baptist Building will be on the agenda.
Please contact Amanda if you have any questions. asduling@gmail.com
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« on: April 24, 2012, 09:09:01 AM »
Citizens for Fairfax Community April Update
Activity Updates
Spaghetti dinner (8/3/12): The group discussed preparations for the family-friendly event the night before the Egg Run at the Baptist Building. Mike Montague will check with the Masons about this planned event and Mary will make sure the United Church’s board is informed. We want to have a checklist for how to close the building, and this is something that CFC and the Masons can work together on. The menu features spaghetti and sauce, meatballs, garlic bread, drinks, dessert. Katrina will include a dinner sign-up with race registrations.
Community Day (7/4/12): CFC plans to give away ice cream at the Fairfax Community Day in the Rec Park. CFC has contacted Ben and Jerry’s for an ice cream donation and is waiting for confirmation. Preparations, supplies, and storage were discussed to coordinate this event. CFC will purchase a banner to promote our organization at this and future events. Amanda will prepare a simple pamphlet to give out on that day.
Haunted House: Katrina said that work on this will begin in June at the latest.
Other Committees: Mark said that he is aware that we need to have four more committees:
1. Baptist building renovation
2. Business plan
3. Capitol Campaign plan
4. Grant watcher
Katrina agreed to be on the alert for grants that would be appropriate for us. We agreed that we would table for now formation of the capitol campaign and business plan committees.
New Business
Trevor has obtained 3 new air pots for coffee, which he has given to CFC.
Meeting location
Mark asked that CFC meetings be held elsewhere. The UCF basement was suggested and Mary will check with the Board about this.
The next meeting will be June 12th, location TBD.
Please contact Amanda with any questions, (802) 527-3923 or asduling@gmail.com.
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« on: March 06, 2012, 08:13:26 AM »
Citizens for Fairfax Community, Inc.
Meeting Notes from February 28, 2012
Discussed events for 2012:
Spaghetti Dinner: The dinner will be cosponsored by CFC and the Recreation Department the night before the Egg Run. Dinner would take place on August 3 from 5-7 pm to coordinate with registration. The dinner will be spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad and dessert. We will do our best to get food donated. Location details to be discussed.
Community Day Event: CFC will have a fundraiser at Community Day on the 4th of July at the Rec Park. We agreed that an ice cream stand would most likely be successful for fund raising and improving our visibility.
Haunted House: Katrina will take the lead and Mary and Elizabeth will assist.
Christmas Tree Lighting: The Rec Dept has been considering how to grow this event on December 8th. One suggestion was cookie and/or ornament decorating before the lighting. Barbara and Mary agreed to bake cookies if we decided to do this.
Mark mentioned other possible events that had been discussed but there was consensus that three events this year was as much as we could take on. Mark asked that each committee have a more detailed plan for the event to share at the next meeting.
Other Topics:
Community Outreach: There was a discussion of how to welcome new residents. The Selectboard’s new resident orientation no longer happens and there is no Welcome Wagon kind of service. Katrina is Welcome Infant Coordinator for Success By Six, bringing baby bags to new mothers. The group did not know whether (or how) it was possible to learn who the new residents are, but we will have further discussion about this topic.
Standing Committees: Mark feels that we should have committees working on estimates for renovating the Baptist Building, a business plan and a capitol campaign plan. He also would like us to have a grant-watcher and a public relations committee. Shirley and Amanda agreed to work on public relations. The topic of the other committees was tabled until the next meeting.
Grant: Katrina has identified a grant from the VT League of Cities and Towns, which has the potential to help us with planning. It involves collaboration between municipal and nonprofit entities in support of the arts.
Next meeting- Tuesday, April 10th 7PM at Mark Hunziker’s House
Questions? Contact Amanda at asduling@gmail.com
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« on: February 21, 2012, 07:12:49 AM »
The next meeting of Citizens for Fairfax Community, Inc. (CFC) is on
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Mark Hunziker's house on River Rd.
Tentative Agenda:
Any reports from existing committees
Finalize 2012 events plan
Create other Standing Committees
Discuss meeting of Baptist Bldg. partners
Open discussion
Questions or need directions? Contact Amanda at asduling@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
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« on: January 18, 2012, 10:19:17 AM »
Citizens for Fairfax Community, Inc. (CFC) elected new officers on January 10, 2012. Each position is for a 3-year term and the new officers are:
President: Mark Hunziker
Vice President: Doug Stuart
Treasurer: Barb Duval
Recording Secretary: Mary Skidmore Taylor
Communications Director: Amanda Duling
At the monthly meeting, the group, consisting of the CFC board and community members, discussed possible activities for 2012, including supporting the Fairfax Recreation Department at Community Day on July 4, hosting a Family Spaghetti Dinner the night before the Egg Run, and a Haunted House on Halloween. The purposes of the CFC activities are to provide Fairfax with fun, family-friendly, community-building events, raise funds for future CFC activities, and increase awareness of CFC and our mission. All activity ideas will be discussed further at the next meeting.
The next CFC meeting will be held on February 28 at 7:00pm. All residents of Fairfax and surrounding communities are welcome to attend these meetings. If you would like to participate, or be on our email list, please contact Amanda at asduling@gmail.com
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« on: July 20, 2010, 05:47:08 AM »
I'm pretty sure I saw a bald eagle fishing in the Lamoille yesterday morning. I can't recall any other recent sightings, so I may be wrong. Can anyone confirm?
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« on: March 03, 2010, 08:01:38 AM »
If you were a fan of Corner Gas on CTV you may want to check out a couple new shows on the same channel.
"Hiccups" stars Nancy Robertson and Brent Butt from Corner Gas and is on Monday at 8:00. It's about a children's book author (Nancy) with anger-management issues who seeks help from a life coach (Brent).
"Dan for Mayor" stars Fred Ewanuick (Hank on Corner Gas) as Dan who, after finding out that his ex-girlfriend is engaged, finds himself running for mayor for his home town. It's on right after "Hiccups" at 8:30.
The premier episodes just aired Monday so hard to tell how the show will do. The characters and humor are very reminiscent of Corner Gas.
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