Paradise Bay Activities Committee
Minutes of November 27, 2023 Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Carl K. at 10:00 a.m.
Prayer was said by Sarah Kohler
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Present were: Jim G., Co-President, Carl K., Co-President and 12 members.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the last meeting were previously emailed. There were no additions or corrections so the minutes will stand as posted.
Treasurer’s Report: Our balance is approximately $12,000. The report will stand as read.
Co-President’s Report: Jim G. said that Randy D. talked to him about possibly purchasing a game cabinet that has 7 or 8 games that could be used in the Helm’s House. Several people thought it was a good idea.
Vice President’s report: none
Old Business
- Florida Power & Light speaker at Coffee Hour-Jim G. said he got an email from someone from FP & L about having a Customer Appreciation Day. He has tried to contact the sender but no reply. If he isn’t able to speak with the person who sent the email, he will contact FP & L.
New Business
- Super Bowl Game-in the Helm’s House. Jim G. said Randy D. is planning to buy a TV for the Helm’s House. The Super Bowl Game event is already scheduled on the Calendar. Carl K. will make sign up sheets and have them available at the Coffee Hours at both Rec Halls.
Committee reports/update
Kitchen Supplies-Sue Cassidy-She would like at least a one week notice from anyone who needs supplies for their event. Also, it would be helpful for the person in charge to keep a list of the items that are used as a record for future years. Jim G. said he would meet with Sue C. in order to develop a group email informing everyone of this information.
Newsletter-Joyce Nicholson-It’s becoming difficult to do the Newsletter because she isn’t getting the information in a form that can just be put directly in the Newsletter. She would like the information in the form of an article that could just be put directly into the Newsletter. Also, it should be submitted by the dead line and just for the next month not 2 or 3 months in advance.
Boating & Fishing Club-Kevin Sullivan-He informed us that there are approximately 100 people in the Kayaking Group. They need a safe place to launch their kayaks. Therefore, they are in the process of planning to have a launch and dock made. They, also, need an easier way to transport the kayaks to the water. They would like to buy a kayak trailer that would cost approximately $4,500. They are going to request funds from the Park, the Boating & Fishing Club would contribute funds and they will be requesting funds from the Activities Committee. Carl K. told him that the Executive Board would discuss that at their next meeting.
Luminaries-Anita Cook-She would like people to use the same type of containers on their street so it looks uniform. Also, she told us about several different items that could be purchased at Dollar Tree or Amazon.
Travelog-Sarah Kohler-There will be one on Sunday, December 3rd at 6:30 p.m. about Cambodia and one on Sunday, December 17th at 6:30 p.m. about the United States.
New Year’s Eve Dance-Sarah Kohler-Tickets will go on sale at the next Coffee Hour at Sarabay on Monday, December 4th at 9:00 a.m. for $15. There will be a total of 100 tickets available.
Thanksgiving Dinner-Chris Matteson-Thanked everyone for all their help.
Travel-Rita Foley-The trip to Broadway Palm Theatre to see the Elvis Show on January 4th has been canceled due to lack of participation and change of Broadway Palm Theatre’s policy.
Historical Committee-Brenda Ocenasek-She would like pictures or memorabilia of all the Activities. There are items in the display case without any information on them. If anyone knows the dates, names, etc., please let her know.
Blood Mobile-Susan Miller-The Blood Mobile will be here on Saturday, December 2nd. If you are able to give blood, please sign up. There is a shortage of blood in the U.S., now.
Craft Show-Jean Colson-It will be this Saturday, December 2nd. There will be a lot of new vendors. The Hall will be closed on Friday for set up.
Carl K. adjourned the meeting at 11 a.m.
Our next meeting is Monday, December 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Respectively submitted by Karen Rimatzki (from recording by George Mullen)