Pendleton's Friends of the Park
FRIENDS OF THE PARK (FOTP)
Pendleton, South Carolina
Friends of the Park meets every third Monday at 6 pm at Pendleton United Methodist Church in the social hall. Everyone who is interested in the future of our Veterans Park is invited to attend.
Friends of the Park is an organized group of Pendleton area citizens interested in making Veterans Park the best it can be. Friends of the Park is governed by Pendleton Pride In Motion, a 501C3 organization and works closely with the Town of Pendleton which owns the land and with Pendleton Recreation Association which provides youth sports. PPIM has been hoping that Friends of the Park will become strong enough to be an independent organization. That day is just about here as we have already applied for our own 501c3 status.
Friends of the Park was organized after an amazing community effort was made to build Barrett's Place Playground. In 2005 over $180,000 was raised and over 1600 volunteers participated in the five day build of Barrett's Place.
Friends of the Park is committed to continued improvements and additions to the Veterans Park Recreation Area.
"I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live." George Bernard Show
FOTP NEXT MEETING
Friends of the Park will meet Monday, June 15, 2009 at 6 pm at Veterans Park We need new active members so please try to attend. Veterans Park Needs YOU! We will be planning Freedom Fest and need lots of volunteers!
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS MEETING. IT WILL BE THE LAST MEETING BEFORE FREEDOM FEST SO WE WILL BE MEETING AT VETERANS PARK.
Pendleton United Methodist Church (PUMC) is located at the corner of Broad and Cherry Streets. You can park in the back of the church off of Che
Minutes are posted at the end of this lens
2009 Friends of the Park Officers
Vice Chair - Ed Kirkley
Secretary - Joan Kelly
Treasurers - Bill and Kim Beck
FREEDOM FEST 09 - JUNE 27
Mark Your Calendar
Freedom Fest 09
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Freedom Fest in Pendleton SC
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Freedom Fest in Pendleton South Carolina is an old fashioned Patriotic community celebration that is fun for the whole family. We have Games For The Children with prizes, Great Food including watermelon wedges, Live Music, Bingo with the Mayor, Bake...
Freedom Fest Needs
- We need sponsors ($100 or more)
- We need Bottled Water. Please take to the Islander on the square
- We need baked goods for the bake sale.
- We need prizes for Bingo
- We need lots and lots of volunteers
Are You Coming To Freedom Fest?
Spring Cleaning at Barrett's Place Playground
There is always work to be done at the park so please let us know if you would like to volunteer.
Spring Cleaning at Barrett's Place Playground and Trotter's Trail
April 18
Thank You Volunteers
For Our Spring Jubilee Table
Set up: Ed Kirkley, Hevy Mann, Parker Beck, Kim Beck and Karen Link
Workers: Sue Medlock, Nancy Hellams, Caroline Jamieson, Ruth McKay, Mary Hancock, Lynne Sumeral, Carol Burdette, JoAnn Cole, Tim and Lisa Doyle.
We sold 147 Tickets for our Freedom Fest Drawing.
Thank you to Frank Crenshaw of Crenshaws, Lorett Hayes of 1826 On The Green and Deirdre Rizk of Skin Care at the Gallery in Anderson for donating the items for the Freedom Fest Drawing.
Fun at Barrett's Place Jan 31, 2009
Visitors Enjoy The Playground
Duke Energy Donates $1,000 to Barrett's Place Playground
Press Release
DUKE ENERGY DONATES MONEY TO BARRETT'S PLACE PLAYGROUND
Jason Walls of Duke Energy met with representatives from Pendleton Pride In Motion and Friends of the Park on December 30, 2008 at Barrett's Place Playground. He proudly presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the playground from Duke Energy. Children, Parents and Grandparents who were playing in the Playground joined in the celebration. Mr. Wall's handed out red Duke Energy Volunteer T-shirts to the children and made a big hit to all those present. Duke Energy is no stranger to Barrett's Place Playground, a playground built by more than 1600 community volunteers in 2005. Duke Energy believes in giving back to the community and they were very involved in the beginning with making this dream come true.
In the past three years, volunteers and generous donors have continued to work to make Veterans Park the best it can be. The Playground Area now has three Picnic Shelters which are rented for Birthday Parties and other gatherings. The proceeds from the rental allows the Town Of Pendleton to maintain the playground on a daily basis. The organized group of volunteers, Pendleton Pride In Motion's Friends of The Park, gather together twice a year to do the bigger maintenance jobs and keep the playground safe and long lasting for generations to come. The money that was so generously donated by Duke Energy will be used to help make the Playground even better. They also plan to provide volunteers for the Spring Maintenance Day. PPIM, Friends of the Park, and the Town of Pendleton are most appreciative of all their help.
Veterans Park has continued to improve over the past years with the recent completion of the Pavilion which houses a concession area, office for Pendleton Recreation Association, and rest rooms. Trotter's Trail has also been a welcomed addition and plans are in the making to complete the entrance to the trail in 2009.
The main fundraiser for Friends of the Park is the Freedom Fest which is held at Veterans Park on the Saturday before July 4. Their next meeting is planned for January 19, 2009 at Pendleton United Methodist Church at 6 pm and all interested citizens are urged to attend and get involved in making Veterans Park the best it can be.
For more information on Friends of the Park, please visit http://www.squidoo.com/fotp.
Jo McConnell Accepts Check from Jason Walls of Duke Energy
Let's Hear It Again, Thank You Duke Energy
Visitors Enjoying Barrett's Place Join In The Celebration
2008 Bi-Lo Charities Grant Recipient
Thank You, Bi-Lo
We were one of many worthwhile organizations to receive monies from Bi-Lo Charities. We would like to thank Amber Barnes for all her hard work on the Grant. Even though this is far from the amount we requested, we do appreciate it very much.
Friends of the Park received a check for $740.00.
Yard Sale Raises $1,217 for Veterans Park
Fran Butler's family worked very hard this past weekend holding a Yard Sale at Fran's home. They wanted the money to go to Friends of the Park for Veterans Park because they knew that is what their dad would have wanted.
Friends of the Park is very grateful to Fran's family for this generous contribution and this money will be used wisely in his memory.
Thank you!
In Memory Of Fran Butler
Passed Away October 25, 2008
I had often seen Caroline Jamieson and Fran Butler walking around town. They always looked so happy that I would usually take a second look. It wasn't until we started the build for Barrett's Place that I actually got to know him. He was one of a group of men who showed up weeks ahead of the build week to get everything ready. There was a lot of pre-work that had to be done and Fran was there. He continued to volunteer with the group of "granddads" who got together periodically to do maintenance at the Playground and at Trotter's Trail. Fran didn't miss many Friends of the Park Meetings and was always willing to help where needed. He helped with fundraising by selling merchandise at many events.
Fran was known for being our "Uncle Sam" at the 2008 Freedom Fest and did a super job for Friends of the Park.
Fran Butler made a difference in Pendleton and I am proud to have known him. He will be missed!
Memorial Service Tuesday October 28 at 6:30 at Cox Hall - Clemson Little Theatre
The Memorial Service held by Clemson Little Theatre was a beautiful tribute to a Great Man!
Fran's sons and their families are having a yard sale Friday and Saturday and want to donate the money to Veterans Park. This is such a wonderful thought on their part and greatly appreciated. Please come to 603 Bailey Ave Fri and Sat beginning at 8 a.m.
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Fran as Uncle Sam for Freedom Fest 08
Fran Butler at work for the Park
Friends of the Park 2008 Volunteers of The Year
Caroline Jamieson and Fran Butler
At the September 15, 2008 Friends of the Park meeting, it was decided to hold a contest to determine the two recipients of the 2008 Volunteer Of The Year Award. Three couples were nominated.We had 42 votes and the winners were Caroline Jamieson and Fran Butler.
Barrett's Place 3rd Birthday and Maintenance Day
October 25, 2008
Friends of the Park Table of Contents
- Minutes are posted at the end of this lens
- 2009 Friends of the Park Officers
- FREEDOM FEST 09 - JUNE 27
- Freedom Fest 09
- Freedom Fest Needs
- Are You Coming To Freedom Fest?
- Spring Cleaning at Barrett's Place Playground
- Spring Cleaning at Barrett's Place Playground and Trotter's Trail
- Thank You Volunteers
- Fun at Barrett's Place Jan 31, 2009
- Visitors Enjoy The Playground
- Jo McConnell Accepts Check from Jason Walls of Duke Energy
- Visitors Enjoying Barrett's Place Join In The Celebration
- This was made by lensmaster Janusz. Thank you!
- PLAYGROUND PATROL
- Great Gift Idea for the person who has everything!
- Pendleton Pride In Motion
- Thank You, Dan Jepson
- Pendleton Pride In Motion honors Dan Jepson
- History of Friends of the Park
- Town of Pendleton
- VETERANS PARK MASTER PLAN
- Pendleton Recreation Association (PRA)
- BARRETT'S PLACE PLAYGROUND
- COMPANIES WE USED TO BUILD OUR PLAYGROUND
- TROTTER'S TRAIL
- THE NEW PAVILION
- VETERANS MEMORIAL
- FREEDOM FEST
- FREEDOM FEST 08
- PICNIC SHELTERS
- Reserve A Picnic Shelter for your Family and Friends
- Church Groups, Family Reunion, School Field Trips and More
- Pendleton Photo Shop presents Friends of the Park Merchandise
- Thank You To Our Many Freedom Fest 08 Volunteers
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- Donations Are Appreciated
- PENDLETON WEATHER REPORT
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PLAYGROUND PATROL
Great Gift Idea for the person who has everything!
Great way to say Thank You to someone, Great way to remember someone, Great way to recognize someone or some group............
Personalized Playground Pickets and Trotter's Trail Pickets are still available. Call Kim or Bill 287-7634
Personalized Pavilion Pavers, Pavilion Tiles, and Playground Pavers are still available.
Call Jo 646-3782
Pendleton Pride In Motion
- Pendleton Pride In Motion
- Pendleton Pride In Motion governs Friends of the Park and is a 501c3 organization.
- Barrett's Place Playground
- Barrett's Place Playground at Veterans Park in Pendleton SC is a community built playground that was built by volunteers in just 5 days.
Thank You, Dan Jepson
Pendleton Pride In Motion honors Dan Jepson
Partners for a Healthier Community made themselves available to Pendleton and its citizens to seek ways to help improve the health and quality of life for our small town. Through a series of personal interviews and group meetings the needs of the community were assessed. With Partners support and guidance Pendleton Pride in Motion (PPIM) was formed and four main areas of interest were identified: Communication/Advocacy; Beautification; Community Progress & Planned Growth and Education/Social Services/Health. This active group began work to improve Pendleton through these areas. PPIM partnered with other groups to bring programs into the schools, health screenings and flu shots to the community, safe neighborhoods and many other initiatives. Our biggest project was to build Barrett's Place Playground at Veterans Park and to establish Friends of the Park to ensure future growth and improvements to that facility.Throughout all this, Partners' employee, Dan Jepson, has kept our feet to the fire to achieve our goals. His expertise and knowledge has guided us to truly make a difference in Pendleton. Effective October 1, Partners for a Healthy Community will combine forces with United Way of Anderson County, but Dan will not transition with the move and his employment with Partners for a Healthy Community will end. Sadly, we lose the "glue" that held us together for over 5 years.
We feel it's appropriate to show our appreciation of all Dan has done for PPIM and the town of Pendleton. A reception for him was held at the Guard House on the village green at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22. Many people showed up to express their appreciation to all that Dan has done for Pendleton. Jo McConnell
History of Friends of the Park
Veterans Park in Pendleton SC
In February, 2005 a group called Pendleton Pride In Motion decided they wanted to build a community playground. Upon completion of Barrett's Place Playground in October 2005 a need was seen for an organization to continue to work for the betterment of Veterans Park. Friends of the Park was formed the following year and volunteers maintain the playground and have recently completed Trotter's Trail. FOTP also works closely with the Town of Pendleton who own the land and with Pendleton Recreation Association who provide youth sports on the fields at Veterans Park. The town has a beautiful plan in place for the park which include Basketball Courts, Volleyball Court, Tennis Courts, Ampitheatre, and a Veterans Memorial. Town of Pendleton
- Town of Pendleton
- Veterans Park is owned and maintained by the Town of Pendleton SC. Pendleton Recreation Association is an independent volunteer organization that provides youth sports.
VETERANS PARK MASTER PLAN
Pendleton Recreation Association (PRA)
Alan Charping - Recreation Director - Hours 3 - 5 M-F
Pendleton Recreation AssociationVeteran's Park, Lebanon Road
PO Box 904
Pendleton, SC 29670
Telephone: 864 646-9226
FAX: 864 646-9226
The Pendleton Recreation Association (PRA) is a privately run-non-profit 501-C3 association of area residents set up to provide recreation programs for the youth of the Pendleton Community.
The association is run by a volunteer Board of Directors, and employs a part-time recreation director to coordinate programs and activities. The PRA contracts with and receives limited funding from the Town of Pendleton. They also receive limited funding from Anderson County.
Youth Programs include:
* Baseball (including T-Ball and Coach Pitch)
* Basketball
* Cheerleading
* Football
* Soccer
* Softball
Call 864 646-9226 to sign up for programs.
BARRETT'S PLACE PLAYGROUND
In Memory of Barrett Beck
Pendleton Pride in Motion sponsored the building of this playground in memory of Barrett Beck, a twelve year old Pendleton resident who tragically lost his life too young, and other young people in our community whose lives we want to remember. Through volunteer efforts and donations, the Pendleton area community built a playground without tax dollars.This large playground includes a climbing wall, campsite, speed boat and lots of swings, slides and monkey bars. This children's activity place stimulates the imagination, while providing a safe and attractive area for our children to play.
Barrett's Place . . . a community-built playground. A Community-Built Playground Copyright 2006 Barrett's Place. All rights reserved. PO Box 1192, Pendleton, SC 29670 Email: Info@PendletonPride.org
JOIN THE PLAYGROUND PATROL and volunteer to do general clean up at the playground for one week. Call Davie at 646-6291.
Barrett's Place Playground
COMPANIES WE USED TO BUILD OUR PLAYGROUND
- Leathers and Associates
- Leathers and Associates was the group that was hired to help us with our community built playground. They were wonderful!
- BRICKS R US
- Bricks R Us is the company we used for our personalized pavers at the entrance to Barrett's Place Playground. This was a wonderful fundraiser which continues to go on.
- ROB GENTRY POTTERY
- Rob Gentry made the beautiful hand print tiles at the entrance to the playground. This was another fundraiser.
TROTTER'S TRAIL
In Memory of Justin Trotter
The new "walking trail" will be named Trotter's Trail in memory of Justin Trotter. Justin was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 12 while a student at Riverside Middle School. In September 2004, after a 2 ½ years, Justin lost his battle at the young age of 15. His love for nature and the outdoors has inspired friends, family and FRIENDS OF THE PARK to honor his memory by building this 1400 foot long trail that will wind through the woods adjacent to Barrett's Place Playground. It has park benches, a bridge and is handicapped useable. The 6 foot wide trail has an asphalt surface for easy mobility and is wide enough for two wheelchairs. The entrance and landscaping are the next things to do toward its completion but it already is enjoyed by many. THE NEW PAVILION
Completed 2008
The new Pavilion houses the Concessions stands, restrooms and the PRA office. It also has a beautiful observation deck overlooking the whole park. Teri Sloan and Amber Barnes did some beautiful painting inside the restrooms. VETERANS MEMORIAL
In honor of all our Veterans
Veterans Day, November 11, 2007, was a special day for the citizens of Pendleton. We not only honored our veterans of past and present, but also unveiled the future Veteran's Memorial design. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the corner site of Veterans Park, where the "Pathway to Peace" tribute will be installed.The Veterans Memorial committee of Friends of the Park, along with the Town of Pendleton, is committed to seeing this monumental dream come true. If you would like to help, please call Joan Kelly, chairperson, at 225-1025
FREEDOM FEST
A Fundraising Event for Veterans Park
FREEDOM FEST 08
PICNIC SHELTERS
Available for Rent
Rent: $35/half day $70/full day
Call Town Hall 646-9409
Reserve A Picnic Shelter for your Family and Friends
Call 646-9409 Town Hall
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Church Groups, Family Reunion, School Field Trips and More
Enjoy Renting the Picnic Shelters
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Our Annual Church Picnic
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What a great day it was for our Annual Church Picnic! The weather was perfect, the food was delicious, the attendance was great and the fellowship time was wonderful. Children were seen playing in Barrett's Place Playground and on a vacant field. Adu...
Pendleton Photo Shop presents Friends of the Park Merchandise
All profits will be donated to Friends of the Park
Hooded Sweatshirt
This hooded sweatshirt would come in handy on the cool days at the playground
Price: 45.00
Thank You To Our Many Freedom Fest 08 Volunteers
Please let me know if a name has been omitted.
Catrin Ammons, Grace Ammons, Betsy Anderson, Glen Andrews, Trish Andrews, Shawn Baldwin, Amber Barnes, Wanda Batten, Bill Beck, Kim Beck, Parker Beck, John Benson, Nancy Benson, Felicia Berkeley, Tim Biagiotti, Beth Black, Kevin Black, James Bonds, Mary Louise Bradford, Frank Breazeale, Don Brewer, Jean Brewer, Donnie Brookshire, Frances Brown, Carol Burdette, Fran Butler, Will Caldwell, Chad Campbell, Bobby Carroll, Nolan Carroll, Randall Cary, Alan Charping, Zane Clardy, Maurita Claypool, Elaine Cobb, Shon Cobb, JoAnn Cole, Covenant Baptist Church Clown Ministry, Heath Cox, Mary Jo Craig, Ben Crenshaw, Terry Crooks, Jessica Cullen, Brandon Curry, Jessica Dacus, David Davis, Howard Dickson, Anita Donnelly, Lisa Doyle, Tim Doyle, Justin Driver, Norman Durham, Kaleb Ellison, Martin Elrod, Shawn Evans, Jean Fisher, Katie Foster, Garrett Fricks, Carrie Gibson, Charles Gibson, John Michael Gibson, Brian Gilmer, C.J. Gleaton, Susan Goudie, Tate Griffin, Angela Guess, Ashleigh Gunter, Bob Ham, Anthony Hamby, Fred Hamilton, Carson Hanahan, Heather Harris, Mara Harrison, Mary Bradlee Hawkins, April Haynes, Harvey Haynes, Curtis Heaton, Doc Hellams, Nancy Hellams, Debbie Herron, Powell Hickman, Melodie Hipskind, Becky Hopkins, Emily Hopkins, Beth Irby, Jacky Jackson, Jimmy Jackson, Caroline Jamieson, Tom Jenkins, Emily Jones, John Taylor Jones, Meg Jones, Taylor Jones, Joan Kelly, Willis Kelly, Ashley King, Davie Kirkley, Ed Kirkley, Chuck Kormelink, Faye Ladd, Michael Landreth, Wade Landreth, Lurene Lee, Nate Lester, Karen Link, Mike Link, Thomas Loar, Brittany Looney, Carrie Loudin, Dave Loudin, Randy Mann, Dan Marett, John Martin, Dennis McCall, Jo McConnell, Pete McConnell, Ruth McKay, Anne McMahan, Sue Medlock, Ruthie Millar, Rick Moore, Dave Morrissey, Jerry Mullikin, Regina Murrah, Kate Musacchia, John Nagle, Missy Nail, Judy Newton, Ty Norris, Butch Overcash, Debra Padgett, Joey Parsons, Daniel Perry, David Porter, Joyce Porter, Charles Privette, Marilupe Prosperi, Bobby Pruitt, Shelby Quattlebaum, Lou Robinson, Dale Rollins, Robert Rollins, Tom Sabin, Zach Sahms, Lori Sanders, Scott Sanders, Allison Schneider, Alicia Shriber, Debbie Sloan, Jerry Sloan, Lori Sloan, Michael Sloan, Heather Specht, Leonard Spohn, Heather Survee, Alicia Swaney, William Taylor, Alan Traynum, Upward Bound Students-Tri Co Tech, Josh Trotter, Renee Trotter, Todd Trotter, Upstate Marines, Brenda Vander Mey, Jean Vegod, Tom Vegod, Jim Vogel, Diane Watkins, Sue Watts, Cara Whitehead, Kathy Whitman, Kayla Whitman, Anna Whitwell, Monnell Wideman, Don Winslow, Jan Winslow, Kirsten Woods, Nathan Woods, and Zach Woods. NANCY'S BLOG
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Donations Are Appreciated
If you would like to make a donation to be used by Friends of the Park for Veterans Park, please make tax deductible donation out to PPIM and write in Friends of the Park in the "for" portion of your check. Please mail to:
PPIM/FOTP
P.O. Box 1192
Pendleton, SC 29670
If you want to designate a specific project at the park, please do so on your check. The projects include:
Barrett's Place Playground
Trotter's Trail
Veterans Memorial
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This is an outstanding example of what a community can do! Actually, I was "on site" for some of the Barett's Place Playground Construction, and oh, was I ever impressed with the volunteer sector of the Pendleton area. The dedication of volunteers and the support of businesses, big and small, add up to "goal accomplished!" A major feat! Congrats...
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FOTP Minutes - October 20, 2008
Oct. 20, 2008
I. Ed Kirkley opened the meeting. He introduced Rusty Burns who
explained the Capital Projects Sales Tax Referendum that will be
be on the November ballot. Holt Hopkins explained his role in the
project. Bobby Pruitt (firechief) explained the needs of the Pen-
dleton Fire Department that will come from the referendum.
II. Maintenance Day: Ed Kirkley explained the schedule for the annual
work day on October 25.
III. Barrett's Place: a) Several of the play areas in the park will be painted
on Saturday. Pavers will be repaired.
b) Nancy Hellams made a motion to purchase an 8x8
paver in honor of the 2008 Volunteers of the Year.
Bill Beck seconded the motion. The motion carried.
c) Bill and Kim Beck will donate 2 pickets with the
names of the Volunteers of the Year.
IV. Christmas Parade: It was discussed that FOTP may join with PPIM to
enter the town Christmas parade.
V. Grant: a)Jo McConnel announced that PPIM has applied for a
$1000 grant from Duke Energy for supplies to refur-
bish the park.
b) Jo also says PPIM is preparing an accounting of
monies collected/spent for an audit. A printout of the
accounting will be made available to FOTP.
VI. Officers for 2009: The present secretary (Joan Kelly) and treasurers (Bill
and Kim Beck) have agreed to stay on as officers for
next year. We still need other officers.
VII. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be January 19, 2009.
FOTP Minutes - January 19, 2009
JANUARY 19, 2009
I. The meeting was called to order by Ed Kirkley.
II. Officers: Chairperson%u2026%u2026 Nancy Hellams
Vice Chair%u2026%u2026%u2026Ed Kirkley
Secretary%u2026%u2026%u2026..Joan Kelly
Treasurers%u2026%u2026%u2026Bill & Kim Beck
III. Trotter's Trail:
Debra Padgett was not present to give a report. Ed Kirkley
says it should take under $2000 to complete the entry to Trotter's Trail
which has already been started.
IV. Maintenance Day:
ED K. reported that we may not need to have a "big" maintenance day, but a few small things still need to be done. Some of the pickets need some attention.
Duke Energy donated $1000 to be used for the park. Jason
Wells from Duke Energy may be able to get volunteers to help with maintenance at the park.
V. Spring Jubilee:
We will not have a food booth at the Jubilee, but will have an information table with PPIM to sell tickets for items to be given away at Freedom Fest.
VI. Veterans Memorial:
Lynne Parker will have an estimated cost of the project by the next FOTP meeting in February. .
VII. Freedom Fest:
FOTP voted to have FF on June 27. Committee chairs are needed in order to make preparations for Freedom Fest. We need 3 people to act as troubleshooters at the festival.
VIII. Pavers: Pavers need to be installed at the park
IX. Goals: 2009 goals need to be prioritized. Ed Kirkley will work on them.
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XI. Town Report:
Nancy Hellams asked that the town provide a sign for penalties for defacing property at the park. That might be beneficial since there recently was graffiti at Barrett's Place.
Nancy also asked the mayor for a report on income from rental of the picnic shelters. The mayor said the income goes into the general funds for the operation of the park.
The bulletin board will soon have information about the park on it.
Mayor Carol Burdette reported that Councilman Tom Allen should have some discretionary funds for recreation in July. FOTP needs to write a letter to him asking for some of those funds for Pendleton.
XII. The next meeting will be at 6:00 PM, February 16, 2009 at PUMC.
FOTP Minutes February 16,2009
by Lynne Parker in Joan Kelly's absence
Nancy called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
January Minutes - In absence of Joan Kelly, Nancy mentioned that January minutes were on the website. Lynne Parker will be taking minutes of 2/16 meeting.
Treasurers Report - Bill Beck reported that FOTP has approximately $14,300. Additional outstanding invoices for Trotters Trail decrease the balance to approximately $10,000.
Discussion/Reports of Freedom Fest plans:
Fireworks - $5,000 from Town of Pendleton Rick Moore, chair
Band - 3 bands have been reviewed; discussion of budget, decision to cap the live entertainment funds at $2,000; Lou suggested that sound systems be checked prior to performing; Angela Guest will emcee. Kirsten Wood is in charge of securing the band.
Advertising - Nancy reported that Catherine Scott will help; Nancy will advertise on a Squidoo lens; no paper program this year.
Bake Sale - Nancy suggested that Wanda have committee/ideas by next meeting.
Children's Games - Suerea Wooten will help. Meg will chair.
Drawing - Nancy will have all details in place by Spring Jubilee. Need big prizes.
Food - Discussion of items to sell; hamburgers & hotdogs? Don Brewer, chair
Drinks - Colas and water from concessions. Jessica Dacus, Chair
Gate, Set-Up, Parking - Need volunteer groups; Nancy will contact Elks, PRA
Sponsors - Lou will chair; Nancy suggested that everyone pitch $100 donations to groups such as Sunday School classes.
Snow Cones - Discussion about letting outside vendor handle; too complicated for FOTP.
Water Wagons - A big success in 2008; volunteers' water will be free.
Outside Vendors - Nancy reported that Heavy has June 27th open and would coordinate all vendors; snow cones, funnel cakes, lemonade, cotton candy; discussion of charging a vendor fee; Nancy will find out what Spring Jubilee and Fall Festival charge vendors; possibly charge a percentage of sales; Kim suggested asking Heavy about selling corndogs instead of FOTP.
FOTP Minutes - March 16
March 16, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Nancy Hellams.
I. Joan Kelly read the minutes from the last meeting.
II. Bill & Kim Beck gave the financial report.
Eric Lundblad/Edward Jones donated $100 for Freedom Fest.
III. 501C3 Report: Nancy H. says PPIM wants FOTP to become
independent. There was a motion from Ed Kirkley;
2nd from Bill Beck for FOTP to become independent.
The motion carried.
It will cost approx. $500 to set up for a 501C3 and
$1,000 per year for booking.
IV. Kellogg's Grant: Nancy H. talked with Teri Sloan about the grant.
The town thinks FOTP should help raise money for
ball fields before the town applies for the grant.
There was a motion from the executive committee;
and 2nd by Wanda Batten to donate a portion of the
2009 FF profits to help with the ball fields. The
motion carried.
In order for a portion of the profits from FF '09 to
be used for the ball fields, there was an addendum
to the minutes of May 19, 2008 to make the change.
V. Freedom Fest: Drawing: We have one, but need at least 2 more,
prizes worth $100.
Games: Meg Jones, chairperson
Band: Kirsten Woods secured Rendition for
$1100. They will provide live music as
well as taped music for the fireworks.
Kirsten will also order the tent and have
the town set up the stage.
Cakes: Wanda Batten has her committee.
Food: Don Brewer is in charge. Drinks will
be sold at the same booth.
Hevy Mann will have several additional
items for sell.
Merchandise: Joan Kelly, chairperson.
Opening/Closing Ceremony & Heroes Tent:
Faye Ladd/Angela Guess
VI. Spring Maintenance: Ed Kirkley in charge. The date is to be April 18
From 8:00 - 12:00.
VII. Recognition: FOTP decided to recognize Monel _________
for his volunteer work at Freedom
Fest.
The meeting was adjourned. Next meeting will be April 13 @ 6:00PM, PUMC.
May 2009 Minutes
May 18, 2009
I. The meeting was called to order by Nancy Hellams. The minutes were read and approved with corrections.
II. Reports:
Financial: Kim Beck is working on 5013C forms.
Freedom Fest
Donations: $1400.00 Various Donors
500.00 Dr Stamey
1000.00 Pendleton Home Builders
5000.00 Town of Pendleton
257.00 Raffle Tickets
128.46 In-Kind Donation
$8038.46
Expenses Paid: $4260.00
III. Freedom Fest:
Band: (Rendition) Don Brewer will check on getting a platform to add to
the stage.
Communications: Nancy Hellams asks that we help distribute fliers.
Bake Sale: Wanda Batten is working on everything.
Bingo: Need prizes.
Barrett's Place: Kim Beck says everything in on go.
Children's Games: Meg is still working on games.
Drawing: We need to keep selling tickets.
Flag Ceremony: Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts in charge.
Food: Don Brewer says Todd Young has donated 200 hotdogs and 10 lb of chili.
He will charge $5.00 for 2 hotdogs, small chips, drink.
$5.00 for 1 hamburger, small chips, drink.
Water: Nancy H. will check on donations and have people take them
to the Islander.
Gates: Elks Lodge in charge.
Parking: PRA in charge and will keep parking fees to help with turning fields.
Set Up: Starts at 10:00AM
Merchandise: Order has come in and will be checked and distributed.
Heroes: Faye Ladd/Angela Guess in charge.
Litter Ladies: We won't have them this year.
Vendors: Hevy Mann is only outside vendor. If we have outside vendors in the
future they will have to sign a contract that lists specifications.
Security, Fire Dept., EMS: Will be available.
Sponsors: Committee is still working on getting more sponsors.
Port-A-Potties: Will have 2 @ $122.00.
IV. Trotter's Trail: The entry arch should be installed soon. The railing is finished. More
sealer needs to be put down.
V. Pavers: Cass Brown can get pavers for the Pavilion on the Concessions Stand side for $0.39.
They will be installed by volunteers.
The meeting was adjourned. Next meeting will be at 6:00 PM, June 15, 2009 at Veterans Park.
