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Attending: Bob Gray, Rose Chase, Henry Whitesel, David Ross Decisions August Board Meeting David will check with Anna Hull, Kent Wagner and Mike Walz to see if either August 19 or 20 from 7:30-8:30 would work. Public Outreach Coordinator We had previously agreed on attempting to raise the visibility of the Barrens and our organization this fall, centered around the AmeriCorps project, the Chrome trail rededication on September 8, and the Goat Hill Hike on October 6. To that end, we approved a job description of the Public Outreach Coordinator for Mike Bertram to post on the Web site. David will ask Anna Hull if she will take this on for an interim basis. Rose is happy to partner with her, if Anna will take the lead. AmeriCorps Planning Conference Call Bob will contact Molly to confirm July 24 for the planning conference call. AmeriCorps Revised Schedule In light of the new dates received from AmeriCorps (8/3 – 9/12) and revised travel plans for members of our group, we developed the following schedule expanded to allow more flexibility for indoor activities when it rains. Aug. 3 – Molly and Henry (others?) for welcome at NCP – timing depends on AmeriCorps arrival Aug 5 – Mike Bertram will lead orientation for New Texas Aug. 13 -- Henry and Joe will lead orientation for Goat Hill Aug. 21 – Kent and Bob will lead orientation for Chrome Sept. 3 –Henry and Jay will lead orientation for Nottingham Park Sept. 8 – Trail Opening Celebration for Community at Chrome: Invite landowners, DCNR, PPFF, TNC, press Sept. 11 or 12 Thank you picnic at NCP (depends on AmeriCorps travel plans) Planning for Chrome Henry will request from Joe Frasetta copy of the electronic versions of the Rose Trail brochure Confirm that trails are named Laurel Trail and Chrome Trail Servicing Equipment We need a repair shop willing to a) sharpen blades before August 3 and around August 21 and b) give us quick turn-around time on repairs. Henry will check out two candidate shops; David will approach Angie Lobb about Camerons. Rainy Day Activities Space Brochure Need lumber pre-cut for deck of the bridge Paint Chrome trail flashings Create trail signs – because of the number of trails that criss-cross Logistical Needs (details to be worked out July 24) We assume 8 AmeriCorps volunteers; need to adjust this list if number of volunteers is larger or smaller Need to obtain and deliver adequate fuel for chain saws, brush whackers, bush hog Request 7 additional brush whackers from TNC Obtain herbicide and applicator. We assume Kent is now certified to apply herbicide. Bob Gray is accumulating list of needs for Lower Chrome bridge. Action Items Mike Bertram Post Public Outreach Coordinator job description Work with Kent and TNC to merger GIS layers for Chrome trail map. Bob Gray Contact Molly to confirm July 24 for the planning conference call.
Contact Bob Barker to determine how much flashing he has at hand; thus, determine how much additional flashing Complete logistical needs list for Lower Chrome bridge. David Ross Send job description of the Public Outreach Coordinator to Mike Bertram. Kent Wagner Work with Mike Bertram and TNC to merger GIS layers for Chrome trail map. Henry Whitesel Contact landowners with revised AmeriCorps schedule.
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