The following are the complete minutes of the October 17, 2023 Re-New-ing Edinburg meeting minutes:
Roger McClellan, President, called the meeting to order. The minutes of the September meeting had been previously emailed. Motion was made by Linda Hornaday, seconded by Don Triplett, to accept the minutes as presented. Motion passed.
Linda Hornaday passed out the financial report and after a brief discussion, it will be filed for audit.
Roger reminded everyone that the group still had another two weeks to participate in the Great American Cleanup. Members were asked to report miles picked up and number of bags of trash to Patricia so that she could complete the wrap-up report.
Roger thanked everyone for their hard work on the Great South Arkansas Junk hunt which will provide funds for the October Fall event on October 28 plus help fund Santa’s visit to New Edinburg in December. At this time, it appears that the spring Great South Arkansas Junk hunt will follow the same route and there was a brief discussion to determine if Re-New-ing Edinburg has an interest in participating in the spring event.
Melody Spears informed the group that the New Edinburg Community Center barbecue fundraiser held on September 30 was a success and those who attended enjoyed the entertainment by Tim Taylor.
The fall festival drive thru candy giveaway will be held at the NE community center on October 28 from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The community and area churches are invited to set up at 5:30 and participate in the event. A workday will be held on Wednesday, October 25 at 9 a.m. to decorate and bag candy.
Upcoming events also include the Cleveland County Veterans luncheon on Saturday, October 28 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. MG Johnathan Stubbs, The Adjunct General of the Arkansas National Guard will be the guest speaker. All veterans and spouse/guest are free and all others can purchase plates for $15 each with the meal catered by Dorey’s.
Kickstart Kingsland is holding Jonny & June’s Chili Supper and Music event on October 28 from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Santa will visit the New Edinburg Community Center on December 15th and 16th. Motion was made and seconded to hold a Christmas workday on November 8, 9 or 10 to paint and repair Christmas decorations. Motion passed.
Motion was made by Patricia McClellan, seconded by Martha Tolano, to adjourn. Motion passed. The next meeting will be held November 21 at 6:00 pm at the New Edinburg Community Center.