COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE (CRC) MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 18 2019

Attendees: Katie Weber, Bonnie Rogie, Robin Rhodes, Nancy Kroger, Cecilia Mushinskie.

Absent: Norma Keever, Tom Smith, Beth Hunter.

Octoberfest 2019 –
Surf Pines 2019 Octoberfest was held October 11 at Camp Kiwanilong.

Total attendees (that signed in) were 53, which was an increase over 2018. Total dollars spent on the event, which included food, decorations, supplies and venue rental were $431.01.

The event was a huge success. The event provided an opportunity for Surf Pines residents and their guests to come together and meet each other and/or catch up.

The food, once again, was outstanding and the committee received positive feedback about the event itself, the food, and the location.

The 2020 Octoberfest is tentatively scheduled for October 9, 2020, pending the camp availability. Planning is already beginning to ensure, yet another successful eve

New Resident Meet and Greets –
Katie and Bonnie facilitated 2 meet & greets for our new residents; Fred and Debbie McBride on Surf

Pines Landing and Liney and Brian Zarther on Neocoxie/Manion.

Brainstorming of possible new Community Activities –

o MusicandWineintheSpring o ChiliCookoff
o GardeningWorkshop
o WineTasting

o BeerTasting
o AuthorSpeaker
o PieSocialorDessertSocial.

More conversation regarding new activities will take place at the next meeting.

Misc Discussion-

The idea of a “Take a Book – Leave a Book” structure to be located by the South Entrance gate was discussed. While this may be a worthwhile venture, more conversation needs to take place about the benefits, risks, cost, and approvals.

With Nancy Kruger leaving the CRC due to her and Don moving to Washington, and Cecilia Mushinskie taking on the role as Chairperson, all members shared their roles and responsibilities for the CRC.

Next Meeting –

Thursday Jan 9 2020 9am pending meeting house availability.