Jina's Gym, Inc Minutes of April 30, 2008

The meeting convened at 7:25 P.M. at the home of Stuart and Lisa Branch, 18 Bloomfield Park Rd. , Lamoine. John Walls asked if members read the minutes and asked for any corrections. Carol Korty gave the correct spelling of Tom St. Claire 's name. Minutes then approved.

Those attending: Stuart Branch, Amy Duym, Heather Fowler, Patti Haslam, Brett Jones, Carol Korty, Bill & Enid Neleski, Robert Pulver, Tom St. Claire, John & Penelope Walls. Not attending: Lisa Branch, Tyler Crawford, McKenzie Curtis, Stu Marckoon, Connie Wallace, Jim Willis.

Heather Fowler gave an update on Eaton & Peabody, the law firm working on our non-profit tax status. Application has been made to the State and the $40.00 fee sent in. Nat Putnam has been on vacation so no answer to Directors and/or Members voting and no information to report regarding the changes voted for the By Laws at the March 26 meeting. After a brief discussion and according to the interpretation of our By Laws, only Directors will vote. A checking account has been opened with many thanks to Lisa and Stuart Branch for their donation of $100.00.

Bill Neleski asked about the status of membership. The unanimous opinion is to keep all members informed, keep them interested and participating in the project and welcome new members. We will keep Stu Marckoon, the Selectmen and the School Board informed by sending them minutes and attending a future meeting(s).

John Walls stated that he spoke at the Town Meeting to update those present.

Brett Jones suggested future letter writing to former donors ( Enid has a list) and to Town residents via Bulk Mail postage, if available. Also to keep information updated on the Jina Gym web site, and the Town web site, if possible.

BUILDING MATERIALS possible donation from Varco-Pruden was updated by Tom St. Claire. The building frame, 120 ft. wide, clear span by 130 ft. is presently located at Associated Builders and needs to be removed. The present value is between $75,000 and $100,000. An engineer's stamp is required prior to any construction. Tom's Company has estimated the cost to complete the shell with roof and insulation at approximately $100,000 for a 120' x 125', 25' spans, 22' sidewalls to eves (cannot be cut down) and a 212 pitch roof.

Tom has a place in Sullivan to store the materials. He also has equipment for transport. Said a 30' flatbed is needed. He thinks between himself, Perry Fowler and others he could transport the materials. Tom suggested by getting a shell up it would encourage more donations and volunteer helpers.

More discussions followed regarding RSU, school consolidation, total cost, town approval, site for building, land and maintenance issues. Brett stated Municipal Buildings require stricter regulations. Bob gave a brief review on RSU, possibility of Towns retaining ownership of schools and stricter building requirements for schools.

Heather motioned and it was 2nd that we accept the donation of the building materials with no conditions. All voted in favor. Enid will write a letter to Associated Builders accepting the donation.

Transportation Committee for materials will be Tom, Heather and Stuart.

Stu received a letter from Bruce Cameron, Trenton School Committee when their gym was built, willing to attend one of our meetings to discuss their involvement.

FUND RAISING Bill passed around a book on grants, “Directory of Maine Grantmakers”, Sixth Edition, 2007, Maine Philanthropy Center , which was loaned to him by Linda Elliott who is attending a course on “grants” and is planning a building to house handicaps. Her son, Jake, has Cerebral Palsy. He will meet with her to get more information. Web site for more information: www.foundationcenter.org

Yard sale for August. Carol Korty to check for the use of the Grange. Brett suggested using the garage on the former Anderson property for storage.

Bottle Drive, we'll check on a date. Boy Scouts are presently having one. Enid and Stu (S.B.) will contact Island restaurants for the donation of their bottles. Stacy Curtis is willing to pick up and sort the bottles. He currently picks up at Adelman's Deli, Bar Harbor Inn (S.B.), Bubba's, Chart Room, Dog n' Pony, Eden, Jordan's, Little Anthony's,

McKay's, McKenley Mkt., Poor Boy's, Reel Pizza, Rte. 66 (S.B), Rupunine's, Quarterdeck and Stu will donate from Seafood Ketch, if Stacy is willing to pick up in Bass Harbor .

Bill will meet this summer with Grindstone acquaintances and friends who have indicated an interest in this project.

Carol Korty spoke with two out-of-state architect friends. One could assist at a possibly reduced cost and another could make contacts within the State.

OTHER BUSINESS Heather said by being incorporated an Asset list and Treasurer's Report will be required. The Jina's Gym Funds were transferred from the School Dept. to a protected fund at The First.

Stuart Branch motioned and it was 2 nd to establish a Petty Cash Fund of $500. All voted in favor. Brett Jones motioned and it was 2 nd that expenditures of $1500 and over requires TWO officers' signatures. All voted in favor.

Bill and Stu suggested attending school board and selectmen's meetings

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Next meeting: Wed., June 4, 7:15 P.M. at Branchs'.

Respectfully submitted,

Enid Neleski, Secretary