February 2023 Meeting

Friends of Blue Spring State Park February 2023  Meeting 

DATE: February 20, 2023 (postponed from 14th due to Manatee Release and Valentines Day)
TIME: 6:00PM
LOCATION: 
BLUE SPRINGS BREWING & RIVERWALK PIZZERIA
1070 S Volusia Ave, Orange City, FL 32763

AGENDA
Bring Meeting to Order
Introductions / Review Attendance – In Person, Zoom & Absentees Review Secretary’s Report / Minutes – Discussion, Corrections and/or Approval Treasurers Report – prepared by Sally Andrews

Committee Reports, Old & Misc. Business:

• Manatee Festival Re-Cap (see proceeds breakdown) – Karen, Jackie & Connor
• Lyonia Wildlife Festival Re-Cap – Jackie Cheers, Connor Wagner
• Multi-Manatee Release Day / Tabling Re-Cap – Jackie Cheers
• T-SHIRT SALES – Sold Out of some sizes after Release Day. Need to order more. (NOTE: We Approved Ordering 300, but only ordered 200. T-Shirt Committee was working on a new design.)
• Friends Statewide Meeting Jan 26th-27th and Kayaks Update – Heather Murphy
• 4 Year CSO Management Review Feb. 9th – Karen Kellerman
• Membership – Christine Newell & Heather Murphy
• Marketing / Website – Christine Newell
• Newsletter – Missy Gibbs, Rich Hatton & Cora Berchem
• Bricks Update – Trinket Mason
• BINGO News – Effective January 12, 2023 Donna Cobb stepped down as the BINGO Coordinator. We need a volunteer to take over this position. Duties Description: Work with on-line Sign-up, coordinate
  with Volunteers, arrange for weekly prizes that are donated and/or purchased, etc.

EVENTS & FUNDRAISING / UPCOMING DATES:

• Chirps, Whistles & Squeeks – Connor Wagner, Karen Kellerman & Jackie Cheers February 24, 2023 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM the Atlantic Center for the Arts will be deploying Hydrophones into the St Johns River at the boat launch. Cost will be $5 for Adults and $2 for Children.
• Night of Lights – Katherine Hallum Social Event at the Thursby House – March 16, 2023 – featuring light appetizers, cash bar and after hoursviewing of the sunset & fireflies. Free to Corporate Sponsors. Cost $20 per person.
• Fireflies Lights at Night – Depending upon the Fireflies the Tentative Dates are March 17th to April 2ndThis is a 16 day event (weather permitting). We need volunteers for the table, boardwalk & ranger station. Normal admission to the Park is required ($4 or $6 per car). PLUS an After Hours Event Parking Pass.2021 we charged $14 (during Covid Limited Admission requirements) and in 2022 we charged $10.
• Firefly T-Shirts – Have been ordered in 2 colors with Glow-In-The-Dark Tails
• Bottled Water at Fireflies - Have permission. Plan is coolers + ice + water = $1 per bottle
• SURF’S UP Shaved Ice – working with Adam Cole to have his Tiki Truck at the Fireflies for some or allthe nights. He has Shaved Ice, Fruit Smoothies and Iced Tea. He will Donate 20% of his Sales to the CSO.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Park Business – Dustin Allen, Darrell Thomas, Connor Wagner
• Manatee Costume: Arrived but not as advertised. Christine is working on following up with the supplier.
• Shed Cleaning Day – Need Volunteers to empty, clean, bug-bomb & organize the CSO Shed.
• Need to Inventory for Fireflies Materials & Swag – possibly re-order

VOTE FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
Fire Crew T-Shirts $300 (this is approx. a 2 year supply which we had approved prior to Covid) Mandated Park Uniforms for 2023 – Requested Budget $500 Recognition Awards Quarterly Budget for up to $100 per quarter for supplies (paper plates, cups, etc)

Location for Future Meetings?
GEM Station in Lake Helen - GEM Station is pre-reserved for Tuesdays.
Indoor Space at Valentine Park
Riverwalk Pizzeria & Blue Springs Brewing
Monday or Tuesday?

Any Other New Business?

Schedule Next Meeting Date: MARCH ________ Location:__________________________________

ZOOM INFO

Friends of Blue Spring CSO is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Friends of Blue Spring State Park February CSO Meeting
Time: Feb 20, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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