General Meeting Minutes for 4/28/2014

MEETING AGENDA 04-28-2014

MEAL 6:30 P.M.

7 P.M. MEETING

Pledge of Allegiance

Sing:  AMERICA

Vice KL Evan:  PRAYER

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; it’s the only thing that ever has.” 
― Margaret Mead

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

― Winston Churchill

“Today is national blueberry pie day.”

KL George:

Guests:  Fred Evander, Garth Holmes and Lindsey from Oly West, Scott Bartlet, Tami Clark & her son, Nadine Witlock, a couple and their son.

1.  Future Lions Awards:  Bernice presented awards to Julia Green for Damion & Gracie, Ruth Bernstein for her grandson Keygan and Teri & Bill Randahl & Dawn Kenney for Autumn, John and Matthew. 

2.  Rainier Parks & Hwy 507:  Fred Evander spoke about modifications to Highway 507 - so that pedestrians would be safer crossing the streets, as well as to make it easier to walk and shop in the main shopping areas in town.  The highway isn't pedestrian friendly, as it is right now.  There are telephone poles in the middle of the sidewalks, and poles block drivers vision when people start to cross the street.  

Fred also talked about making improvements to the greater Rainier downtown corridor, so there would be more activities and green areas for people in town, as well as visitors, to utilize when they come to town.  

Many of the people watching Fred's presentation had questions and ideas about how to improve both the sidewalks, road and park areas in town.  Fred brought flyers with detailed pictures of the park improvement ideas.  

Our meeting ran over, so other subjects were not discussed.  KL George Johnson will send out an email about the other items on the agenda.

INFORMATION:

Together:  1^st & 2^nd Wed 5 PM City Hall

Rainier Community Gardens 1^st Monday RHS

Senior Center Lunch:  Mon & Wed at noon - $2.50 each

City Council meets 2^nd & 4^th Tues at 7 PM

Rainier Community Cares – 1^st & 2^nd Wed. @ 2^nd portable by RMS

Sportsman’s Club – 1^st Mon @ 7PM

City Council – 2^nd & 4^th Tues. @ 7 PM

Rainier Food Bank:  Wed & Sat 9 – 12 noon

Historical Soc. – 3^rd Thurs. @ 6:30 PM

Valley Heart Breakfast – last Saturday of the month Sat 9 – 11 AM – Free – menu varies - great food!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr 30:  Parenting Event @ Elementary School Gym 6 PM

May 1, 2 & 3:  White Cane Days

May 2 & 3:  Senior Center Yard Sale 10 - 4

May 3:  Oly Host Belgian Waffle Breakfast @ United Churches 8 AM – Noon

11^th Ave – Olympia

May 8 – 10:  RHS Plant Sale

May 14:  Dinner for 5 at Mr. Doug’s

May 17:  Family Fun Day (Chapel)

May 19:  Bluegrass Board Meeting

May 31:  FREE Chicken Coop Workshop (Rainier Community garden)

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