Minutes of Route 206 Scenic Byway Associaton Meeting, August 8, 2000

Masonville BOCES White House. Present, Helen Hernandez, President, Ken Schrider, Treasurer,

George M. Sands, Janice O=Shea, Robert Terry, Directors. Joseph Hanley, Chm. Delaware Co. Board of Supervisors.

1. Since the Secretary was not present and no Minutes were available, the reading of Minutes of the July Meeting in Coventry was postponed till next meeting. Robert Terry agreed to take notes on this meeting.

2. The Treasurer, Ken Schrider, reported and the Report was approved.

3. Sign Committee. The ADelaware Co. Fair@ sign is up. The Contract has been signed and returned to Allees Sign Co. Helen has a check coming from Bainbridge for $600. The want the sign in May for the Canoe Regatta with image of canoe. Robert and Ken are still working to get Walton and Colchester to participate. Janice O=Shea will take it before Coventry=s town board on the 9^th. Roscoe won=t know till September. Helen will work on Sidney Chamber and Vision 21. We also need Whitney Point Business Association, organizations in Afton such as Sertoma, & Unadilla Chamber if possible. Town and Village Boards can also be invited to participate.

4. Greene: No report

Coventry : As noted above. They could promote the Museum & Bluegrass onthe sign.

Colchester : As noted above

Bainbridge: As noted above

Walton: Walton Cof C has joined as a member. We are trying to raise $50 a month from the 3 organizations.

Mt. Upton: Mr. Sands comments later.

Chenango Co. No report. Mrs. Felton not present.

5. Fundraising strategies.

Mrs. Hernandez handed out mission statements, membership applications and reasons for joining, Sample letter to solicit for funds, as well as copies of the website info. Together with the 206 Guide these will make up our initial marketing packet.

It was suggested to send dues bills to members. Also Ken Schrider suggested a Corridor wide fund-raising day with different fundraising activities in each town.

Joe Hanley suggested a meeting of key County officials from along the Corridor, all four counties. Assembly members= representatives, Sens. Bonacic and Libous..The County is key in corridor development and funding. This is the time to ask for funds. Purpose to get budgeted for 2001 funds. It would be timely the 2^nd week in Sept. Helen will try to reserve Bob=s Diner and letters will be sent for a 1PM meeting, date to be decided.

6. Mr. Sands reported on the Heritage Trail, and that the headquarters is now in Bainbridge.

He explained how Route 206 is a key link in the AHeritage Trail@ for both black and non-black historical tourism. Mr. Sands also emphasized the importance of agri-tourism and products and the web site AGreat Things are Made Locally.@ Even if all the plans to bring in as many gov=t

representatives as possible doesn=t work out, he wants to see us continue Amoving down the road.@

6. Mrs. Hernandez will propose a column in Tri-Town and Star, and Robert Terry will be sending out press releases about 206 Association matters.

7. Meeting adjourned at 9 PM.