Darrington Strong General Meeting
November 21, 2018
President Martha Rasmussen opened the meeting with introductions & Nels Rasmussen gave the treasurer’s report:
Grand total of three accounts at Coastal Community Bank: $19,262.91
Membership: 31 members (12 business, 13 community, 1 associate & 5 non-profit).
Guests: “Misfits” off-road club attended and gave a brief summary of their organization and their desire to support the efforts of Darrington Strong. Chalamar Nichols announced her fundraising plans for the HWY 530 Slide Memorial.
Division Reports:
- Friends for Public Use (FFPU): Martha reported on current road conditions and the role FFPU played in getting the White Chuck Road, #23, reopened. Work was done on the recently repaired Circle Creek Road, #2703, getting it ready for winter.
Committee Reports:
- Darrington Events: Joanne Milton updated us on upcoming holiday events and plans for next summer.
Other Reports:
- Darrington Ranger District: Peter Forbes updated us on road #27, 28 and other forest access roads.
- Darrington Fire District: Drew Bono highlighted activities over the last month as outlined in the flyer he handed out to the group.
- Oso Women’s Auxiliary: Marla Skaglund reported on the November 3rd Slide Memorial meeting: $65K has been raised so far for the memorial. The RRR dinner raised approx $33,000.00. There is a dinner planned in Seattle at the Marriott in January, 2019 and they are looking for local and regional donations. There is also a dinner planned for March 3rd. Grant applications were also discussed.
Good of the Order: Martha gave an update in accepting a new Darrington Strong Committee, Friends of Fortson
Discussion: Our next meeting we will be having a Meet and Greet so more people will know about Darrington Strong and the projects we bring to our community
In Attendance:
Members: Dave Bell Drew Bono Gordy Beil JoAnn Milton Ken Milton Marla Skaglund Martha Rasmussen Nels Rasmussen Peter Forbes Ron Wolfe Rick Knight NEXT MEETING: January 16, 2019 | Guest: Chalamar Nichols John Hoad Teri Hoad Whitney Bowles |