Darrington
Strong
General
Meeting
Jan.
20, 2016
Nels
opened the meeting with introductions.
Steve
reported he has filed the government required business report for
D-Strong. There is a treasury balance of all accounts of $**,***.43.
Roselie
spoke on the importance of the D-Strong marketing/branding meetings and how to get
other folks involved in D-Strong. A set of core values has been established:
- Demonstrate Leadership
- Inspire Optimism
- Foster Collaboration
- Promote Well-Being
FNM: Roselie
reported on the work that continues on the North Mountain Lookout
project. Construction will continue on the rebuild beginning in
April. FNM will be presenting Eyes of the Forest at the Darrington Library, February 10th, at 5 pm.
FFPU: Martha
reported on the work continuing for Friends for Public Use. Last season they repaired the Clear Creek Road ford using a special surfacing material. They will continue work on this project to resurface the whole ford. Funds of $1,900 have been raised for this project.
DARA: Kevin spoke about the work continuing to get a section of the Mountain Loop Highway paved and involvement in the Collaborative group. They are working on Stewardship projects on different areas around Darrington. They are working with Fish and Wildlife on a fishing issue and Conservation Northwest to discuss the grizzly bear project. DARA is working to bring economic projects to town. A meeting was had with Conservation Northwest to discuss the grizzly bear project and a community input meeting is being arranged.
Martha reported Darrington Performing and Visual Arts will present a Ghost Walk in October.
Martha reported 3,000 bulbs have been planted at Dot Park. Trees will be planted and pruning will be done on trees around town.
DARA: Kevin spoke about the work continuing to get a section of the Mountain Loop Highway paved and involvement in the Collaborative group. They are working on Stewardship projects on different areas around Darrington. They are working with Fish and Wildlife on a fishing issue and Conservation Northwest to discuss the grizzly bear project. DARA is working to bring economic projects to town. A meeting was had with Conservation Northwest to discuss the grizzly bear project and a community input meeting is being arranged.
Marketing: Martha
has been working on rebuilding websites. The new name will be Discover Darrington and will consist of a couple of websites that tie in with each other.
Events: The Darrington
Day Celebration will continue and be on the last Sat. in May. Scheduled so far is antique cars
and music in the park.
Rick
reported on the progression of the Marathon Event. He will be
working with an organization currently involved with other marathons.Martha reported Darrington Performing and Visual Arts will present a Ghost Walk in October.
Martha reported 3,000 bulbs have been planted at Dot Park. Trees will be planted and pruning will be done on trees around town.
Ashley
reported another TEDx event will be held at the library, Feb. 16, 10am
– 2pm, and will be streaming. A writers group has been started
that meets at the library every third Friday at 3pm.
The group discussed planning 2016 service projects around Darrington. Roselie
wrote several suggested projects on a white board including painting
the town, plant flowers, prune trees and many others.
Sally
Hintz reported Darrington and Arlington have advanced to the top 15
in the Americas' Best Community contest and will give a presentation
in Durham, North Carolina on April 26 – 27. She has a contract
with the town to enrich and facilitate the ideas to make an economic
and cultural improvement for everyone in the area. Public meetings
will be held Feb. 1, 8, 22 and March 7 at 6:30pm. Announcements will
be posted around town.
Martha
will be meeting with several equine groups to map out usable trails.
Nels
adjourned the meeting.
In Attendance:
Members: Nels RasmussenRoselie Rasmussen JoAnn Milton | Guest:
Michele Seffern Sally
Hintz |