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Meeting Minutes
Annual Meeting - Feb. 10, 2005
Shelton Land Trust Conservation Trust, Inc.
Annual Meeting
Plumb Memorial Library 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 10, 2005 in the Community Room
The 36th Annual Meeting of the SLCT was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by outgoing President, Marybeth Banks.
After welcoming all for coming, Marybeth gave a brief talk on the works
of the Land Trust and our mission statement. Roll call of officers and
directors was read by Sec. Mary Jane Liddel.
Minutes read and accepted from the January 29, 2005; Treasurers reported
accepted.
Marybeth thanked all for their dedication and hard work and commitment
to the Trust. Reports from Committees followed.
Land Rangers: No Report given. The land rangers were
thanked for their hard work by President, Marybeth Banks.
Treasurers Report: Two hundred and twenty paying members
and four life members for the past year.
Soren Ibsen from Fundraising Committee reported that
two times per year through mailings local businesses are contacted for
assistance work done by the SLTC. These mailings take place in the spring
and the fall.
Edward McCrerry: No Report given.
Publicity: Bob Carreau has renewed efforts in publicity.
There has been a newsletter out every other month to keep people abreast.
E-mail addresses are invited to submit for the mailing and Bob will
post the SLCT meetings so that people will be informed. The Secretary
will e-mail minutes to Bob for posting as well commencing with this
correspondence.
Scout Program: Bob Wnek reported that all scouts have
used Land Trust property for training and camping. Eagle Scout projects
have been completed over the year.
Nicholdale Farm: Report from Bruce Nichols stated that
the property is in good shape. Not too many ATVs. Scouts fencing project
a possibility. Grant money with big plans for spring and summer with
invasive plant removal. Possible tool program scheduled for the fall.
Sign-up sheet to be available if interested.
Roll call was taken.
There was a guest speaker from Weir
Farm. His name is Greg Waters. He is the Natural Resource Manager
and Horticultrist at Weir Farm. Mr. Waters presented a very informative
slide show presentation on Invasive Plants. The presentation discussed
the problems, definitions, statistics, impacts, causes, and characteristics
of invasive plants. The attendees at the meeting appeared to find the
topic very informative. A question and answer discussion period followed.
There was a ten-minute break for refreshments.
Meeting was called back to session where Joe Welch received the President
position and presided over the meeting. There were thank you presentations
made to both Marybeth Banks for faithfully serving the Shelton Land
Trust for twenty years as well as to Marge Estock for faithfully serving
the Shelton Land Trust for over ten years of service to the Land Trust.
Paul Uhrynowski has filled the position.
Nominations of the 2005 Board Members were read and accepted. (See New
Board Members list in its entirety attached to this report).
Old Business: President, Joe Welch reported that the
Land Trust has had great years of effort and we are at a good 350 acres
of land. The President has written up a Shelton Land Trust Goals and
Ideas for 2005, which is also attached to this report. Our Land Trust
is encouraged to set goals. Fundraising is a big part from both individuals
and businesses, i.e., the grant that was received by the work of Joe
Welch and Bruce Nichols from Iroquois. The SLCT will pursue Fish and
Wildlife Service and USDA National Resource grants as well with the
maintenance of stewardship of the land as our mission.
New Business: President, Joe Welch encouraged the audience
to get out a little more i.e., Shelton Day to enhance the work of the
Shelton Land Trust.
Jamie Jones of Jones
Tree Farm encouraged the audience to remain proactive with constant
work for farmland preservation.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.Respectfully submitted, Mary Jane Liddel,
Secretary
Attendees: Marybeth Banks, Philip Jones, Evelyn Healy, Marge Estok,
Bob Carreau, Lise Olsen, Robert Liddel, Bruce Nichols, Joe Welch, Robert,
Wnek, Mary Jane Liddel, Soren Ibsen, Robert Stockmal, Paul Uhrynowski
Absent: Jacke and Hank Lauriat, Edward McCreery
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