Recreation Board

Approved: 11/02/15 M&C Somers Gardiner Recreation Board Meeting Monday, October 5, 2015 6:30 p.m. College Park Community Center 5051 Pierce Avenue Members Present Absent Jazs Araghi ___X__ ______ Alan Bradford ___X__ ______ Adele Ellis ___X__ ______ Eric Grims ______ __X___ Bettina McCloud ___X__ ______ Judith Oarr ___X__ ______ Barbara Pianowski ___X__ ______ Also Present: Robert Ryan, Public Services Director; Sharon Fletcher, Department of Public Services Administrative Assistant; Cheryl Moran, M-NCPPC; Julie Beavers, Recording Secretary I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. II. Approval of Agenda Ms. Araghi motioned to approve the agenda. Ms. Ellis seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 6-0-0 III. Approval of September 14, 2015 Minutes Correction: Page five (5) should read: Mr. Bradford’s daughter IS THE MARKETING MANAGER FOR JBG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY and she OFFERED TO can help with printing fliers BECAUSE SHE LIKES THAT LINE OF WORK. Page four (4) should read: This is TOO to close for promotions Page three (3) should read: Another possibility is the Archie Edwards Band or the instead of the solo/duo act. Ms. Oarr motioned to approve the minutes as amended. Ms. McCloud seconded the motion.  All were in favor. The motion passed 6-0-0 An additional correction was presented by Ms. Araghi: Page five (5) should read: Audio Events Services will provide LED lights for the outside INSTEAD OF THE CANNED LIGHTING. Ms. Araghi motioned to approve the wording. Ms. Ellis seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 6-0-0 IV. Treasurer’s Report for September 2015 Ms. Ellis motioned to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Ms. Pianowski seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 6-0-0 V. Recent Events a. College Park Day - 09/26/2015 Ms. Araghi reported the College Park Blues Festival banner was hung on the fence at the entrance to the venue. Franklin’s Restaurant of Hyattsville sold three (3) or four (4) different types of beers that they produce. Boordy Vineyards offered wine samples and sales. This year’s event had two (2) stages with many choices for music. The following performers were noted on the event program: Supreme Chord, Eli August & The Abandoned Building, ReFreshed Band, Black Masala, Belanus & Anderson, Deanna Dove, Chronic Blue and the Build 4 Comfort Band. Ms. Araghi suggested that the organizer should do a better job at promoting the bands next year REPORT THE BANDS MORE. b. Attick Towers Senior Prom – 09/27/2015 There were not many participants for the Attick Towers Senior Prom so the event was changed from a party to a pot luck. Twenty-five (25) residents of Attick Towers attended. There were no non-residents. The Dee Jay was wonderful and the seniors enjoyed the music. Mr. Ryan 2 10052015 Approved Minutes  suggested Ms. McCloud reach out to local youth groups to see if multigenerational events could be arranged. Mrs. Ellis mentioned a sorority sister of the Aging In Place Committee is interested in creating an event for seniors. Ms. Ellis will forward her contact information to Ms. McCloud. VI. Future Events a. Grandparents Day – Spellman House (TBD) This event will be rescheduled until a future date. b. Blues Festival – 11/14/2015 Ms. Moran stated the stage has been reserved and she will reserve the inflatable wavy guy. Ms. Araghi wondered if Ritchie Coliseum or Park and Planning had some drapes to buffer the sound. Ms. Moran will check with the Arts department to see if they have any that can be portable. Ms. Araghi reached out to Drape King but had no response to date. Audio Events Services will again provide the stage lights and have volunteered to hang drapes if they become available. Ms. Araghi will email Mr. Grimm if Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center has drapes and may be willing to lend them. Mr. Ryan will look into hanging the other College Park banner on the side of the College Park Fire Department temporarily until it can be moved to Rhode Island Avenue after the Halloween Thing. Ms. Araghi has not heard back from any of the professors at the University of Maryland to involve the students in the event. Ms. Araghi does have the name of twelve (12) dance places to promote the event and possibly have a dance outing. 3 10052015 Approved Minutes  She reported that she has yet to hear from anyone at WMUC radio, but indicated that VFW members would make themselves available for interviews. Ms. Araghi also reported that the DCBS Battle of the Bands was scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Wheaton American Legion. One of the bands preformed at the Hagerstown Western Maryland Blues Festival and the winner would perform at the College Park festival. Ron Hicks, performing Chicago Blues- rock and roll will be the opening act for the College Park Festival in lieu of an acoustic band. Confirmed vendors are some returning artists, All-State Insurance and Carle KARL ____ who dresses up in wild clothing and sells MANY TYPES OF JEWELRY. Mr. Bradford will get the donuts from Raulin’s Bakery for the set up crew. Ledo’s confirmed they will provide food for the artists. c. Breakfast with Santa 12/12/2015 Mr. Bradford will get a smaller quantity of donuts from Raulin’s Bakery. Ms. Moran will look into entertainment for the event and the coffee pot is in its box and ready to go. VII. New/Other Business – suggestions, new ideas, comments a. Mr. Bradford, his son and Wade Price have discussed having a Battle of the Bands for next year either in May or August. There are two (2) possible bands- Higher Education who is currently touring and Prinze George who is from New York COLLEGE PARK. 4 10052015 Approved Minutes  The Board discussed possible locations to hold this event. Some ideas are: Herbert Wells Ice Rink (when it is ice free), the Moose Lodge on Metzerott or the American Legion on Route One. Mr. Bradford, his son and Mr. Price discussed either three (3) or four (4) bands. They are considering a request of $500.00 from the Recreation Board once their plans are formalized. They will also ask for financial and/or other support from the College Park Arts Exchange and The College Park Community Foundation. b. Eric Grims has not been present at three (3) consecutive meetings. Mr. Bradford will send an email to see if he would like to continue to be on the Board. VIII. Next Meeting Date: November 2, 2015 IX. Adjournment Ms. Araghi motioned to adjourn. Mr. Bradford seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion passed 6-0-0 The Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Julie Beavers, Contract Secretary 5 10052015 Approved Minutes