Sister Cities

Idaho Falls Sister Cities Youth Meeting November 28, 2018 Attendees: Noah Carter Aaron Doyle Abby Gallegos Aurora Mahoney Dallin Peck Aaron Carter Able Doyle Aidan Gallegos Chad Mahoney Nathan Peck Melinda Cebull Diane Doyle Samantha Gohl Heather Medema Charlotte Sun Nicholas Cebull David Eaton Laura Kelly Charlie Medema Stephanie Van Ausdeln Peter Cebul Jo Gallegos Izabel Kelly Kendra Peck Treasurer’s Report Peter reported the current balance is $4642.35. The previous balance was $4533.66. We received $0.69 in dividends and $108 in dues and account fee reimbursements. The following people have paid dues: Nate Carter Able Doyle Aurora Mahoney Nicholas Cebull Abigail & Aidan Gallegos Anna & Ian St. Michel Charlotte Combs Aliyah Gamino Tate, Jackson, Brennan Corbridge Samantha Gohl Payments are due in January. The cost is $25 for families with one student and $35 for families with more than one student. Minutes The November 7th and November 14th meeting minutes were provided to the group by email. Kendra motioned to approve the meeting minutes and Dave seconded the motion. Winter Carnival The winter carnival fundraiser will be on December 29th. Heather Medema had flyers and posters made for the group to take to different schools and businesses. Heather and Dave are checking with D91 and D93 to get the posters approved. Once they receive the approvals, they will send the information to the group and students can deliver the posters. The following people volunteered to deliver flyers. Aurora & Chad Mahoney IFHS, Longfellow, Walmart Laura & Izabel Kelly Eagle Rock, Ethel Boyes, Fox Hollow, Skyline, Albertsons Dave & Katie Eaton Templeview, Ice Rink, Albertsons, Shelley Schools, Heritage, Library Heather & Charlie Medema White Pine, Theresa Bunker, Water Springs Kendra, Dallin, Nathan CEI, BYU-I, Apple Aaron Doyle Melaluca Jo Gallegos Taylorview, Sunnyside Samantha Fiesta Ole Noah & Aaron Carter Teton Toyota D93 Schools Aliyah Gamino Blackfoot Schools If you need flyers, Dave Eaton has some left. The Winter Carnival requires members to volunteer time and/or materials. A sign-up list for food and materials was passed around and can be found at the end of the email. Aaron and Diane Doyle volunteered to coordinate food for the carnival. They said they are willing to grill hamburgers along with the hotdogs and nachos already planned. The group decided people could upgrade the nacho/hotdog lunch included with admission to a hamburger for a dollar. After the meeting Charlie Medema and Able Doyle volunteered to lead the Japanese activities. Heather and Aaron decide they would like to have another meeting to finalize Winter Carnival plans before the event. We will meet at December 18th at 7 p.m. at the library. Points will be given for attending this meeting. If you would like to volunteer to help or donate items, contact Heather Medema at redhead1455@gmail.com or (208)881-7447. Cherry Blossom Festival The Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual fundraiser for the group. It is held at the Snow Eagle Restaurant. The owner, Jerry Mitchell, gives the group his profits for the day, and we have a raffle in the loft area. The overall fundraiser usually makes around $3000 on this fundraiser. The group decided to have the fundraiser on April 25th. New Officers Dave introduced the new officers present at the meeting. Student Meeting The student New Year’s party will need to be rescheduled. Students signed Christmas cards for the Japanese youth group. A motion to adjourn was made by Peter and seconded by Nicholas. ************************************************************************************* Volunteers to Work on December 29th Morning Shift 10:30-1:30 Position Name Phone Number Admissions – 1 adult per shift 1. 2. Concessions – 1 adult per shift 1.Laura Kelly 881-8872 2.Aurora Mahoney Ice Monitor 1.Abby Gallegos 208-569-0916 2.Aiden Gallegos 208-569-0916 Bocce 1. 2. 3. 4. Corn Hole 1. Games 1. Jo Gallegos 208-569-0916 2.  Grilling – Adults needed 1. 2. Runner 1.Charlie Medeina 2.Izabel Kelley 881-8872 Afternoon Shift 1:00-4:30 Position Name Phone Number Admissions – 1 adult per shift 1.Rebecca Smith 2. Concessions – 1 adult per shift 1. 2. Ice Monitor 1. 2. Bocce 1. 2. 3. 4. Corn Hole 1. Games 2.Aurora Mahoney 2. Grilling – Adults needed 1.Aaron Doyle 208-206-0520 2. Runner 1.Stephanie Van Ausdeln 2. Coordinators Still Needed Winter Carnival Coordinator Heather Food Coordinator Aaron/Diane Doyle Games Coordinator Charlie Medema/ Abel Doyle Bocce Coordinator David Registration Melinda Music Abbey and Max Flier/Marketing Aliyah Food Coordinator will Make signs – get food – organize sale – get grills if needed – get supplies (Whitney has many things left over from last year) – Coordinate workers on the shifts and set-up and take-down. Games Coordinator – if we choose to do games this person will run the games and supervise youth. It would be helpful to have signs for the games also. We have materials for games from last year. Marketing – getting information about the event in the Newspaper, radio, making sure information gets out to all the schools etc. If we can get food donated for the event, we will be able to claim more as profit at the end of the event. The food coordinator will let you know where to take the items and depending on the item how to get it back at the end of the night. Needs Name Phone Number Roaster Oven Melinda Cebull 208-529-6685 Grills Aaron Doyle 208-206-0520 Dave Eaton Extension Cords Laura Kelley 208-881-8872 Crock Pot Melinda Cebull 208-529-6685 Ice Chest Melinda Cebull 208-529-6685 Hot Water Urn Coffee Maker Drinks 3 Cases Water ~100 Melinda Cebull 208-529-6685 3 Packs Capri Sun ~120 Melinda Cebull 208-529-6685 Hot Dogs Whitney St. Michel Hot Dog Buns Hamburgers Hamburger Buns Individual Packaged Chips Nacho Cheese Kendra Peck 208-360-7322 Nacho Chips Kendra Peck 208-360-7322 Pickles Jo Gallegos 208-569-0916 Tomatoes/lettuce Jo Gallegos 208-569-0916 Sliced Cheese Prizes for Ice Bocce Tournament Prize Name IHOP? gift card $25 Whitney St. Michel Another gift card $25 Whitney St. Michel