March 14, 2022
Meeting Minutes
Came to Order: 6:09 pm
Present:
Ken Dubbs – President – Present
Craig Werner – Present
Linda Decker – Treasurer (not present)
Debra Thompson – Secretary – Present
Jerry Newswanger – Present
Suzanne Dubbs – Present
Wesley Gehman – Present
Jennifer Modesto – Present
Nick Modesto – Present
Elaine Holley – PG Borough Council – Present
Renee Buchanan – Schuylkill COC – not present
Angie Williams – not present
Minutes from 2-21-2022: Reviewed
Corrections: NONE
Approval: Ken Dubbs motion to approve
Jerry Newswanger second
All in favor
Treasurer’s Report: None given
Old Business:
501c3 Committee: Ken, Angie, Suzanne, Wesley CONTINUED TO MARCH MTG
Walking Trail Committee: Jerry Newswanger. Coordinatio with Lebanon County Rails to Trails.
John Wengert. Willing to meet with PGABCA. Invite Tom Fickenger to help coordinate.
Look into WalkWorks Grant Opportunity. Discussion of concerns and ideas.
By-Laws: Will be emailed to members for review next meeting CONTINUED TO April MTG
Chamber announcement: www.Schuylkillchamber.com (see website)
Handout packet for new members with applications available on website – Ken Dubbs create
and give to Deb CONTINUED TO APRIL MTG
Add posting of meeting to Pine Grove/Tremont Info Center – Completed
Jerry Newswanger: do new signs at end of town CONTINUED TO MARCH MTG
Website Update: Ready to go active. Motion to go active: Wes
Second: Deb Thompsopn In Favor: All
Add events such as “Scouting for Deals” May 14, 2022 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Wild Fern/3Gs Event 4-10-22 9am-3pm
Wes to get email [email protected]
Motion to pay for website through Board member personal account reimbursable with receipt
by PGSBCA
Ask Cheyenne to help PGABCA to file 501c3 and coordinate with Suzanne Dubbs
Coordination with PG Borough Council: Focused on Walking Trail meeting.
New Business:
Discussed railroad access and impact on tourism opportunities.
Invite Business owners and Borough representation from Tremont to meetings.
Scouting for Deals – May 14, 2022. Currently 125 vendors, food trucks, activities, and yard sales
Date and time next mtg:
Monday 4-11-22 at 6:00 pm
Brickyard Bistro, LLC – 61 S. Tulpehocken St. Pine Grove, Pa 17963
Adjournment: 7:03 pm