MINUTES
SENIOR & YOUTH RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
December 14, 2022

Present: Pam Stocking —Vice Chair, Sandy Chipman, Cynthia Lampman, Manuela Michailescu, Recreation Dept. Director Ashley Sweeney and Assistant Director Bethany Dennin. Also Marjorie Bogert, who is applying for membership.

Absent: Deborah Martin — Chair, Jessica Knapp.

The meeting started at 9:40 am.
Vice-Chair Pam Stocking presented the Agenda of the meeting (emailed by Chair Deb Martin) and called the meeting to order after establishing that a quorum existed (4 of 6 members present).

The minutes of the November 16, 2022 meeting were reviewed; Sandy Chipman made a motion to approve the minutes, Manuela Michailescu seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously.

Ashley Sweeney presented her (written) DIRECTOR’S REPORT; among the highlights:

• Wreath Workshop — on Wednesday, November 30th, was an awesome class! Thanks to instructor, Bethany Dennin, for making such a wonderful experience for all. There were 21 participants, a much bigger class than last year.

• Youth Holiday Party — on December 9th, was a great event. 65 kids signed up. The “Susan Matson Distinguished Youth Award” was presented to Brody Baker during the event. Congratulations Brody! Thanks to everyone who helped. Photos were submitted to the Blue Stone Press and hopefully some will be printed.

• Senior Brunch — scheduled for Friday, December 16th, 10:00 am—12:00 pm. It may be canceled because of inclement weather; decision to be made on Thursday; if brunch is canceled, people will be informed and the Town Supervisor would post an announcement on the town’s website. If canceled, the Department will try to reschedule the event for the beginning of January (January 6?).

• Basketball Clinic ended. It was a great success. Over 20 kids were enrolled in the 6-week program. Thank you to Mike Smith Sr. for running it.

• Commission membership renewals — the 4 members whose term expire in December 2022 should check with Town Clerk Kate Gundberg regarding the renewal of their term.

CHAIR PRESENTATION — CURRENT NEWS/UPDATES
• Excercise classes — praised by Vice-Chair Pam Stocking.

NEW BUSINESS — UPCOMING EVENTS (from the Director’s Report)
• Two Paint Classes — scheduled for January 2023 (January 25th Adult Paint Class and January 31st Youth Paint Class).

OPEN ISSUES / DISCUSSIONS — was the last point on the agenda:
• Gallery of paintings?— using paintings created during the paint classes?

The meeting adjourned at 10:40 am, after all those present offered “hands-on” help (cuttlery wrapping for the Senior Brunch) — Sandy Chipman made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Cynthia Lampman and approved unanimously.

Next meeting takes place on January 18th, 2023, 9:30 am, at the Community Center.

Submitted by

Manuela Michailescu
Secretary