[Trees-executive] Minutes from 4-17-01 ExecComm mtg

[ISEN/Laura Huth]

Just an FYI for folks -- we had some logistical problems with 
Westside Park, so we are going to go ahead and do the event at Carle 
Park in Urbana (near the High School west off Race Street) from 12 to 
5 on Saturday, April 28th. Mark your calendars....

More details are coming...

Who has the list of people attending Earth Day events this weekend? 
Where are we represented and who is covering the tables?

Laura

At 10:38 PM -0500 4/18/01, Audrey Fisher wrote:
>#1 UPDATED GOALS------------------------------------
>
>Audrey wanted to know what should be our updated goals for the Web.  We came
>up with:
>
>(1) While Illinois legislation exists that requires a tariff to define
>utilities' vegetation management activities, act to ensure submission of a
>tariff athat allows safe and reliable electrical delivery with *local
>control* and minimal impact on trees and communities.
>
>(2) Educate the public about responsible trimming and the need for continued
>involvement in the tariff development process.
>
>(3) Investigate alternatives such as underground power lines.
>
>#2 NEED FOR A MISSION STATEMENT-----------------------
>
>We discussed the need for a mission statement that would encompass our goals
>and also be flexible enough to apply to possible future directions.  This
>should be done later, after time for reflection, and with a larger
>proportion of the Executive committee.  Laura will provide materials on
>ground rules for developing a mission statement.
>
>#3 LOBBYING-------------------------------------------
>
>It was reiterated that as a nonprofit we cannot lobby, and that if we come
>to see that lobbying is something we want to do, we would have to set up in
>the right way as an organization totally separate from ISEN.  (and donations
>would be harder to get)
>
>#4 PLANS FOR ARBOR DAY--------------------------------
>
>(a) Kyra to pursue food permit (Public Health) right away.  No cost because
>we are nonprofit; need to check if we may actually sell baked goods.
>
>(b) Laura will solicit juice donations from Pepsi and items from Schnuck's.
>
>(c) Will need updated brochures for the event--Joyce is working on it.
>
>(d) Will have lots of stuff for kids.
>
>(e) Will have raffle for such items as (1) small oak tree for transplanting
>(2) free home consultation with a master gardener (through Mary Schlembach)
>
>(f) Will members' solicit help in the following areas:
>
>     (i) Deliver baked goods Thursday and Friday.  (Receiving points:  Kyra's
>place; Laura's place)
>
>     (ii) 1-2 PM deliver folding chairs, tables with your name on them to
>Westside Park and/or help set up.
>
>     (iii) Work 2-5, hand out cards to people leaving the family show at the
>Virginia Theatre.
>
>Most of the existing members moved to new location to work more on Arbor Day
>plans (but I had a conflicing engagement, so the minutes stop here)
>
>
>#5 MISC.-----------------------------------------------
>   Peter Milburg had been noted as saying that IP intended to try to widen
>their easements.
>
>Respectfully submitted,
>
>Audrey Fisher
>
>
>
>
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