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Kings MountainECHOAugust 2015 Volume 10, Issue 4
SEPTEMBER 5th, 6th & 7th, 2015
The Kings Mountain Echo is published monthly by the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade. The Echo address is 13887 Sky-line Blvd., Woodside, CA 94062. Editor: Anton Martinich. All opinions are those of the commentator/writer and not those of the publisher. Echo submissions can be e-mailed to kmecho_am@comcast.net or dropped off in the Echo mailbox at 13887 Skyline Blvd., across from the firehouse. (E-mailed submissions are preferable, please reference “the Echo” in the subject line). The Echo deadline is the 26th of each month. The editor retains discretion to edit all submissions for space and content. Questions? Call Anton at 851-9412 or e-mail kmecho_am@comcast.net.
Inside the Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade
By Steve Johnson
July 2015 Wildland Fires
Kings Mountain is lucky to be close to the ocean with lots of fog. You may not like the fog but I love it. It provides moisture and high humidity that helps any forest fires from becoming a danger to the community, including your house. But there are certain weather conditions that could result in a large fire in our area. These include:
Several days of hot weather (dries out the burnable material) Low humidity (25 % or less vs. our usual 50-60 %) High wind conditions Drought Sudden changes in weather
I have been involved in about 15 wildland fires on Kings Mountain in the 20 years I was an active firefighter. The largest was about 30 acres. Many fires are much larger. If you hike the mountain you can see remnants of larges fires from the 1930’s era. Large charred redwoods stumps with a ring of new trees around them. My last wildland fire was the Huddart Park fire in 2007. We were paged out at about 3 AM based on a report of flames seen from Interstate 280. Chief Sullivan found the fire at about 5 AM, deep in the woods down the Richards Rd. trail about a half mile south of the fire station. That call lasted 17 hours. But we got it out! There have been many fires in the open space area. I was on one in the open space in early evening. After about 45 minutes, the Skylonda captain called us all to evacuate. The fire was caused by a live power line down! Another danger of fighting fires! There are several methods of fighting a wild fire, including a “progressive lay” hose attack, mobile attack and aircraft drops of retardant or water. But the most common method is to use hand tools (shovel, pick (Polosky), a large rake/hoe called a Macleod and brush cutters. The idea is to isolate the fire by building a bare earth barrier around the perimeter. All this takes time, so most wildland fire responses last several hours to several days. A fire crew is often left overnight to ensure there are no flare ups of missed “hot spots.” I’ll have another article on this later in the year. Safety Tip of the Month: Protecting your house from wildland fires. Structure protection is one of the duties of wildland firefighting. The fire department goal is that no structures (homes) are lost during a fire. But you can do a lot to help the fire department save your home. Start with 100 ‘of “defensible space” around your house. Or at least a large clear area that the fire can’t jump. Move any combustibles around the exterior, such as brush piles, firewood stacked against the house, pine leaves on the roof or in gutters, etc. And have a hose ready. Also make sure your driveway is fire engine-accessible. Contact me at sfjohns@pacbell.net for more information.
MINUTES OF THE KMVFB MEETING ON June 9th, 2015 ATTENDANCE: Frank Adams, Darrin Jewell, Hiep Ho, Jon Fredrikson, Jim Sullivan, Dick Funk, Steve Johnson, Valerie Trenter, Cheri Buffa, Bill Goebner, Jan Ruby, Carrie German, Tim German, Craig Culver, Joe Rockmore (via phone conferencing). Board president Frank Adams called the KMVFB Meeting to order at 7:30pm. There were not enough members present for a quorum of the Annual Membership Meeting so a meeting of the Board Members was held. Board president Frank Adams had to leave the meeting early; Board vice-president Jon Fredrikson chaired the meeting. SECRETARY’S REPORT: Hiep reported that the May 2015 minutes were approved. TREASURER’S REPORT: Darrin reported that, the February through May financial reports have been posted on KMVFB Yahoo Group. All bills have been paid. BUILDING MANAGER’S REPORT: Carrie German reported (via email) that in May 2015 there were the following uses of the building:
Exercise/Dance Classes 22 Monthly Community Board Meetings 6 KMVFB Training & Maintenance 5 Community Events/Parties 2 Private Events/Parties 1
TOTAL USES FOR THE MONTH 36
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT: Jim Sullivan reported that in May 2015:
Medical aid 0 Vehicle accident 6 Public assist 2 Firefighter standby 1 Vehicle fire 0 Smoke check 0 Structure fire 0 Vegetation fire 0 Hazardous materials 1 Rescue 1 Cover assignment 0 Alarm sounding 1 Water tender group response 0 Trash fire 0
TOTAL # RESPONSES FOR THE MONTH Number of incidents with no Volunteer response:
12
0
AVERAGE # OF RESPONDERS
3
Chief Jim Sullivan proposed that the Fire Department office shall not be accessible to general public for security and safety reasons. Jon and Frank will look into this and provide solution to address this issue.
OLD BUSINESS:
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Valerie will ask Anton to continue running ads every month on Echo. Darrin will follow up with Anton about Echo funding. FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING: All board members agreed that the Fire Department Open House on this May 16th was successful with a big turnout. BUILDING CO-MANAGER REPLACEMENT: Cheri Buffa was officially take the position as the building schedule manager as of June 1st. DOWNSTAIRS APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT: There was no report. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REPORT: Frank Adams has applied for an account with the county Environmental Health Portal so that we can report annually online. DIESEL FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE: Bill Goebner will follow up with a company that can repair the rust spots before the tank rusts through. NEW BUSINESS: TREE WORK: Carrie German reported an estimate from Kings Mountain Arbor Health and Safety for removing dead trees and branches near the tower. Darrin made the motion, Dick seconded with board approval providing the expense not to exceed the estimated amount. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: Bill Goebner proposed these 3 nominees to fill the vacant positions in the board for next term: 1. Darrin Jewell 2. Joe Rockmore 3. Julia Simmons Jon made the motion to approve the nominations, Darrin seconded; board approved and appointed the nominees. Terms will begin in July. Valerie Trenter has a term for another two years as she replaced John Tally as a board member. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:10pm. NEXT MEETING: July 14th, 2015 Respectfully submitted, Hiep Ho /Secretary
MINUTES OF THE KMVFB MEETING ON July 14th, 2015 ATTENDANCE: Frank Adams, Darrin Jewell, Hiep Ho, Jon Fredrikson, Jim Sullivan, Dick Funk, Steve Johnson, Valerie Trenter, Cheri Buffa, Bill Goebner, Carrie German, Tim German, Craig Culver, Joe Rockmore, Hank Stern. Board president Frank Adams called the KMVFB Meeting to order at 7:30pm. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: These board members were nominated by Valerie Trenter and elected by the board for the 2015-2016 term:
President: Jon Fredrikson
Vice-president: Darrin Jewell Secretary: Hiep Ho
Treasurer: Julia Simmons Director: Joe Rockmore SECRETARY’S REPORT: Hiep reported that the June 2015 minutes were approved. TREASURER’S REPORT: Darrin reported that, the June financial report has been posted on KMVFB Yahoo Group. All bills have been paid. Board agreed that 2 signatures of the following 3 board members will be needed to access to the investment banking account: Jon Fredrikson, Darrin Jewell and Julia Simmons. BUILDING MANAGER’S REPORT: Cheri Buffa reported that in June 2015 there were the following uses of the building:
Exercise/Dance Classes 20 Monthly Community Board Meetings 4 KMVFB Training & Maintenance 4 Community Events/Parties 3 Private Events/Parties 2
TOTAL USES FOR THE MONTH 33
1. Carrie German reported that the entry door hardware has been repaired. Also per Carrie, Tim German has been working on the exterior lights near the stairs.
2. Carrie suggested that a “Private Property” sign to be installed at the property line near Kiddie Hollow area to deter people from entering the property without permission. Steve will work with Frank and Bill to locate the appropriate location to post the sign.
3. Jim Sullivan commented that a sign should be posted in front of the fire house to keep people off limit from the pathway of the fire engines, and no parking zone in front of the doors should be repainted with red color to make it more visible.
FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT: Jim Sullivan reported that in June 2015:
Medical aid 3 Vehicle accident 2 Public assist 0 Firefighter standby 1 Vehicle fire 0 Smoke check 0 Structure fire 0 Vegetation fire 1 Hazardous materials 0 Rescue 0 Cover assignment 0 Alarm sounding 0 Water tender group response 0 Trash fire 1 TOTAL # RESPONSES FOR THE MONTH Number of incidents with no Volunteer response:
8
0
AVERAGE # OF RESPONDERS
2
OLD BUSINESS:
INSURANCE POLICY RENEWAL: Steve Johnson reported that the annually premium for the insurance has been slightly increased due to the building content revaluation with liability and earthquake coverages. Steve nominated Jon Fredrikson as a co-manager to oversee the insurance policy. Jon accepted. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: There was no report. FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING: 1. Steve Johnson commented that more events can be organized in the future to continue
building the community awareness of the KM Fire Department and Fire Brigade. Steve will come up a list then will submit the proposal of the events for board to approve.
2. Steve will continue posting articles about history and purposes of KMVFB and KMFD on Kings Mountain Yahoo Group and Kings Mountain Online.
3. Jon suggested the board to revisit the list which was generated earlier this year by Valerie Trenter for ideas to recruit more firefighters.
4. Cheri Buffa suggested that we could recruit young members through the KM ArtFair by advertising throughout the event.
5. Jon Fredrikson and Joe Rockmore will work on a liaison with the KM Echo to maintain the continuity of the community newsletter.
DOWNSTAIRS APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT: There was no report. DIESEL FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE: Bill Goebner has contacted a company that can repair the rust spots before the tank rusts through. Jon Fredrikson suggested that the board would look into the replacement this old tank with another 500 gallon tank if the cost is feasible. Bill will follow up with this item to get the cost to replace the whole tank. TREE WORK: Carrie German reported that the removing of dead trees and branches near the tower has been done by a tree service company. NEW BUSINESS: CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT: Frank Adams provided the CIS form to all board members to read and sign. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:19pm. NEXT MEETING: August 11th, 2015 Respectfully submitted, Hiep Ho /Secretary
ANNUAL DINNER by Sam Penman
“The 2015 KMA Annual Dinner proved an underwater delight with corsages and bou-tonnieres for all of our Prom Night attendees. We mingled, we tippled, we ate a delicious meal, and then danced the night away. Spe-cial thanks goes out to Larry and Pat Mann, Frida Bowman, Carol Forester, Jean Turri, Doug Westover, and of course, the “many hands makes light work” clean up crew. Much apologies for those of you I’ve omitted to thank by name…….the wine on the night was quite good! We hope you can join us next year.”
SUMMER BBQ & CAR/QUILT SHOWby Sam Penman“Considering it was an inaugural twist on an old favorite – this years BBQ went off with-out a hitch (or should that read stitch?), and can only grow to become an even bigger and better event for all to enjoy. The typical BBQ fare was soooooooo good, and only rivaled by dear neighbors, good friends, fine vehicles and some exceptional quilting examples. We really appreciate your volunteerism, sug-gestions, and participation in expanding the scope of our KMA gatherings to appeal to the broader community.”
Kings Mountain
Art Fair Celebrating 52 years
1963-2015 LABOR DAY WEEKEND
SEPTEMBER 5th & 6th & 7th 2015
Many of you have expressed a desire to volunteer for this year’s Art Fair, but you were not quite sure what was involved
in the actual jobs…here are more detailed descriptions of areas where we need you!
You can sign up for as many jobs or shifts as you would like…
Just please keep track…try not to double book yourself!! It can get busy…if you signed up for
T-Shirts and Cook Shack, too…we will have to find a replacement…very quickly.
Please feel free to invite new neighbors and friends and
relatives to come and join in the fun…
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Your community needs you!
Any questions…please feel free to call me or email me…
Patty O’Connell 851-8947 OConnells@msn.com
(Note: if you are a high school student and need volunteer hours for graduation, you can
start earning your 35 hours at Art Fair. Please let me know if you need a letter to turn in to your school.)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: JOBS YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR…
WELCOMING COMMITTEE: THALEA & DAVID TORRES 851-1197
Volunteers are needed to welcome our artists and to help direct them to their spaces. Help is needed on Friday afternoon September 4th from 1:00 pm in the afternoon and on the first day of the fair…on September 5th, at 7:00 am in the morning. So, whether you are a “night person” or an “early morning person,” there is a place for you on the Welcoming Committee!
ARTIST REGISTRATION: PAT WURSTER 851-2272
Another great way to get acquainted with the artists. Volunteers are needed on Friday, September 4th from 1:00 pm in the afternoon and Saturday morning, September 5th from 7:00 am until about 9:30 am Once again, a great job for night or morning people!
KIDDIE HOLLOW: PAT MANN 851-3598
If you don’t like getting your hands dirty with paint, glitter or glue, this may not be the place to volunteer. But if you like to put smiles on the faces of multitudes of children, this is the place for you! Kiddie Hollow is designed to give kids a place where they can have fun away from the breakables while their parents browse (and hopefully buy!) Kiddie Hollow does have a youth group helping, but we can always use extra volunteers. Two-hour shifts would be welcomed but not necessary.
Also, if you have small children and want to volunteer for the other areas, your children are welcome in Kiddie Hollow so that you can serve the Art Fair.
NICK KROMAT 529-9833SHUTTLE RIDERS: HANK STERN 851-3437
This is a great way to meet hoards of people waiting just to see you! We now have professional shuttle drivers, due to liability concerns, but we put a volunteer rider on each shuttle. The riders help people on and off, and answer questions about the Fair and generally “sell” the Fair to customers on the shuttles. Riders are needed for 2 hour shifts on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
An ideal job for people oriented, fun-loving, relaxed types. Bring your sense of humor and spread good cheer to the customers riding the shuttles!
COOK SHACK aka GRILL 56: CINDY PHELPS 851-4157
BREAKFAST & LUNCH CREW: The Art Fair food service needs YOU to help us feed the hungry masses (and the volunteers as well!!) Your help is needed for both Breakfast and Lunch. Jobs: servers, grill masters, food prep, cashiers, condiment set up, coffee servers, bunner/baggers, tray washing, ice cream monitors, and light clean up chores. Every job is important (and we have lots of them)- so please sign up for as many time slots as you can manage. There are 3 shifts per day from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Have loads of fun working with other friendly and energetic folks and meet your neighbors. Let’s make this another memorable Art Fair on Kings Mountain!
T-SHIRTS & COMMEMORATIVES: THARUNA 529-9241
This is a great volunteer position for those that like to be in the shade, need to rest their feet now and then, want to be close to the beer booth, and like to chat with the fair participants. Shifts are Sat/Sun/Mon: 9:30-11:30am, 11:00am -1:00pm, noon-2:00pm, 1:00 - 3:00pm, 2:00 - 4:00pm, 3:00 - 5:00pm.
BEVERAGE/BEER BOOTH: DENNIS RUBY 851-2111 dmruby@comcast.net
Beverage Booth Servers are needed for each of the three shifts each day of the Art Fair at both of our scenic locations. If you like people who are, or think they are, “the life of the party”, we have a position just for you. The only qualifications for the job are a desire to pour beer, wine, soft drinks and waters if under 21; a smile and a sense of humor is nice, but not necessary. Basic addition and subtraction are optional as long as all errors favor the house. Salary paid in kind, but if under 21 limited to soft drinks and water.
BOOTH SITTING: JEANNE CARLSON 773-3865 jeanne@carlsonadvisors.com
”Give the Artists a Break!” As a booth sitter your job is to give the artists a chance to take a break and stretch their legs, or to run and get lunch or a cup of coffee for them. This is a wonderful chance for you to meet the artists and learn about their craft. It’s also a fun and relaxing way to meet the artists at the same time. They are extremely grateful for this service that you can provide.
SIGNS & GRAPHICS: KATRIN GOSLING gosling.katrin@gmail.com
If you’re looking for a graphic design, reprints, art for an Art Fair logo, or in need of a sign for your Art Fair section call this number. Volunteers are welcome to help hang signs on the Friday before Saturday’s opening.
New signs must be ordered two weeks before Art Fair dates.
PUBLICITY: MARIA KING 851-4843
You can do your part before the Kings Mountain ArtFair begins. We need help putting posters up throughout the Bay Area. You can sign up with the Poster Posse. You can put them up in an area where you work or play or go to school. The placement of posters before the fair can be one of the most rewarding. This all volunteer crew is responsible for getting the word out to other communities before the fair. You will be armed with thumbtacks and tape to spread the word. Please give us a call.
INFORMATION CENTER: STACY MCCARTHY–RABIN 529-3455 smccarthy@skylineg.com
If you like people, this is a fantastic place to be. Think of yourself as a KM ArtFair Community Ambassador and host, greeting guests, answering questions about the Fair and about living on Kings Mountain. You’ll help quests who lose their way, get separated from friends and family, need an ATM and lose or find keys, cameras, and purchases. Volunteers needed Sat, Sun, Mon, 9-12, 2-3 and 3-5.
Zero Waste Patrol
Volunteers are needed to help establish the Kings Mountain Art Fair as a Zero Waste Event (Zero Waste). Our goal: all the trash from the Fair will be composted or recycled. While the recycling/garbage crew has been slowly work towards this goal over the years, we are finally in a position to actually achieve it, with your help.
Volunteers will:1. help fair goers deposit their left overs into the proper containers, 2. transport bags to the Green Waste compost and recycling bins, 3. provide fair goers and fair volunteers with information about our recycling and com-
posting program.
We hope to establish 3 - hour shifts for volunteers. Please sign up and help pass the word about this new program.
Please contact Ken McIntire851-5935callippe2@comcast.net
ALL VOLUNTEER CREW FOR HISTORIC
51 YEARS OF KINGS MOUNTAIN ARTFAIR… COME AND SHARE IN THE FUN…MEMORIES FOR ALL AGES
Here are the numbers to call…or you can email
COOK SHACK – BREAKFAST/LUNCH CREW CINDY PHELPS 851-4157 THERE ARE JOBS CASHIERING, COOKING WITH THE CREW, SERVING FOOD, OR TAKING CARE OF THE
CONDIMENT TABLE AND PICNIC TABLES
BEVERAGE BOOTH email: dmruby@comcast.net DENNIS RUBY 851-2111 BEVERAGE/BEER BOOTH SERVERS NEEDED FOR 3 HOUR SHIFTS FOR EACH DAY AT BOTH LOCATIONS
T-SHIRTS email: (tharuna@gmail.com) THARUNA NIRANJAN 529-9241
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP SELL T-SHIRTS AND CAN COMMIT TO A TWO HOUR SHIFT SARAH CARLSON
BOOTH SITTING email: (jeanne@carlsonadvisors.com) JEANNE CARLSON 773-3865 GIVE THE ARTISTS A CHANCE TO TAKE A BREAK AND STRETCH THEIR LEGS, OR RUN AND GET LUNCH
OR A CUP OF COFFEE FOR THEM. A WONDERFUL CHANCE TO MEET THE ARTISTS
WELCOMING COMMITTEE email: (thaleaz@yahoo.com) THALEA & DAVID TORRES 851-1197 WELCOME THE ARTISTS AND HELP DIRECT THEM TO THEIR SPACES ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON FROM
1:00 PM AND ON SATURDAY AT 7:00 AM ARTISTS REGISTRATION PAT WURSTER 851-2272
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ON FRIDAY FROM 1:00 PM AND SATURDAY MORNING FROM 7:00 AM UNTIL 9:30 AM
KIDDIE HOLLOW PAT MANN 851-3598 IF YOU LIKE TO PUT SMILES ON THE FACES OF MULTITUDES OF CHILDREN, THIS THE PLACE
FOR YOU! TWO-HOUR SHIFTS WELCOMED BUT NOT NECESSARY SIGNS & GRAPHICS email: (gosling.katrin@gmail.com) KATRIN GOSLING
HELP IS NEEDED WITH SIGNS BEFORE THE ARTFAIR: HANGING SIGNS ALONG SKYLINE ON FRIDAY EVENING BEFORE OPENING DAY (AND TAKING THEM DOWN MONDAY NIGHT AT THE CLOSE OF FAIR
email: (nick.kromat@gmail.com) NICK KROMAT 529-9833 SHUTTLE RIDERS email: (hankstern@comcast.net) HANK STERN 851-3437
A GREAT WAY TO MEET THE ARTISTS AND HOARDS OF PEOPLE WAITING JUST TO SEE YOU! VOLUNTEER RIDERS NEEDED FOR TWO-HOUR SHIFTS ON SATURDAY, SUNDAY, AND MONDAY
email: (4mkings@comcast.net) MARIA KING 851-4843 PUBLICITY email: (aer.noe@gmail.com) AERON NOE 851-2285
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED BEFORE THE ART FAIR STARTS: CONTACT NEWSPAPERS OR MAGAZINES, THE POSTER POSSE WILL PUT UP POSTERS OR DIRECTIONAL SIGNS email: (smmawson@gmail.com) SHEENA MAWSON 851-2581 INFORMATION CENTER email: (smccarthy@skylineg.com) STACY Mc CARTHY 592-3455
GREET GUESTS, ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FAIR AND KM, AND REUNITE PEOPLE AND BELONGINGS. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 3 SHIFTS DAILY SAT, SUN, & MON 9-12, 12-3 AND 3-5.
KMES ART FAIR COOKIE BAKE
We’re looking for 50 “Girl With the Cookie
Earring“ or “Muncha Lisa” to help bake 4,000
world-renowned 8-inch cookies! Dad’s needed!
Sat, August 29th
8am – 3pm
South San Francisco
RSVP to Brenna:
Hello Kings Mtn Community,We are excited to annouce and introduce the new name for the local artists. It will no longer be “Mountain Folk Art”. The New name is “Mountain Artists”. We understand that many of you are used to the previous local name, but it did confuse many of the patrons of the Kings Mtn Art Fair. Some people thought we were Folk Artists or played Folk Music. We feel that Mountain Artists will better represent us local artists. We hope you enjoy the new name.... See you at the fair! Bow Sterger - Mountain Artist Chairman/Coordinator - mysticmoonbs@comcast.net
KMA Board Meeting Minutes – June 18, 2015
Call To Order: Sybil Plank called the meeting to order at 7:05.
Attendance:
Board members: Linda Gang, Ingrid Hegerberg, Sam Penman and Eric Soult
Excused: Bob Moriarty and Kathy Shubin
Walk In: N/A
Secretary’s Report: May minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Linda Gang presented the Treasurer’s Report and the Budget Report. The Annual Dinner came in under budget.
Public Notices Received by KMA: None
Old Business:
Composting Workshop:
Ingrid Hegerberg reported that the June 13th KMA composting workshops with Tracy Troxler went well and was conducted over a two hour period. The attendees enjoyed that it was very hands on and found the video presentation quite informative. Thank you to Ingrid for set up, clean up and providing the coffee and cookies.
San Mateo County Building Permit Policies:
Eric will arrange for an open forum on the matter in the Fall for residents to voice their opinions. We will distribute a questionnaire to determine what exactly the issues are and who has legitimate concerns. We will then request a separate meeting with the Supervisor to present our findings, and discuss/clarify the current codes and property owners legal rights. These gatherings should be promoted on the Yahoo group and included in the ECHO.
Summer BBQ/Car Show:
Ingrid informed the Board that unfortunately due to ongoing health issues Bob Moriarty is incapacitated, and unable to assist further in the organization of and participation in the event. Ingrid has solicited help from Red Fred and Dustin to oversee the BBQ. A new caterer (The Ribshack) has been selected and the menu will include brisket, baby back ribs, and pork ribs. Sides will be purchased at Costco. The cook shack will not be used. Casual affair, buffet style. Potluck component = A-‐M appetizersN-‐Z dessert. Beer and wine to be purchased by KMA. Showing of vehicles is optional and a general release form is required. The event will be from 3-‐7pm on July 11, 2015. Set up and clean up by Board members. Linda’s daughter to design the flier. BBQ is free for KMA members.
KMA Membership Drive:
Sybil has received 11 responses. It was featured in the ECHO but no application form was attached. Send a flier to local real estate agents to forward to clients. Look into approaching realtor offices to introduce KMA and increase membership.
Tabled Items:
Propane -‐ Ingrid contacted a few other companies and pricing to follow.
PDF of membership application form to be distributed using kingsmountainassociation@gmail.com
E-‐Waste and Document Shredding
KMA Website
Community Cleanup
New Business:
ECHO:
Anton is resigning from his position of editor and has asked Sam Penman to take over. Still under consideration however it may be a good opportunity to have co-‐editors with Sam representing KMA Board. Ask Dawn to be a rep for the Art Fair and find another member of the community or another mountain organization. In the interim, Sam to continue to contribute notes and Ingrid to forward the Summer BBQ/Car Show flier.
Appreciation Event:
Jasmine’s owner Trish would like to thank the community for helping to find the dog 5 weeks after she escaped. Jasmine started out from downtown Woodside and made her way up Kings Mountain with final sightings off Skyline. Trish contacted KMA to possibly hosting a “thank you party”. The board agreed that KMA was not the appropriate forum??? For this event. A thank you in the ECHO and on the KM Yahoo group to be submitted in the meantime.
Next Meeting: July 16, 2015
The meeting was adjourned at 8:09pm
KMA Board Meeting Minutes – July 16, 2015
Call To Order: Sybil Plank called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Attendance:
Board members: Sybil Plank, Kathy Shubin, Ingrid Hegerberg, Sam Penman, Eric Soult and Bob Moriarty
Excused: Linda Gang
Walk In: Kristine Schaefer and John Frederickson
Secretary’s Report: June minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Sybil Plank presented the Treasurer’s Report and the Budget Report on behalf of Linda Gang. The Summer BBQ came in under budget and whilst many members renewed, we only have one new member for June/July..
Public Notices Received by KMA: Utilize The Almanac and San Mateo County Permit Dept to research/relay information pertaining to public notices for events or bike races scheduled to occur in the area.
Old Business:
San Mateo County Building Permit Policies:
No response to date from the County or Mr Horsley.
Summer BBQ/Car & Quilt Show:
The newer take on one of our traditional events was a complete success, despite the cool and windy conditions. We acknowledged that more thorough organization and logistics would benefit this occasion. Perhaps the car and quilt show component should precede the meal so as not to detract from the social camaraderie. There should definitely be an element of music to add to the ambience. Suggest other “shows” to include at certain annual events to increase appeal and attendance. One example given was a pet show. Kathy Shubin to attend the Fire Board meeting and enquire about future use of the cook shack.
PDF Version of Membership Packet:
The KMA Application Form has been completed and is now accessible at kingsmountainassociation@gmail.com.
KMA Membership Drive:
The letters were sent out. Eric Soult to obtain a number of membership packets to distribute to new residents in the area that call on his business and retain his services.
Adopt a Highway:
We cannot get assistance from the County or State. Someone can organize a team via the Yahoo group to clean up litter on the mountain. This will not be a KMA sponsored event for liability reasons. Look into additional approved signage along Skyline to prevent littering.
Tabled Items:
Propane
E-‐Waste and Document Shredding
MA Website
New Business:
KMFB:
The newly appointed Fire Brigade President John Frederickson would like the various groups/organizations to join together in the endeavor of recruiting more volunteers. Consider exchanging the group membership lists to reflect a comprehensive residential candidate listing. It is a serious issue to maintain the Fire Brigade and Community Center to avoid repercussions on home values and insurance costs to name a few.
The KMFB time commitment is 1 year with the relevant training encompassing 80% medical and 20% other (fire fighting etc.). This volunteer position does provide an alternate career prospect and potential remuneration for those who successfully complete the training. There is a water tender option. All boards to arrange a social gathering to get to know each other and suggest ideas on how to increase exposure and recruit more volunteers via an Open House event or KMFB Appreciation function etc.
Re-‐introduce KM Groups of Interest:
Kristine Schaefer attended the meeting to suggest the reformation of additional groups and new events/forums that appeal to the broader community. She would like to see hiking groups of various fitness abilities to meet once a month or so on a weeknight (Wednesday 7-‐8:30pm) and weekend morning (Saturday 9-‐10:30am). Use local knowledge to rate the various trails difficulty level and time to complete. Start with an easy 1 hour hike to assess capabilities of participants. Bev Abbott has expressed interest in getting it started again, Kristine will arrange the second hike and then to hand off to someone who regularly attends. The important benefits are both physical activity and boosting social ties. Potential to explore hike themes such as botany, mushroom, bird spotting outings. Promote via the KM Yahoo Group and the ECHO.
Multi-‐Family Garage Sale:
Sheena Mawson endorsed the idea of holding a multi-‐family garage sale at the Community Center. The stall fee would be $20 to cover the cost of the dumpster hire for any unsold items no longer wanted at the end of the day. Oragnize for Goodwill or similar to collect any items they would like by the end of the day. Schedule in conjunction with E Waste/Docs shredding event after tax time.
KMA Event Donation Box:
Request donations of household items and utensils to store and use at our events.
Next Meeting September 17, 2015 (no objections to cancel the KMA August board meeting due to the proximity to the Art Fair).
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01pm
Return Address:Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Brigade13889 Skyline BlvdWoodside, CA 94062
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