HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation Comm 11/09/1992RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
November 9, 1992
Members Present: Chairman Ron Reeves, Commission members Bill Ciavarra,
Maryanne Panaro-Grady, Betty O'Connor and Parks &
Recreation Director Lorilee Fish
Minutes
Bill motions to accept the minutes, Ron seconds, all in favor.
Correspondence
Camp Survey results - Discussion by the board members about the camp survey.
Betty commented that the survey had a good response. There were some negative
comments by parents such as:
1. The need for more snack time for younger children.
2. More free time.
3. Need names and list for car pooling.
4. Child got ,poison ivy twice.
Ron suggested that we should head a sub -committee for the Summer Camp Program
to work out problems. Bill Ciavarra volunteered for the committee to start
in January.
Bill Fasulo, Summer Camp Director, came to speak to the board. He was very
candid on his comments for next year's camp. He would like to see the
following:. A. CIT's range in age 15 to 16 years and not 13 years old.
As he felt that 13 was to young to counsel other children.
B. A ratio of 1 counselor to 7 children for the 5 & 6 year olds.
Bill feels this will benefit the children.
Due to overcrowding in the hallways, Bill would like to have a meeting with
the school system to work out a better location when it rains; possibly;a
room they could use.
Bill's suggestions for staffing next year's Summer Camp Program:
1. Change CIT's age from 13 years to 15'& 16 year olds.
2. Interviews with prospective counselors. Roll playing for prospective
counselors to see if they can handle problems that may arise in camp.
3. Have two head counselors. Lorilee and Bill Fasulo will have a meeting
in January with two head counselors from last year. They will discuss
with both of them problems that occurred last year. Topics which will
be discussed: A. What is expected of a Head Counselor as a leader.
B. What duties they are responsible for.
C. How to delegate these duties in a:positive manner.
4. Staff meetings for counselors and CIT's. Have a schedule for every
;counselor. More communication with every staff member and an exchange
of ideas.
Suggestions for programs:
Arts and Crafts- Should be set up on a weekly program with different age
groups. All projects should be put into kits, ready to go. This will make
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it easier for everyone.
Counselors suggestions:
1. Counselors wanted a 10 minute break during the day.
2. Counselors in Training need more supervision.
Bill suggested that the camp is increasing in size and that we should look
to the 'future to find new locations for expanding the camp. The maximum
number for the Mansfield camp is 150 children.
Tabled
Increasing Arts & Crafts Show exhibitor's fee - May meeting
Easton Calendar - Bill Ciavarra
Positioning Worksheet - questionnaire
Business
Budget - will be submitted next week.
Youth Basketball - St. Mary's registration Tuesday and Thursday.
-'Metro Basketball - Donation of $1,250 received.
Halloween Parade - held at QMS due to the weather. Turnout was estimated
at 1,000 children and adults.
Craft Show - Was a great show. '65 spaces sold - one no show. .'Money received
from exhibitors $2,600 and admission $1,628.50, totaling $4,228.50.
Volunteer Day at the Library - They did not give us much notice to have
someone from the commission there. Betty will contact Lorilee if she can
attend.`
Tree Lighting Ceremony - November 29 at 4 PM at the Common. Plans are
underway. The Elk's Club will be doing hot chocolate and coffee, we do candy
canes. We still need volunteers to play Frosty and an elf.
New Ice - All are in agreement that we should do the new ice. Lorilee will
bring more 'information to next meeting.
Old Business
Eri.nn Havey Gift of Life - requested permission to sell raffle tickets at
the Thanksgiving Day game at Memorial Park. They have decided to have a
road race 'instead. Lorilee will be donating her services and signs to help
with the project.
Adjournment
Ron motions to adjourn (9:05 PM) Bill second. All in favor.
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Respectfully submitted by:
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H len Christian, Commission Secretary Dates
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Ron Reeves, Chairman of the Board Date