April 2006 Minutes

President Joyce Little welcomed the group and called the meeting to order. She introduced entertainment from the 4 and 5 year old girls from Brenda Teeter¹s TNT. They did several cheers as well as a tumbling demonstration.

The invocation was given by Dr. Terrell Watts.

In Pat Allen’s absence, minutes were read by Annabelle Morgan. On a motion by Bob Harvey and a second by Bob Barbee, minutes were approved as read.

Reggie Hinson gave the Treasurer¹s report; GOBA has (withheld) in the checking account.
Joyce introduced guest Lindsey Dunevant of Albemarle Parks and Recreation. He gave a power point presentation on Land for Tomorrow. This effort is focused on increasing state funds for the protection of water quality, land conservation, historic preservation, and environmentally sustainable job creation. Members were urged to contact Representative Almond and Senator Purcell to voice approval for the program.

After a brief question and answer period, Lindsey invited members of the group to attend the next meeting of citizens for Tomorrow at the Music Hall on Tuesday, April 18th.

Dr. Watts reported on progress for the National Day of Prayer program May 4th at noon in the community park. The focus will be on prayer and there will be special music. He also announced the Easter Musical to be held on Good Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Oakboro Baptist Church.

Greta Lint reported on the efforts to promote tourism in the Oakboro area. She asked for feedback on press releases she had sent and requested fax numbers and email addresses from those who wish to be more connected to what’s going on. Some facets of Oakboro have been shown on the Billy Graham program on WSOCTV in Charlotte.

Greta has been working with Michael Lackey on information on his film Burnout. She announced the schedule for the premier in Oakboro late May.

Local residents will see the film on May 24 at 7:00 p.m. ($5 charge). (Deleted due to a time conflict: A special showing with live music from the band who recorded the sound track, Chatham County Line will be Thursday at 7:00 p.m. ($15 charge). On cruise-in night, shows will be at 3, 5, 7, 9, and after the burnout ($5 charge).

Lint also reported that Fox Channel 18 in Charlotte would be contacting American Idol to offer footage of Kellie Pickler singing at the cruise-in. More information should be available at the end of the week.

Bob Barbee reported on the insurance for the cruise-in. He has received confirmation that the application has been received and we would shortly get an invoice to cover the cruise-in and burnout from April through October.

Jerry Crayton reported on the new brochure for the cruise-in and said he had applications and forms for vendors. He also requested GOBA purchase 15-20 30-gallon trash containers to make cleanup easier. After some discussion, Bob Harvey moved GOBA purchase 20 containers not to exceed $250.
Barbara Fox seconded the motion which was approved.

New Business
Joyce asked that members let her know which committee they wish to serve on. We will soon need help in working on beautification.

Joyce asked for recommendations for time for the next meeting. The restaurant operators preferred the 1:00 time. After discussion, the notion was brought to an approved vote to continue meeting at 12:00 noon.

Annabelle Morgan raised the question of publishing a second Oakboro Magazine and asked for suggestions and assistance with the content. She also reported that the editor of Carolina Country would be making corrections to the article about Oakboro in the recent edition. A motion was made and carried to produce a second Oakboro Magazine.

Larry Branch reported that the Town was in negotiations to finalize the Rail Road Museum Project. The Town is also waiting for authorization to construct the sidewalk leading to the school.

Joyce reminded members to sign in.

Jane Barnhardt announced a new exhibit on Music in the Oakboro region. The exhibit will open April 30th with a special program in the Music Hall featuring musicians such as the Hatleys, Junior Harris and Jeff Branch, the Singing Towers, and others.

Joyce read a note from the Preslar family thanking the organization for the plant sent when Butch’s mother died.

She welcomed new members Peggy Morgan and Barbara Fox and guest Mike McLean.
Ron Taylor reported The Art House would have the doors open by the cruise-in.

The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Bob Harvey and second by Barbara Fox.