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Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Project Steering Committee Meeting, November 19, 2009
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Steering Committee 11/19/09 Meeting Minutes
Meeting Called to order at 6:43 PM by Suzanne Brown
Introductions of those present: Suzanne Brown, Donna Smith, Joan Hitchcock, Domingo Zamudio, Bill Liddle, Janet Weaver
Donna Smith moved and it was seconded by Joan Hitchcock to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion was approved.
Treasurer’s report – No money yet so there is nothing to report
Sidewalks –Lowell Dequise is sick so there is no report on the Sidewalk committee.
Swimming Pools – No one to report on the status of the Swimming Pool committee.
Farmers Market – No one to report on the status of the Farmers Market committee.
Basic Computer Skills Class – Bill Liddle reported the second group of students is about half-way through the course. The next group will not begin until mid-January to early February. Anita McCoy at the Rochester High School will be contacted in regard to including RHS as a committee partner.
Old Gate School – Donna Smith commented the Old Gate School will be 100 years old next year and they are looking for ideas to promote the event.
Learning Center (Pre-school) – no report
Bill Liddle asked if the Rochester Independent Park could be included in the design by Jeanette McDonald’s students.
Domingo Zamudio commented that soccer is his main interest. He currently has 14 adult teams and thinks next year there will be 20. He is looking for an indoor place to play. This would give many youths an activity during the winter months. Donna Smith moved and Janet Weaver seconded adding his program of a soccer center to the program. Motion was approved.
The next meeting will be December 17th at the Rochester Library.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM
Respectively submitted
Bill Liddle
SecretaryGrand Mound Rochester Steering Committee
Saturday, October 31, 2009
WSU Sociology Students at Work for You!
Sociology 433, an undergraduate class at Washington State University, has been researching options and resources for topics that are important to your rural communities as you work to reduce poverty. Topics include: affordable housing, neighborhood safety, youth activities and much, much more.
Your community may be in contact with one of these teams, but all of their research may be relevant to the issues you are addressing. Click to the Horizons website http://www.horizons.wsu.edu/project/horizons3/community.html to read about their work.
Your community may be in contact with one of these teams, but all of their research may be relevant to the issues you are addressing. Click to the Horizons website http://www.horizons.wsu.edu/project/horizons3/community.html to read about their work.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Draft minutes of the August 26, 2009 Grand Mound Rochester Horizons (GMRH) Steering Committee meeting
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons
P. O. Box 1162
Rochester, WA 98579
Steering Committee Meeting, August 26, 2009 @ Rochester Community Center
Chair Suzanne Brown called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM
Those present were: Suzanne Brown, Donna Smith, Lowell Deguise, Kathy Deguise, Roy Browning, Marty Paterson, Vivian Eason, Joe Basich, Joy Baisch, and Bill Liddle
Joy Baisch explained about the two meetings on the 2nd of September. These meetings will be with individuals from Northwest Foundations who have provided the funding for the Horizons Projects. One meeting will be here in Rochester, at the Rochester Community Library, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM We then will all move to Mossyrock for the meeting with all Thurston and Lewis County Horizons Projects at 3:45 pm.
Joe also talked about the design team that did the Ritzville Horizons project and said a similar resource can be made available to the Rochester Horizons Project. This would be of great value to the Rochester Community Center courtyard project and perhaps others.
Minutes of the previous meeting were handed out. The Treasurer was not present so no report.
Sidewalks - Lowell Deguise gave us a report on getting funding for the sidewalks along Hwy 12 through town. There is quite a bit of funding available but unfortunately, Rochester is not eligible to receive them for several reasons: we are not incorporated; we don’t have set boundary lines drawn on a map; The entire Thurston County area has a “too high” adjusted income level and has been disqualified to participate in many Federal grants; our “people served to project cost” ratio is too low which eliminates us from consideration on most grants; Thurston County and Wash. DOT have no available funding for safety projects beyond those already in progress.
Lowell said he will continue to pursue grant funding for sidewalks.
Swimming Pools - Byron and Danette Jones were not present but Donna Smith mentioned she had suggested they check with the Tenino Quarry Pool for their cost to maintain their pool. It was also suggested they check into the possibility of a partnership with Thoerbeck’s to provide pool access.
Basic Computer Literacy Classes – Bill Liddle reported the first group of two students finished their course on Monday, August 24th. They completed the 42-hour course in 30 hours of instruction. The next class will begin in October. Suzanne provided the name of an individual who was interested and Bill said he was aware of four others who expressed interest in the course.
Joy Baisch asked for us to consider what types of training we might desire. Lowell wants training for grant writing and Joe indicated there is some available.
The next steering committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23rd at either the Rochester Community Center Conference room or the Rochester Community Library.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM
Respectively submitted
Bill Liddle, Secretary
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Project
P. O. Box 1162
Rochester, WA 98579
Steering Committee Meeting, August 26, 2009 @ Rochester Community Center
Chair Suzanne Brown called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM
Those present were: Suzanne Brown, Donna Smith, Lowell Deguise, Kathy Deguise, Roy Browning, Marty Paterson, Vivian Eason, Joe Basich, Joy Baisch, and Bill Liddle
Joy Baisch explained about the two meetings on the 2nd of September. These meetings will be with individuals from Northwest Foundations who have provided the funding for the Horizons Projects. One meeting will be here in Rochester, at the Rochester Community Library, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM We then will all move to Mossyrock for the meeting with all Thurston and Lewis County Horizons Projects at 3:45 pm.
Joe also talked about the design team that did the Ritzville Horizons project and said a similar resource can be made available to the Rochester Horizons Project. This would be of great value to the Rochester Community Center courtyard project and perhaps others.
Minutes of the previous meeting were handed out. The Treasurer was not present so no report.
Sidewalks - Lowell Deguise gave us a report on getting funding for the sidewalks along Hwy 12 through town. There is quite a bit of funding available but unfortunately, Rochester is not eligible to receive them for several reasons: we are not incorporated; we don’t have set boundary lines drawn on a map; The entire Thurston County area has a “too high” adjusted income level and has been disqualified to participate in many Federal grants; our “people served to project cost” ratio is too low which eliminates us from consideration on most grants; Thurston County and Wash. DOT have no available funding for safety projects beyond those already in progress.
Lowell said he will continue to pursue grant funding for sidewalks.
Swimming Pools - Byron and Danette Jones were not present but Donna Smith mentioned she had suggested they check with the Tenino Quarry Pool for their cost to maintain their pool. It was also suggested they check into the possibility of a partnership with Thoerbeck’s to provide pool access.
Basic Computer Literacy Classes – Bill Liddle reported the first group of two students finished their course on Monday, August 24th. They completed the 42-hour course in 30 hours of instruction. The next class will begin in October. Suzanne provided the name of an individual who was interested and Bill said he was aware of four others who expressed interest in the course.
Joy Baisch asked for us to consider what types of training we might desire. Lowell wants training for grant writing and Joe indicated there is some available.
The next steering committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23rd at either the Rochester Community Center Conference room or the Rochester Community Library.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM
Respectively submitted
Bill Liddle, Secretary
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Project
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Project Planning Sheets
For those who are beginning a new activity there are project planning sheets available for your use. You can print them out by going to this web page. http://www.rochester-wa.com/horizons_project_planning_sheet.htm
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Draft minutes of last nights Grand Mound Rochester Horizons (GMRH) Steering Committee meeting
The draft minutes of last nights Grand Mound Rochester Horizons (GMRH) Steering Committee meeting are posted below. They are subject to correction and approval at the next GMRH Steering Committee meeting on August 26th.
Please remember that every GMRH Steering committee meeting is open to all residents of the area. You are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussions as this is a community-wide effort to reduce poverty in the Rochester/Grand Mound area. Also, these are only four from a larger list that will be addressed as people accept the challenge to take on the responsibility of any of the other projects on the list. The larger project list and copies of steering committee meeting minutes will be posted on the rochester-wa.com website (there is a link to the GMRH section on the home page) in a few days and also on the GMRH blogspot at: http://grandmound-rochester.blogspot.com/ so check both websites often to stay current with what is happening.
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons
P. O. Box 1162
Rochester, WA 98579
Steering Committee Meeting, July 22, 2009 @ Old Gate School
Secretary Bill Liddle called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM
Those present were: Donna Smith, Sandra Cornell, Holly Hamilton, Lester Olson, Lowell Deguise, Kathy Deguise, June Gelvin, Janet Weaver, Gene Weaver, Kathy Clohesy, Joan Hitchcock, Bryon Jones, Danette Jones, Billie Smith, Vivian Eason, Tony Hawes, Shauna Hawes, Joy Baisch, and Bill Liddle
Each person present introduced themselves and their association with the Grand Mound Rochester Horizons (GMRH) group.
Joy Baisch and Bill Liddle presented some housekeeping matters such as a short history of the group, the new postal address, the use of the time-log sheet and its importance, money that will be available for training and professional development, etc.
There was a short discussion of the function of Rochester water Association as the umbrella organization for GMRH.
Farmers Market - Sandra Cornell updated the group on the status of this project. She explained the committee has already done considerable research. A presentation was made to the Rochester School District asking for permission to use the parking lot at the Rochester Middle School, which was given. Because of timing and the issue of liability insurance this project will not go this year but is planned for the 2010, growing season.
Sidewalks - Lowell Deguise gave us a short history of getting sidewalks along Hwy 12 through town. He said the first phase would be completing the sidewalk on the south side of Hwy 12 from Albany St./Littlerock Rd. to the Rochester Middle School. Later phases would encompass sidewalks on both sides of Hwy 12 between Bailey's IGA and Larry's Chevron. Lowell said there are several agencies, which have jurisdiction over how sidewalks are designed and built in this area. They included Washington DOT and Thurston County as well as environmental agencies. Earlier discussions with these agencies and the affected property owners indicated they were all receptive to the project.
Ultimately the plan is to continue a walking trail from Larry's Chevron on east to the Primary and Elementary schools.
Swimming Pools - Byron and Danette Jones are interested in a project to construct a swimming pool, or pools, in the area. They explained there is much community interest but seems to be little commitment to get this project going. One of the problems they have encountered is finding a location to build the pool or pools. They were given several suggestions about avenues to proceed. These included looking for someone who is willing to donate property for the project and checking into the availability of publicly owned property along the Chehalis or Black rivers that might developed into swimming areas on a leased or mutual agreement basis.
Basic Computer Literacy Classes - Bill Liddle described the scope of the classes as instruction on the fundamentals of using a computer, using the internet for searching and e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets. The class consists of 42 hours of instruction taught in two-hour segments. The first class was started with two students the beginning of this month. While these free classes are open to anyone, there are two primary groups that will be targeted; seniors who are wanting to learn about computers but too timid to explore them on their own and those who need basic computer skills to improve their prospect of employment.
The next steering committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th at a location yet to be determined.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM
Respectively submitted
Bill Liddle, Secretary
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Project
Please remember that every GMRH Steering committee meeting is open to all residents of the area. You are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussions as this is a community-wide effort to reduce poverty in the Rochester/Grand Mound area. Also, these are only four from a larger list that will be addressed as people accept the challenge to take on the responsibility of any of the other projects on the list. The larger project list and copies of steering committee meeting minutes will be posted on the rochester-wa.com website (there is a link to the GMRH section on the home page) in a few days and also on the GMRH blogspot at: http://grandmound-rochester.blogspot.com/ so check both websites often to stay current with what is happening.
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons
P. O. Box 1162
Rochester, WA 98579
Steering Committee Meeting, July 22, 2009 @ Old Gate School
Secretary Bill Liddle called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM
Those present were: Donna Smith, Sandra Cornell, Holly Hamilton, Lester Olson, Lowell Deguise, Kathy Deguise, June Gelvin, Janet Weaver, Gene Weaver, Kathy Clohesy, Joan Hitchcock, Bryon Jones, Danette Jones, Billie Smith, Vivian Eason, Tony Hawes, Shauna Hawes, Joy Baisch, and Bill Liddle
Each person present introduced themselves and their association with the Grand Mound Rochester Horizons (GMRH) group.
Joy Baisch and Bill Liddle presented some housekeeping matters such as a short history of the group, the new postal address, the use of the time-log sheet and its importance, money that will be available for training and professional development, etc.
There was a short discussion of the function of Rochester water Association as the umbrella organization for GMRH.
Farmers Market - Sandra Cornell updated the group on the status of this project. She explained the committee has already done considerable research. A presentation was made to the Rochester School District asking for permission to use the parking lot at the Rochester Middle School, which was given. Because of timing and the issue of liability insurance this project will not go this year but is planned for the 2010, growing season.
Sidewalks - Lowell Deguise gave us a short history of getting sidewalks along Hwy 12 through town. He said the first phase would be completing the sidewalk on the south side of Hwy 12 from Albany St./Littlerock Rd. to the Rochester Middle School. Later phases would encompass sidewalks on both sides of Hwy 12 between Bailey's IGA and Larry's Chevron. Lowell said there are several agencies, which have jurisdiction over how sidewalks are designed and built in this area. They included Washington DOT and Thurston County as well as environmental agencies. Earlier discussions with these agencies and the affected property owners indicated they were all receptive to the project.
Ultimately the plan is to continue a walking trail from Larry's Chevron on east to the Primary and Elementary schools.
Swimming Pools - Byron and Danette Jones are interested in a project to construct a swimming pool, or pools, in the area. They explained there is much community interest but seems to be little commitment to get this project going. One of the problems they have encountered is finding a location to build the pool or pools. They were given several suggestions about avenues to proceed. These included looking for someone who is willing to donate property for the project and checking into the availability of publicly owned property along the Chehalis or Black rivers that might developed into swimming areas on a leased or mutual agreement basis.
Basic Computer Literacy Classes - Bill Liddle described the scope of the classes as instruction on the fundamentals of using a computer, using the internet for searching and e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets. The class consists of 42 hours of instruction taught in two-hour segments. The first class was started with two students the beginning of this month. While these free classes are open to anyone, there are two primary groups that will be targeted; seniors who are wanting to learn about computers but too timid to explore them on their own and those who need basic computer skills to improve their prospect of employment.
The next steering committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th at a location yet to be determined.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM
Respectively submitted
Bill Liddle, Secretary
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Project
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Rochester Horizons Visioning Event, June 14, 2009
Photos from the Visioning Event, Sunday, June 14, 2009.
Lunch was served starting at 1:30PM as people arrived.
After lunch and an explanation of the Rochester Horizons Project to the assemble community members we then went to the several wall charts to see what projects had been proposed.
These charts were then taken to the tables where people could gather around the project they were interested in working on and learn more about what is involved.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Project Steering Committee Meeting, April 21, 2009
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons April 21, 2009 Meeting @ Rochester Community Library
The meeting was called to order by Joe Baisch at 7:00 PM
Those present were: Joe Baisch, Joy Baisch, Suzanne Brown, Joan Hitchcock, Sheila Gray, Gene Weaver, Donna Smith, Marty Paterson, Stacy Winters, and Bill Liddle.
Joe summarized the Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Activities during the period of the Fall 2008/Spring 2009 by stating we have finished the “Study Circles” and “Leadership Plenty” phases. Additionally, the Rochester Water Association has agreed to have the Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Project as a sub-committee of their organization. They are a IRS designated 501(c)6 non-profit. Joe also explained that our next step is the “Visioning” phase where we must survey at least 15% of the community asking for their input. This task is already underway with the survey questionnaire being sent by the Rochester Water Association.
The following people were selected/volunteered to serve in these positions for the coming year as the Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Steering Committee. Susanne Brown, Co-chair; Bill Liddle, Secretary; and Joan Hitchcock, Treasurer. The positions of Steering Committee Vice-chair and Board Members remain unfilled at this time.
A discussion of the “Visioning Event” which will need to occur soon after the survey results have been received and analyzed. This event will bring the entire community together to select/propose projects to help reduce poverty in the area. It was tentatively agreed this event would be held at either the Rochester Middle School or the Rochester Community Center on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2009. Donna Smith agreed to research a food caterer (possibly Bar-B-Que sandwiches & salads). Marty Paterson will check into location availability and promotion of the event with-in the community.
Joe mentioned one of the “Reduce Poverty” tasks already being initiated is a “Basic Computer Literacy” program for adults. Course materials are already in place and much of the preliminary planning has been done. This program will be for adults to help them become more employable.
No follow-up meeting was scheduled at this time because most, if not all, of the immediate issues can be transacted by e-mail. The next formal meeting will be set later and all interested individuals will be notified by e-mail.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM
Respectively submitted
Bill Liddle, Secretary
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Project
The meeting was called to order by Joe Baisch at 7:00 PM
Those present were: Joe Baisch, Joy Baisch, Suzanne Brown, Joan Hitchcock, Sheila Gray, Gene Weaver, Donna Smith, Marty Paterson, Stacy Winters, and Bill Liddle.
Joe summarized the Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Activities during the period of the Fall 2008/Spring 2009 by stating we have finished the “Study Circles” and “Leadership Plenty” phases. Additionally, the Rochester Water Association has agreed to have the Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Project as a sub-committee of their organization. They are a IRS designated 501(c)6 non-profit. Joe also explained that our next step is the “Visioning” phase where we must survey at least 15% of the community asking for their input. This task is already underway with the survey questionnaire being sent by the Rochester Water Association.
The following people were selected/volunteered to serve in these positions for the coming year as the Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Steering Committee. Susanne Brown, Co-chair; Bill Liddle, Secretary; and Joan Hitchcock, Treasurer. The positions of Steering Committee Vice-chair and Board Members remain unfilled at this time.
A discussion of the “Visioning Event” which will need to occur soon after the survey results have been received and analyzed. This event will bring the entire community together to select/propose projects to help reduce poverty in the area. It was tentatively agreed this event would be held at either the Rochester Middle School or the Rochester Community Center on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2009. Donna Smith agreed to research a food caterer (possibly Bar-B-Que sandwiches & salads). Marty Paterson will check into location availability and promotion of the event with-in the community.
Joe mentioned one of the “Reduce Poverty” tasks already being initiated is a “Basic Computer Literacy” program for adults. Course materials are already in place and much of the preliminary planning has been done. This program will be for adults to help them become more employable.
No follow-up meeting was scheduled at this time because most, if not all, of the immediate issues can be transacted by e-mail. The next formal meeting will be set later and all interested individuals will be notified by e-mail.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM
Respectively submitted
Bill Liddle, Secretary
Grand Mound Rochester Horizons Project
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Remember the meeting Tuesday, April 21st
Remember the next meeting of the Grand Mound Rochester Horizons group is this coming Tuesday, April 21st. We will be meeting in the conference room at the Rochester Community Center from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. All area residents are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings.
Turn north onto Bend Street from Hwy 12 just one block east of the traffic light. The building entrance is to your left as you enter the courtyard.
This meeting will be the first of several looking at the vision for your community. Every one has something to offer and your input is not only welcome but is also vital for deciding the future of the Grand Mound Rochester community.
Turn north onto Bend Street from Hwy 12 just one block east of the traffic light. The building entrance is to your left as you enter the courtyard.
This meeting will be the first of several looking at the vision for your community. Every one has something to offer and your input is not only welcome but is also vital for deciding the future of the Grand Mound Rochester community.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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