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Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board meeting of April 14, 2014.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS:
§ Sunday Afternoons on the Porch with George series reviewed and updated
EVENTS COMMITTEE REPORT:
§ October 26, 2014: Afternoon Halloween-themed event for children, including members of the Coral Gables Fire Department, a barbecue and fire and Halloween safety features.
§ November 16, 2014: A repeat of the successful Althea's Garden Party (with modifications determined later in the meeting).
§ December 14, 2014: Annual holiday party.
§ February 15, 2015: Solomon's Fruit Festival.
§ April 12, 2015: Artfest.
HOUSE REPORT: March 2014 House activity:
§ Total visitors in March: 19 adults, 6 seniors, 17 students, 1 youth, 0 children + 87 at March SOTPWG event.
§ Trust Fund balance: $19,203.17 (expenditure account); $1,426 (revenue account)
§ Rental request: The Junior Orange Board submitted an application to host a JOB Parade theme unveiling reception at the House on May 20, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with an anticipated attendance of 40-50 people.
A motion was made and seconded to approve the application. (Unanimously passed)
§ Roxcy O'Neal Bolton Fund for exterior maintenance: $4,940.00
OLD BUSINESS: Coral Gables Garden Club Event
NEW BUSINESS: Mildred Merrick Estate Family Donations; Part-Time Archivist; House Docents; Slow Food Garden; March SOTPWG Event; Coral Gables Community Foundation/Merrick House Fund; Fundraising/Sponsorships
NEXT MEETING: MAY 19, 2014, 8:30 a.m.
A motion was made and seconded to move the May meeting from May 12th to May 19, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. (Unanimously passed)