Centre Regional Recreation Authority
Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Advisory Committee
AGENDA
for Wed., 19 APR 06, 4:00 PM at the MMNC Barn

Please advise Molly (mhetrick@crcog.net) if you will be unable to attend this meeting.

Please take a minute to walk-thru the renovated Wetlab before or after the meeting!

1.         CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: 17 Appointed Members

              Jennifer Shuey, Chair        Robert Finley, Vice-Chair                Kathy Matason
              Dr. Rick Marboe                Dr. Rob Brooks                                Mary Alice Graetzer
              Ford Stryker                       Jackie Melander                               Sue Younkin
              Robert Ayer                       Diane Kerly                                      Mark McLaughlin
              Mark Henry                       Holly Fritchman                               Don Epp
              Alan Sam                           Jean Aron 
              CRPR Staff: Molly Hetrick                                          Ex Officio: Alan Popovich (Architect)
              (Ron & Greg will be attending the annual Harris Twp. Park Inspection by the HT P&R Advisory Comm.)

2.        COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC for any item not on the agenda (max. 5 minutes per person)

3.         APPROVAL OF THE MEETING SUMMARY from 15 FEB 05

4.         REPORTS & UPDATES:

• Operations Update (programs, special events, facility, PCC): Molly

            • Facility / Wetlab / PCC Grant Update: Molly

            • Thompson Woods Subcommittee: Jennifer

            • 10-Year Anniversary Ideas for 2007 (Please brainstorm ideas for discussion at May Mtg): Molly

            • Centre County Community Foundation Endowment Disbursement Summary (Available at meeting): Molly

            • Capital Campaign/Building Fund Updates

                        a. Grant Meeting with CCCF: Jennifer

                        b. Major Donor Visits: Molly

                        c. CPCVB Grant Application Submitted: Molly

                        d. Governmental Plan: Rick Marboe

                        e. Capital Campaign Picnic Event at MMNC (Th, 25 May 06, 5-7 PM): Holly

 5.         BUSINESS ITEMS

            • Requested Endorsement of PSU/CRRA Maintenance Agreement for PSU Slab Cabin Projects: Molly

• Consider a suggestion to modify the planned name of the “Four Season Education Center” to include “Spring Creek” so as to denote a larger and focused service area: Molly
   Examples:
                        • Spring Creek Education Building (at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center), or
                        • Spring Creek Four Season Education Center (at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center), or
                        • Spring Creek Corridor Education Center (at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center).

6.         ADJOURNMENT    Next Meeting: Wed., 17 MAY 06, 4:00 PM at MMNC Barn

Posted 13 Apr 06