2026 October Meeting Minutes

POWS Board Meeting 10/13/2026

The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm.  In attendance were Tammy Garich, Kelly Dawson, Pat Russell, and Sue Garich.

Pat Russell presented the financial report; we gained $.01 on our savings account and $4 on the fun fund.  The check for the taxes has come out of the checking account.

We discussed Trunk or Treat, 10/24/2026 from 4-6.  We all agreed that we need 10 participating vehicles.  Tammy has given flyers and invited the following businesses to participate in Trunk or Treat; Jeff’s Bagels, Apopka Pack N Ship, Sprouts and Brick House Pizza.  Flyers are available to all members to share with the community.  Pat received a text message from Christine Moore advising she would not be able to attend our Trunk or Treat event.  She did mention that Cindy Pratt may want to participate, Pat will contact Cindy.

Strong Towns is having a Beautification event on 10/24/2026 from 8-10.  We will share the flyer with the information on our Facebook page.  This is being facilitated by Christine Moore.

We discussed cleaning another area for our 4^th quarter clean-up.  Tammy will look at Sandpiper to see if there is a need for clean-up in this area, scheduled for 11/14/2026.

Pat will see if Don Philpott would like to come and speak at our November meeting scheduled for 11/10/2026.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:57pm

POWS Meeting 10/13/2026

The meeting was called to order at 7: 05pm.

Pat presented the financial report to the group.

Trunk or Treat will take place at the church on 10/24/2026 from 4-6.  We asked the attending members to spread the word so we can get 10 vehicles to participate.

Strong Towns Trail Beautification will be on 10/24/2026 from 8-10; Christine Moore has asked that volunteers arrive at 7:30.  Tammy will follow up with Christine regarding the watering schedule.

The 4^th Quarter clean-up is scheduled for 11/14/2026, Sandpiper is being considered.  Tammy will reach out to the high school to see if there are any students that would like to volunteer.

Painting the black fences on Thompson was mentioned.  However, there is some concern because these fences are the homeowner’s property.

The holiday party is scheduled for 12/8/2026 and will be a potluck.

District 2 Commissioner Candidate Kamia Brown was scheduled to speak but she was not in attendance.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm