January 14th 2025 Meeting Notes 4:30 pm Romney American Legion
In attendance were Bill Neilson, Bill Martin, Alona Martin, Helen Bell, Jackie Graybill, Lark Hallum, Pat Slifer, Donna See, Linda Corbin, Statton Clark, Rick Schneider, Mayor Beverly Keadle, Keri Shreve and Patty Anderson
Treasurer’s Report Quick Summary Overview to this point:
Income:
Grants Received: $110,000 total
Donations as well as 4 Fundraisers (less expenses for advertising, food, drink, rent and misc) Total after expenses: $156,497.07
Total Income $266,944.07
Spent:
Barn Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Stabilization (Both Phases Completed) Cost $220,000
Site Study $5000
Workshop Costs $447
Total Spent $225,447
Balance in Account today $41,497.07
We still owe Thrasher Eng. $50,000 (waiting for partial payment in the form of approved grant) Balance owed after grant will be $18-$20,000.
We still owe for Phase 3 (Roof) which has not been completed yet: $98,000
(waiting for partial payment in the form of a grant) Balance owed after grant will be $49,000)
Therefore, we still owe $67,000 – $69,000 for Roof Phase 3 less our Balance in Account ($41,497.07).
Which means we still need to raise $25,500-$27,500 to pay all bills including the Roof (Phase 3). That is our goal for next fundraiser.
This group decided to have a Diamond Bash as our next fundraiser. Statton Clark suggested adding guns and calling the event: The Diamond Heist.
This event will be held on Saturday afternoon late March or early April at the Romney Fire Hall. TBD after discussing with GT.
We plan to open at noon and start the event at 1pm til 4pm. Possible other highlights may include Roulette, Black Jack, auction items, raffles, 50/50 and other games to keep the afternoon interesting. Starting at noon: Beer, wine, charcuterie, fruit, finger foods, desserts will be served.
Bill Martin suggested we nail down purposes for the barn so that the public can get on board with it.
Action items:
Those in attendance were invited to visit the Save the State Barn page on FB, like, follow and share. Share and help get the word out about our project and also take photos of current state of the barn to post.
Update Website. Need volunteer.
Statton volunteered to speak with gun dealers in Capon Bridge and Augusta for guns.
Patty and Tim will contact Buck Rinker.
Donna will check into costs of perforated tickets.
Patty & Tim will choose diamond jewelry for the event and list with wholesale cost.
Donna, Rick Schneider and town office will help with formatting and printing tickets when the list of prizes is completed.
Patty will talk with GT about need for gambling license and the ABC Commission about cost of 1 day Liquor License for the event.
Linda and Patty will work to reconnect with sponsors, donors and volunteers from past events. Patty has a list.
Next meeting is Monday, January 27th, at 4:30pm at the Romney Am. Legion.
We hope to have many or all action items covered by then.
Inside the East Barn Hay Mow. All rotten boards were replaced with rough hewn pine the same wood, style and dimensions as the originals. Stabilization is complete. Beginning Phase 3 – Roof.
Visit our FB page at www.facebook.com/SaveTheStateBarn.