October 24, 2022

POINT PLEASANT BEACH RECREATION DEPARTMENT

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Oct 24th, 2022 6:30PM-8PM

Borough Hall, 2nd floor

 

  • Call to order Lauren Schule

 

  • Attendance

Lauren Schule, Doug Vitale, Rob Mercado, Angela Pfisterer, Barbara Riggio, Samantha Berry, Penny Davies, Tony Novo, Joanne Oleske, Kelly McGee, Joe Seickel, Terra Schultz, LIz Gross, Joe Onorato, Laura Kurmin, Chris Kurmin, Barbara Palumbo, Lou Vassalotti, Danielle Dolan, Kieran Schultz, Katie Marsala, MJ Myszka, Matt Myszka

 

  • Review prior meeting minutes

Vote to approve Aug minutes Approved. 

First: Lou Vassalotti   Second Liz Gross

 

 

 

  • Executive reports –
    1. Chairperson Lauren Schule
      • DPW breakfast to thank them for their help. A big success with good attendance.
      • Pet Parade being moved to next week bd of the weather.
      • My Rec is up. Training is not live yet but you can create an account.
    2. Correspondence/Social Media Samantha Berry
  • Creating a newsletter for those that don’t have social media.
  • Working on an email list.
  • Will be using the pictures from Photo Circle.
  • Since last month, we have doubled the number of accounts that we reach
    1. Treasurer Rob Mercado
      • We have had a positive year.
      • We don’t have a final number from the Tug, but we are in the positive without that.
      • Most events are green.
    2. Council Liaison Report Doug Vitale
  • The Tug was a great event. We had more people attend on our side.
  • We are adding lights along the perimeter of Pleasure Park. Poles are being added on Trenton and Forman.  The lights will be on a timer.
  • Non Verbal Sign will be put up soon.
  • The goal is to continue to enhance Pleasure Park.
  • Would like a push to increase PPBRC members.

 

  • Subcommittee reports –
    1. Manasquan Inlet Tug of War                                                 Ryan Simunovich
  • We spent over 10k on T Shirts – we will bid this out next year.
  • We will start planning for next year after the holidays.
  • We will limit it to 15 vendors next year.
  • Looking to close the road to make it easier to separate the crowds from the Tug Teams.
  • Looking into setting this as a fixed day each year (perhaps the Sunday of Columbus Day).
  • Next Year we will limit it to 9 Tugs.
  • We will be adding officials to each side.
  • We need a large screen
  • Make-A-Wish raised 22-28k.
    1. Tricks & Treats Pet Parade (Homegrown) Liz Gross
  • Registration is still open.
    1. Grom O’ Ween n/a
    2. Basketball Katie DiCorcia
  • Registration and graphics are completed.
  • 40 kids.
  • 11/21 we will close registration.
  • The sessions will be 12/10 – 3/15.
  • Adding a Mayor Game in PPB.
  • Coach Fee was reduced from $1000 to $500
    • First Liz Gross Second Lou Vassalotti

 

  • Tanks will have NJ College Names.

 

  1. Winter Wonderland Barbara, Liz, Doug, Joe, Steve, Laura, Lauren
  • It will be held on 12/10 at Pleasure Park
  • We have fake snow
  • The Reindeers were sent the PO
  • Ice Sculpture was hired. Doug is checking with DPW re: a trailer to put the sculpture on.
  • Erin has singers that can come.
  • Kelly got the HS choir. And Joe got the Golden Gulls
  • Joe got blow up holiday displays.
  • Liz bought a mailbox for the letters to Santa.
  • Instead of a movie, we will live stream youtube.
  • Adding 2 vendors for food; the Greek and Soup.
  • Candy canes will line the entrance to try and direct people to the PPB table.

 

  1. Holiday Lights Contest Liz Gross & Kieran Schultz, Laura, Lauren
    • Rec members will vote on 12/15, Meeting at the BoatYard and then going by trolley.
    • Liz will be adding a voting system so that people can drive around and place3 a vote.
    • There will different categories for judging. $50 cards for winner and a yard sign.
    • Will place a Toys For Tots box for donations
    • Adding a decorated car category
    • You can write in houses that may not have registered but have decorated.
    • It weas suggested that we move this to Sunday.
      • First: Samantha Berry Second: Barbara Palombo
    • We need to encourage houses to join,.
    • Selling goody bags?
    • Discussing adding trophies.
  2. Show Us Your Heart Erin Leahey
    • Erin will be the new lead.
    • Sub Committee; Danielle, Joe and Angela?
  3. Sham-Rock Scavenger Hunt Bill Schule
    • Bill Schule is taking the lead for this event.
  4. Pickleball Tony Novo
    • We have a few weeks left, and then the courts will be available for open play.
  5. Easter Egg Hunt Katie DiCorcia

No Update

  1. PorchFeast
    • To be held June 3rd?
    • The biggest name will be at the band shell.
    • Doug is looking for houses to join.
    • Erin asked for all to share any bands that they may know.
    • Checking to see if Insurance is needed.

 

  1. Spring SkatePark Lessons Kelly McGee

No Update

  1. Wrestling Kelly McGee

No Update

  1. Summertime Surf – Scott Crowley

No Update

  1. Battle of the Bands Chris Bozadzis
    • Sub-committee needs to start meeting.
    • It may be the same day as the boat race.
    • The Arts Committee may join in on this event.
  2. Summer Concert Series
    • Sub-committee will start meeting.
  3. Flag Football Camp Bill Schule

No Update

  1. Ukulele/Guitar on the Beach Rob Mercado

No additional update.

  1. Hey Rube Get a Tube Barbara Riggio  Barbara Palombo
    • Decided to have this is the spring since the fall cale4ndar is already full
    • May make this a charity event to help raise money.
    • May add this to the spring since the fall calendar is packed.

 

  1. Fund Raising
  • Putting together a prospect list
  • Creating a promotional Video
  • Creating a tiered list of sponsorship levels.

 

  • New Business
    1. Should we add a Trick or Treat event?

 

  • Unfinished Business
    1. What we will do with the money we raise.
    2. 3G Adult Golf League Bill Schule
  • Discussing having them set up a league.
    1. Bocce League Doug Vitale

No Update

  1. Window sign downtown with list of events Arts Committee?

No Update

  1. Memorial park benches with chess boards Barbara Riggio

No Update

  1. Something on Lake Silver Doug Vitale

No Update

  • Trailer to Store the Gull

Vote to purchase the trailer

First: Barbara Palombo          Second: Laura Kurmin

  • Voting Members will be getting Red Hoodies
  • Board-Dash; PPBRC sponsored $300 and need a team to help clean the beach on 11/12.
  • Volunteer of the month

Rob Mercado passing on “Swoops” to Laura Kurmin

  • Mini Stuffed Gulls. We are looking to sell mini gulls to help raise money.  Lauren is looking for vendors.

 

 

  • Adjournment
  • Next meeting: Monday, Nov 28th 6:30pm-8pm, Borough Hall – 2nd Floor