September 27, 2021

POINT PLEASANT BEACH RECREATION DEPARTMENT

 

COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

September 27th, 2021 6:00PM-7:00PM

 

  1. Call to order –  Ryan Simunovich
  2. Attendance – Matt Luongo, Dana Brereton, Laura Kurmin, Angela Pfisterer, Lenore Fastuca, Joseph Seickel, Doug Vitale, Ryan Simunovich, Kelly McGee, Katie Dicorcia, Steven Dews, Janet George,
  3. Review prior meeting minutes –
      1. Vote to approve August Minutes
  1. 1st motion by Matt Luongo
  2. 2nd motion by Katie Dicorcia
  3. No objections, unanimously approved
  1. Executive reports –
    1. Chairperson
      1. Tug of War update
  1. We have 10 teams registered and over $50K in sponsorship (ahead of last Tug); Rec committee also needs about 20 volunteers to work in 2 shifts (morning and afternoon) that day. Laura K can provide updates on that
      1. First Friday review- event went well, some of activities werent used so no need to do that next year.
      2. Bonfire update- great event
      3. Winter Wonderland Update – joining the Chamber, Senior Committee, and Arts. Call this Wednesday for this event.
      4. Harvest Fest and Pet Parade- October 24th, Bay Ave. Pet Parade will be hosting. Tricks and Treats- all inclusive for animals. Angela Whitre with Cupboard and Cauldron, Arts helping out. 5 categories need 5 judges. Dana will reach out to Vet’s to help. May ask for a $10 or $20 donation fee to help; need help to register. Time TBD.
  1. 1st motion – Steven Dewes
  2. 2nd motion- Matt Luongo
  3. Motion approved no objections
      1. New terms for committee starting in 2022
  1. Open positions are still Treasurer, Secretary, Social Media
    1. Correspondence – none
    2. New Member Updates- Kieran Schultz
      1. Barbara Riggio
      2. Lou Vassalotti
      3. Barbara Palombo
      4. Lauren Schule
      5. Bill Schule
  1. First Motion – Laura Kurmin
  2. Second Motion – Joe Seickel
  3. Unanimous vote to approve new members, no objections
    1. Treasurer- Michael Passanello
      1. Reconciliation happening now
    2. Council Liaison Report                               Doug Vitale
  1. Bonfire was a huge hit
  2. Cornhole event was a big hit as well; shout out to Matt.
  3. Doug is meeting with St Peters to talk about Pleasure Park
  4. Need to reignite the fundraising committee again with Angela P.
  5. Bandshell is underutilized

 

  1. Subcommittee reports –
    1. Fall Basketball                                  Katie DiCorcia
      1. Ryan sent email to Dr Smith and will complete building use form
      2. Social media post for someone to run this league has been posted
      3. Starts December and goes until March- Runs 1st to 8th grade
      4. Doug secured sponsors last time, we will need to do that again.
      5. $80 for one family member, $125 for 2, $145 for 3 or more family members. First Responders no charges.
      6. Need to get access to practices
      7. Need to start up sub-committee – Katie DiCorcia will run this.
    2. Bonfire                                               Open
      1. See above
    3. Social Media                                     Kelly McGee
      1. 506 Instagram Followers
    4. Summer Camp
  1.    No updates
    1. Easter Egg Hunt                              Katie DiCorcia/Kait Greenburg
      1. No updates
    2. Wrestling                                           Kelly McGee/Robby Neil
      1. Getting requests for this, will need to get moving on this one
      2. Building use permit secured
      3. Kelly has spoken to the 3 coaches interested
    3. Holiday Lights                                   Kait Greenberg
      1.             No updates
    4. Yoga on the Beach                          Wendy Yorke & Dana B
      1. No updates
    5. Kiwanis Club                                    Kait Greenburg
      1. absent
    6. Skatepark                                          Katie DiCorcia & Kelly McGee
      1. New Fall Session starting and Grom-o-ween happening 10/31
    7. Winter Wonderland- Steven Dews, Liz Gross, Janet George, Kelly McGee, Michael Passanello, Kait Greenberg , Joe Seickel
      1. Date set for 12/11/21
    8. Pickleball- Cecilia Alsburg, Matt Luongo
      1. No issues, going very well.
    9. Running Club- Dana Brereton
      1. No updates
    10. Tug of War- Angela Pfisterer, John Babinni, Joe S, Dana B, Debbi G, Laura Kurmin, Matthew Luongo, Michael Passanello, Mike Waldron, Steven Dews, kelly Mcgee, katie dicorcia
      1. Need volunteers for that
      2. Boatyard 401 dropped out but we got the Patio Bar instead
    11. Best Day – Angela O’Cone, Dana Brereton
      1. Not running in NJ this year. Need to contact them to set up 2022 dates in February
    12. Uke/Guitar on the Beach
      1. No updates
    13. Memorial Day Parade Saturday
      1. No updates
    14. Cornhole League – Matthew Luongo, Mike Edwards
      1. Matt provides a summary of the day. 16 teams, Jenkinson’s was a sponsor. Great day overall

 

  1. New Business 
  1. Start thinking about Jan and Feb event – get SAPs put in for any and all events that we know about
  2. 3G golf event for kids?
  3. Spring fishing event
  1. Open discussion – none
  2. Adjournment –
    1. 1st motion- Katie Dicorcia
    2. 2nd motion – Lenore Fastuca
      1. Unanimously approved, no objections
  3. Next meeting: Monday, October 25th, 630pm – Borough Hall, 2nd floor or Zoom call (info to be provided)