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Spark weighs farmer's market presence, Trick‑or‑Treat staffing and Sparky mascot coverage
Summary
Members reviewed farmer's market turnout, discussed a shared tablecloth and sponsors, assigned volunteers for the upcoming Main Street Trick‑or‑Treat, and confirmed backup volunteers to wear the Sparky mascot costume; the commission also discussed background checks for volunteers.
Spark members reviewed outreach efforts including the farmer's market, Trick‑or‑Treat booth staffing, and mascot coverage.
Members said turnout at the most recent farmer's market had a steady number of visitors but that some attendees confused Spark with an Arbor group; they agreed to use the Spark tablecloth to reduce confusion and noted signups collected at the table were added to the mailing list. The group discussed whether farmer's market appearances convert to long‑term volunteers; members said signups at least put residents on the mailing list.
For Main Street Trick‑or‑Treat, members assigned volunteers and asked staff to meet at the Spark site at 3:30 p.m. to carry tables, tablecloths and candy downtown. Several named volunteers and regulars were listed as planned attendees; one youth volunteer (Jack) is currently unavailable due to a concussion.
Members also addressed coverage for the Sparky mascot and identified volunteers who could serve as Sparky. The commission discussed background checks for volunteers who work with children and agreed to verify town procedures and whether background checks were already completed when commissioners signed up. Members flagged that any volunteer working in snack shacks or with children should undergo appropriate screening through town processes.
