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Wheeler committee funds movie nights to buy mobile emergency trailer
Summary
Wheeler committee members said two recent movie-night fundraisers raised donations and momentum to buy a used mobile utility trailer for emergency supplies on the north end of town; organizers plan one more movie night and to explore indoor winter options.
Denise, committee chair, said the funding committee has used two movie-night events to raise money for a mobile emergency utility trailer to be stationed on Wheeler’s north side. “We went from 4 families to 22 people last week,” Denise said, describing growing attendance and neighborhood support.
Mary (committee member) and other volunteers reported the events raised small but steady donations: “We brought in $95” the first night and “$100” the second night, which organizers said will be pooled toward purchasing and equipping a used trailer for supplies and emergency response.
The committee described practical next steps: run one more scheduled movie night, keep collecting donations, and identify indoor winter venues (City Hall, the Clover Grange or partner spaces) to continue the fundraising through the rainy season. Kevin offered to follow up with the Nehalem Bay Health District and other potential partners to explore shared storage or contribution options.
Members credited volunteer Ken Hill with providing projection and sound equipment for the events and discussed simple operational improvements such as pathfinding lanterns and parking assistance to make future nights safer and easier to run.
The committee did not adopt a formal spending or procurement motion at this meeting; members asked the minutes to record a follow-up assignment for volunteers to return with cost estimates and site availability at the next meeting.
