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Committee reviews recent fair proceeds and fundraising ideas to support meeting house work
Summary
Members reported about $57 net from a recent fair booth, reviewed volunteer capacity and fundraising options (holiday gingerbread fair, pop-up markets, concerts), and discussed short-term measures such as temporary window film or Monty Tech assistance for repairs.
Committee members reported on recent community fundraising efforts and discussed short- and medium-term options to raise money and reduce building operating costs.
A recent town fair generated a small net receipt (reported in the meeting as $57 after rental and related expenses were covered by special-events funds). Members praised volunteer efforts, reviewed how some activities (photo opportunities with cars) collected donations, and agreed to follow up with volunteer Bill Shay to reconcile totals.
Members explored both low-cost, immediate steps to reduce heat loss (interior plastic window film, temporary plexiglass, or shutters) and longer-term options (getting on Monty Tech’s project list for carpentry work). Volunteers proposed a DIY/install-by-volunteer option for temporary film, while others noted safety or procurement rules that could affect town-employee tasks.
The group also brainstormed revenue ideas: reviving a holiday/gingerbread fair, hosting occasional pop-up markets or concerts, and pursuing targeted events rather than a weekly farmers market (participants described past attempts as difficult to sustain). Members said they will capture ideas and volunteers and seek grant or local funding to support priority repairs and programming.
The committee closed the topic noting the need for clear responsibilities and not overburdening a small volunteer core; they asked the volunteer lead to capture ideas and to coordinate with DPW (Travis) and other partners on potential installs and project scoping.
