2009
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FRIENDS
OF THE LONGLEAF TRACE
Friends of the Trace Meeting
Minutes
Quarterly Meeting
January 5th, 2009
A short
informal meeting was held January 5th, 2009. Minutes were not recorded.
Friends of the Trace Meeting
Minutes
Quarterly Meeting
April 6, 2009
Friends in
attendance were President Leslie Farmer, Secretary Becky Ryder
and members Elmer Beardshall and Ed Crockett.
The first order of business was the discussion of an article which appeared
in the March, 2009 issue Bluffs and Bayous magazine. The article contained
numerous pictures of the Trace, as well as information which would be very
useful to visitors.
The group
then discussed the creation and installation of a sign/structure at the
pipes which are located over the Trace near 7th Street. Becky
Ryder will contact the USM Art Department about the possibility of a faculty
member or student creating a work of art for this project.
At the last
Friends meeting, it was decided that membership will be on an annual basis
with all current memberships expiring on 12/31/2009. In the future, new
members or previous members who join or renew prior to July 1 of each year
will be carried over until the end of the following year. At tonight's
meeting, it was decided that Leslie will ask Friend Nancy Munn to make
personal calls to all members who have not renewed. During these calls,
Nancy will also attempt to obtain a valid email address for each person.
Other
methods for increasing member participation were discussed and it was
decided that Friend Elmer Beardshall will set up a Friends of the Trace
Internet Forum where topics of discussion will be listed and member input
will be solicited. Once we feel that we have an accurate email list, we will
contact all members to inform them of the forum and encourage member
participation.
Friend Elmer
Beardshall suggested that once a year there should be a listing of Trace
sponsors and members to appear in local newspapers. It was agreed that we
will attempt to do this.
Leslie then
informed us that Herlon Pierce has volunteered to once again prepare
hamburgers for a membership drive. The date for this event was not set.
Becky Ryder
suggested that a program be developed where groups would adopt a section of
the Trace and be responsible for periodically picking up trash and other
unsightly items which are sometimes left on the trail. The Pine Belt Pacers
would like to adopt the section from the tunnel to Jackson Road. Leslie will
discuss this proposal with Herlon.
The date for
the next meeting of the Friends of the Longleaf Trace was set for Thursday
July 9th, 12 noon at the Gateway USM.
Friends of the Trace Meeting
Minutes
Quarterly Meeting
July 9th, 2009
Friends of the Trace
Meeting - July 9
The meeting was called to order by President Leslie Farmer.
Members in attendance were Becky Ryder, Ed Crockett and Kim
Rutland.
The first order of business was a discussion of the
sign/sculpture which is planed for the 7th Street area.
President Farmer reported that an apartment complex has
agreed to provide funds for the project which will involve
the installation of art work and signs over the pipes that
cross over the Trace. Member Becky Ryder stated that she had
discussed this project with Jen Torres, member of the USM
Art Department and that Jen will assist in the development
of this project. President Farmer stated that she will
contact all people involved and set up a meeting to discuss
plans for this project.
The second order of business was a discussion of revising
the topics and format of the Friends of the Trace Forum.
Member Becky Ryder will work on this.
The next order of business was a discussion of the need for
signs along the trace indicating the location of nearby
restaurants and lodging. Herlon will be contacted on this
matter, which will be discussed at the next meeting.
President Farmer then informed the members of the
publication of a book, The Longleaf Trace Companion, which
has been designated as the official guide to the Trace. This
book, which was written by Tony Mozingo is available at
local bookstores or from www.toottootpublishing.com The
group then discussed the need for a social event which would
include a book signing and Friends of the Trace membership
drive. President Farmer will determine possible dates for
the event and a decision will be made at the next meeting.
Members then discussed ideas for improving the appearance of
the Trace and structures along the Trace. Member Becky Ryder
will contact Longleaf Trace Manager Herlon Pierce regarding
guidelines for "Adopt the Trace" which will be a program
whereby groups will adopt a section of the Trace and will be
responsible for periodic cleaning. President Farmer will
attempt to determine ownership of the warehouses at Classic
Drive and discuss with them the possibility of improving the
appearance of that building by having mural art painted on
the sections that are visible from the Trace.
The next meeting of Friends of the Trace will be August 13
at noon at the Gateway. |
Friends of the Trace Meeting
Minutes
Special Meeting
August 13th, 2009
Members present were Becky Ryder, Ed Crockett, Leslie Farmer and Nancy Munn
President Leslie Farmer informed the group that a Nature Preserve is being
developed by the University of Southern Mississippi on land near Jackson
Road. There will be access from the Trace and the development will not
interfere with trails that are being developed by the mountain biking group.
The second topic of discussion was the need to determine the cost of
signs/artwork for the improvement/enhancement that is planned for the
overhead pipe structure at 7th Street. The composition/type of signs need to
be determined. A local apartment complex will be donating funds to this
project.
Leslie distributed and the group then discussed the information that will be
distributed as guidelines for the groups that will be adopting sections of
the Trace for ongoing cleanup.
November 1 has been established as the date for the Jerry Ryan Memorial
Ride. At this event, the Friends of the Trace will have a membership drive
and Tony Mozingo will have a book signing for his book that has been adopted
as the official guidebook for the Longleaf Trace.
The next meeting will be October 12, 2009 at noon at the USM Gateway
building. It is suggested that attendees bring their lunch.
