Check this REACH website for policy details.
After deciding to enroll, notify the Coordinator and then print out the application for our BPOA group and submit to REACH.

BPOA St Patrick’s Day Dinner Meeting
March 20, 2010

Meeting was called to order at 5:40 pm.

President, Rick Williams, welcomed all who attended and acknowledged the other Board Members: Bob Terry, George Skezas, Dan Pabalate & Arlane Adamson.

Rick extended his thanks to all who helped prepare for this event: The cooks, Bob Terry, George Skezas, Dorit Schmidt-Petersen, Rick Williams, Iris DeBoer, Lynn Williams, Jody Moore, Betty Lemmer, Sara Osborne, Arlane Adamson, Norma Lowe & Amy Elliott.

Thanks to the Bartenders today, Harold Weston and Linda Nichols, and our cheerful greeters at the door, Bob and Beth Strader.

George Skezas provided the Treasurer’s Report.

John Lemmer provided a chart for the purpose of comparison of the 4 propane providers for Brooktrails. He invited all members to send their LP delivery reports to make his charting more accurate.

Kathy Moberg reported that the Scholarship committee is up and running.

Our Earth Day Chairman, Bob Houtz, reported that the community is looking pretty good at this time. He will be contacting Jerry Ward of Solid Wastes to arrange for the large trash bins for sometime in late May. They donate the use of the bins which have a dollar value of from $2000-$3000 depending on the number. Bob will not be doing the heavy work but will be the coordinator. If you wish to help, please contact Bob Houtz.

Rick has asked for volunteers for a nominating committee. There will be 3 positions open. These offices will be voted on at our annual meeting, which will be held on August 14th.

Bob Terry announced the completion of the Brooktrails phone book, with the help of Dan Pabalate, Richard Wartell, George Skezas and Roy Johnson. They will be mailed out soon.

Dean Wolbach asked to speak on the subject of the possible closure of the Willits Library. He announced that there is a Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, March 22 at 10:00 and asks for all who are able to attend that meeting and make your feelings known. Any closure would also impact the Literacy Volunteers of Willits program, which operates out of the Library. Dean also announced that there is an exhibition at the Willits Center for the Arts this evening and encouraged us to attend after dinner.

Betty Lemmer reported on the Women’s Club quilters who create quilts for the Children’s Shelter in Willits. They meet on the 3rd Monday of each month in the Brooktrails Community Center and welcome any helpers.

Arlane Adamson reported on the Meals on Wheels deliveries to Brooktrails residents. We currently have 2 recipients but expect to have a 3rd soon.

Dan Pabalate thanks all those who helped with the Hospice Golf Tournament. Hospice continues to need support. Dan made a motion that the BPOA contribute $500 to Hospice. Sherry Terry seconded the motion and the motion passed.

The meeting was adjourned for dinner at 6:15
Respectfully Submitted,
Arlane L. Adamson, Secretary

New Bike Storage BARN

Bob picking up bikes from donor

Police Department makes regular donations

Riley hard at work.
Replacement of damaged seats, handlebar grips or control cables, along with repairing tire leaks and a thorough cleaning, returned donated bikes to a condition suitable for making lots of area children happy in the Willits area.

Roger putting finishing touches to his bike.

Bob washed lots of tires!

Bob injured his left arm while working
on the Bike Barn, but still fixed bikes in the shop.
Bob Arnold and Carl Moberg also worked.
43 Bikes were rejuvenated in 2008.

Finished bikes being loaded for trip to Santa's warehouse.