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with our schedule. No custodial help needed in cafeteria. Disrepair is minimal. Camp staff helps with clean up after breakfast group. First couple of weeks for camp was difficult. Our program runs until 28h of August. Someone pulled the fire alarm at the school today. The individual was from our camp. IV Old Business - A. Summer Programming - Camping programs are filled, tennis programs are filled, and golf is filled, Driver's Ed is filled. We are also doing early drop off and late pick up. We transport kids back and forth to and from the Rec. Bldg. Judy Steams' Program has about 12 per session. B. Revolving Fund had about a $23,000 running balance. This year it was $26,000. Gus discussed income and expenses on Kids Klub Programs. Now Peggy Geary's salary comes from KKPS and KKAS. Discussed having Peggy's income funded differently in the coming year. Peggy Geary has a great staff working with her. Peggy has some staff that have come on to the school teaching staff. We will be a hiring part time person that will be working at the school. We are putting another ad in the newspaper. We will know in November if we were awarded a Grant for Rec. Bldg. Expansion. This would enable us to accommodate 96 individuals. This additional space could accommodate sports programs. V Other Updates - A. Fall planning. Gus passed out schedule of fall programming and start of programs in the afternoon. Gus discussed with Senior Center some programs of interest. Gus and Jim are working on new programs. We are looking at other ways to promote our programs. Looking at implementing separate brochures for youth, high school, and adult continuing education. Going to build up holiday programs such as cake decorating, wreath making, etc. Information on our master card and visa. We have terminal installed and will be taking cards shortly. Two areas being worked on: 1 - Ropes Course; 2 - Police have applied for Grant to put in a skateboard park. This would be behind the Police Station. Would like to get some kids involved with the design. Gus asked for any suggestions. Wayne Taylor mentioned typing courses with kids teaching. Ropes course is being cleaned up. Spoke with Chief Przybylek about using the course. We will train our own instructors. Could only use when police were not running DARE programs. Will be putting together a training center. Discussion took place regarding hiring staff and having to pay overtime rates. We cannot find enough help for youth center on Friday nights.