COULEE CORRIDOR CONSORTIUM
GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING

 Michael J’s Restaurant, Connell, Washington
July 18, 2014

Meeting called to order by Chairman Tim Alling at 12:05 p.m.

Members Attending: Mark Amara, Barb and Ken Caylor, Roger Krug, Harry Hayter, and Jim Pritchard. Other guests included:  Mark Zefar and Dee Caputo from Warden, Patricia Hebel, Connell Hotel, Lloyd Stokes, Washtucna, and Katherine Bingham, Franklin County Graphic newspaper reporter   

GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS

Proposed Expanded Coulee Corridor NSB Highlighted Sights 
The meeting began with a prepared power point presentation by Roger Krug that highlighted a proposal to expand a Coulee Corridor National Scenic Byway loop route from Connell to include Kahlotus, Washtucna, Palouse Falls, Benge, Lind, and Ralston, Warden and connect SR170 and connect SR170 to SR17. 

PARTNERS REPORTS:
	Ken Caylor – Some time ago the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge promised to donate   basalt columns to the CCC for landscaping. The columns had a sorted past in that they had been returned to the refuge after a failed column theft attempt.  Ken suggested that while the CCC could use them, it might be more beneficial to leave them with the refuge where they originated.  He suggested having the CCC write the US Fish & Wildlife Service about supporting efforts to keep them,

	Caylor attended a Warden City Council a meeting to put in a pitch of financial support for the CCCs community kiosk project. Warden had originally committed to providing support back in 2004 when the grant was written.  However, due to changing leadership and the cities own financial challenges, no monies are being allocated at this time.

	Tim Alling – Barb Caylor and Tim Alling staffed the CCC’s booth at Floodfest 2014 at the Dry Falls Interpretive Center on June 28, 2014 which also coincided with the dedication of the new interpretive displays at the center. The CCC’s booth was one of several organizations displaying literature and promoting their activities (including NPS, Ice Age Floods Institute, Audubon, BOR). Among the materials available for distribution were the 1912 Auto Tour, promotional leaflets, and other written pamphlets.

	Ridgeriders of Grand Coulee Rodeo is coming up.

	Barb Caylor – Announcement of a Spud Run in Othello, July 19, 2014 at the Museum

CCC MEETING OF JUNE 20, 2014. Since no quorum was present, notes were reviewed but no motion was made to approve them.

MEETING AGENDA. Jim Pritchard moved and Ken Caylor seconded to approve agenda. Motion passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT. Barb Caylor reported there is $4188.37 in the account.  American Road Mag has been paid $805 for the summer quarter.  There were also reimbursements for stamps and a deposit for books sold at Dry Falls.  Roger Krug moved and Jim Pritchard seconded the motion to approve the treasurer’s report.  Motion passed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS.  In the absence of Denis Felton, 2005 Committee Chair, Mark Amara gave an update on the June 26 pre-tour meeting (Tim, Mark, Ken and Barb, Jim, Denis and Birdie) and tour (Denis, Mark, Ken and Barb and Birdie) of the CC for Melanie Pierson, Kiosk Graphic Designer.  The tour started in Moses Lake, traveled to Othello by way of O’Sullivan Dam, crossed the CNWR by way of H SE and McMannamon Road, trekked north through Moses again, and toward Soap Lake along SR17, through the boulder field near Trout Lodge, and up through the Grand Coulee to Coulee Dam. Discussion centered on condensing text to 150-200 words and using pictures that appropriately represent the area.

NEWSLETTER. The next issue of the newsletter is accepting articles.  Potential topics included the planner’s conference summary, American Road quarterly stats, etc.  When enough articles are accumulated, an issue will be assembled.

21st CENTURY GRANT PROGRESS REPORT. No report as no one was present from that group.

PLANNERS FORUM CONFERENCE July 23, 2014. The event will be represented by a panel of CCC experts including Tim Alling, Denis Felton, Ken Caylor and Roger Krug who will discuss the value, education and tourism value of the CC NSB, discuss partnerships, etc.

SCENIC BYWAYS CONFERENCE. Solicitations were made for as many as 5 CCC representatives to attend the event on Thursday September 25-26, 2014 in Leavenworth. Ken, Barb, Harry and Roger agreed to participate.  Motion to approve $50 tuition for each attendee was made and approved.

Next meeting will be at the Dry Falls Interpretive Center, August 15, 2014.

Meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Mark Amara