Union Betterment Association met on March 29,2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the Heart of Iowa Conference room. Present were: Lezlie Reel, Candy Wait, Jo Bates, Troy Wilson, Cindy Clemons, and Roger and Linda Crawford.

President Lezlie opened this meeting by reading the Union Betterment Association mission statement.

The February meeting minutes were looked over and Jo made the motion to accept the minutes as written. Cindy seconded. Carried.

Treasurer's report: Lezlie reported that the checking account balance was $7,043.80, (2) two Certificates of Deposit for $5,758.77 and $2,859.12 given to the Union Betterment Association from Trees Forever. Troy made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report. Cindy seconded. Carried.

Town clean up is Saturday April 24,2010 starting at the City park at 8:00 A.M. The City is also having a Hazardous Material clean up from 9:00 A.M. to Noon.

The Citywide garage sale is May2010. Deanna Vaux does the advirsting.  Lezle will print maps.                 ~"~~-_.

Tar Heel Days 2010: Lezlie went to the City Council meeting to see if they will pay for (1/2) half of the Fireworks for Saturday evening. The City will pay for (1/2 ) half the cost of the Fireworks with the Union Betterment Association paying for the other (1/2) half of the cost. Dan Hauser will light the Fireworks.

If anyone wants to add information for Tar Heel events they should contact

Lezlie. She will put together a list of events in the Fun Guide.

There will be no meeting in April.

The next meeting will be May 24,2010. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.

Candy Wait Secretary March 29,2010

Heart of Iowa Conference room was the meeting place for the Union Betterment Association on July 27,2009 at 7:00 P.M. Present were: Lezlie Reel, Kathi Patten, Candy Wait, Jo and Lloyd Bates, Donna Lawler, Heather Lawler, and Cindy Clemons. President Lezlie called the meeting to order. The June meeting minutes were looked over, Kathi made a motion to accept the minutes as printed. Donna seconded. Carried.

No Treasurer's report was given.

Lezlie has talked to Brent Rogers about the brickwork for the new town signs; he will give an estimate on this project.    Lezlie will order 3 new Welcome flags, due to the others are in bad shape. Lezlie is getting a new sign made for Tar Heel with the names of all the sponsor's of Tar Heel events, this will cost $125.00.

The Union Betterment Association is having a float in the Tar Heel parade.

Heather is making a sign to show where the Tar Heel 2009 profits are going and she will get a hayrack to use.· Lloyd is getting a tractor to pull the float. We will decorate the float by the Vet's office Wednesday evening.

Lezlie ran down the list of events for Tar Heel 2009, everything was under control for all the events.

Next meeting is August 24,2009 at 7:00 P.M. Adjourned at 7:40 P.M.

Candy Wait Secretary
July 27,2~09

Union Betterment Association met at the Heart of Iowa Conference room on June 22, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. Present were: Lezlie Reel, Jo and Lloyd Bates, Candy Wait, Mary Harding, Cindy Clemons, and Genya Clemons. President

  Lezlie opened the meeting by reading the Union Betterment Association mission statement. The previous meetings minutes were looked over and a motion to accept the minutes as written was made by Lloyd. Mary seconded. Carried.

Treasurer's report: Lezlie passed out copies. The checking account balance is $7,142.50. Two Certificates of Deposit are $5,669.07 and $2,859.12. Jo made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report. Mary seconded. Carried. Union Betterment Association received a $100.00 donation from Alliant Energy to help with electricity cost at Tar Heel Days.

Discussion was held on Town of Union welcome signs. Nagle Signs from Marshalltown is working on a design, no price quote yet. They only make the sign they do not do brick and concrete work to install signs.

The Union Supper Club is opening on July 7,2009. The Union Betterment Association is getting a planter for outside for their Grand Opening. Genya is checking into prices for this and a rose bush for Eva Morgart.

Cindy Clemons reported for Union Fire Department on the new Siren project. There is $8,000.00 raised and a grant to come from Alliant Energy of $1,500.00. Planning a fundraiser golf tournament and supper at South Hardin Recreation Center.

The Tar Heel raffle will be for membership at the South Hardin Recreation Center for golfing, a gift certificate at ST. Meats, the GingerSnap, Union Auto, and the Union Supper Club. Discussion was held on candidate for Grand Marshall for 2009 Tar Heel parade. James and Sharon Johnson will be asked to serve. David Schmidt will be asked for 2010 Tar Heel parade. Lezlie will ask Jim and Sharon.

Johnny Orr, retired coach  from Iowa State, is making appearances in parades in the area. We will ask him to announce the Outhouse Races.

Lezlie will contact AAA Porta Potty for two units here on Friday thru Sunday during Tar Heel Days. The cost will be about $225.00.

Discussion was held on Tar Heei vendors, they will give 50% of their profits back to park project, and no charge fee was decided. A charge of $15.00 will be asked if they use electricity.     

Lezlie will get forms printed for Little Miss and Little Mr. Union-Whitten.   Kids have to be ages 5-10 years old and a B.C.L.U.W. student. Lezlie will get crowns for this contest.                                  

Discussion was held on places to put Tar Heel 2009 profits. Will be split 5 ways evenly between the Library, the City Pool, the South Hardin Recreation Area, new Playground, and the Siren project.

Lezlie asked about Tar Heel float in parade showing where profit from Tar Heel 2009 will be used. Lloyd volunteered a hayrack and tractor.

Next meeting is July 27,2009 Meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.

Candy Wait-Secretary June 22,2009

Union Betterment Association met on May 27, 2009 in the Heart of Iowa North room at 7:00 P.M. Present were Lezlie Reel, Candy Wait, Jo and Lloyd Bates, Donna Lawler, Lori Ingelbritsen, Cindy Clemons, Genya Clemons, Mary Harding, and Heather King. President Lezlie opened the meeting by reading the Union Betterment Association mission statement.

The previous meeting's minutes were looked over and a motion by Donna to accept the minutes as written was made. Heather seconded. Carried.

Lezlie presented the Treasurer's report copies were passed out. The garage sale profited $76.99 with resident sales to collect and the bill from the Eldora paper yet to pay. Heart of Iowa is still collecting pop cans for proceeds to Union Betterment Association. Checking account balance is $7,142.50 with (2) Certificate of Deposits of $5,669.07 and $2,795.07. Jo motioned to accept Treasurer's report. Lori seconded. Carried.

Lezlie read a thank you from the family of Wayne Morgart for flowers sent to him in the hospital. The Union Betterment Association is getting a rose bush to be planted at his home as a memorial gift. Wayne was a faithful Union Betterment Association member for many years.

Lezlie sent a thank you to Rat Hole Rentals for providing lunch for town clean up day on April 25,2009.

The Brick Bungalow in Wellsburg makes a water tower prism decoration as a remembrance to towns that have replaced their water towers. Lezlie will check on prices and have more information for the next meeting.

Lezlie has checked town signs at Reinbeck and Wellsburg. Plans are for 2 new signs on the East and West entrances to Union. Lori volunteered Mark to repaint and repair if necessary the 2 wooden signs on North and South entrances to town.

Lezlie stated that the Union Supper Club is reopening again. Penny , the new owner asked if the Union Betterment Association could offer any help. Discussion was held and decided to do a ribbon cutting ceremony with newspaper coverage and getting an outside planter with flowers to be put in front of their new business.

Tar Heel Days 2009 dates are July 31,2009, August 1,2009 and August 2,2009. Lezlie will do posters to be put up around town now for the date changes. Lori said that Dave Gunderson will rock his lot across from the Union Community Church and the Tar Heel vendors can set up there. We have 5 vendors so far. Lori's husband Mark may do a putting for prizes golf game. He will provide the prizes. Lori and Mark are having Bingo with the proceeds being donated for new park benches. They can hold Bingo games at the Fire Station beginning after the Parade on Saturday. Donna received a call from Raymond Rayes from Bangor. He will have horses or ponies in the Tar Heel Parade and will give to kids after the parade.

The Playground Committee showed a poster of the new layout and playground equipment when project is completed. The Playground fund has raised $15,000; this includes a $3,000 grant.

Cindy Clemons reported on a Race for the Siren Day to be held June 27,2009. A meal will be served along with various other events to be held. The siren donation total to date is $7,000 and growing. Hardin County Savings Bank will give prizes for the race day.

Lezlie adjourned the meeting at 8:10 P.M.

Next meeting will be June 22,2009 at 7:00 P.M.

Candy Wait
 Secretary May 27,2009

Union Betterment Association met on April 27,2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Heart of Iowa Conference room. Present were Lezlie Reel, Kathi Patten, Candy Wait, Donna Lawler, Lloyd and Jo Bates, and Cindy Clemons.

President Lezlie called this meeting to order by reading the Union Betterment Association mission statement. The minutes of the previous meeting were looked over. Kathi made a motion to accept the minutes as printed. Jo seconded. Carried.

Lezlie passed around the Treasurer's report. There were no changes in the income or expenses. The Checking account balance is $6,960.51. The Certificate of Deposit for $2,795.07 is up to be renewed in May. Lezlie will renew this for a 3-month period. Lezlie has a bill for paper and advertising for garage sale day. Donna made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report as printed. Kathi seconded. Carried.

Spring clean up was April 25,2009. It rained but the guys got the stuff picked up around town. Curt and Cheryl Halverson fixed the noon meal for all the helpers. Lezlie will send a thank you. Next year was decided each person would contact Knight Sanitation for appliance pick up and payment.

City wide garage sale is May 9,2009 starting at 8:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M.

Goodwill will come to pick up left over items from sales at the City Hall in the middle room. Items have to be bagged or boxed. A $7.50 charge is for the advertising of the garage sales.

Lezlie is still looking into designs for the Union town signs. She is checking into the Wellsburg town sign.

Tar Heel auction will be getting sponsors to donate money or items.

Names will be listed on a sign like last year and will be displayed at Tar Heel Days. Jim Johnson will help Lloyd get items for auction.

Next meeting is Monday May 18,2009 at 7:00 P.M. Meeting adjourned at 7:44 P.M.

Candy Wait Secretary April 27,2009

                                                          March 23, 2009

Union Betterment Association met on March 23,2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Heart of Iowa Conference room. Present were: Lezlie Reel, Cindy Clemons, Candy Wait, Kathi Patten, Heather King, Lloyd and Jo Bates.

President Lezlie called the meeting to order by reading the Union Betterment Association mission statement.

Minutes of the previous meeting were looked over. Kathi made a motion to accept them as printed. Heather seconded. Carried.

Lezlie passed out the Treasurer's report. There was no activity for the month. The checking account balance was the same $6,960.51,2 Certificates of Deposit were $5,554.81 and $2,795.07. The $5,554.81 Certificate of Deposit will be renewed for another 9-month period or for the best interest rate at the Hardin County Saving Bank. Lezlie will take care of this. Lloyd made a motion to accept the Treasurer's report. Kathi seconded. Carried.

Cindy Clemons spoke from the Union Fire Department on the Department trying to purchase a new siren for the City. The cost is $15,000.00. She has applied for grants and the Department is having a Garage Sale on May 9,2009 to help with the cost. Dave Gunderson will donate the time and effort in putting the siren into the air. The siren has to be working by a deadline in September. The Union Betterment Association will be happy to work with the Fire Department on this project. Jo will put this information on the Union Web site.

Lezlie researched town signs for area towns. She is looking at brick and concrete for a permanent design. She will check on prices for the next meeting. Union Betterment Association plans on putting 4 new town signs in Union depending on the price.

Tar Heel 2009 dates are Friday July 31^st, Saturday August 1^st, and Sunday August 2^nd. Heather will do a new foot poster to put up soon to note the changes in dates. Heather is also checking into a Rodeo for Tar Heel. This will be a very expensive event and require a lot of manpower. It maybe to late of date to put needed time in this year. She will keep working on this project for Tar Heel 2010. Lezlie has the Tar Heel 2009 schedule on the Web site.

Saturday April 25,2009 at 8:00 A.M. is Citywide Spring clean up. Lezlie will contact Knight Sanitation for their help picking up.

May 9,2009 is Citywide Garage sales. Sharon Johnson, Deanna Vaux, and Lezlie will work on this. Goodwill truck will pick up left over items this year.

Next meeting is April 27,2009 at 7:00 P.M.

Candy Wait Secretary March 23,2009

February 23, 2009


Union Betterment Association met on Monday February 23,2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Heart of Iowa Conference room. Present were: Roger and Linda Crawford, Lezlie Reel, Candy Wait, Donna Lawler, and Heather King. President Lezlie called the meeting to order by reading the Union Betterment Association mission statement.

Everyone looked over copies of the previous meeting's minutes. Donna made a motion to accept the minutes as printed. Heather seconded. Carried.

Lezlie had copies of the Treasurer's report for each person to review. The Soup Cook off Saturday February 21,2009 was discussed. Lezlie bought the mini cups used to serve the soup in, also dessert plates, soup bowls, spoons, and several ladles were purchased. Napkins and cups were donated by the Hardin County Savings Bank. A small crowd attended. 8 different soup entries were used. E-Mail to help advertise next year's event. Also send out postcards for personal invitations. Was suggested to lower the price of the meal or go to free­will donation. A sign was suggested to tell the public what the money would be used for in the community. In case of a tie the prize money will be split. The checking account balance is $6,960.51 with (2) Certificates of Deposit, $5,554.81 and $2,795.07. Roger made a motion to accept Treasurer's report with a second from Linda. Carried.

Lezlie still researching Town sign designs. Will have some samples for next meeting.                                                                                                    .
Tar Heel weekend dates are July 31^st thru August 2,2009. Need to get dates out to public due to the change of weekends. The Calvary Baptist Church will serve the breakfast on Sunday morning. The South Hardin Recreation Center is checking into Saturday night entertainment. The tram was a good idea to shuttle people around.

Town clean-up date is Saturday April 25,2009. Garage sale day will be Saturday May 9,2009.

The next meeting will be March 23,2009 at 7:00 P.M. Meeting was adjourned at 7:48 P.M.

Candy Wait Secretary February 23,2009

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