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Quarterly Report
July 2000 - September 2000
Newsletter:
As I mentioned in our last quarterly report we have updated our mailing list.
Our new list consists of 1,149 names and addresses. This is over 200 new
additions. One newsletter was published this quarter. The mailing was sent
out in August for the period August - December 2000. The cost of the
mailing was $1,197.28. The cost of future newsletters should be less as we
had to enter the 1,149 names and addresses into a new program. We
purchased a new newsletter program as well. It took some time to enter a
new format into the program. Therefore, the expense to complete these two
projects were a one time expense. These new programs will make furture
newsletters easier to produce.
Administrative:
During this quarter the Enfield Community Council spent $938.31. This
includes a bulk mailing annual fee, postage stamps, office supplies,
bookkeeper fees, disability insurance, IRS filing fees and CPA fees.
Summer Camp:
Our Summer Camp expenses came to $29,677.98. Please find attached a
detailed Summer Camp Report from Tonia Clate, Summer Camp Director and
a Summer Camp Financial Report from Carol Givin, Treasurer, E.C.C.. As
you can see this is our busiest time of the year and a substantial amount of
money was spent.
Teen Program (This includes MJF Youth Employment, CIT Program
& Enrichment Program)
During this quarter we spent $3,499.89 on our Teen Program, $687.31 on our
MJF - Youth Employment Program, $2,550 on our CIT Program and $502.07
on our Enrichment Program.. Please find attached Shannon McSurely's
detailed Program Reports for July, August and September 2000 and
Cooperative Extension's Statement of Operations for September 2000.
Sponsored Programs:
We will be sponsoring the Enfield Elementary Basketball Teams again this
school year. The cost for shirts will be given in the next Quarterly Report.
Thank You!
Dave Albrecht, President
Enfield Community Council
Carol Givin, Treasurer
Enfield Community Council
Attachments:
September 2000 Expense & Revenue Statement
Summer Camp Report - Tonia Clate, Summer Camp Director
Summer Camp Financial Report - Carol Givin, Treasurer, E.C.C.
Youth Program Reports - Shannon McSurely - Program Manager
Cooperative Extension's Statement of Operations for September 2000
Submitted to Enfield Town Board 11/6/00
Date : 09/30/00 ENFIELD COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC
Time : 7:28 PM
STATEMENT OF REVENUE & EXPENSE
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
Page no. 1
ACCOUNT #
NAME
CURRENT
--------------
YEAR TO DATE
----------
----------
-------------------------
**GROSS REVENUES**
5412
GARDEN COMPUTER -FICA
411
UNITED WAY
1,395.25
11,657.85
412
TOWN OF ENFIELD
2,745.00
24,705.00
416
FUND RAISING
0.00
0.00
4180
CAMP-BEF/AFT CARE
56.50
3,262.00
4181
DONATIONS -SUMMER CAMP
0.00
5,285.00
4189
DONATIONS -GENERAL
0.00
0.00
419
ADVERTISING
0.00
0.00
421
INTEREST INCOME
0.00
434.45
425
OTHER INCOME
0.00
0.00
426
GARDEN/COMPUTER PROGRAM
0.00
3,823.00
TOTAL REVENUES
**EXPENDITURES**
*SUMMER CAMP EXPENSES*
5211 CAMP -WAGES
5212 CAMP -FICA
5213 CAMP-FUTA/SUTA
5214 CAMP SUPPLIES & EXPENSES
TOTAL SUMMER CAMP EXPENSE
*BEFORE/AFTER CAMP EXP*
5215 BEF/AFT CAMP WAGES
5216 BEF;AFT CAMP FICA
5217 BEF/AFT CAMP SUTA
5218 BEF/AFT CAMP SUPPLY & EXP
TOTAL CAMP CARE EXP
TOTAII GARDEN/COMPUTER EXP
*AFTERSCHOOL SCHSHP EXP*
5514 AFSCH DAYCARE SCHLRSHIP
TOTA AFSCH DAYCARE EXP
4,196.75 49,167.30
0.00
GARDEN/COMPUTER
PROGRAM
5411
GARDEN -COMPUTER
WAGES
5412
GARDEN COMPUTER -FICA
5413
GARDNE-COMPUTER
SUTA
5414
GARDEN COMPUTER
EXPENSES
TOTAII GARDEN/COMPUTER EXP
*AFTERSCHOOL SCHSHP EXP*
5514 AFSCH DAYCARE SCHLRSHIP
TOTA AFSCH DAYCARE EXP
4,196.75 49,167.30
0.00
19,828.39
0.00
1,512.51
0.00
322.78
433.58
4,270.47
433.58 25,934.15
0.00
724.90
0.00
60.93
0.00
0.00'
0.00
0.00
0.00 785.83
0.00
2,852.49
0.00
218.22
0.00
42.78
0.00
0.00
0.00 3,113.49
110.00 2,956.50
110.00 2,956.50
Date 09 30/OU ENFIELD COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC Page no. 2
Time 7:28 PM
STATEMENT OF REVENUE & EXPENSE
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
ACCOUNT #
NAME
CURRENT YEAR
TO DATE
*GENERAL EXPENSES*
5912
BOOKKEEPING
94.43
586.42
5913
GENERAL SUPPLIES & EXPENS
56.38
285.03
5914
NEWSLETTER EXPENSES
100.0-0'
2,717.39
5915
FUND RAISING EXPENSES
156.95
211.95
5916
COMMUNITY DONATIONS
0.00
0.00
5917
ADVERTISING
0.00
0.00
5918
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
0.00
637.00
5919
INSURANCE - ALL PROG
0.00
1,275.00
5920
OTHER INCOME/EXPENSE
0.00
3,499.89
5921
CONTRACT -CITY OF ITHACA
0.00
502.07
5922
IYB-RECREATION PTNRSHIP
0.00
0.00
5923
MUNICIPAL JOB FUND
0.00
3,636.71
5924
NYS NC TAX FILING FEE
0.00
35.00
5925
CPA EE
0.00
450.00
TOTAL GENERAL EXPENSES
407.76
13,836.46
TOTAL EXPENSES 951.34 46,626.43
NET GAIN/LOSS 3,245.41 2,540.87
Enfield Summer Day Camp
End of Camp Report Date: August 11, 2000
Written By: Tonia Clate
This year camp was held from July 5t' through August I Vh. We had 104 children in
attendance. While we usually close attendance at 100, there were applications found at
the school that had been sent in and needed to be included. We had to turn away
approximately 20 children due to full enrollment.
Activities
Each day the kids rotated through different activities. They participated in arts/crafts,
drama, athletics, and science/nature. Four of the groups also participated in the
computer/garden camp at Enfield School.
Specials
We had 3 special days. The first was The LaughOlympics which consisted of the peanut
hunt, a bounce house, and wacky games. The second was a book carnival that included
such things as a bounce house, book raffle, games, ice cream, live music, book making,
bookmark making, and a book exchange table. Our last special was a waterday. This was
the last day of camp, and the kids participated in a variety of games and activities with
water.
Field Trips
We had a variety of field trips this summer. The whole camp enjoyed a day at
Taughannock Park. The CIT's went to the Cayuga Nature Center to participate in the
Team Challenge; the pre -k and 5�' and 6a` grades went to the Gunning Farm; the I" and
2nd grades went to The Sciencenter, and the 3`d and 4d' grades went to the Paleontological
Research Institute.
Camp Visitors
Tin Can Fantasy Factory came to camp to perform improvisation and a short play. John
Simon came during our book festival and provided live singing. Brigid Hubberman,
from The Family Reading Partnership, and Channel 7 news came to visit during our book
carnival. We even made it on the 6:00 news.
The Book Program
The book program was an overwhelming success_ The campers borrowed books from
our lending library and earned book bucks to "buy" new books from our book store. The
kids loved the program and so did their families. The staff did a great job of promoting
literacy through such activities as dressing their group up as book characters, reading
aloud, helping campers choose books, and earning book bucks. We have established a
large lending library through donations from Enfield School, The Family Reading
Partnership, and camp families. We still have new books for the book store but we will
need to find funding for new books for next year. The Family Reading Partnership, our
grant provider, will no longer have a grant as of January 1, 2001.
The Pond
We were unable to open the pond for swimming this year due to the lack of lifeguards.
We compensated by providing daily water activities such as the sprinkler and slip and
slide.
Health and Safetv
We passed all of the health inspections. Audrey Ballander, the health inspector
complimented our bookkeeping and used us to train her new staff. We had a few injuries
in camp this summer. A staff member hurt his knee while playing athletics, a worker's
compensation form has been filed. We also had two camper injuries, one broken arm
which was sustained in the bounce house when one child fell on the other; and a possible
broken finger when a camper was swinging his arm and hit the wall (happened yesterday,
no data yet). The families of the campers were given the camp insurance information and
an incident report was filed.
Food Program
This summer our food program was provided by the Ithaca City School District.
Breakfast and lunch were served. The hot lunches, which were new this year were very
popular with the kids, and we saw much less waste. Snacks were provided by the Enfield
Food Giveaway.
Next Year's Camp
1. Begin looking for lifeguards in February and get contracts signed.
2. Building cleanup should be planned early so the church can help.
3. Should consider opening camp up for more children.
4. Check the building capacity to see if we can accommodate more children.
5. Possibly have ECC members present during the food giveaways.
6. Buy more chairs.
7. Buy more folding tables.
8. Buy/find a printer for the computer.
INCOME:
Camp Fees $ 59190.00
Before/After Camp Fees $ 3,134.50
TOTAL $ 8,324.50
Entertainment/Field Trips Include: Tin Can Fantasy Factory, John Simon -
Singer, Giggles N Kids Bounce House, Taughannock State Park Picnic,
Cayuga Nature Center, PRI Field Trip, Hangar Theater, Science Center, and
Gunning Farm
11/6/00
Summer Camp Financial Report
July 5 - August 11, 2000
EXPENSES:
Certifications
75.00
Spring Water
261.96
Port-a-Pottie
600.00
Field Trips/Entertainment 19006.75
Transportation
547.50
Printing
171.77
Advertising
147.45
Misc.
1,868.04
Payroll
229449.51
CIT Stipend
$ 2,550.00
TOTAL
$29,677.98
INCOME:
Camp Fees $ 59190.00
Before/After Camp Fees $ 3,134.50
TOTAL $ 8,324.50
Entertainment/Field Trips Include: Tin Can Fantasy Factory, John Simon -
Singer, Giggles N Kids Bounce House, Taughannock State Park Picnic,
Cayuga Nature Center, PRI Field Trip, Hangar Theater, Science Center, and
Gunning Farm
11/6/00
July/August
Enfield Youth Program
Manager's Report for ECC Meeting -Sept 11rh
... a summary of the Enfield Community Day Camp, Counselor In Training
Program
• My first camp experience with thirteen CIT's 80-1 other campers ,Counselors and
Jr. Counselors proved to be a positive one. The six weeks went quickly -27.5* of my
hours /week were spent in direct service at camp (8:45-2:15).
• The Garden Technology program at school was an invaluable experience for those
who accepted their assignment (only one person volunteered to work at -school for
the morning shift) In addition to the incredible maintenance and planting of the
gardens, these kids really learned how to build a web site, making links, scanning
maps and drawings of weeds, insects. It was quite impressive. I encourage you all
visit it at its temporary site geocities.com . After the first 2 weeks, I did
some juggling and only two CITs happily settled into their 21 S' Century -roles and by
the end of camp a couple of them were "planning" their own web site business ... if
this program continues I think it will be more desirable for CITs next yr.
• Training- in addition to cooperating with in their assigned /rotating groups of
campers the CITs participated in several workshops including conflict resolution,
child abuse, a bully workshop, age appropriate activities, and interviewing skills.
• CIT Field Trips -A wonderful afternoon spent together at the Cayuga. Nature Center
for a Team Challenge on the Ropes Course- they really worked together to figure out
problems and had to use and identify different listening and negotiating skills. The
CITs begged me to take them to a Paintball Course in Marathon so for our fun day
out we went to Treman for a picnic/ 59 degree swim and then ouchy paintballing till
dark w/ pizza dinner -10 kids participated- (I spent 11 hours with kids on this day)
• Community Service- spent Thursday afternoons working on cleaning out the side
building and designing a mural on the back wall (needs a couple more hours to
finish. Senior Lunch and dish to pass dinner prep and clean -up . Getting some of
these kids to work was more than challenging and I did give up at a certain point
usually ... Tonia acted as the big guns and was always treated with respect.
• Community Field Trip -we had a successful trip to see Spear in the Sun., A
Kidstuff production at the Hangar Theater- 44 people attended, it was a wonderful
performance.- Canceled school bus for 8/12 Concert at Taughannock due to lack of
response.
• Other time consumers.* One week I provided CITs with transportation back and
forth to school for the BJM program that was over at 4PM , spent a couple of hours +
disposing of the debris that was cut out of the overgrown side of the Community
Building, the show and dish to pass dinner, Co. Youth Bureau Meeting, ECC
meeting -July, communicating with Tonia , , phone calls to kids/parents, :Making
arrangements for/advertising/canceling Community Field Trips and CIT field trip...
transporting kids, arranging CIT Training. -last minute details/changes ...news letter
piece....took two weeks off in August.
• -Future Plans-
• First 2 weeks of school I plan to be at all the lunches, assemblies and Ice cream
socials in the cafeteria at Dewitt to help ease the transition with a familiar face ,talk
about up coming youth programs, get more names on my mailing list.
• attending back to school night @ Dewitt
• stop by on 9th grade orientation @I.H.S.
• work on report and expanding mailing list w/ the new 6th grade... mailing 15t calendar
of events to 100 kids/families,
• arranging and advertising community field trips (ideas):Oct. Maize Maze in Macedon
(now set for Oct 10 9-4) , possibly squeeze in a laser show @ Watkins Nov. -Cass
Park Skate w/ school bus on Thanksgiving Fri. , possibly Sat. Matinee at Watkins
Glen , Dec/Jan-Holiday trip to the Strong Museum in Rochester...
• arranging Monday makers (beginning Sept] 8th) and other future programs including
but not limited to: Eco- forestry in the Arnot woods( helping to replant locust trees )
Hunters safety w/ Slotteo in Newfield -mid October, Earth Arts on Columbus day and
the Fri. before (no school on these days), visiting local crafters and Markets, possibly
Ithaca's Art Trail tour, Harvest Festival help, 3 week Earn -A -Bike class @RIBS in
Nov ... Archery, beginning Thursday, 9/28/00 IYB Outings, planning outings and
overnight fall trip.
• Official visit to 5th grade during school, w/ hopes of a regular Wed. Craft after school
and would like to plan a field trip to Johnson Art Museum_ for 5th graders only. Need
to confer w/ teachers and Mrs. Burtless.
-Shannon A feSurely
Cooperative Extension 272-2292 x229 , Home 2567273
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN YOUR 2
NEIGHBORS
and enjoy another
Enfield Community Field Trip coy two)
ON
=:>Saturdoy Ju/y ZT°at 11:15 a school bus will be
departing Enfield School promptly
to see
A SPEAR IN THE SUN
presented by the Hangar Theater
(returning @ 1:15)®� �w
AND ON j
Saturday August 12'* at 5:30 a school bus will be
departing Enfield School heading for beautiful
Taughannock Parkto enjoy the lakeside.picnic grounds,
swimming and a performance by the
Calypso Band, Unity Group from 7-,Q,-30
BOTH EVENTS AREABSOLUTELYFREEAND HA VE
LIMITED SPACE
RESERVATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON A FIRST call FIRST SERVE BASIS
call Shannon McSurely at 272-2292 x229
to make reservations or for more information
sponsored by the Enfield Community Council and Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County
September
Enfield Youth Program
Manager's Report
for
ECC Meeting -10/9/00
a summary of the programs from Sept mailing,a copy of the October calendar, a brief
description. 0tthe Enfield Eco -Foresters idea, and other program happenings fallow.
S #1 4jEco-Forestry Demo -logging a locust stand using draft horses in the
Arnot Forest- we helped begin the replanting operation and built deer protection and
posted bird houses to hopefully help combat an insect that is attacking black locust. 5
kids attended -2 girls/3 boys
• Thursdav Outines Group, -is filling its 3 empty spaces right up- with 2 people on
the waiting list, to have a total of 12 participants -5- 8' graders, 6-7' graders, 1-6'h
grader. We have a college student VOLUNTEERING to assist on outings this year!
• The Mondav Makers crafting sessions on Mondays 4:00 til 6:30..
9/18- wood crafting with Black Locust Initiative- using hand tools crafted take
home tool boxes -11 youths, 4 boys/7 girls
9/25 - wood crafting continued -finished tool boxes, built yellow flicker houses to
post in Arnot... a professional writer attended this program and we got a couple of kids
to write steps of making a tool box and other kids drew pictures of tools we were using
11 youths,4 boys/ 7 girls (some different than the week before!)
• Enfield Community Trip to Lone Acre Farms Amazine Maize maze - 44
Enfielders had a good time wandering for hours... collected $123 to help offset
costs...
• Lunch room visits at Dewitt- I went almost every day in September. These visits
provide a means to keep in touch with Enfield youth who have never attended a
program but still express interest in coming...I feel like a comfort zone for the former
5' grader's transition. Students and teachers welcome my presence and i now have
my very own mail box at Dewitt. Everyone has been especially accommodating.
• Other time consumers- expanded, mailing list, produced and mailed 100+flyers,
producing monthly report for ECC meeting, planning future activities, shopping for
programs, CCETC meetings, program prep and cleanup, transporting kids, phone
calls to kids/parents, Dewitt Open House 9/21, meeting with 5`h grade teachers, Mary
Burtless, writing letters and permission forms, planning ,advertising, shopping for and
going on the Community trip. Advertised teen assistant position ...interviewing, hired
one helper -Mike Parks.
• Future Plans -see Oct. calendar... Pre -Harvest Festival clean-up with 4-5 recruits
on Friday 13`b ... I hope to have a few shifts of teens to run craft table or just to help
do whatever @ the Harvest Fest... Have Two 5"' grade, Wednesday Weaver programs
lined up for October 4th and 18th... November is packed with a 3 week earn -a -bike
class w/ 6 boys at RIB'S- plus an overnight camp trip w/ the outings group... Planting
the Arnot Forest ...Eco forestry club will meet once a month will probably hire 1-2
more teen helpers
-Shannon McSurely
Cooperative Extension 272-2292 x229 , Home 256-7273
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AllEnfield Youth Programs
September 2000
***all of the following middle school programs are free with limited space"*
Welcome back, young Enfielders! As you all get settled into your
new school year routine, take a minute to read on and consider
participating in some of the exciting programs I have planned for the
upcoming months. I will be present in the lunch room at Dewitt A LOT
for these first couple of weeks, so come see me if you need help or _
information or to check out a craft preview. I also plan to be at Dewitt's
"Back to School Night" on Sept.21st. Mondav Maker/bakers happens at
the Enfield Community Bldg every Monday from 4-6pm(beguming Sept.
18ffi ). If you go to Dewitt you can get a bus pass for bus 10, to be
dropped off. It's best if you can be picked up on Mondays, but if that's
impossible and you really want to come, I can probably arrange
transportation. We usually explore how to make marketable crafts and
delicious baked goods. This year'I hope to take interested kids to check
out local crafters making and marketing their wares. Enclosed is a
permission form that I must tet back (completed) BEFOREyou attend a
vrozram. To register ASAP and see what its all about call Shannon
McSurely at 272-2292 x229. All Programs have limited space!
The Ithaca Youth Bureau /Enfield Outings Club has a few openings.
This popular program is a commitment for the school year where we
pick kids up on Thursdays after school and take them on adventurous
excursions and get them home by about 6pm ... depending on the sunset.
N Calendar of Events
Sept. 18th ` Mondav Makers 4-6PM-@ Enfield Community Bldg.
(upstairs)w/ the help of wood crafting guests, Dave & Sue we will each i
craft a wooden tool box (to keep!) using hand tools.
Sept. 21st-Thurs. Back -to -school -night @ Dewitt 7-9PM
Sept. 25th-Mondav Makers 4-6 PVI wood crafting 3 legged stools (to
�- keep!)
4
Sept. 28th-Thursdav outines - first meeting -Please come prepares:
Ouestions. comments or concerns? Call Shannon McSureIv 272-2292 x229
sponsored by The Enfield Community Council and Cooperative Extension of Tompkins Co.
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Coop. Ext. Assoc. of Tompkins County
9 Months Ended
September 30, 2000
Enfield Youth Program
Statement of Operations
Current Y.T.D. Annual Under/(Over) % Budget
Month Actual Budget Budget Expenditures
C.C.E. Revenues:
Town of Enfield - County Funds (
2,876.60
0.00
8,636.60
11,520.00
Administrative Fees J
868.75
2,606.25
3,475.00 J
Insurance Fee
111.75
34.25
455.00
United Way Teen_
1,107.99
4,07.88
150.00
4,663.00
_�
Enfield Youth Employment
1,406.98
2,094.29
623.07
3,450.00
2,318.93
Family Trips Funding ,
121.00
623.07
2,942.00
22.47
Town of Enfield - Town Funds`
33.22
199.54
1,368.00
Enrichment 1999/Deferred 2000 1
99.77%
429.12
429.00
Total Revenues
6,498.47
19.341.86
28.302.00
Personnel Expenses:
Salaries & Wages
Administrative Fee
Unemployment Insurance
Workers' Compensation
Liability Insurance
Program Expenses:
Wages - Assistants/Casual
Youth Employment
Employee Dev./Travel
Awards & Prizes
Family Trips
Telephone
Postage
Supplies
Meetings/Refreshments
Mileage
Van Usage/Rentals
Printing/Publicity
Classified Ads
2,_884.00
868.75
_ 109.75
55.12
1,355.71
2,318.93
1,368.00
(0.12)1
6.076.14
3,750.00
868.75 j
26.25
33.50
50.00
74.97%
75.00%
75.88%
98.82%
60.70%
21.18%
0.00%
100.03%
68.34%
75.00%
75.00%
75.00%
77.67%
75.00%
117.00:
0.00
(117.00)
1,250.00
11,250.00
1,469.27
13,000.00
J 868.75
- 2,606.25
3,475.00
26.25
78.75
105.00
41.50
116.50
150.00
50.60
150.00
200.00
2,_884.00
868.75
_ 109.75
55.12
1,355.71
2,318.93
1,368.00
(0.12)1
6.076.14
3,750.00
868.75 j
26.25
33.50
50.00
74.97%
75.00%
75.88%
98.82%
60.70%
21.18%
0.00%
100.03%
68.34%
75.00%
75.00%
75.00%
77.67%
75.00%
Program Materials
117.00:
0.00
(117.00)
0.00%
514.03
1,469.27
3,450.00
1,980.73
42.59%
Trips & Tours (Enrichment)
34.20
50.00
15.80
68.40%
Total Expenditures
2,824.58 18.716.84
0.00
0.00
0.00%
6.00
623.07
2,942.00
2,318.93
21.18%
0.48
2.53
25.00
22.47
10.12%
33.22
199.54
200.00
0.46
99.77%
82.29
75.00
(7.29)
109.72%
402.26
300.00
(102.26)
134.09%
475.88
800.00
324.12
59.49%
327.50
400.00
72.50
81.88%
34.35
144.55
100.00
(44.55)
144.55%
0.00
0.00
0.00%
Program Materials
128.13
551.00
422.87
23.25%
Program Presenters
80.00
50.00
(30.00)
160.00%
Trips & Tours (Enrichment)
429.12
429.00
(0.12)
100.03°/%
Total Expenditures
2,824.58 18.716.84
28,302.00
9,585.16
66.13%
Personnel expenses are billed at the beginning of each quarter.
Non -personnel "wages - other" for occasional part-time/casual employees hired to help with program.
"Includes $330 from Fundraising) I I I I
November
Enfield Youth Program
Manager's Report
for
ECC Meeting -12/11/00
a summary of the programs from nov. mailing ,a copy of the December calendar, future plans
and a description of program happenings follow.
• The Enfield Eco -Foresters are learning sustainable forestry practices by actually doing them.
Topics and related activities include environmental ethics and law, forest evaluation, diorama
construction, soil science( -structure, density, fertility, pH, calculating amendments),
harvesting carefully chosen trees using draft horses, diversified replanting and protection of
logged forests, conservation by design, engineering-, pavilion construction , wood crafting etc.
The goals of this program include: communityservice, environmental stewardship, ecological
awareness, exposure to many types of worthwhile careers, listening skills and following
directions, group dynamics and cooperation, discovering creative talents, commitment to a
cause, building confidence in writing skills and construction abilities, a chance at a micro-
enterpnse- logging & milling a designated part of the National Forest and possibly having a bin
at a local lumber yard- marketing!
• Thursdav Outings Group (11/2,11/9,11/16 -solo) -2 kids/ 10 recently moved to
Jacksonville... we have filled one spot as of last week are meeting to discuss the participants in
waiting on Thursday -
The Monday Makers crafting sessions on Mondays 3:30 til 6:30 .Goals include: listening
skills and following directions, group dynamics and cooperation, building confidence by
discovering creative talents, considering crafting as a career and checking out local successful
crafters.
• 11/1,3,8,10,15,17 -Recycle Ithaca'a Bikes -Earn a bike -5 boys,2-8" graders and 3- 6"'
graders -These boys were so enthusiastic that most of them got their parents to take them
down to Rib's on Saturdays to work and volunteer. They all got helmets and they were all
great mechanics... self confidence building was so evident.
• 11/4 -Forestry @ Arnot -12 kids, 5 boys 7 girls/ 7"-12'hgraders
• Monday Makers- see Nov. calendar for specific activities
• 11/6 -Lanterns -1 l kids 4 boys 7 girls
• 11/20 -pie baking 12 kids came! ! ! S be- i S Z 9 rY S
• 11/27 -beeswax crafts 10 kids 3boys 7 girls
• 11/11-12 Outings Overnight @ FLNF - 9 kids went despite the weather!. Freezing, wet
overnight could have been worse ... our group continues to figure out how to get along and be
prepared. -the new dynamics are great. l,C,f�- 6 V,: 1, /s
• 11/18 Forestry in Perry City -8 kids 3 boys 5 girls
• Other time consumers -Holiday, took 3 days leave, produced and mailed 100+flyers, producing
monthly report for ECC meeting, planning future activities, shopping for programs, CCETC
meetings, program prep and cleanup, transporting kids, phone calls to kids/parents, writing
letters and permission forms,. -Mike Parks is on board as a great asset to my programs. Vicky
Bostwick is now hired to assist with craft programs. ivcs kNcr �iPc{ • -
• Future Plans -see Dec. calendar
• -A new land owner has aksed for the sustainable management of his black locust woods and the
Enfield Eco Foresters were on the scene (we now are helping with 4 different sites!)... we
began mapping and Identifying trees, tested the soil and measured diameters.._ Mr. Pond is a
retired Cornell Professor and is happy to help young people learning sustainable forestry and
even seems interested in teaching us about his poled sheep breeding operation ... arranging a
trip to Durand's Forge on 12/2 ,swimming/skating requests are coming in so I'll try for some
Saturdays in Jan & Feb .still need to work out sewing classes... taking vacation December
19'h-JanI ...Eco forestry kids will meet once a month (at least) scheduling an Ethics talk w/
Carl Leopold, and trying to arrange an overnight at a lodge in Arnot (for free hopefully).. Bow
hunters safety course is scheduled to take place at 4 H Acres 1/20&1/27 .Next community trip
to the Strong Children's Museum- is arranged for Dr. King's Holiday.8-430... I need to hook
up w/ the 5t' grade teachers again about scheduling Johnson Art Museum weaving trip- The
Enrichment courses did not allow for afterschool program @ Enfield this month.
-Shannon McSurely
Cooperative Extension 272-2292 x229 , Home 256-7273
Wl.of the following middle school programs are free with limited space'
cle Ithaca.'s Bicycles November Earn -A -Bike Class is full! I can only take 6 kids for this free, 3
week class... if you want to get on the waiting list for the next Enfield IRM s class (-there already is
one) -CALL ME for details!
The Enfield Eco -Foresters are a newly formed group, learning sustainable forestry practices by
actually doing them! Many educational subjects and expert presenters have been i.ntegrated.into this
on going program. Topics and related activities. may include environmental ethics and law, forest
evaluation, diorama construction, the `smart' harvest of carefully chosen trees using draft horses, soil
science, engineering, conservation by design, wood crafting construction, etc. Join us on Sat. Nov.
4th . Lunch and transportation provided. Limit 13 kids ...Six Enfielders are already committed to
taking part in a site plan of a 65 acre property in Jacksonville one Saturday/ month, through the school
year. Call me for details and a schedule... -
• Mondav Makerlbakers happens at the Enfield Community Bldg (182 Enfield Main Rd.)every
Monday from 4-6pm (unless otherwise noted)**. If you go to Dewitt you can get a bus pass for bus
10, to be dropped off at the building. If you go to ACS or you are home schooled and trying to figure
out how to come to a program -call me, I can help ... It's best if you can be picked up after the
program on Mondays, but if that's impossible, I can probably arrange transportation. BEFORE von
attend a DroLyram. I must know that von plan to come and have a completed permission form
• The Enfield Outings program is filled. We do keep awaiting list.
• To register or for more information, call Shannon McSurely at 272-2292 x229.
�- Calendar of Events
Nov. 1' Wed Earn- a Bike Guvs- meet outside the cafeteria, in the parking lot 3:20
Nov. 2nd Thursdav outin-as.(please come prepared for the weather)
Nov. 3`d -Fri. Earn- a Bike Guvs- meet outside the cafeteria, in the parking lot 3:20
Nov.4' - Saturday -10 AM-2PM Help! re -plant and protect the Arnot Forest in `*' ,
Newfield. Compare and learn different forestry methods. We will be helping to restore a recently harvested Black -
Locust Lot by.planting a more diverse forest, protecting the new planting from deer and posting nest boxes to attract
natural predators of harmful pests. Lunch and transportation provided. Limit 13 kids.
Nov. 6' -Monday Makers 4-6PM-Community Building nurAe mtrgJavarent tea lantern
Nov 8`h Earn- a -Bike Guys- meet me outside the cafeteria, in the parking lot 3:20 ,
Nov 9' -Thursday Outings ... is it raining or snowing? do I have my hat? boots? gloves?
Nov.10' - Friday -no school ..I will pick up Earn a bike guys athome @.3:15-ish
Nov.11"-12'b Outines Overnight -FINGER LAKES NATIONAL FQftEST 7N HECTOR
***Nov 13* Sorry No Mondav Makers this week...DON"T FORGET-DON"T COME...,
Nov 15'h Earn- a Bike Guvs- meet me outside the cafeteria, in the parking lot @ 3:20
Nov. 17 h- Earn- a -Bike Guvs-- meet me outside the cafeteria, in the parking lot @ 3:20
Nov 18' -Sat. Enfield GrassRoots Eco -foresters 10:30-3:30 is it raining or snowing? BE PREPARED.
Nov 20- Monday MakersBakers—Pies!Pies!Pies ! 4-6:30!Please let me know in advance if you plan to
come and what vour favorite kind of t)ie is ...apple? pumpkin? cherry? blueberrv? Bake and Take!
Nov. 23}d Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 27'h MondayMakers-Begin beeswax holiday ornaments and finish, review other crafts ...
Nov. 30" Thursday Outings ...is it raining or snowing? do I have my hat? boots? ',
Questions, comments or concerns? Call Shannon McSurely 272-2292 x229
sponsored by The Enfield Community Council and Cooperative Extension