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Last Thursday of the Month 
10 AM @ the Community Building

 
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CIC Meeting
May 3, 2011


Members in Attendance
Mickey Denig: IT Tech
Cindy DiPasquale: Chairperson
Cathi Armanini
Bonnie Coogan
Mike Peterson

Website:
1. Correct garbage and recycle calendar for Memorial Day week. Collections will be a day later that week.
2. Viewed proofs for new front page.
3. Flyers to be shown on Website and Newspaper only. Channel 80 will have a shortened version.
4. Blast E-mails should be ready soon.

Newspaper:
1. Viewed letter sent to committee and it needs a rewrite. Newspaper committee will contact sender so that it can be featured for the June issue.
2. Post dates for Yard sales.
3. By-laws will be mailed to the members in a few weeks.

Channel 80:
1. Stressed that flyers will be condensed to just include the three w’s. Must be on a format for channel 80. Complaints were made that they were hard to read. Events will be listed as What, When and Where.
2. Removed E-mails and make references to the website or the newspaper for the e-mails.
3. Community member asked if the E-mails of certain employees could be listed and also stated that we should not have a black background. The committee wanted to keep the black background with yellow writing only. The E-mail addresses will be left off of channel 80 as they can be obtained on the APCP website.
4. Mickey informed the committee that this week was Brian’s last week.

Next meeting to be held on Tuesday June 7, @ 9:00 AM.


Meeting Adjourned
Cindy DiPasquale


CIC Meeting

Minutes – January 5, 2011  

Members in Attendance – Cindy DiPasquale – Chair

                                           Mickey Denig      -   IT Tech
                                           Bernadette Bruno -   Liaison
                                           Cathi Armanini
                                           Mike Peterson
                                           Augustine DeJesus
                                           Jeanette Cartolano
 Newspaper:
 1.     Committee would like all changes and/or corrections on the newspaper to be in writing. Verbal changes are not always mentioned or get forgotten. Written changes can be traced and corrected.
2.     Requested all suggestions be presented to the committee and must be readable.
3.     Objections were raised regarding member comments not being published in the newspaper. It was mentioned that previously they were published. Mrs. Bruno will bring this to the BOE.
4.     Jeanette will look into removing the ads from the website paper only to see if this can be done.
5.     The whole committee must approve all suggestions given for the medias.
 Channel 80:
 1.     Viewing runs approx. 25 minutes, which includes the guide.
2.     Need to adjust the timing on the slides.
3.     Solid color background for easier viewing. Shaded coloring is hard to see. Burgundy color suggested for background.
4.     Admin. Extensions, dog info. and feral cats are taking a lot of slides. The info needs to be consolidated and condensed to shorten viewing time.
5.     Activity flyers need to follow the channel 80 format for easier viewing but be left as a flyer for the newspaper and website. Mrs. Bruno will bring this matter to the BOD.
 Website:
 1.     E-blast will be forthcoming.
2.     Change front page. Members would like to see all community news items be removed from the front page and iconed to a different area for viewing. The front page is our introduction to the outside world and should only contain the introduction and what our community has to offer.
3.     Viewed new front-page designs featuring the intro.to the community, very impressive.
4.     Minutes from Clubs and Committees at the present seem to be running into one another. Needs to be present but needs to have a drop down with dates for viewing.
 
Next meeting to be held on May 3, 2011 @ 9:00 AM

Meeting Adjourned
Cindy DiPasquale
  

CIC Meeting
Minutes – January 5, 2011

 
Members in Attendance – Cindy DiPasquale – Chair  
                                           Mickey Denig      -   IT Tech
                                           Bernadette Bruno -   Liaison
                                           Cathi Armanini
                                           Mike Peterson
                                           Augustine DeJesus
                                           Jeanette Cartolano
 Newspaper:
 1.     Committee would like all changes and/or corrections on the newspaper to be in writing. Verbal changes are not always mentioned or get forgotten. Written changes can be traced and corrected.
2.     Requested all suggestions be presented to the committee and must be readable.
3.     Objections were raised regarding member comments not being published in the newspaper. It was mentioned that previously they were published. Mrs. Bruno will bring this to the BOE.
4.     Jeanette will look into removing the ads from the website paper only to see if this can be done.
5.     The whole committee must approve all suggestions given for the medias.
 Channel 80:
 1.     Viewing runs approx. 25 minutes, which includes the guide.
2.     Need to adjust the timing on the slides.
3.     Solid color background for easier viewing. Shaded coloring is hard to see. Burgundy color suggested for background.
4.     Admin. Extensions, dog info. and feral cats are taking a lot of slides. The info needs to be consolidated and condensed to shorten viewing time.
5.     Activity flyers need to follow the channel 80 format for easier viewing but be left as a flyer for the newspaper and website. Mrs. Bruno will bring this matter to the BOD.
 Website:
 1.     E-blast will be forthcoming.
2.     Change front page. Members would like to see all community news items be removed from the front page and iconed to a different area for viewing. The front page is our introduction to the outside world and should only contain the introduction and what our community has to offer.
3.     Viewed new front-page designs featuring the intro.to the community, very impressive.
4.     Minutes from Clubs and Committees at the present seem to be running into one another. Needs to be present but needs to have a drop down with dates for viewing.
 
Next meeting to be held on May 3, 2011 @ 9:00 AM
 Meeting Adjourned
 Cindy DiPasquale
  

CIC Committee Minutes

January 4, 2011

Members in Attendance: 
Cindy DiPasquale – Chairperson                                         
Bernadette Bruno -  Liaison            
Mickey Denig     -   IT Tech
1.     Discussed ways to streamline and format activity flyers on channel 80. Too much info is hard to read and looks too busy. He will speak with Don Alvarez regarding this subject.
2.     Mickey stated he is able to have events stop playing on midnight after the event, this way things are removed right away.
3.     Carolee Kidd has sent in a request to join the committee. Bernadette Bruno will bring this request to the BOD at the next board meeting.
4.     Received resignation letter from Cindy Rametta as co-chair of website. She will remain a member of the committee.
5.     Feral cats will resume in April. Article will be put on the medias stating this.
6.     Mickey will check to see if music can be played on channel 80. No verbiage just music.
7.     Discussed ways to set up a marketplace on the website and to fix the problems with the alerts and APCP 411. Stressed that the phone line should be kept up and running for residents who don’t have channel 80 or the website.
8.     Mike Peterson would like to be able to attend the next meeting via online. Mickey will look into the hookup and contact Mike.
 Next meeting to be held on February 1, 2011 at 9AM
 Meeting Adjourned
Cindy Dipasquale

CIC Minutes
December 7, 2010


Members in Attendance:
Cindy DiPasquale – Chairperson
Cathi Armanini
Jeanette Cortalano – Co Chair, Newspaper
Micky  Denig – IT Tech
·        Introduced Micky as the new IT Tech for the committee.
·        Ariel font to be used so everything looks uniform.
·        December 10th deadline for the newspaper.
·        Stressed that things are to be updated right away and that finished items and events be removed right away.
·        Micky would like to update the website. What he presented to the committee looked great. He has a lot of great ideas. Go for it.
·        The committee was very impressed with Micky and his knowledge and is looking forward to working with him.

Next meeting scheduled for January 4, 2011 @ 9:00 AM

Meeting Adjourned:

Secretary
Cindy DiPasquale
 

CIC MINUTES

November 3, 2010


Members in Attendance:

Cindy DiPasquale – Chairperson

Bernadette Bruno -   Liaison
Bonnie Coogan
Mike Peterson
Kristen O’Neil
Marty Berger -          IT Tech

 Items discussed:

* Thank you to be issued for volunteers that worked on the feral cats. Contact Liaison, Gail Foster.

* Newspaper deadline the 10th of this month. Goes to print on the 19th.

* Dates to be published for events ASAP. Stressed the importance of advertising 60 to 90 days in advance.

* E-mail blasts not yet ready to go.

* Committee would like to see the on the calendar when you click on the event the date, time and place.

 Next meeting set for Tuesday, December 7, @ 9:00 AM

Meeting adjourned:

Secretary
Cindy DiPasquale

CIC Meeting

Minutes: October 5, 2010

 

 

Members in Attendance: Frank Lemmo -  IT Tech

                                        Martin Berger -   IT Tech

                                        Cindy DiPasquale – Chairperson

                                        Jeanette Cartolano – Co-Chair – Newspaper

                                        Bernadette Bruno – Liaison

                                        Mike Peterson

 

Newspaper:

 

  1. Committee stressed that articles must be received on time.
  2. Stated they have no control over what advertisements are put in the paper. We have no restrictions and cannot tell Randy (publisher) what to do with the ads.
  3. Liaisons must be told to follow protocol.
  4. Environmental articles are taking over the medias and it was suggested they be consolidated. Overkill.
  5. Committee felt the Admin. Articles say the same thing over and over each month. They are boring and do not catch the attention of the reader. 
  6. Liaison asked that we locate a previous article regarding what to look for in a contractor. Previously submitted by Ms. Haase.
  7. Young adult articles: Frank stated that he spoke with Dave on this. He will follow through. Members stated that they should be Members in good standing within the community.
  8. Mention was made that photos in the paper should only be of what happens in our community, not outside activities.
  9. Requests were made to publish the minutes and motions back into the newspaper.  Members that only reside part time in the community and receive their newspaper through the mail would like to be able to view the minutes and motions.

 

Website and Channel 80:

 

  1. Stressed the importance of all submissions be on all media outlets. Items to long can be directed to the newspaper and website to view.
  2. Interactive website will need further discussion and will be discussed at the next website meeting. Need to set up strict guidelines, and then submit to the BOD.
  3. As per Mike P., blast mails are almost ready to go up. Members can fill out a form to receive these mails.

 

Next Meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 3, @ 9:00 AM

 

Meeting Adjourned: 10:15 AM

 

Cindy DiPasquale

 

CIC Committee Meeting

Minutes: September 6, 2010

 

 

Members in Attendance: Cindy DiPasquale – Chairperson

                                         Dave Hallberg      -  IT Tech

                                         Frank Lemmo       -  IT Tech

                                         Cathi Armanini

                                         Mike Peterson

                                         Bernadette Bruno  - Liaison

                                         Helen Spurrell

 

Newspaper

 

  1. Discussed the importance for information on flyers to be approved and accurate for publication.
  2. Articles of interest for the Newspaper. Suggestions to call the high school to have students from the Journalism and Creative Writing classes to write articles of interest for the paper. This may appeal to the younger members of our community.
  3. It was suggested that we should preview a young member of our community each month.

 

Website and Channel 80

 

  1. Discussed fonts for Channel 80.
  2. Approve a format for flyers.
  3. Making sure all items are posted and/or removed in a timely fashion.
  4. Was suggested that we impose a 24-hour window policy for submissions to be posted on the medias. This would give the committee time to preview the submissions. Mrs. Bruno will bring this suggestion to the BOD.
  5. Print a holiday garbage pickup policy for community members.
  6. Mrs. Bruno will check on the approved motion for the Marketplace, Confusion as to whether outside community would be able to view and/or post.
  7. Members want to have the Interactive bulletin board and suggested comments only to posts with moderators to enforce compliance of the rules.
  8. We will contact the rangers at Tobyhanna State Park to try and get info. to post on nature walks and other items that may be available around the area. Would be nice to put on E-mail blasts and other media outlets. The thought was to get community members aware of what is going on in the surrounding areas and what this area has to offer.

 

Next meeting to be held on October 5, 2010 @ 9:00 AM

Meeting Adjourned: 10:10 AM

Secretary

Cindy DiPasquale

                                        


CIC Committee Meeting

August 4,2010, Minutes

  

Members in Attendance: Cindy DiPasquale – Chairperson

                                            Bernadette Bruno -  Liaison

                                            Cindy Rametta -      Co – Chair, Channel 80

                                            Jeanette Cartolano - Co – Chair, Newspaper

                                            Cathi Armanini

                                            Bonnie Coogan

                                            Mike Peterson

                                            Helen Spurrell

                                            Don Alvarez -           Activities Director

                                            Frank Lemmo -         IT Tech

                                            Dave Hallberg -        IT Tech

  

Welcomed Mike Peterson as a new member of the committee.

 

Committee Members were asked to submit names to nominate a new Chairperson and Co-Chairs for the Committee.

Elected were Cindy DiPasquale -   CIC Chairperson

                      Jeanette Cartolano -  Co-Chair for the Newspaper

                      Cindy Rametta -       Co-Chair for the Website and Channel 80

 Newspaper:
 
  1. Adding layouts in center section for Activities.
  2. Mr. Alvarez will submit upcoming activities with dates to be posted for the newspaper.
  3. Stressed importance for articles to be submitted on time and activities to be published at least 2 months ahead of time.
  4. NP Committee to request that Administration have a deadline of the 15th of each month to submit their articles. Stated that 2 days is not enough time to proof read the paper.
  5. Committee would like to do a paper proof read.
  6. Mr. Peterson suggested making up spacers with messages to be used as fillers for the newspaper.
  7. Several suggestions were made for articles of interest for the newspaper. (teen corner, preview on lifeguards and the young adults of the community, etc.).
 Website:
 
  1. Do more on the front page to make it more inviting.
  2. Website must be user friendly.
  3. Stated Marketplace was approved by the previous Board of Directors.
  4. Talked about putting the interactive back on the website as well as a classified section.
  5. Mr. Peterson suggested an E-mail blast newsletter to be sent during the month with reminders and agendas.
 

Reminder given that all information must coincide on all three medias.

 

Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 7, at 9:00 AM

 

Meeting adjourned: 10:30 AM

 

Secretary

Cindy DiPasquale

CIC Committee Meeting
July 6, 2010


Members in Attendance – Cindy DiPasquale – Chairperson
                                           Dave Hallberg – IT Tech
                                           Frank Lemmo – IT Tech
                                           Bernadette Bruno – Liaison
                                           Jeanette Cartolano

Liaison, Bernadette Bruno stated that she had a problem with a submitted letter from another Board member that was put in the newspaper.
Informed committee that the BOD must approve all letters an/or articles before they are sent to print from Board members.
Committee members stated a Board officer was always able to submit items before without approval.

Chairperson stated at the August meeting the committee will have the option of electing a new chairperson.

We were informed that a new activities coordinator has been hired. I will contact him to see if he has any planned activities to be posted.
Sign up sheets for the committees will be at the next open meeting and a signup sheet will be put online.
Website has a new look, members approved.

Next meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 4, at 9:00 AM
Meeting Adjourned 10:10

Cindy DiPasquale


CIC Committee Meeting
Minutes, June 2, 2010


Members in Attendance: Cindy DiPasquale – CIC Chairperson
                                         Dave Hallberg – IT Tech
                                         Bernadette Bruno – Liaison
                                         Helen Spurrell
                                         Eleanore Massaro
                                         Natasha Lazor

Discussed Field Day to be held on July 3, 2010.
Committee members felt that we needed to post information regarding this event.
Liaison stated that it was still being planned but to speak with Kristen for updates.

Flyers for activities need to be posted in a timely manner with enough time for people to sign for these events.
Asked about Ice Cream social. Committee was told that an activity coordinator was being hired and this would have to be discussed with that person.

Committee member Eleanore Massaro submitted her resignation.
Natasha Lazor also stated that she might be resigning.

Meeting day will be changed to Tuesday if it interferes with staff meetings.

Next meeting to be held on July 6, at 9:00 AM

Meeting Adjourned 11:30

Cindy DiPasquale

CIC Committee Meeting

Minutes, May 5, 2010

  

Meeting called to order: 10:00 AM

 

Members in Attendance: Cindy DiPasquale – Chairperson

                                         Bernadette Bruno -  Liaison

                                         Dave Hallberg -      IT Tech

Committee Members:      Eleanore Massaro

                                         Natalia Lazor

                                         Cathi Armanini

                                         Jeanette Cartolano

                                         Bonnie Coogan

                                         Helen Spurrell

  

Website: Meeting held on April 13, 2010. Three members were in attendance including the Liaison, Bernadette Bruno.

Topics discussed were Old business, Members input, New demo formats and a 411 tab.

 

Newspaper: Discussed residents requests and comments. Stated they will start having committee meetings for the paper.

Articles for paper need to be submitted by everyone by a certain date. More time is needed for the committee members.  Dave is going to speak with Mr. Kimball.

  

All members agreed that summer events need to be posted on all medias as soon as possible. Request Ms. Bruno to speak with Mr. Kimble and the BOD to see if we can get a schedule on upcoming events.

 

Meet the Candidates will be held on May 17, and May 22. Will be taped.

 

Would like Board feedback to establish a non-interactive Market place for advertisements on the web site. Has been approved, Dave must contact the vendor.

 

Discussed the importance of all information be on all media outlets. Old info must be removed and updated in a timely fashion.

 

Next meeting to be held on June 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM

 

Meeting adjourned at 11:20

 

Cindy DiPasquale

CIC Committee

Meeting Minutes: March 3,2010

  

Meeting called to order at 10:00 AM

  

Members in Attendance:

 

Cindy DiPasquale: Chairperson

Bernadette Bruno: Liaison

Cindy Rametta: Co-Chair: Channel 80

Eleanore Massaro: Co-Chair: Website

Dave Hallberg: IT Tech

Cathi Armanini

Helen Spurrell

Natasha Lazor

Kristen O’Neil: Admin. Assistant

Robert Kirk: Director

Janet Harris: President of BOD

   
  • Janet Harris addressed committee and asked that we leave the past in the past and start fresh. Stated that we would have the cooperation of the BOD.
  • At the request of Mrs. O’Neil, Established that correspondence will be sent through the Chairperson to be channeled out to the Liaison, IT Tech, and Administrative Assistant.
  • Was asked that Mrs. O’Neil notify other committees to follow this protocol with their submissions. Could be sent directly to CIC web address.
  • Cindy Rametta, channel 80 co-chair stated that she could remain chairperson if IT Tech could link channel 80 to the web site to be viewed.
  • Web site committee would like to see more flyers displayed on the site for viewing the activities. They would also like all the clubs and committees listed separately.
  • IT Tech stated that they would work on these requests for these committees.
  • New member wishing to join the Newspaper committee will be sent a letter from the BOD addressing his request.
  

Next meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 10:00

Meeting adjourned at 11:20

 

Secretary:

Cindy DiPasquale
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