FLANO MINUTES

Meeting Minutes:

1. Upcoming Events
   1. Christmas Greens Hike with Greg Schneider 12/17/2022

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• Friends of Lake Norman State Park Christmas Greens Hike
• Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. meet at the Lake Norman State Park Swimming Area Bathhouse 1412 State Park Road, Statesville, NC 28677

• • On Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. everyone is invited to a one to two hour hike; tromping through the woods and fields of Lake Norman State Park.  The hike will be led by a retired NC state park ranger.  Participants will view and discuss the plants that remain green during the winter season in North Carolina.  Many of these plants were gathered by our forefathers to decorate their homes during the holidays and have been collectively know as "Christmas Greens".  Come enjoy a hike in the woods and learn about the natural decorations of an old fashioned Christmas.  There is no need to make reservations for this free hike.  This hike is sponsored by the Friends of Lake Norman State Park, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the educational outreach and recreational operations of Lake Norman State Park.  Participants should wear sturdy shoes for this moderately strenuous hike.  For more information, feel free to call or text Greg at (919) 215-7170.
• GingerBread Competition 
  • FLANO Shirt Donated
• First Day Hike/Ride 1/1/2023 9AM-1PM
  • FLANO to provide Hot Chocolate, Coffee and S’mores at Heron or Osprey Shelter and give info about FLANO
  • Katie to get Supplies
  • Debbie will drop off Coffee Maker
  • Scott will bring Fire Pit
  • Nate to run extension cord up hill with Generator on Beach if needed
  • Sign Ups will be sent out
• MLK Day of Service 9-12pm 1/16/2023
  • FLANO to help with Volunteer Activity
• Star Party 4/21/2022 
  • NEED FLANO Volunteers
  • Sign up will be sent out
  • FLANO will supply Moon Pies
• Action Item: Katie Summer FLANO SUP Yoga reach out to schedule
• FLANO Annual Meeting by bylaws should be in Spring
  • Annual Meeting 5/6/2023
  • Spring Cabin Dedication 
  • Hand out flowers, put signs up
  • Action Item: Stacy to print out 6 pictures for cabins
• FLANO 60th Anniversary Volunteer Cook-Out Celebration
  • Food, History of Park, Guided Walks, Yoga in Park
  • Self Guided Paddle Trail with Free Rentals
  • Action Item: State Park to select date options in Summer
• Julie Higgie to host another Women’s Walk in March and June 
  • 3 members on her hike in November
  • Action Item: Katie to ask Julie for dates
• Trail Dedication 
  • Date TBD
  • Year of the Trail, Ribbon Cutting for Lakeshore reroute 
  • ACTION ITEM: Email year of the Trail to post event and get giveaways

1. REI Grant Follow-Up:
   1. Working with State Park to get Wayside display for climate change.
      1. Have not heard back will continue to push or create our own display
   2. Have funds left from 2021-2022 grant that need spent $2223.81
      1. Timbers for Flower Planting: Hoke -1084.07
      2. Grow don’t Mow Signs: -$254.87
      3. Funds to spend” $884.87
      4. Action Item: Nate to send list of lumber needed for bridge
   3. Received second year check for $5,000.
      1. Lake Norman Ideas for spending
         1. Family Camp old bathhouse for spring wildflower planting.
            1. Date in Spring 2023
            2. Date for Wildflower planting and sign hanging by powerlines
2. Park Needs
   1. FSP funding and FLANO funding available
      1. $6551.42 FLANO Funds
      2. Nate Applying for grant with FSP to replace kayaks $3600 FLANO to contribute funds
   2. FLANO for Sip it Forward Donation Opportunity at Hoptown Brewery 
      1. Applied 10/1/2022
3. Outreach
   1. Diversity to Parks
      1. ACTION ITEM: Reach out to diversity groups to schedule park events 
   2. Schools in Parks
      1. ACTION ITEM: FLANO Member to coordinate and reach out to schools in August
      2. Only Troutman Middle School filled out form needed by state park and 
   3. Trail Class
      1. Park Staff Select Date in 2023
4. Next Meeting Dates:
   1. 2/7/2023 6PM
   2. 4/4/2023 6PM
   3. Annual Meeting 5/6/2023 10AM with Spring Dedication to follow and hike along Family camp trail re-route
5. Adjourn.

Events Overview:

• 12/17/2022: 9AM Christmas Greens Hike with Greg
• 1/1/2023: First Day Hike/Ride FLANO S’mores and Snacks 9am-1pm
• 1/16/2023: 9-12pm MLK Day of Service
• 2/7/2023: 6PM Board Meeting
• 4/4/2023: 6PM Board Meeting
• 4/21/2023: Star Party
• 5/6/2023: FLANO Annual Meeting 
• Lakeshore Trail Dedication TBD
• FLANO 60 year park celebration TBD