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the temple, described as a one–of–a–kind example
of Chinese sacred architecture, will not survive another rainy
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Marysville, CA 95901 I. Call to Order: 6:10 PM Present: George Rios/President,
Bok Kai Parade; Denise Haines/Secretary, Sister Cities; Billie Single/Vice
President, Sister Cities; Gary Arlington; Bing Ong, Marysville Chinese
Community; Mr. & Mrs. David Chan, Marysville Chinese Community,
Phil Hohman.
Guests:Gary Price, Community
Development Coordinator, Dan Barth, George Chan, Frank Nam, Gordon Tom,
Jerry Rudloff, Global Theme Consultants, Paul McNamara, City of Marysville.
II. Consent of Agenda: M/S/P as presented.
III. Review of Minutes: January 27, 2003 and Special Executive Board Meeting January 28, 2003. M/S/P. IV. Correspondence: none V. Treasurer's Report: : – Deferred
VI. Guest Speakers
A. Gary Price,
Community Development Coordinator.
Dave Lamon was unable to attend. Mr. Price has reviewed the HSR and visited the Temple. The City supports the preservation efforts. The Bok Kai Temple is not eligible for City Block Grants as there will be no housing or direct jobs created. B. Jerry Rudloff,
Global Theme Consultants.
Mr. Rudloff is very excited about what is happening and is looking for State interest in this project. The State may connect them with other sources. He was interviewed by a Chinese newspaper and talked to a Chinese architect today. He met with the Chinese consul last week. His intent is to develop “an expanded Chinese village”. He is looking for interested appropriate Chinese businesses and hopes to secure an architect to begin to sketch out what the village may look like and get input from local groups and the Chinese community. He has 89 possible grant sources that might be available for the project. Paul said that the City is assisting in identifying property and owners that might be available for involvement in the project. VII. Action Items:
A. Old Business:
1. Stone Engraving
Project: Billie is reviewing the letter that Glen wrote to Phillip
Choy, architect.
2. Major Fundraiser:
George is trying to schedule an appointment with Holly Fiala after
the parade weekend.
3. Donated Dinners/Jean:
Jean has a total of nine dinners including donations from Mr. Nam/Silver
Dollar. She will contact KUBA to promote the restaurants. Billie brought
in tickets for pre-sell.
4. Organization
Banner/George: George brought in samples of possible banner. He asked
Bing and David to develop Chinese characters to put on the banner.
The Committee chose a red banner with black print.
5. Newsletter/Billie:
Has received one article from Gary. Billie will interview Katy and
Bing. She needs the articles by next week so they can be edited and
printed by parade time.
6. Global Theme
Consultants: Already covered
7. Postcards/Gary:
Deferred.
8. Temple Visitation
Schedule/Jean: David needs to talk to the Temple keeper to work something
out. They will put something out after the parade. Billie suggested
that a group of ten or more request tours in writing. A group from
Mt. Diablo is touring on March 7.
9. Thank you
Letter to Contributors/George: Sample presented for review.
10. Thank you
Letter to Paul Chace/Billie: Has been done.
11. Proposition
40 Money:
12. Bok Kai
Parade Participation: Cost of booth ($50) was donated by Billie and
Gary and our spot is reserved. We will need a copy of the application
for the record.
13. Visits to
the Temple Parade Weekend: Other than Sacred Sites, an LA news crew,
and the Mt. Diablo group, the Temple is not taking anymore tour reservations
during the parade.
14. Items to
Sell at Booth/Denise: Denise passed around a catalog from the Oriental
Trading Company with possible items that we can sell at the booth.
M/S/P to authorize Denise to order no more than 6-10 items at no more
than $150.
B. New Business:
1. Billie brought
in a receipt book so that receipts can be sent to those sending in
donations.
2. Retail Sales
License/George: We are covered by anything we do if only on an occasional
basis but we are looking into getting a permanent license.
3. Bill for
Braces at the Temple/Billie: Billie received a bill for the braces
used at the Temple. Lew Hudspeth has paid the bill and we will reimburse
him. Shirley Paiz, Attorney, is donating $200 toward the cost of the
braces.
VIII. Comments from the floor: A. Dan/Yuba County
Historical Society: Dan is working with Jeff Frischer/Photography instructor
from Butte College. He brought in contact prints of the Temple. A student
intern is working on the project and will make “16 x 24”
color prints. They re willing to make them for cost for a fundraiser.
The Arts Council has agreed to display 13 photographs at the Bok Kai
hostess reception. Dan has talked to an employee in Washington DC about
the Historic Preservation Grant. The Temple qualifies for grants with
the National Park Service ($300,000) to restore the Temple. Dan has
set up an itinerary for Sacred Sites for the Bok Kai Parade weekend.
Dr. Chace a lecture on March 8 at the Packard Library building. They
will take a tour of China Town on Sunday.
B. Gary: Welcome
to the Chinese community members present.
C. Phil: Glad to
see so many people present.
D. George Chan:
Why are there two different groups (Yuba County Historical Society/Friends
of the Bok Kai)?
Billie explained that five non-profits including the Historical Society came together and created Friends. George asked what had been accomplished in the lat two years. Much has been accomplished including emergency repairs, securing the roof, replacing floor covering, and bracing of the Temple walls. E. David and Jean:
stated that they appreciated the Committee's work on the Temple. Since
he was elected in the last year, he understands what we have been doing.
He asked Dan to attend this meeting so we can all work together for
the same goal. Phil stated that in the last 2 years 100% more has been
accomplished than what has been done in the last 50 years.
F. Billie stated
that the agricultural group at MHS chose the Temple to spotlight at
the State Fair booth. Committee members volunteered to man the booth
and passed out 1000 brochures regarding the Temple.
G. Frank Nam: Mr.
Nam would like to set aside a portion of the Silver Dollar for artifacts
from old China town, family letters, anything like that. Members are
welcome to see the area that he has set aside.
H. Jean: Red books
will be ordered to sell at the booth.
I. Jerry Rudloff:
His group will not be in competition but may be able to raise interest
in the Chinese Community and all things Chinese.
J. George: Thanked
everyone for coming and for topics and conversation brought up.
K. Gary Price:
Encouraged by engagement of groups with a common interest. We might
want to consider placing the Historical Society reference on the agenda
for every meeting and the Friends on the Historical Society agenda also.
L. Paul: The two
groups may have several different ideas about what to do but come together
under one umbrella/one interest. We need to bring all groups together
under the umbrella of Friends to acquire funds to go the Temple preservation.
IX. Adjournment. 7:45 p.m. | ||||
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