Joe George

The Malvern Area Betterment Association meeting included discussions on the Independence Day celebration, En Plein Air event, and updates on the 401-403 Main project. The Independence Day Celebration in 2014 was scheduled for July 12th. Updates were provided on the swim suits for the lifeguards and the Malvern Recreation Park Project. The Street Nodes project was discussed with a date set for digging out the nodes. The possibility of using the old City office as the Welcome Center was also discussed.

The Malvern Area Betterment Association meeting included updates on the Street Nodes projects, with concerns about planter durability and discussions on potential DIY solutions. The Malvern Recreational Part Project was discussed, including collaboration between the Park Board, MABA, and the City, along with funding from Costello Money. There was also discussion regarding swimsuits donated for lifeguards and updates on DNR Grants and CDBG. The Independence Day Celebration plan was reviewed, including volunteers, concessions, and activities. The EPA BBQ, En Plein Air plans, Wabash Marathon, and Gateway of Chaos were also discussed. The meeting addressed the safety of air conditioners and the Welcome Center Rental Rate, with a motion made to offer $100 a month.

The Malvern Area Betterment Association meeting covered various topics, including the treasurer's report, updates on the Wabash Trace Marathon and En Plein Air events, and discussions about the Malvern Rec Park Project. The association also discussed the 401 & 403 Main project, the Gateway of Chaos report, location options for the Welcome Center, and a ribbon cutting for the new dance Studio. Additionally, there were reports on the Malvern Bucks program, a grant application for MCCF, and the East Mills Booster calendars.

The meeting included discussions and recaps of the Independence Day Celebration, the East Mills Childcare Development Center Concert Series Match, and the Teacher Luncheon. New business included LifeWise Academy - Mini Walker and the Fall Brunch. Upcoming events mentioned were the East Mills Homecoming.

The meeting included discussions on the Independence Day Celebration, including a call for volunteers and updates on payments for bounce houses and fireworks. A motion was approved to purchase new sandwich boards and panels for MABA signs. The Back to School luncheon/teacher gifts event was discussed, with a call for volunteers for salads/desserts and the purchase of supplies for teachers. A motion was made to match funds for the East Mills Childcare Development Center based on their fundraising efforts at the concert series. It was decided that there would be no July meeting.