DCBC discusses involvement in fall festival during monthly meet

Respectfully submitted by D. ALBURTY, Secretary
he Drexel Community Betterment Corporation (DCBC) met at the Community Center at noon on Tuesday, July 28. A tasty summer picnic lunch with BBQ brisket sandwiches, side salads, Italian pasta salad, chips, iced tea and strawberry shortcake with whipped cream was served by the Drexel Bar & Grill. The Drexel Star was the luncheon sponsor.  Those present were Herbert Thomas, Marc Finke, Sue Wishon, Patsy Stewart, Anita Brown, Lynette Harris, Patty Dreher, Judy Stivers, Vic Shipley, President Tyler Black, Treasurer Greg Mullinax and Secretary Dave Alburty. 
The pledge of allegiance was recited, and then the invocation was presented by President Tyler Black, who then called the meeting to order.
Treasurer Greg Mullinax gave this month’s report:  The balance after last month’s bills stands at $1,678.04 and $400 is currently in the Drexel Dollars account. 
  Participation in this year’s fall festival was discussed. Last year DCBC printed “Kick’n It in Drexel” t-shirts and held drawings for Drexel Dollars. Harris motioned to sell cotton candy and Drexel-boosting shirts again. There are about fifteen of last year’s shirts left that could also be offered. About 180 shirts were made last time. Shipley volunteered Stacy Rice and Barb Shipley to look into the shirts again.
Halloween is on a Saturday this year, so a very brief discussion regarding whether those present had a preference to see the Drexel Halloween Fun and Safety Night held on Friday evening or Saturday.  The consensus was quickly reached that Saturday would be best if possible.
Next, a Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) update was given. The next....
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