Dear Friends,

Here are the June minutes.  Please note that we are having a day at the
pond on July 24th.  Hope you can join us.  More detail in the minutes.

MINUTES FOR FRIENDS OF BALD MOUNTAIN POND
JUNE 22, 2004



The meeting was held at the DesPres' following a delicious pot luck
dinner.  Those attending were Mary Lou and Frank Ridley, Sherri Vigue,
John Ackley, Len and Cory DesPres, John Beeuwkes, and Sarah Carpenter.

Treasurer's report:  Sherri reported $1455 in the treasury.  She
submitted our application for the Common Ground Fair.

Outhouse report: The site evaluation has been done.  We are now
contacting LURC, Plum Creek, and the local plumbing inspector.  Butch
Bolduc reported he will draw up a material list, and then ask local
businesses to contribute supplies.  We plan to have a workday in the
fall or spring to construct the outhouse and dismantle the existing one.

August report:  Ian was not present. However, the legislators adjourned
without putting a dollar amount on the Land for Maine's Future bill.

IRS:  No word from them.

Common Ground: We will work on our display at the August meeting.  Mary
Lou will make us a GREAT map, which will clearly show which Bald
Mountain and pond we are trying to protect.

Bald Mountain Pond Trip: On July 24th we will go to Bald Mountain Pond.
We will meet at Griswold's, Rt. 201, Solon at 9:00 and caravan up to the
pond.  We will paddle across the lake to the Appalachian Trail Lean To.
>From there an optional climb up Moxie Bald Mountain, which is a short
hike (1.1mi) to the North Peak.  All are welcome to attend.  Please
bring a canoe or kayak, life jacket, lunch, water, and hiking boots.  If
you need a canoe, please let us know.  If you need more information call
Sarah at 643-2746.  Hope you can come.

Meeting:  Our trip to the pond will be our July meeting.  The August
meeting will be held in Solon on August 24th. More detail to follow.


Sarah