21 people attended this week’s meeting and we’d like to thank you all for getting involved, even a little bit, or even if you just come to listen! These meetings are fun and informative, AND THEY ONLY LAST ONE HOUR, GUARANTEED!!!!

When folks complain or make suggestions about the banner choices, or venues for events, or anything else the TLBA does for the community, the way your voice will be heard is if you take an hour out of your month and attend a meeting. We’re all busy, but the free coffee & donuts are great and it’s a very low key and enjoyable way to keep up with events & help out our communities!

Banners for Town Poles: Orders are coming in fast and if you want a banner send Cindy your choice and then get your design/logo to Garnet signs with check to Garnet signs for $160.50 to ensure your banner is completed and can be up by Memorial Day. We have +/- 50 orders in so far for all 4 towns. The Red Chair is currently unavailable in Brant Lake, Adirondack & Chestertown as the ‘first come, first serve’ promoted a lot of requests for those and not as many as the others….  The purpose of these banners is to ‘dress up’ our towns, show people what is available regarding recreational opportunities (this ‘theme’ was decided/agreed upon by both towns and the TLBA committee) and your purchase shows your support for the community.
Horicon Banner Holder: Committee will be meeting with Horicon officials to determine placement of a Town ‘Bulletin Board’ to be installed across from the lower dam to advertise events, in lieu of hanging banners on the bridge.
Rack Cards: Available at the Chamber of Commerce or any TLBA member. Next year put ‘please check our website’ to confirm dates that may have changed.
Pedal to Plate: May 19: Adirondack area bike ride, “Pedal to Plate,” a 55-mile culinary tour of the North Country circling three scenic lakes and traveling through picturesque Adirondack hamlets. Travels from The Hub in Brant Lake and circles Schroon Lake. $40 entry fee if preregistered; $50 if signed up the day of the event. Sign up is at http://www.Bikereg.com/F2F  
Community Fund: Moneys are available for the Gore Mt. Region and there will be a workshop May 1st at the Minerva Town Hall at 8:30am to learn how to apply. Al Tolomeo will be going representing the TLBA and the Carol Theatre.
Chamber of Commerce VIP Dinner: May 17th @ Jimbos. $30. Contact the Chamber for info.
An Adirondack Woof Stock: June 2-3. Dock Dogs, Disc Dogs, music, food and some new events – Barn Hunt and Fly Ball for your dog to try!!!! Vendors needed – $50 for the entire weekend!!! – email[email protected]  for info. Woof Woof….
Chamber News: http://www.northwarren.com 
            Small Business Week: April 29-May 5. Details available on their webpage.
            Economic Development Update: May 2, 7PM at the Town Hall
YMCA Update: http://www.glensfallsymca.org/adkcenter  They also thanked the TLBA for donating monies to help put a few kids in camp this year.
Advertising: Agreed to split a 1/2 page ad in the Southern Adirondack magazine with the Chamber.
Adirondack Volunteer Firefighters Benevolent Association: Golf Cart Raffle! Support your local firemen!
TLBA Scholarship Application: needs to be revised. Committee will work on this & get it out to this year’s Seniors.
Car Hops: Starting in June:1st Friday of the month at The Hub, 3rd Friday of the month at The Panther Mt. Inn. 
Town Beautification: Town of Chester is looking into improvements to the four corners entrance to town at the light.
Brant Lake Milfoil: Brant Lake Association is looking for donations to assist in the ongoing battle against milfoil in Brant Lake. Your donation of $200 or more will put your name on all newsletters and banner to be displayed in town. To donate or for more info:  http://www.brantlakeassoc.org/