RALPHO TOWNSHIP BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

MEETING MINUTES

October 16, 2025

 

Old Business

• September 18 meeting minutes-Meeting minutes reviewed. Carole motioned to accept, Frank 2nd motion. Accepted by all.

• Financial Report-Carole reviewed transactions. Frank motioned to accept, Dave 2nd motion. Accepted by all.

• Membership Drive

*59 Members renewed, 2 new members

*Frank to check with a few people that have not sent in renewal form. Frank to send out list to us so we can all help reach out

*We will finalize and vote on new members in November. Membership should be complete by year end

• Booklet Ad update- Frank has spoken to Carissa to have FBLA design a new ad. We are awaiting her response

· A Thank you was note received from the Village Cat Nappers for donation from RTBA

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New Business

· Scholarship Announcement-Frank to send out information to schools about the 2026 scholarship

*Adam Bednar will match the scholarship again for 2026

· Maps-The cost for maps will be $625. Jodi motioned to accept this cost and pay, Dave 2nd motion. Accepted by all

· Santa’s Mailbox- begins November 26th

*Ralpho Street Department will help set up the mailbox

*Remind Brenda to obtain any needed supplies and RTBA will reimburse her costs

*Ad in newspaper to run through December 20th

· Christmas Tree pickup-January 10th

*Frank Bebenek to post on our website

· Food Pantry-$1000 donation to each, Elysburg and Catawissa. Carole motioned that we move forward with donation, Dave 2nd motion. Accepted by all

 

Committee Reports

• FBLA-Nothing to report. Carissa sends out names automatically

 

Next meeting November 20th, 8am

 

Respectfully Submitted

Jodi Berry

Secretary