1. Our meeting was held at the Scioto Southland Community Center at 6:00pm. Approximately 22 people were in attendance. President Curtis Brown reminded members of the decorum policy, then called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Pam Richards opened the meeting with prayer. Curtis recognized all June birthdays and anniversaries. Ed and Judy Oberting will celebrate their 21^st Anniversary at the end of June. Kathy Palmer will celebrate her birthday on July 26.
2. The Secretary’s Minutes (Pam Richards) were read and approved:

1^st Motion – Nick Marcos       2^nd Motion – Bill Palmer

• The Treasurer’s Report (Marsha Kessler) was reported, discussed and approved:

            1^st Motion – Donna Scaggs.      2^nd Motion – Bill Palmer

Marsha reported that the Civic had a previous balance of $1999.36. After donations and paid dues of $242.00, plus deposits of $55.00, $300.00, and $35.00, the current balance now stands at $2631.36.   

• The first order of business was the Irish Music Festival, which will be held July 12, 2:30-11:00pm, at the Shamrock Club. A sponsorship opportunity is available for $50.00. A motion was made for our Civic Association to be a sponsor:  1^st Motion – Bob Small.     2^nd Motion – Kathy Palmer. The motion passed unanimously with a verbal vote. 
• Membership forms and payment are due at the end of today’s meeting. See Marsha Kessler for your information sheet. 
• UPCOMING EVENTS:
• June 10 – GAME NIGHT at the S. High St. Library Meeting room. Time is 6:00pm-7:00pm. Bring your favorite game. Will be held the 2^nd Tuesday of each month.
• June 11 – Family discussion hosted by Council person Lourdes Barroso dePadilla at 2515 Lockbourne Rd. 5:00pm-7:00pm. 
• June 14 – Shamrock Club Flag Day Ceremony. Doors open at 4:00pm. Ceremony starts at 6:00pm. 
• June 16 – Meeting to highlight the work of SAFER Station and the Office of Justice and Policy and Programs. 12:00noon-2:00pm at the Reeb Center, 280 Reeb Ave. Curtis plans to be present and represent the Civic Association.
• June 17 – The Breathing Association Mobile Medical Unit will be at the S. High St. Library from 1:00pm-4:00pm. They will provide free medical care and treatment regardless of income or health insurance status. Appointments are preferred, but walk ups are accepted.
• June 17 – Tour of Olen Corporation. 1:00pm-3:00pm. The tour will be conducted on a bus and seats are still available. Reach out to an officer for more information and a parking map. Olen Corporation is one of our financial sponsors as well as a major National Night Out sponsor.
• June 21 – the Great Southern Metro Park Cleanup, sponsored by Clear Creeks and Byways. 9:45am-12:00noon. Meet at 3447 Hirst  Dr. Come help us make one of South Columbus’ newest Metro Parks beautiful. 
• June 21 – South High Library Cookbook Club. 1:00pm-2:00pm in the Library’s meeting room. Bring your favorite dessert to share with others. Held on the 3^rdSaturday of every month. July’s theme is “Cookout Desserts”. 
•  NATIONAL NIGHT OUT will take place on August 5, 6:00-8:00pm, at the shelter houses/open spaces behind Scioto Southland Recreation Center. We need volunteers to handle various aspects of the event. Hopefully we’ll recruit at least 10 volunteers. A Firetruck is confirmed and scheduled for 7:00-8:00pm on this day, as well as a dinosaur Bounce House and KONA Ice Truck. We plan on recognizing a local business and our Columbus Police Liaison Officer. 

Currently the Civic has had 100 bookbags donated. We need a donation of 70 pencils and notebooks, plus donations of toothbrush/toothpaste combos.  Last year all the food was donated, and we’re hoping members can help again this August. We need hot dogs, cookies, plates and cases of water. 

To recoup some of our National Night Out expenses, our Civic is offering sponsorship opportunities. This will provide an advertising opportunity to get local businesses involved. There are 3 support tiers available with perks for each tier:       

4 sponsors at the $300 level

 6 sponsors at the $100 level

 10 sponsors at the $50 level

These can be individual or corporate sponsors. Members are encouraged to grab a few flyers and distribute to interested parties.

•  Curtis mentioned the Candidates’ Breakfast. Currently there is no interest from the officers or Ambassadors to plan a breakfast. If members wish to have a Candidates’ Breakfast this fall, we would need a member-led committee to plan and organize the event. We will have a Fall Day of Service, as well as participate in the Rec Center’s Trunk or Treat at the end of October. 
• This September the Civic will collaborate with the S. High St. Library and the Ohio State University Extension group to bring a series of topics to the Library. This will be held each Thursday in September(4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th) at 2:00pm in the meeting room. Topics will include “Living with Diabetes”, “Fall Prevention”, “Clearing Clutter”, and “Organizing Your Records”. Plan to attend!
•  Curtis stated that the city of Columbus is getting ready to move into Phase 2 of Zone-In. Phase 1 allowed for increased density and less parking along the major corridors, including S. High St. Phase 2 may allow multi unit housing in areas zoned for single family use. We need to keep this situation on our radar.
•  Update on the Buckeye Middle School Future Realignment: The plan is to consolidate for the 2027-2028 school year. The idea is to move the students to Marion Franklin 6-12. No changes to attendance boundaries are expected. The 2025-2026 school year will focus on community engagement and next steps. 
•  AEP rate increases, driven by PJM market increases, are approximately $13 per month and  took effect on June 1. AEP has filed a case with PUCO to increase their distribution rates. If approved, rates will increase approximately $4 a month. When this PUCO case opens, residents can submit formal complaints. Call 800-686-7826, or mail : PUCO, 180 E. Broad St.  Columbus. OH. 43215.
•  Curtis asked members to invite friends, neighbors and family members to our meetings. We need increased visibility. Members are needed to show up for our own events.     
• The DOOR PRIZE tonight was won by Bill Palmer. He received a Graeters’ gift card.
•  Cathy Palmer volunteered to provide June’s donuts to the Fire Station.
•  A motion was made to adjourn:

     1^st Motion – Bill Palmer      2^nd Motion – Donna Scaggs

Respectfully Submitted,Pam Richards, Secretary