BACP/BLUE meeting was held July 1st, 2024, at 7 p.m. in Gregory Park

OLD BUSINESS
1. Report on/discussion of the Saturday, June 8 th vigil against the proposed Tamarack mine in Baxter.

    Attended by four people affiliated with BACP/BLUE and  DSA members. Two others came for a short time. 

2. Report on/discussion of the Saturday, June 15th vigil against Gaza genocide in Little Falls.

    Members who went felt the response was fairly positive, especially considering Little Falls connection to Camp Ripley.

3. Report on/discussion of the Monday June 20 th Brown Bag presentation by Winona LaDuke in Brainerd.

   No one present attended this presentation.

CURRENT BUSINESS:

1. Discuss the refurbishment of the group's parade float and participation in the Brainerd 4 th of July
parade on Thursday.

Doug has not received email about details but the parade. He will send out an email  when he has the information. 
The float has been refurbished and required over $500 worth of supplies. This was covered by members working on the float.This expense was necessary as the float was getting well worn with rotting wood and chipped paint. This has put a strain on our small budget. We are asking anyone who wishes to make a donation for the project to remit to:
 
BACP
P.O. Box  113
Brainerd, MN 56401

After all the effort and expense, we would also like to purchase a cover to protect it from the elements when parked.

2. Discuss the scheduled Saturday, July 6 th peace vigil at the intersection of MN #371 & # 210 in
Baxter.

Vigil will be at 1p.m. Signs supplied.

3. Discuss the group's manning a booth at the Crow Wing County Fair (Tuesday, July 30 th - Saturday,
August 3rd).

Richard has paid for the booth and sent out the schedule. Booth must be attended from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Please consider a 2 hour shift.

4. Discuss the scheduling of the August peace vigil to deconflict with the Fair booth.

It was discussed and decided that the vigil will be postponed until the second Saturday in August, the 10th. Same time and place  1 p.m. at the Kohls corner of 371 and 210