Author: CCC Webmaster

After one week of curing, our new patio is open for business. We hope to soon have the landscape surrounding the patio graded and grass planted. Caution, a temporary wire has been run to power the ramp lights (please be careful). We hope that our members enjoy this great new attrition to our Closed Shelter facility.

We would like to thank all who made Buffett and BBQ a grand success.

You may click on the below photos to enlarge them.

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Thank you Cockeye BBQ for serving great Barbeque.

While our adult crew was partaking in Buffett and BBQ, our little friends thoroughly enjoyed “A Day at our Beach.”

One of our members recently hosted a baby shower in our newly renovated Closed Shelter. We thought that our members would enjoy seeing some photos of our well decorated facility. Thanks Mike W. for sharing. Oh, by the way, it’s a girl.

We would like to thank our friends Rich Frazzini and Ed Petruzzi for braving the cold on May 3rd and installing our Goose Fence.

Our next Book Club Meeting is at 7 PM on May 1st.

Our book Club met on March 2nd and selected this month’s title, “The Giver of Stars” by JoJo Moyes. Per the authors website:

“With characters so real they feel like dear friends and a compelling storyline, this is a beautiful, special novel. I loved it and didn’t want it to end!” —Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies

“Epic in scope and fiercely feminist. . . an unforgettable story.” —PopSugar

Set in Depression-era America, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond, from the author of Me Before You

Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But small-town Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. So when a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelt’s new traveling library, Alice signs on enthusiastically.

The leader, and soon Alice’s greatest ally, is Margery, a smart-talking, self-sufficient woman who’s never asked a man’s permission for anything. They will be joined by three other singular women who become known as the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky.

What happens to them–and to the men they love–becomes an unforgettable drama of loyalty, justice, humanity and passion. These heroic women refuse to be cowed by men or by convention. And though they face all kinds of dangers in a landscape that is at times breathtakingly beautiful, at others brutal, they’re committed to their job: bringing books to people who have never had any, arming them with facts that will change their lives.

Based on a true story rooted in America’s past, The Giver of Stars is unparalleled in its scope and epic in its storytelling. Funny, heartbreaking, enthralling, it is destined to become a modern classic–a richly rewarding novel of women’s friendship, of true love, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp for the great beyond.

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!

For reviews on Jojo’s books click here.

The “Giver of Stars” may may be purchased at Amazon.com

I stopped by the Club this morning to find snow, heavy winds and cold temperatures. How I long for spring! One happy sight, our friend Noah appears to be ready to launch – Randy

Dear Member Friends,

I am hopeful to find that you and your loved ones are healthy and well.

Today’s correspondence is a little different than normal since I am directly soliciting the assistance of our Officers, Trustees and Members. I am asking our Members to help protect our community by lending a needed hand to our Trumbull County government.

I have been working with Trumbull County Commissioner, Frank Fuda, and Chief Snyder. We have had several in-depth conversations in regard to how our Members might be able to assist our community in preparing for an impending storm. The county government employees are working around the clock and any assistance is desperately needed. This is an opportunity to assist our county professionals organize and deliver vital community services.

Calling all Volunteers

Working with Chief Snyder, we have identified the following areas where Emergency Management needs immediate volunteers:

• Secretarial/Administrative Assistant
• Document Control/Retention
• Accounting/Bookkeeping
• Timekeeping Reporting
• Procurement/Purchasing
• Logistics
• Warehousing/Shipping and Receiving
• Social Media

With the exception of Warehousing/Shipping and Receiving, most of the above duties could be conducted remotely, from the comfort of your own home. All that would be required is a desktop/laptop computer and an internet connection. I have been assured by Chief Snyder in the event that interaction be required, Emergency Management is committed to providing a safe environment and that safe distancing protocols will be practiced.

If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact me via email at r.cox@cortlandclub.com. Upon better understanding your interests and skills, I will connect you with the appropriate county employee.

I am always proud of our Members and their willingness to serve our community. Together, we can make a difference. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Sincerely,

Randy Cox – President
The Cortland Conservation Club

Subject: Canceled Club Events

Dear Friends,

Your Trustees assembled last Wednesday night for the March Trustees meeting. After careful deliberation, the Trustees unanimously decided to cancel all Club sponsored events through early April. Our concern is for the safety of our Members, their families, and our community at large.

The following Club events are CANCELED:

• March 21 – 10 AM to 1 PM – Sailors’ Brunch
• March 21 – 1 PM – Barn Cleaning
• March 26 – 6 PM to 7 PM – Closed Shelter Committee Meeting
• March 26 – 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM – Membership Meeting
• March 28 – 5:30 PM to 8 PM – Soup and Side Event
• March 30 – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM – Membership Committee Meeting
• April 1 – 6 PM to 9 PM – Wednesday Night Supper Club
• April 4 – 1 PM to 4 PM – Easter Egg Hunt and Party

Private Parties (reservations)

The Trustees will continue to allow private parties. Our members will have to carefully assess the risks associated with hosting a private party and decide if they wish to proceed.

Club Usage

Our Club remains open and our Members may continue to enjoy our facilities and beautiful grounds. While visiting the Club, we would ask that our Members take steps to protect themselves and their friends. The CDC recommends the following:

• Clean your hands often.
• Avoid close contact.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Wear a facemask if you are sick.
• Clean and disinfect.

A complete list of the CDC’s recommendations may be found on their website.

March Membership Meeting

Instead of assembling our Membership for our monthly meeting, the Officers will report all pertinent information via email to our Members. This will include minutes from our February Membership meeting and monthly Treasurer’s report.

At the time of this correspondence, the Trustees plan on Meeting for our regular scheduled April 8^th Trustees meeting. We will discuss the Coronavirus outbreak in our community and its impact on future Club events. We will notify our members of the results of our meeting in a timely manner. Stay tuned…

If I may answer any questions regarding the Club’s operations during this unusual time, please do not hesitate to contact me via my iPhone at (330) 609-4187.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep our members and friends healthy! I am hopeful that all of our Members and their families remain safe.

Sincerely,

Randy Cox – President