Sharon Aleckson
The HPCC Board continues its monthly meetings. At those meetings, the business of the organization is taken care of, events are evaluated or planned, and issues of concern to community members are addressed.
Several committees have been formed throughout the year, depending on what the business of the board happens to be at the time, so there are committee head reports at each meeting. Committees at this time are:
• Grant – Update on Capital Budget Grant
• Kitchen – Update on issues relating to the kitchen
• By-Laws – Reviews the current HPCC By-Laws and makes recommendations for improving them
• Events – Plans, organizes, advertises events
Currently a new committee was formed to review the Building Rental Agreement. They will advise and recommend changes to that document. The goal is to make the Community Center more marketable. HPCC receives money from community center rentals.
There were many events in our community this past year:
• Community Clean-up in 3 Phases
• Dumpster Days
• Community Yard Sales including Mini Firehouse Sales at the old fire station on Centerville Hwy.
• Farmers Market – a new event this year
• Bingo nights
• HP Christmas Bazaar (coming up)
These events were successful due to the efforts of many, and especially Josh Harrison. As advertising is a very important element in the success of an event, Josh put a lot of time and effort into the advertising for these events, and we want to thank him for taking on this responsibility.
On October 21, the community was invited to an Open House at the center where they enjoyed meeting the new firefighters, the officers of HPCC, and other High Prairie residents. The rib meal was a a big hit. Thank you, Anne, for planning and preparing the menu.
The final event for this year will be the High Prairie Christmas Bazaar to be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 30 through December 2, 2023. If interested in helping at the bazaar, contact Sharon Aleckson at 509-365-4429 or 509-310-9172.
Thank you to Brenda Edin, one of our Fire District 14 firefighters, for agreeing to fill an open position on the HPCC Board.
As this year comes to an end, I want to thank all those who • helped plan and organize any HPCC event; • participated in any event; • supported any event; • prepared delicious meals; • kept the Community Center clean; and • the HPCC Board Members, who gave time to provide leadership for the organization.
TOGETHER WE ARE COMMUNITY STRONG.