<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828</id><updated>2012-02-16T19:19:06.083-05:00</updated><title type='text'>ONEIDA'S DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION</title><subtitle type='html'>A group of independent business people and concerned citizens committed to revitalizing the Oneida Downtown Business District and overall business climate through partnership and fostering community.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>20</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-2749136776289018087</id><published>2011-05-10T17:09:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2011-05-10T17:19:31.436-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Summer Fest Schedule 2011</title><content type='html'>Oneida's Downtown Association&lt;br /&gt;Terry Karst Chairman&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:tkarst@twcny.rr.com"&gt;tkarst@twcny.rr.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Elaine Clark Vice Chair&lt;br /&gt;Becky Karst Secretary&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Linda Bailey Treasurer&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;May 2011&lt;br /&gt;Summer fest Scheduled Events&lt;br /&gt;Art Show, Crafters, Vendors set up 7:30-11:00 AM. Open at 11:00-5:00.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Car Hop drive- ins open at 9:00-12:00 &amp;amp; Judging &amp;amp; Awards at 1:30&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mike Musacchio and crew open hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage pepper &amp;amp; onions. 12:00&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Popcorn by Bec's cotton Candy &amp;amp; Snow Cones by Scotty's (Need machines &amp;amp; Supplies B-4 1:00)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sodas, water, cotton candy, snow cones, pop corn on Midway requires volunteer(s)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Rides &amp;amp; games $7.50 all day open at 1:00 and close at 5:00. by Scotties Jump-N-Fun&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tickets on the midway requires volunteer(s)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Up Roar, Nascar, Shoot-n-Shower, Tubs O' Fun&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dunkin Booth requires volunteer(s) &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Open Mic Opens at Noon or before&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Matt Chase and Thunder Canyon 3:00-5:00&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mike Musacchio Chicken Bar-B-Que 5:00-8:00&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fritz's Polka Band 6:00-8:00&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Lenny's Fire House Hot Dogs at Vet's/American Legion 7:00-10:00&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Tethered Hot Air Rides at Vet's 7:00-9:00 by Airborne Adventures Ballooning c/o Dwight Cramer &lt;br /&gt;Fireworks from Vet's Field at 9:30 by Majestic&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-2749136776289018087?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/2749136776289018087/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2011/05/summer-fest-schedule-2011.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/2749136776289018087'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/2749136776289018087'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2011/05/summer-fest-schedule-2011.html' title='Summer Fest Schedule 2011'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-4730832218267035988</id><published>2010-07-04T09:09:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-07-04T09:12:03.439-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Summer Fest In Downtown Oneida Is Almost Upon US</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/TDCFg-T_niI/AAAAAAAAAS0/eRos5QXciO0/s1600/fireworks.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" rw="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/TDCFg-T_niI/AAAAAAAAAS0/eRos5QXciO0/s320/fireworks.bmp" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;We are so close I can hear&amp;nbsp;the music, the mechanics of the&amp;nbsp;rides,&amp;nbsp;the kids laughter&amp;nbsp;and smells of all of the great food that will be served. &amp;nbsp;Summer Fest will be just what the community ordered!&amp;nbsp; A fun family event that all ages can enjoy.&amp;nbsp; The hours are 10am to dark with a fireworks display for the&amp;nbsp;finale.&amp;nbsp; Bring your husbands, wives, children, friends,&amp;nbsp;neighbors, and anyone else you can think of who&amp;nbsp;likes to have a good time!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some performances will include Belly Dancing by our local belly dance troupe Adi&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="background-color: yellow;"&gt;Shakti&lt;/span&gt; World Fusion and talented, emerging&amp;nbsp;local musicians.&amp;nbsp; Tickets for kids rides are $3 for 5 rides or $5 for rides all day.&amp;nbsp; We will be featuring side walk and tent sales by local businesses and a car show on Main Street.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;We want to thank all of the Oneida Businesses that donated their time and money to make this event happen!&amp;nbsp; Have a safe and fun Independence&amp;nbsp;DAY and we will see you next Saturday during "SUMMER FEST".&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-4730832218267035988?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/4730832218267035988/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/07/summer-fest-in-downtown-oneida-is.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/4730832218267035988'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/4730832218267035988'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/07/summer-fest-in-downtown-oneida-is.html' title='Summer Fest In Downtown Oneida Is Almost Upon US'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/TDCFg-T_niI/AAAAAAAAAS0/eRos5QXciO0/s72-c/fireworks.bmp' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-1737563871091819067</id><published>2010-06-03T07:57:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-03T07:57:22.849-04:00</updated><title type='text'>June 3, 2010 Meeting Agenda</title><content type='html'>Oneida’s Downtown Association &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meeting: June 3, 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I. Call to Order 6:30 pm (please be on time)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;II. Approval of last meetings minutes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;III. Chairperson’s Report &lt;br /&gt;a. Update on activities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;b. Membership dues and application&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;c. Flea Market&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;IV. Committee Reports&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. Summer Fest 2010- July10 event&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;b. Beautification committee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;c. Gov’t committee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;IV. Treasure’s Report&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;V. Old Business &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. T-shirts&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;b. membership applications&lt;br /&gt;VI. New Business&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VII. Calendar/Upcoming Events&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next meeting: June 17 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VIII. Adjournment&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-1737563871091819067?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/1737563871091819067/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/06/june-3-2010-meeting-agenda.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/1737563871091819067'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/1737563871091819067'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/06/june-3-2010-meeting-agenda.html' title='June 3, 2010 Meeting Agenda'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-3098586501880515688</id><published>2010-06-01T08:03:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-06-01T08:03:04.600-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Summer Fest</title><content type='html'>Hello everyone!&lt;br /&gt;Just wanted to give an update on our progress for Summer Fest.&amp;nbsp; We seem to be moving forward, but still need artists and crafters for our Arts and Crafts Fair during Summer Fest.&amp;nbsp; If you&amp;nbsp;have not already downloaded the application, you may do so by going to &lt;a href="http://www.oneidacommons.com/"&gt;http://www.oneidacommons.com/&lt;/a&gt; Go to where it says "Downtown Association" and click on it.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;We are still accepting Applications!&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;If you feel that your items would fit better in our Flea Market you can also download the forms to participate in the Flea Market on July 10th by going to the same site and downloading the information.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In order to make this successful we need the community and all of our members support. We can't do this alone! Please help us revitalize our downtown and our community connection!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-3098586501880515688?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/3098586501880515688/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/06/summer-fest.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/3098586501880515688'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/3098586501880515688'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/06/summer-fest.html' title='Summer Fest'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-8104980074961615703</id><published>2010-05-05T19:03:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-05T19:03:08.437-04:00</updated><title type='text'>May 6, 2010 Meeting Agenda</title><content type='html'>Oneida’s Downtown Association &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meeting: May 6, 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I. Call to Order 6:30 pm (please be on time)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;II. Approval of last meetings minutes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;III. Chairperson’s Report &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. Update on activities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;b. Membership dues and what they would include&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;c. New website&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;d. Madison County Tourism membership&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;e. Grant proposal through refresheverything by Pepsi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;IV. Committee Reports&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. Summer Fest 2010- &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;b. Beautification committee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;c. Gov’t committee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;d. Flea Market&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;IV. Treasure’s Report&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;V. Old Business &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. T-shirts &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VI. New Business&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VII. Calendar/Upcoming Events&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next meeting: May 20 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VIII. Adjournment&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-8104980074961615703?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/8104980074961615703/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/05/may-6-2010-meeting-agenda.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/8104980074961615703'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/8104980074961615703'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/05/may-6-2010-meeting-agenda.html' title='May 6, 2010 Meeting Agenda'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-685626630697380431</id><published>2010-04-27T08:08:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-27T08:08:37.898-04:00</updated><title type='text'>ODA Minutes From April, 22, 2010</title><content type='html'>Oneida ’s Downtown Association &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meeting Minutes April 22, 2010&lt;br /&gt;Call to order: A regular meeting of the ODA, was held in Oneida, NY on April 22, 2010. The meeting convened at 6:38pm, Chairman Terry Karst presiding and Becky Karst acting Secretary in Kirsten Tudman’s absence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In attendance: 11 attendees&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Approval of minutes: Motion was made by Marty Winchell and seconded by Dave Tudman to approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not for Profit issue was discussed. Elise Allen’s husband Doug is an attorney and will file the necessary papers on our behalf. Elise met with Cassie Rose and Cassie Rose thinks we may be eligible for funding thru the Main Street Project. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Discussed the membership fee issue to join ODA. Consensus of opinion is that $30 per year is insufficient. Leaning towards $100 per year.&lt;br /&gt;Committee reports: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Flea Market: May 22 – September 25. No program for Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day weekends. Elise to finalize the posters, adding Bike Night on Freight Alley to our advertising.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“Back Door BBQ and Bike Cruising”: George and Elaine received approval from the city to hold this event on Freight Alley. Common Council said it was not necessary to ask permission to hold this event. Elaine will collect the sales tax certificates from their vendors. Start date: Thursday, May 20th – 5-8pm. Press release to be prepared. Shannon will add this event to the ODA website.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Elise will do a weekly press release. This is a free service on the event page in the Dispatch.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Signs: Dave Tudman recommended we have the logo from the t-shirts printed and added to our signs and change the ads by hand every week.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Elise gave us an overview of how she sees this whole project pulling together. She has a very detailed grasp of where we’re going with this.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We need to make the applications for this event available and we need sponsors. The final application is on the Market at Oneida Commons website.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shannon signed her first artist for Summer Fest 2010 - Robin Hines. Shannon said everything is in place for the applications and rules and guidelines.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fundraising: Marty has received our first donation from the Oneida Savings Bank - $500. A donation letter will be going out shortly. Businesses Marty has contacted are: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Alliance Bank, Gates Cole, Bailey and Haskell, Shannon and Shay, Hinman’s, Oneida Print Shop, Chase, Kay Real Estate, Marion Cierek, Wilbur Duck, Pop A Top, American Legion&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Milt James to contact White’s Farm Supply.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not for Profits for the Saturday event: Home and Garden&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Becky Karst to make phone calls inviting businesses to set up as soon as a date is chosen. Businesses mentioned were Ferris, Big Earl, Dan Jones, Maintenance Man, Karst Tree Service&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ken Drake talked about Keith Sheible (sp) of VVS’ FFA. He said Keith put together a community day that was semi spectacular. He might be worth talking to.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our next meeting is on Thursday, May 6 at 6:30pm at Thompson’s Appliances, Madison Street, Oneida&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-685626630697380431?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/685626630697380431/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/oda-minutes-from-april-22-2010.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/685626630697380431'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/685626630697380431'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/oda-minutes-from-april-22-2010.html' title='ODA Minutes From April, 22, 2010'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-4109598337866319035</id><published>2010-04-22T21:01:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-22T21:01:23.033-04:00</updated><title type='text'>ODA's Event Schedule</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: #660000;"&gt;ODA's 2010 Events&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S9DwRvP8b1I/AAAAAAAAAO0/Gh7t-Bj88rE/s1600/main+st.+oneida+1941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S9DwRvP8b1I/AAAAAAAAAO0/Gh7t-Bj88rE/s320/main+st.+oneida+1941.jpg" wt="true" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;The Oneida's Downtown Association is committed to promoting Oneida and all that it has to offer.&amp;nbsp; As a result, we are hosting several events that will be starting in the month of May.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; We are hosting a &lt;span style="color: #660000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;16-WEEK SERIES OF EVENTS&amp;nbsp; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: black;"&gt;to create a downtown destination this summer.&amp;nbsp; A weekly &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: #660000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;DOWNTOWN&amp;nbsp; FLEA MARKET WILL RUN ON MOST SATURDAYS FROM MAY 22nd thru SEPTEMBER 25th.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: black;"&gt;The Flea Market will be held in the Cedar Street Parking Lot (behind the Kallet Theater) every saturday from &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: white; color: #660000;"&gt;10am to 5pm (excluding holiday weekends).&amp;nbsp; &lt;span style="color: black;"&gt;Vendors can sell their wares for only $15 per parking space (early registration price), while &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: #660000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;FARMERS AND BAKERS ARE FREE!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: black;"&gt; (more information about being a vendor can be found @ &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: #660000;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.oneidacommons.com/"&gt;http://www.oneidacommons.com/&lt;/a&gt;- listed under Downtown Association).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #660000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;*SPECIAL EVENTS WILL COMPLEMENT THE FLEA MARKET EVERY WEEK.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #660000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SUMMER FEST JULY 10, 2010&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #660000;"&gt;10AM-10PM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: black;"&gt;This one day&amp;nbsp;event will include sidewalk sales by downtown businesses, kids rides, the Flea Market, local food a juried Arts and Crafts Fair, a Car Hop,&amp;nbsp;Fire Works&amp;nbsp;and more.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: #660000;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;ARTISANS AND CRAFTERS ARE NEEDED....10X10 BOOTHSFOR $40 OR 10X20 FOR $70.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: black;"&gt;( more information about being an exhibitor can be found @ &lt;a href="http://www.oneidacommons.com/"&gt;http://www.oneidacommons.com/&lt;/a&gt;- listed under Downtown Association) or contact&amp;nbsp; Shannon @ &lt;a href="mailto:shannon.crandall@yahoo.com"&gt;shannon.crandall@yahoo.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: #660000;"&gt;THURSDAY BIKE NIGHT&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: #660000;"&gt;5PM-8PM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: black;"&gt;This event will be held every thursday night behind La Vie Boheme Bistro and will include vendors and a backdoor barbeque.&amp;nbsp; Don't forget Music in the Park every thursday night from 6pm-8pm. (located in Higinbotham Park across from the Oneida Post Office).&amp;nbsp; For vendor information go to &lt;a href="http://www.laviebohemebistro.com/"&gt;http://www.laviebohemebistro.com/&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you have questions about any of these upcoming events please leave comments and we will be glad to&amp;nbsp;give additional information.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-4109598337866319035?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/4109598337866319035/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/odas-event-schedule.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/4109598337866319035'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/4109598337866319035'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/odas-event-schedule.html' title='ODA&apos;s Event Schedule'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S9DwRvP8b1I/AAAAAAAAAO0/Gh7t-Bj88rE/s72-c/main+st.+oneida+1941.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-7794779508065825713</id><published>2010-04-16T08:10:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-16T08:10:36.470-04:00</updated><title type='text'>ODA Minutes From April 15, 2010</title><content type='html'>Oneida ’s Downtown Association&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meeting Minutes April 15, 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Call to order: A regular meeting of the ODA, was held in Oneida, NY on April 15, 2010. The meeting convened at 6:31pm, Chairman Terry Karst presiding and Kirsten Tudman, secretary.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In attendance: 14 attendees&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Approval of minutes: Motion was made by Shannon, and seconded to approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chairman’s report: Terry discussed the July 10th SummerFest (see separate sheet). We need to pay City for use of the parking lot, $100. for the whole season. City has a banner, they are looking for it, and we may have to purchase one. Linda Bailey will research cost. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Need to research how to get not for profit status.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Discussed a need for a membership fee to join ODA.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Committee reports: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Flea Market: schedule for volunteers was passed. Trying to draw in different groups for demos. Non for profit can raise money with food sales and can drives. Local businesses can have sales/specials. Please volunteer and hang flyers in your business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ideas: theme Saturdays: strawberry/apple/pumpkin/zucchini fest, chili cook-off, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Shannon has updated the windows with K-2 pictures.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Summer Fest: see separate sheet&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Red Cross is having a Chicken BBQ on May 1st, 11-4 at Walmart&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next meeting: April 22, 2010 6:30 pm&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:48pm&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-7794779508065825713?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/7794779508065825713/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/oda-minutes-from-april-15-2010.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/7794779508065825713'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/7794779508065825713'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/oda-minutes-from-april-15-2010.html' title='ODA Minutes From April 15, 2010'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-4193724214103823601</id><published>2010-04-11T13:24:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-11T13:25:55.647-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Kids Art Project In Downtown Oneida is now on Display</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S8IE4DaM6kI/AAAAAAAAALc/ASwFcmiQNoA/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="518" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S8IE4DaM6kI/AAAAAAAAALc/ASwFcmiQNoA/s640/003.JPG" width="640" wt="true" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;The Kids Art Project is now on display in downtown Oneida.&lt;br /&gt;Kindergarten through second grade will be showcased in 3 windows&amp;nbsp;from April 8th&amp;nbsp;until April 30th.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The kids work looks great and really helps dress up our downtown windows.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The Project will continue through the end of this school year.&lt;br /&gt;The month of May will feature 3rd and 4th grade art work and June will finish out the school year with our 5th and 6th graders art work. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All of Oneida's Elementary Schools are participating in our "Windows of Opportunity" program.&amp;nbsp; Oneida's Downtown Association would like to thank all of the Elementary School Art Teachers for their help and support of this new program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please take a drive or walk down Main Street to see our&amp;nbsp;kids creativity at its best!&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;If you would like more information about the "Windows of Opportunity" program please feel free to leave a comment and someone will contact you.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-4193724214103823601?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/4193724214103823601/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/kids-art-project-in-downtown-oneida-is.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/4193724214103823601'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/4193724214103823601'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/kids-art-project-in-downtown-oneida-is.html' title='Kids Art Project In Downtown Oneida is now on Display'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S8IE4DaM6kI/AAAAAAAAALc/ASwFcmiQNoA/s72-c/003.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-1762313399593644729</id><published>2010-04-11T09:33:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-11T09:33:01.545-04:00</updated><title type='text'>ODA Meeting Agenda For April 15, 2010</title><content type='html'>Oneida’s Downtown Association &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meeting: April 15, 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I. Call to Order 6:30 pm (please be on time)&lt;br /&gt;II. Approval of last meetings minutes&lt;br /&gt;III. Chairperson’s Report &lt;br /&gt;a. Update on activities&lt;br /&gt;b. Blog update&lt;br /&gt;IV. Committee Reports&lt;br /&gt;a. Summer Fest 2010- &lt;br /&gt;b. Beautification committee&lt;br /&gt;c. Gov’t committee&lt;br /&gt;d. Flea Market&lt;br /&gt;IV. Treasure’s Report&lt;br /&gt;V. Old Business &lt;br /&gt;a. T-shirts &lt;br /&gt;b. Thursday bike night&lt;br /&gt;VI. New Business&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VII. Calendar/Upcoming Events&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next meeting: April 22th &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VIII. Adjournment&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-1762313399593644729?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/1762313399593644729/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/oda-meeting-agenda-for-april-15-2010.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/1762313399593644729'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/1762313399593644729'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/oda-meeting-agenda-for-april-15-2010.html' title='ODA Meeting Agenda For April 15, 2010'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-15071172544338016</id><published>2010-04-11T09:29:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-11T09:29:35.738-04:00</updated><title type='text'>ODA Minutes From April 1, 2010</title><content type='html'>Oneida ’s Downtown Association&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meeting Minutes April 1, 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Call to order: A regular meeting of the ODA, was held in Oneida, NY on April 1, 2010. The meeting convened at 6:30pm, Chairman Terry Karst presiding and Kirsten Tudman, secretary.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In attendance: 13 attendees&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Approval of minutes: Motion was made by Marty, and seconded to approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chairman’s report: Terry discussed the July 10th SummerFest (see separate sheet) . Terry sent the letter to the city to close the streets for July 10. Shannon has T-shirts $5. each.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Treasurer’s report: no change&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Committee reports: Shannon to update the windows with K-2 pictures.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Summer Fest: see separate sheet&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Flea Market: Starts May 22, 2010 $20 for 2 parking spaces. Need volunteers, profits go to the association. Need a decision on advertising. $40 per ODA business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A-Frame Signs $20. Each. Call Terry to order. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some members would like to see Thursday night bike night activities brought to Oneida.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;April 10, 2010 Bike give away at the Kallet&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next meeting: April 15, 2010 and an additional meeting April 22, 2010: 6:30 pm&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:45pm&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-15071172544338016?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/15071172544338016/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/oda-minutes-from-april-1-2010.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/15071172544338016'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/15071172544338016'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/oda-minutes-from-april-1-2010.html' title='ODA Minutes From April 1, 2010'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-3876347488740624934</id><published>2010-04-06T16:23:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-06T19:38:46.197-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Summer Fest Arts and Crafts Application</title><content type='html'>We have found that our application for The Arts and Crafts Fair&amp;nbsp;can be viewed on this site, but can't be downloaded from this site.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So if you are a local artisan who is interested in an exhibitor application for The Arts and Crafts Fair at Summer Fest 2010, &amp;nbsp;please go to &lt;a href="http://www.oneidacommons.com/"&gt;http://www.oneidacommons.com/&lt;/a&gt; to download the application or call 315-264-2512 to request an application.&amp;nbsp; You&amp;nbsp;may also find an application for The ODA's Flea Market at the above website.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Flea markets will begin on May 22, 2010 in Oneida behind the Kallet in the City Parking Lot.&amp;nbsp; The Flea Market will continue throughout the summer on every Saturday (except July 3, and Sept. 4.)&amp;nbsp; The hours of operation&amp;nbsp;are 10am-5pm weather permitting.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; More information will be posted.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-3876347488740624934?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/3876347488740624934/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/summer-fest-arts-and-crafts-application.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/3876347488740624934'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/3876347488740624934'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/04/summer-fest-arts-and-crafts-application.html' title='Summer Fest Arts and Crafts Application'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-7666904071560622338</id><published>2010-03-31T08:03:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-03-31T08:03:06.845-04:00</updated><title type='text'>April 1, 2010 Meeting Agenda</title><content type='html'>Oneida’s Downtown Association &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meeting: April 1, 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I. Call to Order 6:30 pm&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;II. Approval of last meetings minutes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;III. Chairperson’s Report &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. Update on activities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;b. Blog&lt;br /&gt;IV. Committee Reports&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. Summer Fest 2010- see additional page&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;b. Beautification committee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;c. Gov’t committee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;IV. Treasure’s Report&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;V. Old Business &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. Saturday Flea Market&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;b. Oneida: Point of destination or Shopping District&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VI. New Business&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. Tee Shirts&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VII. Calendar/Upcoming Events&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next meeting: April 15th &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VIII. Adjournment&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-7666904071560622338?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/7666904071560622338/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/april-1-2010-meeting-agenda.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/7666904071560622338'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/7666904071560622338'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/april-1-2010-meeting-agenda.html' title='April 1, 2010 Meeting Agenda'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-1608872770742210258</id><published>2010-03-31T08:01:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-03-31T08:01:21.437-04:00</updated><title type='text'>ODA Minutes From March 18, 2010</title><content type='html'>Oneida ’s Downtown Association&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Meeting Minutes March 18, 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Call to order: A regular meeting of the ODA, was held in Oneida, NY on March 18, 2010. The meeting convened at 6:32pm, Chairman Terry Karst presiding and Kirsten Tudman, secretary.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In attendance: 13 attendees&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Approval of minutes: Motion was made by Marty, and seconded to approve minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chairman’s report: Terry discussed the July 10th SummerFest. Terry has set up a PO Box for ODA. We voted on letterhead. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Treasurer’s report:&amp;nbsp;xxx in bank, $9 cash from raffle, $76. Spent on PO Box and $10 spent on blog address.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Committee reports: Windows of opportunity going well. Art contest on hold until Fall.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Summer Fest: motion made by Kirsten for 30 minutes of fireworks, motion carried. Much discussion on the Fest. (separate sheet)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next meeting: April 1, 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:34pm&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-1608872770742210258?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/1608872770742210258/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/oda-minutes-from-march-18-2010.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/1608872770742210258'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/1608872770742210258'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/oda-minutes-from-march-18-2010.html' title='ODA Minutes From March 18, 2010'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-6432608255236284198</id><published>2010-03-27T17:33:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-03-27T17:33:20.389-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Kids Art Project In Downtown Oneida</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S655MGXQPJI/AAAAAAAAAI0/wxyTBfe0BBM/s1600/009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" nt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S655MGXQPJI/AAAAAAAAAI0/wxyTBfe0BBM/s320/009.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;The "Windows of Opportunity" program will be changing displays in the downtown windows.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;We are happy to announce the "Kids Art Project" that will feature art work from all of our local Elementary Schools here in Oneida.&amp;nbsp; The displays will rotate in and out from April 9th through Mid June.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The first group of displays will feature Kindergarten through second grade....followed by third and fourth grade and finishing with all of our fifth and sixth grade students.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S655VHDxuNI/AAAAAAAAAI8/XDlIZ9JFx1M/s1600/011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" nt="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S655VHDxuNI/AAAAAAAAAI8/XDlIZ9JFx1M/s320/011.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;We hope you take some time out&amp;nbsp;of your busy schedules&amp;nbsp;to appreciate our young and talented artists growing up in our community.&amp;nbsp; If you have any questions or comments about this upcoming project please feel free to post in the comment box below. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S655ch6WhVI/AAAAAAAAAJE/XqS7TTKurv0/s1600/010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" nt="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S655ch6WhVI/AAAAAAAAAJE/XqS7TTKurv0/s320/010.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-6432608255236284198?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/6432608255236284198/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/kids-art-project-in-downtown-oneida.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/6432608255236284198'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/6432608255236284198'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/kids-art-project-in-downtown-oneida.html' title='Kids Art Project In Downtown Oneida'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S655MGXQPJI/AAAAAAAAAI0/wxyTBfe0BBM/s72-c/009.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-7368666083698030316</id><published>2010-03-19T18:58:00.008-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-07T15:07:41.538-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Summer Fest 2010 Exhibitor Application</title><content type='html'>&amp;nbsp; This our first annual Summer Fest here in Oneida and we are looking for local talented artisans and craftsman for our Arts and Crafts show during Summer Fest.&amp;nbsp; If you are interested in this event it is scheduled to happen here in downtown Oneida on July 10, 2010 from 10am to 6pm.&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;To print a downloadable copy of the application got to &lt;a href="http://www.oneidacommons.com/"&gt;http://www.oneidacommons.com/&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;Fill it out and send it to Oneida's Downtown Association before May 10th to be considered for an exhibitor space(s). &lt;br /&gt;Oneida's Downtown Association&lt;br /&gt;P.O. Box 581&lt;br /&gt;Oneida, NY 13421&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;SUMMER FEST ARTS AND CRAFTS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;JULY 10, 2010 –APPLICATION DEADLINE May 10th&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;WWW.ONEIDASDOWNTOWNASSOCIATION.COM&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;RULES&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp; ELIGIBILITY&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artists in fine art and craft disciplines are welcome to apply. No commercial agents, dealers or manufacturers may enter. This is a juried show and all work must be original, and designed by the artist. The following categories are not acceptable: cut bottles, embellished objects and ready-made clothing. NO BUY-SELL OR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS! We are committed to assuring a quality show of the highest standards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Show management has the right to accept other types of exhibits on a very limited basis including gourmet specialties, seasonal plants/herbs or other items that may compliment the overall theme of the event.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artists or an approved assistant agree to be present during show hours, and will show only their own work in the category in which they are accepted. If you wish to share a booth with another craftsperson, you each must submit an application and go through the selection process to be accepted.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;SELECTION PROCEDURE&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All artisans will be juried by show management and a jurying committee. Notification of acceptance or denial will be mailed by May 21st. A waiting list will be created once all booths are filled. Please send 5 clear photos of your art work or craft with 1 photo of your booth display. Sharp accurate color reproduction is important and blurry photos will not be accepted. Please put your name on the backs of your photos.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Higinbotham Park in downtown Oneida is the location for the Arts &amp;amp; Crafts section during Summer Fest. This is an outdoor location and there is no electricity available. All tents used by exhibitors must have a current fire inspection tag on them. If your tent has not been inspected there is an additional $10 fee to have it inspected. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Security&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is a one day event and there will be no overnight set up. All setups will be scheduled in the morning between 7:30am and 10:00am. The Arts &amp;amp; Crafts Show hours will be 10:00am to 6pm. Because this is a one day event we advise exhibitors to bring displays that are easily set up and taken down. Security will be provided during show hours only. We assume no responsibility for damage, theft or loss of exhibitor work, personal property or display. All exhibitors&amp;nbsp;must carry their own insurance.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sales Tax&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Exhibitors must have a valid state sales tax certificate. Tax certification processing may take up to six weeks. You may submit an application without a tax ID, but you must have your certificate before you can participate in the event. Contact the following to obtain information &amp;amp; applications: New York State: 1-800-462-8100.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Booth Displays&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You are required to provide a self-contained display. Backdrops or enclosures, such as drapes, panels, walls are required. If using a tent it must be flame retardant. You may not use any stakes or securing devices that may cause damage to the cement or black top areas. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How to Apply&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;1. Complete Application Form.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;2. Complete Image Description.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3. Include self addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage and large enough to return your photos.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Show Date and Hours &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 10, 2010 7:30am-10:00am Set up&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;10:00am-6:00pm Show Hours&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please send completed applications to:&amp;nbsp;Oneida's Downtown Association&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;P.O. Box 581 Oneida, NY 13421&lt;br /&gt;Attn: Arts and Crafts Committee&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Any Questions?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Call 315-363-1191 or e-mail Shannon.crandall@yahoo.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Arts &amp;amp; Crafts at Summer Fest Application 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artist Information: (please print clearly)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artist Name (s) _________________________________________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Business Name _________________________________________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Mailing Address_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Home Phone __________________ Cell Phone ________________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;E-Mail___________________________Website_________________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;NYS Tax ID #_____________________________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Medium (Please choose all that apply):&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;_____ceramics fiber______ wearable fiber________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;______fine art glass_______ jewelry_________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;_______leather wood_______ mixed medium_________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;_______photography miscellaneous_________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Booth Request: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Outdoor spaces. 10’w x 10’d $40.00________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;10’d x 20’w $70.00__________ &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fire inspection of tent $10.00_______&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please do not send payment with application. Full Payment will be due by June 10, 2010. Refunds will only be made if booth space can be filled with another accepted exhibitor. You can also find a copy of this application on &lt;a href="http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/"&gt;http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Arts &amp;amp; Craft Show Waiver&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Name (print clearly) _______________________________________ DOB_______________ &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;How many selling spaces will you need?_____&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Address_______________________________________________ City_______________________________ State/Zip _________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Home Phone__________________________ Work Phone_________________________ Cell Phone___________________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Email Address____________________________________ &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Brief description of items you wish to Sell:_______________________________________________________&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- LIABILITY WAIVER -&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Each Seller agrees that City of Oneida is not responsible for the loss, theft or damage of Seller’s property or merchandise. Only booth space(s) is/are&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;provided to Seller for the display and sale of approved merchandise by Seller. Each Seller assumes full responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;from the display, sale and/or use of Seller’s merchandise, vehicles, equipment, or other property; or of the assigned ground space occupied by Seller and/or those&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;accompanying Seller. Seller further agrees to indemnify City of Oneida, and Oneida’s Downtown Association, including its officers, directors, employees and agents from all liabilities, claims, damages&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;and legal fees, and to hold them free and harmless there from, and to defend them at Seller's sole expense, against all such liabilities, claims and damages.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;By signing below, Seller accepts terms of Liability Waiver.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Signature of Participant (Must be at least 18 years old) ______________________________________________ &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Date __________________________&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-7368666083698030316?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/7368666083698030316/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/summer-fest-2010-exhibitor-appilcation.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/7368666083698030316'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/7368666083698030316'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/summer-fest-2010-exhibitor-appilcation.html' title='Summer Fest 2010 Exhibitor Application'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-6284917938339283327</id><published>2010-03-17T08:18:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-03-17T08:22:49.375-04:00</updated><title type='text'>ODA's March 18, 2010 Meeting Agenda</title><content type='html'>Meeting: March 18, 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I. Call to Order 6:30 pm at Thompsons Appliances&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;II. Approval of last meetings minutes&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;III. Chairperson’s Report &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. Update on activities&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;b. City codes sign update&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;c. Letterhead review/vote&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;IV. Committee Reports&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. Summer Fest 2010, see additional page&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;b. Beautification- Shannon&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;c. Gov’t committee- George&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;d. By laws- Nikki&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;e. Fundraising-Kirsten&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;IV. Treasure’s Report&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;V. Old Business &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VI. New Business&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;a. Blog- Shannon&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VII. Calendar/Upcoming Events&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 10- Summer Fest 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Next meeting April 1st&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VIII. Adjournment&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Current Committees/Members&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;Beautification committee/windows of Opportunity-Shannon, Becky&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Will work to help make the business community more attractive. Come up with ideas to and color to city through artwork and cleanliness. Help encourage businesses to keep storefronts clean.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Government committee-Lori, George, Marty, Dave, Terry &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Work with city government. Keep group updated on city government.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Fund-Raising committee-Kirsten &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Bylaws committee-Nikki&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Come up with bylaws for the group and maintain.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Membership Development-Elaine, Philip&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Volunteer development. Promote growth and retention in Association&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Committee Ideas: Please review the list. Would you like to be on one of these committees? Do you have other ideas?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Events committee-&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Plan different events to attract people to the Oneida and promote the area for potential residents. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Summer Fest 2010 Planning&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When: July 10, 2010&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Where: Downtown Oneida &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Time: 12-7 fireworks to follow &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Committees and Members:&lt;br /&gt;Arts and Crafts: Shannon and Elaine&lt;br /&gt;Car Hop/Show: Terry&lt;br /&gt;City Relations: Terry&lt;br /&gt;Rides/Fireworks: Marty&lt;br /&gt;Donations: Marty&lt;br /&gt;Volunteers: &lt;br /&gt;Advertising: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ideas: Sidewalk Sale&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;local food&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Restrooms provided by Businesses and City Hall&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;City to provide trash cans&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Contact Scouts, Kids Club, Zonta, and High School for volunteers&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Involve Rec. Dept for basketball shootoff&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-6284917938339283327?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/6284917938339283327/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/odas-march-18-2010-meeting-agenda.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/6284917938339283327'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/6284917938339283327'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/odas-march-18-2010-meeting-agenda.html' title='ODA&apos;s March 18, 2010 Meeting Agenda'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-3529581182662597328</id><published>2010-03-16T09:05:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-03-16T09:05:15.161-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Summer Fest in the works</title><content type='html'>Our group has been setting the ground work for a Summer Fest here in Oneida.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The Date is July 10, 2010. The details have not been completely ironed out yet, but I can tell you&amp;nbsp;that this event will be a great fun filled family day that will be well worth marking down on your calendar.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Please check back on this site for further details within the next couple of weeks.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Our next meeting is this thursday March 18th, 2010&amp;nbsp;at 6:30pm and will be held at Thompson's Appliances on Madison St. here in downtown Oneida.&amp;nbsp; We welcome any new attendees who would like to become members or who would like to just sit in on a meeting to get a feel for what our group is about.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We hope to start posting our meeting's agenda on here before each meeting followed by the minutes.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;This site was created&amp;nbsp;to help&amp;nbsp;keep all group members as well as the public informed of what we are doing and what events we will be setting up to help grow our downtown and community.... so bear with us as we move forward with the development of this site.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-3529581182662597328?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/3529581182662597328/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/summer-fest-in-works.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/3529581182662597328'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/3529581182662597328'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/summer-fest-in-works.html' title='Summer Fest in the works'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-6912329588195741665</id><published>2010-03-12T22:09:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-03-12T22:12:58.637-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Meeting Minutes March 4, 2010</title><content type='html'>&lt;span xmlns=""&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18pt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oneida's Downtown Association&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;Meeting Minutes March 4, 2010&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Call to order:&lt;/strong&gt; A regular meeting of the ODA, was held in Oneida, NY on March 4, 2010. The meeting convened at 6:32pm, Chairman Terry Karst presiding, and Kirsten Tudman, secretary. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In attendance:&lt;/strong&gt; 12 attendees&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Approval of minutes:&lt;/strong&gt; Motion was made by Marty, and seconded to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. &lt;strong&gt;Motion carried.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chairman's report: &lt;/strong&gt;Windows of Opportunity; Terry and Shannon met with the city. Windows are OK for now, will look at changing the ordinance. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Discussion on July 10 Summer Fest 2010, Marty received quotes for fireworks and rides. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Treasurer's report: &lt;/strong&gt;Linda Bailey&amp;nbsp;reported no expenses.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Committee reports:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Windows of Opportunity/Art Contest: &lt;/strong&gt;Shannon Crandell updated windows.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Fundraising:&lt;/strong&gt; Kirsten volunteered for this committee. Linda and Elaine offered to help.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Summer Fest:&lt;/strong&gt; Attached&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Old business:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Nikki is working on Bylaws. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New business:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;May 22, Elise will begin a flea market/car hop for every Saturday, in parking lot behind the Kallet. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Upcoming Events&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Next regular meeting March 18&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;, 6:30pm at Thompson's Appliance&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Adjournment:&lt;/strong&gt; The meeting was adjourned at 8:12pm.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-6912329588195741665?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/6912329588195741665/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/meeting-minutes-march-4-2010.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/6912329588195741665'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/6912329588195741665'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/meeting-minutes-march-4-2010.html' title='Meeting Minutes March 4, 2010'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437282035966950828.post-3093467608912442740</id><published>2010-03-04T22:31:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-03-04T22:31:17.755-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Our Group</title><content type='html'>Oneida's Downtown Association was formed to help revitalize the Downtown Business District of the City of Oneida. We have a core group of volunteers who&amp;nbsp;have dedicated themselves to&amp;nbsp;creating and&amp;nbsp;implementing&amp;nbsp;programs that are helping to promote the new&amp;nbsp;growth and development of our City and Community.&lt;br /&gt;We always welcome new members and their ideas.&amp;nbsp; So if you would like to attend&amp;nbsp;one of our&amp;nbsp;meetings they are held every 1st and 3rd thurday of each month at 6:30pm at Thompson's Appliances on Madison St. Oneida, NY.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This site will be updated frequently, so if you can't attend a meeting you can still keep up to date with our posts. You may also leave comments or questions for us and an administrator will respond accordingly.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/437282035966950828-3093467608912442740?l=www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/feeds/3093467608912442740/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/our-group.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/3093467608912442740'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/437282035966950828/posts/default/3093467608912442740'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://www.oneidasdowntownassociation.com/2010/03/our-group.html' title='Our Group'/><author><name>shannon</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TyrLNEjXvsU/S3Av4RJWueI/AAAAAAAAAAU/l7jdrLlG30c/S220/DSCN1895.JPG'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
