| Survey Ideas and opinions Here is a summary of the opinions and ideas that we got from our surveys: 1. Two businesses for sale. They see that at as a sign the community is on the decline. 2. Gravel roads. Better streets. 3. Mass email to inform people of community events and meetings going on in town. 4. We have a good sports team that draws people in. 5. Not enough young people in town. 6. Quality of water. 7. Updating Main Street, cleaning it up. 8. More housing needs to be available. 9. Offering more business and job opportunities. 10. City needs to buy a tree dump. 11. Community garden. 12. Ice skating rink. 13. 4th of July parade 14. Christmas lighted parade 15. Easter egg hunt 16. Youth center/rec center 17. Sign listing business’s 18. Picnic shelter at the park 19. Bring more people in with the development of the wind farms. 20. New gymnasium. 21. Hotel for stranded motorists 22. New school 23. Hunting resort Strengths/Weakness’ People stated that Summit has a lot of good, friendly people in the community that are willing to help each other. Although they thought it was always the same people doing the helping. It was expressed also how it was nice to see young people involved in community events and they felt it was a very safe place to live and felt comfortable allowing their children to play and leaving items outside without fear of it being stolen or vandalized. Gossip and some negativity was brought up too but thought that was not a big issue. Almost everyone thought Summit needs to offer more for its young people encourage young families to move to Summit. Housing of course becomes an issue, lack of business opportunities too. Low taxes are a benefit along with our good school system. Family oriented community too. We encourage ALL residents of Summit to attend our meetings and get involved!! It takes everyone getting involved to make these things happen! If you would like to be added to the email list so you know when we meet email Dawn Wright,Community Coordinator:thewrights@tnics.com or if you have any questions or ideas to help make Summit a better place to live!! |
Summit Area Economic Growth
SAEG sponsors many projects in the area
and supports many youth programs with
the funds they raise, this include things like
sports camps, the youth baseball program,
scholarships and much more.
SAEG sponsors many projects in the area
and supports many youth programs with
the funds they raise, this include things like
sports camps, the youth baseball program,
scholarships and much more.
SUMMIT SAEG MISSION STATEMENT: Work to improve the quality of life, while further developing our assets and resources for the Summit Area. |
THANK YOU ALL for your help and
support for this year’s Fog Fest. I
thought everything went extremely
well. Friday night’s Amazing Race was
a HUGE SUCCESS. It goes to show
that fresh ideas and involvement from
all age groups in the community help
to make SAEG successful and make a
community successful.
I hope we can continue to all work
together through SAEG to continue to
make Summit a great community to live
in and be involved in. . Thanks
again. SAEG president, Tim Gapp
FOG FEST $100 BUTTON WINNERS:
Lynne Quale
Robin Phillips
Dave Bulmer
Jake Steinocker
Diane Knutson
Corrie Quale
Brandi Nelson
Trevor Bourassa
Shirley Hills
Michael Brus
support for this year’s Fog Fest. I
thought everything went extremely
well. Friday night’s Amazing Race was
a HUGE SUCCESS. It goes to show
that fresh ideas and involvement from
all age groups in the community help
to make SAEG successful and make a
community successful.
I hope we can continue to all work
together through SAEG to continue to
make Summit a great community to live
in and be involved in. . Thanks
again. SAEG president, Tim Gapp
FOG FEST $100 BUTTON WINNERS:
Lynne Quale
Robin Phillips
Dave Bulmer
Jake Steinocker
Diane Knutson
Corrie Quale
Brandi Nelson
Trevor Bourassa
Shirley Hills
Michael Brus
SAEG MEETING
At Community Center January 25, 2012
Members present: Tim Gapp, Dawn Wright, Jacob Kongi, Lee Wright, Denny & Donna Jensen, Becki Steinocker and
Kathy Quale.
The meeting was called to order by Tim Gapp
Old Business
The minutes were reviewed and approved from November 15, 2011.
The treasurer’s report; J. Halvorson was not present. Kathy Quale reported balance in bank. It was discussed there
may still be a bill out for the mats at the hall.
Website; Seesummitsd.com; Dawn Wright reported there are between 500 to 600 hits per month. She will have the
website also listed in the Summit School paper.
Summit Promotion Radio Ads: T. Gapp reported the ads went well and are done now. He also reported that the What’
s Up program, that celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Summit Hall, was held on December 2nd went very well and
that the radio station would like to do more of these in the future.
Tim Gapp reported we are still working on the mats for the stage area. There were some issues and the company is
working with us to correct.
Tim Gapp reported that we have sold the pool table and foosball table for $100. We still have the office desk. If
anyone is interested they can contact any SAEG member.
New Business
Election of Officers for 2012: the following officers were recommended and approved;(motion by Donna Jensen; 2nd
Becki Steinocker)
• President Tim Gapp
• Vice President Becki Steinocker
• Secretary Kathy Quale
• Treasurer Angie Schoonover
• Youth Director: Gavin Wright
• Directors:
o Corrie Quale
o Frank Redlin
o Dawn Wright
o Donna Jensen
Horizons IV Program; This program was reviewed and discussed by committee and we will not be pursuing this
program at this time. SAEG feels we are already doing a lot of their suggestions.
Tim Gapp reported the on going discussions of a possible coop for main street businesses. These discussions will
continue and will be updated at our next meeting.
It was discussed the possibility of purchasing a lap top computer for the treasurer position. It was decided to leave
that up to the needs of the new treasurer. If one is needed or software is needed, SAEG would approved that
purchase.
Pinochle tournament will be held March 18th. Margie Wright is chairperson. SAEG will assist in whatever they need.
Summer baseball program was discussed. Anne Seffrood has said she will coordinate baseball & t-ball again this
summer. John and Anne will coach baseball. They would like two volunteers for help with t-ball. A HUGE thank you to
Anne & John. If anyone would like to volunteer to help with the summer baseball program please contact Anne.
Painting projects this summer were discussed. The 4-plex may need painting; Kathy will contact Margie regarding this.
Other discussion items were:
If anyone wants to use the Summit Community Center(former Senior Citizens Building) for gatherings such as
card parties. It was suggested maybe a pinnacle practice parties. Please contact Kathy Quale.
Discussed getting Summit residence to have house numbers for 1st responders; Kathy Q. & Becki P. work on
this.
Members of the SAEG will meet with the student council on January 31st to discuss their ideas for Summit growth.
Our next meeting will be sometime before the Pinochle tournament.
At Community Center January 25, 2012
Members present: Tim Gapp, Dawn Wright, Jacob Kongi, Lee Wright, Denny & Donna Jensen, Becki Steinocker and
Kathy Quale.
The meeting was called to order by Tim Gapp
Old Business
The minutes were reviewed and approved from November 15, 2011.
The treasurer’s report; J. Halvorson was not present. Kathy Quale reported balance in bank. It was discussed there
may still be a bill out for the mats at the hall.
Website; Seesummitsd.com; Dawn Wright reported there are between 500 to 600 hits per month. She will have the
website also listed in the Summit School paper.
Summit Promotion Radio Ads: T. Gapp reported the ads went well and are done now. He also reported that the What’
s Up program, that celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Summit Hall, was held on December 2nd went very well and
that the radio station would like to do more of these in the future.
Tim Gapp reported we are still working on the mats for the stage area. There were some issues and the company is
working with us to correct.
Tim Gapp reported that we have sold the pool table and foosball table for $100. We still have the office desk. If
anyone is interested they can contact any SAEG member.
New Business
Election of Officers for 2012: the following officers were recommended and approved;(motion by Donna Jensen; 2nd
Becki Steinocker)
• President Tim Gapp
• Vice President Becki Steinocker
• Secretary Kathy Quale
• Treasurer Angie Schoonover
• Youth Director: Gavin Wright
• Directors:
o Corrie Quale
o Frank Redlin
o Dawn Wright
o Donna Jensen
Horizons IV Program; This program was reviewed and discussed by committee and we will not be pursuing this
program at this time. SAEG feels we are already doing a lot of their suggestions.
Tim Gapp reported the on going discussions of a possible coop for main street businesses. These discussions will
continue and will be updated at our next meeting.
It was discussed the possibility of purchasing a lap top computer for the treasurer position. It was decided to leave
that up to the needs of the new treasurer. If one is needed or software is needed, SAEG would approved that
purchase.
Pinochle tournament will be held March 18th. Margie Wright is chairperson. SAEG will assist in whatever they need.
Summer baseball program was discussed. Anne Seffrood has said she will coordinate baseball & t-ball again this
summer. John and Anne will coach baseball. They would like two volunteers for help with t-ball. A HUGE thank you to
Anne & John. If anyone would like to volunteer to help with the summer baseball program please contact Anne.
Painting projects this summer were discussed. The 4-plex may need painting; Kathy will contact Margie regarding this.
Other discussion items were:
If anyone wants to use the Summit Community Center(former Senior Citizens Building) for gatherings such as
card parties. It was suggested maybe a pinnacle practice parties. Please contact Kathy Quale.
Discussed getting Summit residence to have house numbers for 1st responders; Kathy Q. & Becki P. work on
this.
Members of the SAEG will meet with the student council on January 31st to discuss their ideas for Summit growth.
Our next meeting will be sometime before the Pinochle tournament.
Summit Area Economic Growth has surplus property to sale. We will be
accepting sealed bids on the following items:
A large desk once used by Milton Slaathaug at the bank
A foosball table once used at the Summit Rec
A regulation size pool table once used at the Summit Rec
Items can be seen upon request. Contact Tim Gapp or Kathy Quale. Sealed
bids should be mailed to Kathy Quale, PO box 983, Summit, SD. Bids need to
be received by December 12, 2011. SAEG reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
accepting sealed bids on the following items:
A large desk once used by Milton Slaathaug at the bank
A foosball table once used at the Summit Rec
A regulation size pool table once used at the Summit Rec
Items can be seen upon request. Contact Tim Gapp or Kathy Quale. Sealed
bids should be mailed to Kathy Quale, PO box 983, Summit, SD. Bids need to
be received by December 12, 2011. SAEG reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.