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CASSELBERRY CITY TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES MAY 24, 2023 Page 2 of 3 5. PAST EVENTS A. Earthfest — 4/29/23 Mr. Barden stated the Earthfest event was well attended and most of the 21 applications received were from Eartlhfest attendees. Mr. Barden explained how the Earthfest attendees kept confusing the tree giveaway group with the Adopt -a -Tree Program. Attendees were upset when they were told they could not sign up for a tree and go home with one the same day. Mr. Witherspoon provided a possible solution and suggested displaying an A -frame sign out on the sidewalk that would attract people and another large sign or banner on the table that says "sign up to get your free tree here" with wording that explained that you are signing up for something that will be planted in the future. 6. UPCOMING EVENTS A. Rock N Blues Concert and Car Show — 5/28/23 It was noted that the City Tree Advisory Committee will have flyers available at this event. Additional discussion ensued as Mr. Smith suggested providing the Art House with applications. Mr. Barden suggested perhaps giving Home Depot flyers to distribute. The Committee discussed posting Adopt -A -Tree program information on the City's social media sites. Mr. Witherspoon discussed leaving the dates off applications so the Committee can use them every year. The Committee also discussed the difference between the Tree Bank and the CTAC budget, and what each can be used for, as well as other ways to increase visibility of the Adopt -a -Tree program including targeting different neighborhoods each year with via direct mail campaigns and including information on water bills. 7. OTHER BUSINESS The Committee discussed providing other public buildings, libraries and schools with applications. To speed up the application process, the Committee discussed tentatively approving all applications pending Public Works site survey findings. Extension Services for Seminole County can also provide Casselberry residents with applications. The Committee can provide rack cards for Extension Services to display in their auditorium. Adopt -a -Shoreline was mentioned but the Committee decided it would be discussed further in the next staff meeting. Mr. Witherspoon asked if any member of the audience had anything to bring before the Committee. No one came forward. 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mr. Witherspoon adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m.