HomeMy WebLinkAboutFBMINUTES010798Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
January 7, 1998
Council Chambers
1. Call To Order
Linda Gray called the meeting to order at 6:40 P.M. Those in attendance were:
Linda Gray, Janet Lionberger, Beverly Loftis, Gayle Jackson, Mark Mailes,
Pat Lawrence, Ross Frazer, Kim Wilson, Lisa Ward, Debbie Rae, Dan Cooper,
Theresa Attwell, Kim Cooper, and Maria Smith
2. Treasurer's Report
Dan Cooper reported that we have $380,662 in the bank; we owe the City
$170,000. Two CDs were opened at West U Bank for $95,000 each - one for one
year at 5-1/4% and one for 90 days at 5%
3. Approval of the Minutes
Though not on the agenda for this month's meeting, the minutes from the
December meeting were approved after everyone had time to go over them
4. Committee Reports
a. Foundations
Pat Lawerence is putting together another good working list of foundations
for us to approach. She will wait until after the City Strategic Planning
Committee comes up with their recommendations.
b. Park Lovers' Ball
The ball is a sell out. More auction items are needed, and the board members
need to help get them
e. Grassroots
No report
5. New/Other Business
Our Task Force will report to the board in April. We will wait until after the
Park Lovers' Ball to vote on nominations for the Friends Board
Pat Lawrence checked on the status of our Randall's card. In 1997 only
$4,779 went against our card. We need to put article in Currents about sharing
points and double linking.
Mark mentioned that Georgia Delpine died. She had the house next to Colonial
Park.
The YMCA may be forced to make a decision about their plans
An architect is about to be hired for work at Whitt Johnson Park; the City is
now interviewing.
Having meetings at members homes was discussed, and it was decided that we
would do that at the March meeting.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjouned at 7:32 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle Jackson