HomeMy WebLinkAboutFBMINUTES090298Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
September 2, 1998
Public Works Department Lunchroom
1. Call to Order
Linda Gray called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Those in attendance were: Linda Gray,
Mark Mailes, Kim Wilson, Ross Frazer, Jeanne Marosis, Gayle Jackson, Beverly Loftis, Ann
Martin, Debbie Rae, Dan Cooper, Pat Lawrence, Bill Findley and Sherry Gift.
2. Approval of Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of the August 5, 1998 meeting was made by Ann Martin and
seconded by Beverly Loftis.
3. Treasurer's Report
Dan reported that the balance of our account is $304,796.35. Linda Gray reported that we may get
more money from the county than the original pledge. We may get $100,000. The county also
needs a report of how we spent the $50,000 they appropriated for Judson Park. A letter will be sent
outlining our expenditures.
4. Committee Reports
a. Foundations
Pat Lawrence reported that she had the Procedural Guide from Texas Parks and Wildlife and is
going through it. Since the grant process is complicated, Mark Mailes will call TP&W to go over
the process and see who we need to meet with.
b. Park Lovers Ball
Ann Martin began her report by showing some of the preliminary graphics for this year's theme -
As Time Goes By. She reported this graphic work is being done pro bono by Roger Martin's ad
man. She also reported that the website application is in and we should have it in about a week.
There are verbal underwriting commitments of $15,000 to date. Donna Burgess of Expressions
will be underwriting the decorations. A band as been chosen and the deposit paid.
Computer check out contract: two new charges on it for new software and extra computer check
out station
The skeleton budget for the ball has been approved by City Council and "Friends"
c. Grassroots
Henry Rosenbloom's family has agreed to donate $10,000 to be used for a quiet corner rose
garden at Whitt Johnson Park. It will be some type of an arbor. The plan was presented to City
Council last month and will probably be approved at their September 14I' meeting. Contract will
be sent.
5. New and Other Business
Ross talked about the Stella Link Redevelopment and the "Friends" opportunity to be involved in what
they are doing. It was decided that the "Friends" would take no action now but try and learn more
about their activities
Chase Bank of Texas (West University) is extending their Grand Opening Promotion which gives the
"Friends" $50.00 for each new account opened, with a minimum of $1,000 to be given. Linda Gray
spoke to the bank's PR person to discuss the location of the check presentation, and Linda suggested
that one of our parks would be an ideal location.
Jeanne Marosis told the board that she would be resigning. Beverly Loftis is still waiting to hear from
several people who have been asked to join our board, and she will report those decisions at our next
meeting. She is also to call Donna LaMonde and Karen Milhollin to see if they might be interested in
serving on our board.
6. Adjournment
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Beverly Loftis and seconded by
Ross Frazer.
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle Jackson