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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFBMINUTES070500Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc. Board of Director's Meeting July 5, 2000 City Conference Room 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm. Those in attendance were Ann Martin, Donna LaMond, Sherry Gift, Joni Fichter, Will Bertron, Burt Ballanfant, Karin Dubose, Linda Gray, Theresa Attwell, Pat Lawrence, Mike Koinis and Mark Mailes. Those absent from the meeting were Ross Frazer, Corey Brown, Gayle Jackson, Chris Moretta, Beverly Loftis, and Suzanne Penley. 2. Approval of the Minutes The minutes of the June 7, 2000 meeting were read. Joni Fichter moved that the minutes be approved. The motion carried. 3. Treasurer's Report - There was no treasurer's report. 4. Park Lovers Ball Report - PLB Meetings will begin in August. Sherri and Donna were pictured in City Currents. 5. Other Reports - a. New Events - Karin Dubose is the new chairman of this sub-committee. b. Pavers - Ten octagonal pavers have just been installed, and square pavers are on order. We are running out of paver spaces at Colonial and Whitt Johnson parks. C. T-shirts - Theresa has designed an "I Love West U Parks" t-shirt that will be available at the pool. The lifeguards will be asked to model them. d. Planned Giving and Memorials - Corey Brown will be in charge of this sub-committee. 6. New Business - a. Home Place Celebration - Mayor Lewis has asked the Friends Board to organize the annual Home Place Celebration, with the profit to be dedicated to the Friends of WU Parks Fund, Inc. The Friends would be responsible for the band, food sales, t-shirts, solicitations, sponsors, publicity, etc. The sense of the Board was that the current April date follows too closely after our February Park Lovers Ball, and that our volunteers might "burn out" by organizing the two events simultaneously. Linda Gray moved that the Friends accept this responsibility, with a preference for a fall 2001 date. The motion passed. b. Ornaments - Utilizing the new t-shirt design, Joni Fighter has created "I Love West U Parks" pottery ornaments. The ornaments are produced by Willow River Farms, at a cost of $4.00 each. Joni will place a test order of 500. C. Walton Memorial - The Friends have received a $1,015 memorial in honor of Rick and Sheridan Walton's daughter, who died recently from a strep infection. Linda asked the Board to send condolence notes to Rick and Sheridan. 7. Old Business - a. Sociable Party at Joni's House -Pay your $100 please. These funds will be used to offset the cost of the party. b. Whitt Johnson Park Pavilion - The completed Rosenblum plaque is installed, and benches are in the works. The Friends will probably have a small dedication ceremony in the fall. C. "Gala Giveaway"- We were not eligible to participate in this giveaway, because we did not have two paid staff members. d. Parks Master Plan - Will Bertron reported that the Parks Board will have a draft of the new Master Plan in about two weeks. e. Board Vacancies - We still have seven vacancies on our Board, which Theresa is working to fill. 8. Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm. Respectfully submitted, Ann Ayers Martin i Friends of Vest Univ REP JpJY, 200013 rPlace Parks Fun pa`~TS Chairma d Meeting d, Inc. k Lovers Ball _ n Report Need discuss, Met with O Brenda A on at meeting dkins to B ~ SSE discuss partnership with W Bi SS Memorial _ est U. Elementa Kathy Hall still ry playground. Laissez Les workin treet BOns Tern g S °n playhouse ele Bistro, flowers o s Router Par rnents those in' arty - October 21 terested, send S50 Village Greene 2000 have bersneed to pa pe son, made ry Still a few at Joni Fichter's ho par please. y $100 out to Friends spots left be use. 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J°bs kick need to d member d nomma Publicity should tlpns for Cha' FO~da be filled are: have a 'job" other t , Vice_ rman dons han the general re Secretary wing 4uirements for board Randall's card water bill Chk Historian ec -off Misc. items sales New venues fo her. or giving _ Dar Vest U in Dubose has taken on this neg.. . Elementary pL Job. All Suggestions City Center . Partnership - Need disc d1-ected to emerge f M it nning Session _ discuss, and vote workshop New T- was very valuable. Hopefully, for sale in shirt Theresa Attwell a city-directed roaster BUST next couple Of wks. Mark Oen boat and Joni Ficht plan will NESS and to sell at the Poo, aced order. 7'-Shirts Johnson fe should be available complete fencing. N e~ Park is not completely fenced atpresent. approximately $1540 is needed to Houston International Event Industry Showcase 2000 - Friends not eligible for drawing. Home Place Celebration - Linda Lewis has asked if we are interested in hosting and I supposed, being the recipient of Home Place 2001. Need to discuss and give her an answer. Elena Chapel Walton Memorial Fund -Set up by Sheridan Walton for her infant daughter. As of this date, we have received $1015.00. Please make sure you thank the Waltons, 3515 Rice.