HomeMy WebLinkAboutFBMINUTES090600Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc.
Board of Directors' Meeting
trst 6, 2000
Attwell Residence, 3417 Georgetown
I . Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. Those in attendance were:
Mike Koinis, Stephanie Langenstein, Corey Brown, Marisue Tallichet, Alisa Starbird, Karin Dubose,
Joni Fichter, Rochelle Maffet, Donna LaMond, Sherry Gift, Beverly Loftis, Theresa Attwell,
Win Graham, Mark Mailes, Ross Frazer, Linda Gray, Will Bertron, Amy Reid, and Burt Ballanfant.
Chairman Linda Gray welcomed our six new members.
Will Bertron, Parks Board Chairman, gave a talk for the new members; explained the "Friends" raise
money for the parks and the Parks Board spends that money; told about the new Master Plan recently
developed for the City; new plan to be out in 3-4 weeks
Burt Ballanfant, City Council Liaison, said a few words as did mayor Linda Lewis; told us there are two
appraisals on the YMCA property and are about $3 million apart
Chairman Linda Gray went over the Responsibilities and Duties of Board of Directors; see attached
Also passed out Job Descriptions for each board position; election of officers to be held at October
meeting
2. Approval of the Minutes - The minutes of the July 5, 2000 meeting were approved
Treasurer's Report - No report
Reports:
a. Foundations: no report
b. New Events:
Home Place Celebration - Karin Dubose has agreed to chair this event which will be Fall 2001
c. Pavers: no report
d. Randall's Card: received $838.15 for the quarter ended 6/30/00
e. Water Bill Check off: No report
f Public Relations: want to have a column in every month's City Currents to contain news of the
parks; decided it would be good to have a "catchy" title for this section
g. Park Lovers' Ball
February 10, 2001 is date for 10'' annual ball; Richard Soler to be the decorator; auction donation
forms ready; first committee meeting scheduled for 9/15/00 at Sherry Gift's home; deciding on
Honorary Chairman; need to vote on adding and raising some of the underwriting levels ($15,000,
$10,000, $2001) and the base ticket price ($125); a tie to the Home Place Celebration will be
included in the underwriting packages; proposed budget for the ball is $55,000; thinking of
adding a Champagne Toast card in the invitation; will have a "Park Corner" at the ball which will
have specific items listed to be donated
h. Golf shirts
New tee-shirts and ornaments are ready and can be bought. Make great party favors and gifts.
Old Business:
Bill Hall Memorial - see attached sheet; in addition, may need to raise a bit more money for the
playhouse to be built in the next 4-6 months in Huffngton Park
Whitt Johnson Park Pavilion - Amy Reid agreed to plan a reception for the Rosenbloom family
this fall
New Business
2001 PLB Beneficiary: Motion was made that Colonial Park be the be the beneficiary of all
proceeds; Beverly Loftis seconded; the motion passed
Park Corner at the 2001 PLB: Motion made that West University Elementary School parks be the
beneficiary; Mike Koinis seconded; the motion passed
Sidewalk Decorating Day - need chairman
Board Position Sign Up - sheet passed around; will have results of sign up at next meeting
Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned after 9:00 PM