HomeMy WebLinkAboutFBMINUTES030701Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc.
Board of Directors' Meeting
March 7, 2001
City hall Conference Room
3800 University Boulevard
The meeting was called to order at 6:25 P.M. Those in attendance were: Linda
Gray, Donna LaMond, Corey Brown, Sherry Gift, Stephanie Langenstein, Win
Graham, Mark Mailes, Alisa Starbird, Beverly Loftis, Karon Dubose, Gayle
Jackson, Will Bertron and Marisue Tallichet
2.' A motion was made by Marisue Tallichet to approve the minutes of the
January 31, 2001 meeting; seconded by Sherry Gift
3 Treasurer's Report: The account balance is $620,764.53
4 Reports:
a. Foundations: A chairman is needed for this position; now that we have a
Master plan, we need to pursue the foundations
b. Home Place Celebration: Karon passed around a sign up sheet for the Home
Place Celebration so that everyone could sign up for a specific part of the
planning; next planning meeting is April 3, 2001, 6:30 p.m., West University
Community Building at 5104 Auden in the Activity Room; Mark mailes
stated that Reliant will provide the band and electricity for the event.
c. Pavers: Approximately $5,000 sold since last brochure mailing; Linda to
meet with Mike Koinis and Marisue Tallichet to revamp the paver program
d. Randall's Card: $863.25 received this quarter
e. Water Bill Check-Off: No report
f. Public Relations: City Currents ran thank you to all underwriters; will be
publicity in Sense Magazine, Village News, Houston Lifestyles, etc.
g. T-Shirts, Ornaments, and golf shirts: No report
h. Planned Giving, Memorial Fund: No report
i. Bill Hall Memorial: No report
j. Park Lovers' Ball: A BIG thank you to Donna and Sherry for the best PLB
ever!; underwriting and ticket sales were approximately $161,000;total
auction raised $75,920 ( $23,200 for Park Place, the WUElem.
Playground,$530 for jewelry consignment; $7,660 sociableswhich includes
about $1200 for pearl raffle) After expenses we netted approximately
$153,062; wrap up meeting will be held following Spring Break; Underwriter
Reception to be held at the home of Maria Elena Herbst probably on April 19
from 7-9PM. Donna and Sherry to send invitations to all underwriters, board
and committee members; Linda to called Ann Martin about calendars to be
passed out at the party; it was decided that we would stay at the Westin Oaks
next year; Linda to call tomorrow to book for February 9, 2002, if available;
need auction chair; give nominations to Linda; Karon to check on the
billboards; Linda read thank you notes from Brenda Atkins of West
University Elementary regarding the playground equipment (Friends bought
the $3,000 Purple Martin House); also read a letter from Mary Ann Bening.
Old Business:
There are three positions on the Board to be filled; City Currents ran spot asking for
applicants; Executive Board to meet after meeting tonight to review the applications
currently in; Linda Gray to call applicants to extend invitation to join the board.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gayle Jackson
Secretary