HomeMy WebLinkAboutFBMINUTES100400Friends of West University Place Parks Fund, Inc.
Board of Directors' Meeting
October 4, 2000
City Hall Conference Room
3800 University Boulevard
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM. Those in attendance
were: Linda Gray, Joni Fichter, Stephanie Langenstein, Gayle Jackson, Beverly
Loftis, Mike Koinis, Ann Martin, Win Graham, Corey Brown, Ross Frazer,
Rochelle Maffet, Amy Reid, A] isa Starbird, Karin Dubose, Marisue Tallichet, and
Will Bertron.
2. Approval of September 6, 2000 Minutes: The minutes were approved
Treasurer's Report: The unaudited balance as of 8/31/00 was reported to be
$477,379.01
4. Reports:
a. Foundations: need chairman; will be coordinating proposals
b. New Events: Karin Dubose spoke about Homeplace Celebration and
Sidewalk Decorating Party; see attached sheet; committee to reconvene
c. Pavers: Brochures to be passed out at West U Elementary Carnival; at
present, have four pavers to be ordered
d. Randall's Card: No report; Alisa Starbird to handle
e. Water Bill Check Off. No report; Alisa Starbird to handle
f. Public Relations: Win Campbell heading up
g. Park Lover's Ball: Co-chairs both unable to attend meeting; underwriting
letters ready sent out; copies of underwriting letters and fact sheets on
Park Lovers Ball passed out; Ann Martin passed around sheets of
historical information on underwriters from the past seven years; Next
committee meeting at Cece McCann's on Friday, October 13, at 10:00
AM, 3004 Georgetown
h. Golf Shirts: Will be for sale at West University Elementary Carnival
5. Old Business:
Bill Hall Memorial: Amy Reid is still working on this with Bill's sister
Phyllis' Corner Dedication: Amy Reid trying to get hold of Henry Rosenbloom
to plan a reception at the park
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler Party: Sold out; all set; Ann Martin to bring ice
to Joni's before start of party
Parks Master Plan: Will Bertron reported that the report should be out in a week
or so
Parks Acquisition Committee: Ross Frazer reported that the Y property
has been placed on the open market; two appraisals which have been done
are about $3 million apart; overall thought is that Y will give City right of
last refusal; legal problems for developers; Clinkscales and Yehl doing
negotiating for City; new master plans makes a strong case for acquisition
by the City
6. New Business
Vacancies on Board: Theresa Attwell resigned; Linda Gray to send packets to
persons interested in postions to be filled; sending to Jane Swanson, Barbie
Horowitz, Cheryl Butler, Maria Elena Herbst and Theresa Lowe, will have
packets at next months' meeting
West University Elementary Carnival: Joni passed out sign up sheet for manning
our booth; will be selling t- shirts, golf shirts; ornaments; pavers and passing out
information on PLB
Membership to Friends Program: Ann Martin - no report
Giving Tree/Donor Wall Program: Linda Gray - no report
Video for PLB: all board members are to shoot a roll of film at the parks and
bring to next month's meeting; will be used for video at PLB
Election of Officers
Chair
Chair-Elect
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Slated as follows:
Linda Gray
Ann Martin
Corey Brown
Gayle Jackson
Ross Frazer
Joni Fichter made a motion that the slate be accepted as presented; Alisa
Starbird seconded; motion carried
7. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM