HomeMy WebLinkAboutF Minutes 09072011BReview of Priorities for 2011-2012 Board Year
Financial Priorities
Friends will soon be invoiced for Phase I of Judson Park. The amount invoiced is
expected to be approximately $160,000. In 2012 other projects to be financed include
Phase 11 of Judson Park, an update to Whitt Johnson Park, and Friends' Donor Wall.
Organization
Board meetings will be scheduled for one hour to respect everyone's time. Board
members and groupl'event chairpersons will prepare a report on progress/activity each
month, however not every report will be included on the agenda nor presented every
month. Short announcements may be made during the "Other Reports and
Announcements" section of our meetings. The intent is to keep meetings on schedule and
allow time to include items requiring group discussion.
Priorities
There are two key priorities for Friends this year: to enhance Social Networking and the
Guild, as these are important opportunities for extending Friends' reach into the
community.
Progress is being made with the Donor Wall and it is expected to be unveiled by the end
of the working year.
The Board will review and update Friends bylaws where required. The last
comprehensive review was conducted in 1994.
"Grants and Foundations" has been eliminated as a board responsibility. Going forward,
non-event based revenue will primarily come from Paver Sales, the Stork program, and
community partnerships.
Board Appointments and Realignment of Resources (Donna Laond)
Katie Hill and Susie Boyce - Social NetworkinglFacebodk PR
Debora Connelly Piccolo - Secretary/Admin/Master Calendar
Arlene Harper-Veith - Community Partners (board reappointment)
Sonny Brandtner - Event Support (board reappointment)
Matt Foytlin- Pavers (board reappointment)
Sue Hanna - Interim Treasurer
Heather Chilivetis - PR (looking for new board member to work with Heather)
Susie Garofalo - E-store and Stork Program (Katie Hill is the backup on the Stork)
Courtney Archer - PLB 2012 Chair and Treasurer Fleet (effective 2115;'2412 and
contingent upon vote)
Anne Freeman - PLB 2012 Co-Chair
Steve Primrose - Donor Recognition & Sponsorship Development
It was noted that Amy Sahely is resigning from the board effective September 15, 2011.
Judson Park Redevelopment Report (Tim O'Connor)
In April, 2011, Friends officially committed to funding $176,974.00 specifically for the
Phase I portion of the Judson Park redevelopment plan. The basic scope of Phase I
involved the following:
• Equipment & Surfacing of the 2-5 year olds Playground.
• Equipment & Surfacing of the 5 12 year olds Playground.