HomeMy WebLinkAboutFMinutes091113_Page_3Auction - Nancy Kate Prescott and Ting Bresnahan mailed auction request forms
over the summer. Auction committee has met to discuss follow-up and new
solicitations.
This is the area where we need the most support from the Board, in particular with
trips and "experience" type items for Live Auction and Big Board.
Underwriting - Megan Morris and Caroline Billipp are leading the underwriting and
sponsorship efforts. Some sponsorships have already been secured and selling
sponsorships will be ongoing. Underwriting letters will be mailed in September. We
hope to sell out the event before invitations go out, so help us spread the word.
Decor - Invitation and Event decor and set-up are being handled by Kara Sanders,
Maria Elena Herbst and Kim Etheridge. The Royal Sonesta is undergoing
renovations, but the initial tour has been done and menu tasting is set for
November. Preliminary decor items are on hold at Aztec and Swift. Invitation and
graphic design element are underway and hope to be done before the holidays.
VI. Donor Wall (Ting Bresnahan)
The donor wall is completed and installed at the Rec Center. The donor wall
unveiling event was held on August 29th. Thanks to all who came to this well
attended event and a special thanks to Gayle Jackson for her help in organizing it.
Thanks, also, to Steve Primrose for his help in getting this project off the ground and
assisting me as I completed the logistical undertaking of making sure each portion
was correct on the wall.
VII. Marketing and Development (Christina Milligan)
Working with Katie Hill to touch up current storks and sibling stars.
Creating a banner which will rotate between parks and be displayed at special
events. Creating an 8x10 flyer to be displayed at local businesses.
Advertise in the Buzz and Essentials, hopefully using pro-bono advertising space.
VIII. Other Reports and Announcements (Donna LaMond)
It has been a very busy summer as you can tell from the reports today. When we
met officially as a board last May 1, we had not even announced the PLB2014 chairs
yet. A lot has happened since then. Lots of meetings, lots of progress.
Of course, one of the bigger announcements of the summer was about Direct
Energy committing to being the Friends 2014 Corporate Sponsor. This is huge and
we are so grateful to them for serving in this capacity for the third year in a row.
Thank you to those of you who wrote personal notes thanking Direct Energy for this
generous sponsorship.
Other highlights of the summer included Christi Young being appointed to the
Friends board and taking on the Friends' website project. She has taken us to new