10-06-08 HSF Minutes
Golden Valley Human Services Foundation (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
October 6,2008
Present: Daniel Blumb, Hilmer Erickson, Gloria Johnson, Chris Monroe, Connie
Sandler, Steve Schumacher and Toots Vodovoz. Also present Jeanne Fackler, Staff
Liaison.
Not Present: Shannon Breimhurst, Elissa Heilicher, Teri Holgate, Bob Hoyt and Diane
Nimmer,
Call to Order: Chairperson Blumb called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
September 8 minutes: Johnson moved and Monroe seconded the motion to approve
the minutes of September 8. The motion passed unanimously.
Allocation of funds:
After much discussion the Commission will recommend to the Council the following
allocations for approval:
Northwest Suburban Dinner At Your Door -$5,000
Tree House -$5,000
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery -$10,000
The Bridge for Youth -$5,000
Senior Community Services HOME -$6,000
Senior Community Services Outreach -$3,000
Home Free Shelter -$2,500
Community Mediation Services -$2,500
Crisis Connection - requesting $3,000
The Commission did not fund Right to Live USA and Neighborhood Involvement
Program for 2009 but would encourage the agencies to apply 2010 funding emphasizing
their work with Golden Valley residents. PRISM did not apply for funding in 2009.
Taste of Golden Valley: Monroe reported that 48 restaurants were sent letters asking
for their participation. Doolittles and Noodles & Company have committed to the event.
Sandler will be going to the city commission meetings urging their support of the event.
Nimmer has contacted John Ewald, StarTribune columnist, who will attend. Nimmer is
meeting with Nina Cook, host of Seniors on Screen" to promote the event. It was
suggested to give each participating restaurant a plaque as a thank you for participating.
Town Crier Promotions will order the plaques at cost.
Golf Tournament: Golfers enjoyed the tournament .Approximately $4,800 was raised.
The Commission recommended offering the event in 2009 and re-evaluate. Discussion
centered on other revenue resources since the golf tournament numbers were low.
Suggestions included a 4 on 4 basketball tournament, baseball or soccer tournament.
The Commission will discuss the suggestions at a future meeting.
Other Business:
Solicitation letter: Fackler reported the letter will be drafted by the Communications
department and sent in November to residents.
Council meeting: Blumb will present the Commission's recommendations for funding to
the Council. Fackler will contact the City Clerk to be placed on the agenda.
Valley Days: Schumacher will contact the chairs of the Valley Days Committee to
discuss how the groups can support each other. It was felt that the GVHSF should have
a table/booth at Valley Days promoting the Foundation.
Adjournment: Monroe moved to adjourn the meeting, Johnson seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Fackler
GVHSF Staff Liaison