09-17-09 Envision Connection Project Executive Board Minutes
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2009
Present: Sharon Glover, Jim Heidelberg, Helene Johnson, Linda Loomis, Philip Lund,
Dean Penk, Marshall Tanick, Blair Tremere and Luke Weisberg (GVCEF Representative)
Staff: Jeanne Andre
The meeting began at 7: 13 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Approval of Minutes
Tremere/Weisberg moved to approve the minutes of August 20,2009 as presented.
Motion carried.
Proposed Community Foundation/Non-Profit
Chair Loomis reported that she met with Dan Blumb and Diane Nimmer from the Human
Services Foundation (GVHSF) to follow up on the foundation's earlier discussion with
Luke Weisberg. She said Dan and Diane were receptive to continuing discussions on the
idea of a community foundation.
Dean Penk presented the Overview on the Proposed Community Foundation and
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet which he and Philip Lund prepared to
incorporate recommendations made at the last meeting. The members reviewed the new
draft and further tweaked it. Linda Loomis said she would check with the Council at the
next Council/Manager Meeting to see if Council Members support further discussions with
the GVHSF and the Golden Valley Community Events Fund. If the Council gives the go
ahead to further discussions, meetings with these groups will be set up with the goal of
developing a broader consensus regarding a community foundation. Board Members
suggested that if there is consensus to move in this direction the groups should also seek
feedback from funders on whether this model suits their funding objectives.
Sharon Glover distributed copies of the Chronicle of Philanthropy and a brochure for the
upcoming joint state conference for the Minnesota Council of Non-Profits and the
Minnesota Council on Foundations. She invited members to subscribe and attend. Helene
Johnson reported that she will be attending the conference.
Bridge Building Activities
October 17 Bridge Builder Training - A group met at the American Legion prior to the
meeting to discuss the format for the event. Jeanne Andre distributed a list of prospects
for the training, including four people who have already registered. Members identified
people they would call to invite to the training. Jeanne Andre will send out a notice to past
Bridge Builders inviting them to recruit others who might be interested in attending and
prepare a flyer to hand out at the lilac planting event.
Lilac Planting - Plans are in place for the event, scheduled on September 26. Linda
Tremere is coordinating the food and Blair Tremere has secured donations. Spirit of Hope
Church volunteers will make the building and restrooms available to the planting
volunteers. Channels 11 and 12 should be promoting the event.
Luke Weisberg left the meeting.
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Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
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Ice Cream Social - The group supported the summary of the 2009 event included in the
agenda packet
Buckthorn Busting - Blair Tremere is considering an educational event this fall,
recruiting attendees to spearhead buckthorn busting next year.
Garden Club - The evening garden club is proceeding with regular meetings on the first
Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Their efforts are featured in the September/October
issue of CityNews.
Envision Award
Jeanne Andre distributed DeDe Scanlon's nomination of the Golden Valley Days founders
to receive and Envision Award. It was determined that all five people are nominated for
individual awards for a single project. Moved by Heidelberg seconded by Johnson, to
recommend the Envision Award go to Scott Grayson, Don Keysser, Luke Weisberg, Anna
Silverman and Peter Knaeble as founders of the Golden Valley Arts and Music Festival,
under the auspices of the Golden Valley Community Events Fund.
Future Meetings
The next meeting will be on October 15.
The meeting ended at 9 pm.
Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager