03-08-10
Golden Valley Human Services Foundation (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
March 8, 2010
Present: Dan Blumb, Hilmer Erickson, Elissa Heilicher, Brenda McGhie, Diane Nimmer, Connie.
Sandler, and Toots Vodovoz. Also present Councilmember Mike Freiberg and Jeanne Fackler,
Staff liaison.
Not Present: Gloria Johnson, Chris Monroe and Steve Schumacher.
Call to Order: Chairman Blumb called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
January 11 minutes: Erickson moved and McGhie seconded the motion to approve the minutes
of January 11. The motion passed unanimously.
Golden Valley Foundation - An overview of the new Foundation was given by Blumb. Discussion
by members brought up the following concerns/questions:
-How does the GVHSF fit into the new Foundation?
-Should there be more than one "Foundation" in the city? Could be confusing for residents.
-Should GVHSF change their name?
-GVHSF needs to have representation on the committee
-An agreement about current sponsors should be discussed
-Blumb, Nimmer and Sandler volunteered to be on the organizational committee
Council member Freiberg thanked the members for their input.
Run the Valley - April 10: Fackler gave an overview of the event, sponsor and volunteer update.
McGhie reported on the Marketing and Publicity that has been done for the event. Sandler
offered to contact Pilgrim Cleaners for safety pins. Tasks for the race were discussed. Fackler will
send assignments to members.
Calendar Review:
Run the Valley - April 10.
Golf Classic - July 16. The date has been changed by request of the golf course.
Taste of Golden Valley - November 10. The Metropolitan has been put on hold for this date.
Other Business:
Fackler passed out the current roster. No changes from members.
Members felt they should be at Valley Days and distribute information about the GVHSF, the
golf tournament and Taste of GV. Fackler will ask the Communications Department to prepare
"save the date" cards for these events to distribute at Valley Days.
Adjournment: Heilicher moved to adjourn the meeting, Sandler seconded the motion. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Fackler
GVHSF Staff liaison