07-12-10Golden Valley Human Services Foundation (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
July 12, 2010
Present: Dan Blumb, Hilmer Erickson, Elissa Heilicher, Brenda McGhie, Diane Nimmer, Connie
Sandler, and Toots Vodovoz. Also present 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.
May 10 minutes: Heilicher moved and Vodovoz seconded the motion to approve the minutes of
May 10. The motion passed unanimously.
Upcoming Events:
Golf Classic -July 16. Fackler gave an overview of the event. It was decided to have Davanni's
cater the lunch. Members volunteered to assist at the event.
Taste of Golden Valley -November 10. The Metropolitan has been booked for this date. Deposit
has been sent. Members discussed the event to insure its success including working on this
event year-round. Sandler volunteered to create a Facebook page, Nimmer volunteered to work
on the auction mechanics with The Metropolitan, McGhie will work on publicity and marketing,
Blumb will work on entertainment. Discussion will continue at the August GVHSF meeting.
Other Business:
Golden Valley Days -May 22. Even though the event was shortened due to the weather,
members enjoyed the event and agreed they should participate next year.
Election of Chair/Co-Chair- Heilicher nominated Blumb as Chair and Sandler as Co-Chair,
Nimmer seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Golden Valley Foundation - no report.
Solicitation Letter -Fackler reported that over $8,000 has been received to date.
Grant Application -Information has been given to the Communications Department with a
scheduled posting on the website by July 30tH. Deadline to return applications is August 27tH
Adjournment: Nimmer moved to adjourn the meeting, Monroe seconded the motion. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Fackler
GVHSF Staff Liaison