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11-18-10 Agenda Connection ProjectAGENDA Envision Connection Project Executive Board November 18, 2010 7 pm, Brookview Community Center, Conference Room Board of Directors: Linda Loomis, Chair, Lynn Gitelis, Sharon Glover, Jim Heidelberg, Cindy Inselmann, Helene Johnson, Philip Lund, Dean Penk, Marshall Tanick, Blair Tremere, Luke Weisberg. Staff: Sandy Werts. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of the Minutes of October 21, 2010 4. Proposed Community Foundation/Non-Profit a. Transitional Board b. Next Steps 5. Bridge Building Activities a. Bridge Builders Quarterly Meeting b. Valley Volunteer Day c. Envision Award d. Ice Cream Social e. Buckthorn Busting f. Garden Club/Community Gardens g. Neighbors Helping Neighbors h. After School in the Valley i. Memorial Day Parade j. Chimney Swift Towers k. Lilac Planting 6. 125 Anniversary Planning 7. Valley Days 8. Communications • Faith Community Meeting Minutes 9. Local Business Initiative 10. Recruitment of Members to Executive Board 11. Future meetings December 16, January 20, February 17 12.Adjournment Minutes Envision Connection Project Board of Directors Meeting October 21, 2010 7 pm, Brookview Community Center, Conference Room Present: Linda Loomis, Chair, Lynn Gitelis, Sharon Glover, Cindy Inselmann, Philip Lund, Dean Penk, Marshall Tanick, Blair Tremere. Absent: Jim Heidelberg, Cindy Inselmann, Helene Johnson Guest: Jennifer Lara Staff: Sandy Werts 1. Call to Order/Introductions/Roster U The meeting was called to order at 7:10 2. Approval of Agenda ; The Agenda was ap 3. Approval of r Loomis. utes as written. It was seconded by 4. nk reported that three hours were spent at the last plan and the by-laws. The committee would like to ~ by January 2011. The next meeting is November 17 tanned in mid-December to introduce the organization ants and businesses. Penk has tat to Cheryl Weiler about getting information into the newsletter. They have targeted individuals and companies who will be asked to donate to the Foundation The plan is to amend the Golden Valley Community Events Fund instead of starting new. There is a question of who appoints the first board. The committee is thinking this through. It is possible that those on the transition board may not be on the first organization board. It may come back to the Envision Connection Board to make this decision. The committee is working on the internal structure. Bill King from the Council on Foundations is available to speak to the Community Foundation group. Penk said the relationship of the Envision Board to the Foundation must be discussed. Glover said that legal advice is also needed. A question has come up about giving to individuals to fund "small sparks". IRS rules say it is possible to give to individuals. b. Next Steps -There are four subcommittees the November 17 meeting. 5. Bridge Building Activities a A video about the "Lilac V along with Bill Hanley a p relations department as a Anniversary. day where unteers and 12 ~s at the October 2 ~s that can be gars of planting 'ay" and the building of Hwy 100 was mentioned oducer at Channel 2 and the MNDOT public possible segment on transportation for the 125rn 'r concern in getting enough volunteers for the Lilac ;he events were on the same day. Loomis said it may give :ople who cannot help with the planting project. Other ing kicking off Valley Volunteer Day in the afternoon and ting as the center. Gitelis suggested having an end of the a cookout at Brookview. Lara said she is looking for people to serve on the committee. Loomis suggested she contact the churches. c. Bridge Builders Quarterly Meeting -This meeting is scheduled for October 23. Notices have gone out. Other locations where meetings could be held are Wirth Park, KARE 11, LOGIS, General Mills and Honeywell. The meetings do not have to be on a Saturday. on details to present at d. Envision Award -The award was presented to the Kelly Drive Pumpkin Growers at the City Council meeting on October 5 and again at the weigh-off on October 9 at the Pumpkin Festival. b. Vallev Volunteer Dav - Je e. Ice Cream Social -Tanick would like there be a 125th Anniversary theme to the music, possibly from "gas light music" to the present. Tremere suggested checking with the Hennepin County Museum f. Buckthorn Busting -Loomis referred to the article It's a Scary Time to be a Weed, saying that noxious plants are an issue everywhere. g. Garden Club -The Daytime Garden Club cleaned the median on Winnetka. The Evening Club is getting hands dirty with a plant sale, weeding, and Lilac planting. They have talked about providing lunch for the Lilac Planting Project h. Neighbors Helping Neighbors - No Report i. After School in the Valley - No Report j. Natural History Museum - No Report k. Memorial Day Parade -Tanick will contact John under the auspices of the 1251 anniversary to see if he needs help with the parade. This event draws a different crowd. The only complaint is that it lacked a musical component. a dedication for a Chimney Swift Tower oject. Representatives of the Audubon present. There is a resident, Bob Paske, ler. He and his wife are attending the 6. 7. Valley Days This is a one day celebration in Brookview Park. The small pavilion will be dedicated to the Historical Society to put up a 125th Anniversary display. • Taste of Gol the Human ; `~ should have at the event to Fackler about 8. Recruitment of ley -This is coming up on November 10 and benefits Foundation. Tanick asked if the Envision Board once. It was suggested that three people have a table ote Valley Volunteer Day. Werts will talk to Jeanne ocedure. to the Executive Board - no discussion 9. Golden Valley's 125 Year Anniversary A meeting is scheduled for October 28 at 7 pm at Brookview Community Center. Tanick hopes to determine some of the activities to be held. 10. Future meetings November 18, December 16 11.Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.