08-08-11-HSF Minutes Golden Valley Human Services Foundation (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
August 8, 2011
Present: Dan Blumb, Hilmer Erickson, Brenda Hayle, Elissa Heilicher, Connie Sandler and Toots
Vodovoz.Also present: DeDe Scanlon, City Council, Lewis Garelick, resident, and Jeanne Fackler,
Staff Liaison.
Not Attending: Chris Monroe, Diane Nimmer
Call to Order: Chairman Sandler called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
July 11 minutes: Heilicher moved and Vodovoz seconded the motion to approve the minutes of
July 11.The motion passed unanimously.
Taste of Golden Valley: Sandler gave a history of the partnership with The Metropolitan for this
event.The fee went from $500 for the room rental to$1,500. Sandler has asked The
Metropolitan to reconsider the room rental fee. Members agreed the fee was too high for the
event. Blumb spoke with Tom Rubenstein, general manager, Golden Valley Country Club.The
room fee would be$3,000.The GVHSF decided to continue negotiations with The Metropolitan.
Sandler will contact members by e-mail with The Metropolitan's response.
Golf Classic-Friday,July 9`h: Vodovoz and Sandler will assist with check-in. Heilicher will contact
Crossroads Deli and order the cinnamon rolls and dessert. Blumb will contact Byerly's for bagels
and cream cheese for the breakfast. Fackler will order Davanni's and pick-up food from
Crossroads Deli and Ravanni's. Erickson will witness the Hole-In-One,
By-laws Review/Vote: Motion: Recommend to the City Council to accept the proposed
changes to the GVHSF By-laws. Heilicher moved and Hayle seconded the motion to approve by-
laws as proposed. Motion passed unanimously. Sandler will attend a city council meeting to
present the by-law changes.
Other Business:
Community Foundation:The CF is meeting this week.The focus is on marketing the new
Community Foundation and to work on the solicitation letter.
GV 125`h Anniversary:Vodovoz asked for volunteers to assist with the 125`h Booth at the GV
Farmer's Market. Heilicher volunteered for August 28 from 8:15-10.Vodovoz will confirm the
times and duties for our volunteers.
Funding Application: Fackler reported that one organization has returned the application. After
the deadline, members will be notified of the organizations applying for funds. It will then be
determined the process for reviewing applications and/or presentations. Hayle suggested new
agencies present to the GVHSF and returning agencies be placed on a rotating schedule.
Members agreed.
Adjournment:Sandler reminded the members the next meeting is September 12 at 6:45 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Fackler
GVHSF Staff Liaison