01-09-12 Golden Valley Human Services Foundation (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
January 9, 2012
Present: Dan Blumb, Hilmer Erickson, Katie Hart, Brenda Hayle, Chris Monroe, Diane Nimmer,
Connie Sandler and Toots Vodovoz. Also present:Jeanne Fackler,Staff Liaison.
Not Attending: Etissa Heilicher
Call to Order: Chairman Sandler called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
November minutes: Hayle moved and Nimmer seconded the motion to approve the minutes
from November.The motion passed unanimously.
Welcome New Member: New member Katie Hart was welcomed by the group. Introductions
were made.
Run the Valley:T-shirt designs were viewed and a design selected. Fackler will send letters to
past sponsors of the event.Vodovo.z will contact volunteers.The Communications Department
will design the flyers and posters.The route is being finalized by the Public Works Department
and Fackler will send the RFP out for certification.
Fackler will contact Anderson Races about chip timing and transfer of participants from one race
to another to avoid confusion on race day.
Calendar review: Meeting dates were approved. Golf Classic date will be finalized by the golf
course shortly. Sandler gave a short history of the Taste of Golden Valley and will contact GVCC
for possible dates.Valley Days will be held in May. It was suggested to have a table and place a
raffle box on the table with the chance to win tickets to the Taste event.
Other Business:
November 15 Council Meeting:Sandler reported that the Council approved the funding amounts
recommended by the Commission and thanked them for the work they do for the city.
Community Foundation:Sandler reported the CF is meeting this week.The solicitation letter has
gone out to the residents.The CF is interested in assisting with the Taste event.
GV 125th Anniversary:The 125t"Anniversary hosted the birthday party for the city on December
2"a at the GVCC.
Allianz Event: Fackler asked if any commission members were able to host a table to educate
Allianz employees about the GVHSF. If not, a Park and Recreation employee will be hired to man
the table.
Adjournment: Sandler reminded the members the next meeting is February 13 at 6:45 p.m.The
meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Fackler
GVHSF Staff Liaison