5-13-13Golden Valley Human Services Fund (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
May 13, 2013
Present: Amy Clements, Hilmer Erickson, Elissa Heilicher, Connie Sandler, Toots Vodovoz and Peggy Watkins. Also
present: Jeanne Fackler, Staff Liaison.
Not Attending: Kathryn Frommer, Katie Hart, Alan Ingber.
Call to Order: Sandler called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
Agenda Changes or Additions: No agenda changes or additions.
April 11 minutes: Heilicher moved and Erickson seconded the motion to approve the minutes from April 11. The motion
passed unanimously.
Election of Chair/Vice-Chair: Vodovoz moved to nominate Sandler as Chair and Clements as Vice Chair. Erickson
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Run the Valley: Members discussed Run the Valley. All aspects of the race went well. 451 people registered, including
40 on race day, down 100 people. Compliments were given to the organization of the race and the volunteers. Awards is
an area that needs to be worked on. Clements suggested trying to engage the neighborhoods on the route. Two
neighborhoods had music on the course. This will be an item to explore for 2014.
Upcoming Events:
July 12 — Golf Classic: Letters are going to past sponsors this week. Heilicher will contact Crossroads Deli for cinnamon
rolls and AI's Coffee for soft drinks. Clements will check with Optum Health for sponsorship. All members were
encouraged to solicit for door prizes. A volunteer sign-up sheet will be sent to members for assistance at the
tournament.
TCGMC. Sandler asked Heilicher to contact the director of the TCGMC so a date may be set for the concert.
Run the Valley 2014: April 12 is the 2014 date. Fackler will book the date with Anderson Races.
Other Business:
Community Foundation: Sandler stated that the GVCF continues to receive money from residents. They will have an
informational table at Valley Days this Saturday.
Valley Days: Valley Days is set for Saturday, May 18.
Farmer's Market: Will be starting mid-June.
Application Packet: Fackler passed out the application packet. Members were asked to look over the packet and bring
suggestions to change or add to the application at the next meeting.
The Board and Commission dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at Brookview. Invitations will be mailed the week
of June 3.
Sandler reminded the members that the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 10.
Adjournment: Erickson moved to adjourn the meeting, Heilicher seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at
7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Sandler, GVHSF Chair Jeanne Fackler, Staff Liaison