4-7-14Golden Valley Human Services Fund (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
April 7, 2014
Present: Amy Clements, Hilmer Erickson, Kathryn Frommer, Carolyn Kaehr, Craig McDaniels, and Toots Vodovoz. Also
present: Jeanne Fackler, Staff Liaison.
Not Attending: Elissa Heilicher, Alan Ingber, Connie Sandler, Peggy Watkins and Andrew Wold.
Call to Order: Clements called the meeting to order at 6:55 p.m.
Agenda Changes or Additions: No additions or changes to the agenda.
February 10 minutes: Erickson moved and Vodovoz seconded the motion to approve the minutes from February 10. The
motion passed unanimously.
Run the Valley:
Sponsor Update: Fackler reported checks have been received from LDI/Liberty Carton for $2,000 and Bassett Creek
Dental for $550. Channel 12/NWCT will be promoting the event on their website and cable channel, and the City of
Golden Valley will be preparing the course and providing safety personnel for the race. Product will be provided by:
AI's Coffee, Chiquita Banana Company, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Finken Great Glacier Water, Old Fashioned Donuts, Perkins
Family Restaurant — Highway 55, Perkins Family Restaurant — 394, Road ID, Valley Pastries and Yoplait USA. Go Health
Chiropractic will provide chair massages after the race.
Runner Update: As of today, registrations are: 105-5K, 73-10K, 25-5K Walk. This is slightly lower than last year at this
time.
Volunteers: Sandy Werts, the Volunteer Coordinator, has been working to find volunteers for this event. SCS, TreeHouse,
Bassett Creek Dental, YMCA -New Hope, and the NHS -Cooper High School will be bringing volunteers and several
residents have come forward to help.
Marketing/Publicity: Fackler reported that information has been sent to the SunPost, Channel 12, Common Place,
Golden Valley City newsletter and the Park and Recreation brochure. Erickson distributed posters to area businesses.
Duties/Assignments: Sandy Werts will be sending the duties/assignments to members with descriptions of each position
prior to the April meeting.
Calendar Review:
April 12`h- Run the Valley.
July 11th — Golf Classic. Erickson has contacted Earl Rapp of the Zuhrah Shrine, who organizes an annual golf outing for
members, to see if they would be interested in holding their golf outing with the Golf Classic. The date will not work for
the Zuhrah group because of the Shrine National Convention that is being held in Minneapolis that week. Clements
suggested contacting the Golden Valley Business Council and will send Fackler the contact information.
Other Business:
Solicitation Letter: As of today, $10,449 has been received.
LIVE Event: Clements announced the next LIVE Event is at Schuller's. She will promote Run the Valley at the LIVE Event
and through their facebook page and distribution list.
Clements reminded the members that the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 7. NOTE the change in date.
Adjournment: Erickson moved to adjourn the meeting, Vodovoz seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at
7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Clements, GVHSF Vice Chair Jeanne Fackler, Staff Liaison