Minutes GVHSF 7-13-15
Golden Valley Human Services Fund (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
July 13, 2015
Present: Hilmer Erickson, Kathryn Frommer, Elissa Heilicher, Andrea Mac Arthur, Toots Vodovoz, Peggy Watkins and
Andrew Wold. Also present: Jeanne Fackler, Staff Liaison.
Excused Absence: Denise La Mere-Anderson, Alan Ingber.
Call to Order: Wold called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.
Agenda Changes or Additions: No changes or additions to the agenda.
June 8 Minutes: Erickson moved and Vodovoz seconded the motion to approve the minutes from June 8. The motion
passed unanimously.
Golf Classic and Lawn Bowling Event Review:
Sponsors: Corporate Sponsors were: Caroline Amplantz Giving LLC. Hole Sponsors were: Anonymous, Gurstel Chargo,
Fisher Bren & Sheridan LLP, SEH, and WSB & Associates. Best and Flanagan, LLP sponsored the Lawn Bowling Event.
Door prize solicitation: Businesses that contributed to door prizes were: Best Wishes Floral,Boulevard Kitchen and Bar,
Chipotle, Cinema Grill, Doolittle’s, Down in the Valley, Einstein Bagels, Gigi's Cupcakes, Let’s Dish!, Massage Envy, Metro
Dining cards, Mermaid Car Wash, Mort’s Delicatessen, New Bohemia, 9Round Fitness, Noodles & Company, Papa John’s,
Teresa's Mexican Restaurant, Vic’s, and Which Wich.
Food/Beverages: Als’ Coffee donated water and soda for the event. New Bohemia catered the lunch for the event. Sue
V. donated the Baker’s Square pies for dessert. Many positive comments regarding the lunch.
Volunteers: There were four volunteers plus Commission members that volunteered for the event.
Review: Thought the event was small (32 golfers and 4 lawn bowlers), the participants had a great time in the beautiful
weather. Members discussed starting publicity earlier and heavily promoting the lawn bowling portion of the day. They
would like to keep the golfing portion of the event, if possible.
Other Business:
Application packet: Packet has been posted on the city website.
Solicitation Letter: A former resident sent a check for $15,000 this month. With that donation, the total for 2015 is
$16,291.
Resignation: Jennifer Rudolph has informed Mayor Harris and the Council that she cannot finish her term due to
personal reasons.
Disc Golf Tournament: Wold contacted “Gotta Go Gotta Throw” for information on running the event. The owner
discussed several options with Wold including adding the GVHSF to a current event or assistance in setting up an event.
Wold will meet with him to discuss options and details. Fackler will talk to golf course staff about using Brookview as a
site for the event.
Member Update: Fackler distributed the updated roster to members.
Announcements: Members were invited to attend the Open Houses for the Brookview Community Center and for the
City Manager candidates.
Adjournment: Erickson moved to adjourn the meeting, Vodovoz seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at
7:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Andrew Wold, GVHSF Chair Jeanne Fackler, Staff Liaison