08-14-17 - Human Services Fund MinutesGolden Valley Human Services Fund (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
August 14, 2017
Present: Denise La Mere -Anderson, Aaron Black, Stephanie Devitt, Hilmer Erickson, Kathryn Frommer, Peder Hanson,
Katie Hart, Alan Ingber, Sarah Meyerring.
Absent: Elissa Heilicher, Scott Charlesworth -Seiler, Andrea Mac Arthur.
Call to Order: Hanson called the meeting to order at 6:51 p.m.
Agenda Changes or Additions: No changes or additions to the agenda.
July 10 Minutes: Devitt moved and Hanson seconded the motion to approve the minutes from July 10. The motion
passed unanimously.
Golf Classic and Lawn Bowling Event Review: Suggestions for 2018: assigning a chair for event, better signage to elevate
experience, promote in other communities, move event to fall, get information out earlier and add some event holes.
Mulligans were a successful addition, as well as the speaker from HUG.
Allocation Packets for Funding: Erickson told everyone that two allocation packets had been received and that the
deadline is August 24. It was shared how the applications will be distributed and reviewed the rubric/scoring tool.
GVHSF Strategic Planning Session: La Mere -Anderson explained the strategic planning session, which is tentatively
scheduled for Monday, October 9.
Finance Update: Erickson updated members on the possibility of a mobile phone, with credit card square, for use at
events. He shared that there are still details to figure out, as he continues to work with city staff to learn if this is
possible.
2018 Sponsorship Planning: La Mere -Anderson started the discussion that the fund needs to solicit businesses in early
fall, since many businesses make the allocation choices at this time. A plan to approach sponsors, before year end, is the
goal.
GVHSF Social Outing: A possible social outing was proposed and Erickson told the members about how that could be
implemented, considering Open Meeting Law.
Adjournment: La Mere -Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting, Hart seconded the motion. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:05 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Denise La Mere -Anderson, GVHSF Chair Brian Erickson, Staff Liaison