GVHSF MINUTES 04-08-1996
Golden Valley Human Services Foundation
April 8, 1996
Meeting Minutes
Golden Valley Council Conference Room
Members Present: Bob Blenkush, Joyce Doerffler, Hilmer Erickson, Jay
Hoffman, Gloria Johnson, Bob Lang, Elissa Heilicher, Sharon Mattison, Robbin
Rouillard, Duane W osje and Sue Virnig - staff liaison.
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Jay Hoffman.
2. A motion was made by Elissa Heilicher to accept the meeting minutes of
March 11, 1996. The motion was seconded by Hilmer Erickson. Motion
passed.
3. Jack Cole Commendation.
Jay Hoffman extended his heartfelt thanks to Jack Cole for his four-plus
years of service to the Golden Valley Human Services Foundation.
4. Introduction of new members.
Three new members have been added to the Board; they are: Joyce
Doerffler, Robbin Rouillard, Duane Wosje. Welcome. One more member
will be added to the Board.
5. Discussion of Fund-raisers
A. Flower Sale - Sharon Mattison
a. The east side of the Springate Shopping Center (Byerly's)
parking lot is o.k. for the sale.
b. The insurance is in place for the sale.
c. Sharon Mattison will post flyers.
d. A book/ledger is needed to keep track of sales tax. A decision
was made to tally the tax at the end of the sale.
e. Sue Virnig will take care of bringing the cash box.
f. Sharon Mattison will send around a sign-up sheet for worker's
time commitments.
B. T-Shirt Sale -- Bob Lang
a. The preliminary design was discussed. It was suggested that
the words "Human Services" be replaced with the word
"Minnesota" in one design. The hand image should be
removed from the design. The border design was well-liked by
most. The use of the wave was well-liked.
b. A meeting will be set up in about two weeks to review the final
design. A call for volunteers will be made prior to the meeting
for judging the fmal designs.
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C. Fun Run -- Sue Virnig
No new discussion.
D. Board Game -- Gloria Johnson
a. The board game had mixed reactions from business people that
Gloria showed the game to. Gloria spoke further about the
concept of the board game.
b. A minimum of 700 games would need to be ordered. There
was some concern about the investment for this. The minimum
cost for printing the boards is $900.00+.
c. The revenue from a sold ad on the board goes to the
manufacturer of the game.
d. It was suggested that a subcommittee be formed to study the
costs. Gloria will discuss the issue further with these
volunteers.
6. By-laws Update -- Hilmer Erickson
a. Discussion of opening up to more organizations that could use our
funds.
b. A suggestion was made by Sharon Mattison that these organizations
should present proposals to the Foundation.
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7. Opus Grand Opening
a. There was a discussion about selling T-shirts at the Golden Valley
Fun Fest. With last year's poor results, the Foundation was
unanimous in not participating this year.
b. The Post Office Grand Opening will be June 15. They would like to
have T-shirts for this event. The Foundation will decide at the May
meeting whether to set up a booth.
8. The next meeting will be held Monday, May 13, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. at City
Hall.
9. The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Hilmer Erickson. The
motion was seconded by Elissa Heilicher.
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