09-08-08 HSF Minutes
Golden Valley Human Services Foundation (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
September 8, 2008
Present: Daniel Blumb, Elissa Heilicher, Gloria Johnson, Chris Monroe, Diane Nimmer,
Connie Sandler, and Steve Schumacher. Also present Jeanne Fackler, Staff Liaison.
Not Present: Shannon Breimhurst, Hilmer Erickson, Teri Holgate, Bob Hoyt and Toots
Vodovoz.
Call to Order: Chairperson Blumb called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
August 11 minutes: Monroe moved and Heilicher seconded the motion to approve the
minutes of August 11. The motion passed unanimously.
Golf Tournament: Heilicher has contacted Crossroad's Deli and Piazza's. Volunteer
positions were discussed. Everything is ready for Friday.
New Business:
Taste of Golden Valley: Monroe reported that there are 48 restaurants in Golden
Valley. Letters will be sent this week asking for participation. Doolittles has committed to
the event. Sandler has offered to speak at the city commission meetings urging their
support of the event. Nimmer has contacted John Ewald, StarTribune columnist, who will
attend. Nimmer is meeting with Nina Cook, host of Seniors on Screen" to promote the
event. It was suggested to give each participating restaurant a plaque as a thank you for
participating. Fackler will contact Town Crier Promotions for a price.
Sponsorship packet/brochure: Nimmer reported that the committee is gathering
information on the HSF events and sponsor opportunities. They will meet with the
Communications Department in the near future.
Old Business:
By-laws review: The Council discussed the by-law change. At this time, the
recommendation is to leave the by-laws as is.
Presentations:
The Commission listened to presentations and requests for funding from ten agencies:
Northwest Suburban Dinner At Your Door - requesting $5,000
Tree House - requesting $7,500
Right to Live USA - requesting $6,800
Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery - requesting $10,000
The Bridge for Youth - requesting $5,000
Senior Community Services HOME - requesting $6,000
Senior Community Services Outreach - requesting $3,000
Home Free Shelter - requesting $2,500
Community Mediation Services - requesting $4,000
Crisis Connection - requesting $3,000
Neighborhood Involvement Program - requesting $3,000
Commission members felt it was very beneficial to hear the presentations and ask
questions.
October meeting:
Blumb reminded members that the October meeting has been changed to October
6th. It is important for all members to attend as allocation requests will be discussed.
Adjournment: Nimmer moved to adjourn the meeting, Sandler seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Fackler
GVHSF Staff Liaison