7-9-12Golden Valley Human Services Fund (GVHSF) Meeting
Minutes
July 9, 2012
Present: Hilmer Erickson, Katie Hart, Brenda Hayle, Elissa Heilicher, Connie Sandler and Toots
Vodovoz. Also present: Joanie Clausen, Council Liaison and Jeanne Fackler, Staff Liaison.
Not Attending: Diane Nimmer
Call to Order: Sandler called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
Hart asked to move the Farmer's Market discussion to agenda item #4. Granted.
June 11 minutes: Heilicher moved and Hart seconded the motion to approve the minutes from
June 11. The motion passed unanimously.
Farmers Market: The GVHSF will have an informational table at the Sunday, July 15 Farmer's
Market. Hart and Nimmer will be present at the table from 9AM-IPM. A pamphlet about the
GVHSF will be available for people. Heilicher will pick up hard candy. Sandler will ask the GVCF
for information to place at the table.
By-law Review: The by-laws were reviewed. Erickson moved and Hart seconded to approve the
by-laws with no changes. The motion passed unanimously.
Upcoming Events: Golf Classic will be held on Friday, July 13. Fackler reported that 29
foursomes have registered up 2 foursomes from 2011. Members volunteered to help at the
event. Registration: Heilicher, Sandler, Vodovoz. Continental Breakfast: Heilicher, Vodovoz.
Lunch: Heilicher, Sandler. Hole -in -One: Erickson. Greeter: Clausen. Prizes: Central Bank, City
Looks Salon, Pat Ryan Golf, Vic's Supper Club, Brookview Golf Course. Sandler offered to
approach businesses in the Golden Valley Shopping Center. Heilicher has contacted AI's Coffee,
Crossroad's Deli and will do the shopping for the tournament. Fackler is working with Davanni's
for lunch. Dessert is being donated by a former member.
New Event: Heilicher has contacted the Twin City Men's Gay Chorus for a possible fundraising
concert. The Chorus is out of town at a competition. Members discussed asking the Chorus to
narrow down possible dates so a venue could be pursued.
2013 Application Packet: The updated packet was reviewed. Erickson moved and Hayle
seconded the motion to approve the packet for publication. The motion passed unanimously.
Other Business:
Community Foundation: Sandler reported the CF board is working on a formal application
process for fund distribution. A $500 grant was given to sponsor a Cultural Day at the Farmer's
Market
Sandler announced the next meeting is August 13 at 6:45 p.m. Hayle requested that up to 3
agencies be asked to present at the September meeting when funding will be discussed.
Members agreed that new agencies applying for funding attend as well as agencies that have
not presented to the commission in previous years.
Adjournment: Hayle moved to adjourn the meeting, Vodovoz seconded the motion. The
meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jeanne Fackler
GVHSF Staff Liaison