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Amphitheater Fundraising Committee
Meeting Notes
November 30, 2011
Dr. Duane Orn called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.
Present: Dr. Duane Orn, Phil Cohen, Earl Simons, Sharon Kephart, Brett Hildreth, Myrna
Kauth, Sue Low and Sue LaCrosse.
Minutes:
There was a motion by Phil Cohen, seconded by Earl Simons to approve the
minutes of October 19 and November 9, 2011. Motion carried.
Financial Report:
There was a motion by Earl Simons, seconded by Sharon Kephart to
accept the financial report. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Knights of Columbus:
They will be making a presentation to the Knights of Columbus.
Luther Update:
A letter was sent to Linda McGinty. There has been no response to the
letter. Phil Cohen will call her in the next two weeks.
Thank You Letters:
Phil Cohen will send a draft to Sue LaCrosse.
Press Release:
Dr. Duane Orn reported he was interviewed by Channel 12. He
focused on the bricks.
NEW BUSINESS
Metal Roof Donation:
Myrna Kauth said she hasn’t heard anything back.
Anchor Block Donation:
Dr. Duane Orn has not heard back on the Anchor Block.
Plaque Design:
Phil Cohen said the rendition of the plaque is for presentation purposes
and not meant to be all inclusive. It is a concept only. There was a motion by Myrna Kauth,
seconded by Brett Hildreth to use the rendition for presentation purposes. Motion carried.
Target Corporation:
Sue LaCrosse said she went on the Target Foundation website and
the arts grants will not be available until January 1. She said it does not look like we qualify
because funds cannot be used for buildings. Brett Hildreth reported there are other grants for
capital items, but they are by invitation only. He said we can sent them information and
recommends we draft a letter to accompany the packet. Brett Hildreth and Phil Cohen will work
on an introductory letter, which we could use for contacting other businesses and organizations.
Lang-Nelson:
Dr. Duane Orn will call Jeff Delzer on this item.
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Lions Club:
Earl Simons reported a presentation by Dr. Duane Orn is scheduled for the
January Lions Club meeting. He will need 50 paver sheets.
Evans-Nordby:
Phil Cohen is planning to contact them.
Brookdale Health:
Phil Cohen will make a contact.
Christensen Paver:
He has not purchased a paver yet.
Centennial Meeting:
The final meeting for the Brooklyn Center Centennial Celebration is
February 8, 2012.
Memos:
Phil Cohen recommended Dr. Duane Orn appoint a subcommittee to address the
issues that may come up with Amphitheater fundraising. There was a motion by Sue Low,
seconded by Myrna Kauth to request Myrna Kauth, Earl Simons, Brett Hildreth and Sharon
Kephart be appointed to this subcommittee to meet once to address potential issues. Motion
carried.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting is Wednesday, December 14 at 5:00 p.m.
Adjourn:
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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