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Amphitheater Fundraising Committee
Meeting Notes
October 19, 2011
Dr. Duane Orn called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Dr. Duane Orn, Phil Cohen, Earl Simons, Myrna Kauth, Sue Low and Sue LaCrosse.
Earl Simons said there is a correction to the minutes. It should read the Lions Club would sell
tickets to a Rib dinner fundraiser, but would not be in charge of ticket sales. There was a motion
by Phil Cohen, seconded by Myrna Kauth to approve the minutes of October 5, 2011 with the
correction. Motion carried.
Financial Report:
There was a motion by Phil Cohen, seconded by Myrna Kauth to accept
the financial statement. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Knights of Columbus:
Myrna Kauth has left a message for Craig Solarz, Grand Knight.
They meet on Thursdays.
Luther Update:
Phil Cohen drafted a letter for the mayor to send to David Luther. Phil
Cohen will make the contact with Linda McGinty.
Lloyd’s Barbecue Ribs Dinner:
Earl Simons reported that a meeting with Phil Cohen, Tom
Shinnick, has Dr. Duane Orn not taken place. Earl Simons said he talked to Jeff Delzer and there
are some concerns. There may be a problem with the company donating to an organization that
will be making a profit off of it.
Thank You Letters:
Phil Cohen reported the letters to Gatlin and others is pending.
Other:
Phil Cohen reported the donation from Jeff Carson is pending.
The committee reviewed the draft information that may go on the plaque. Several items were
edited. Phil Cohen suggested using a scroll paper to print it on so that they could use this as part
of a presentation to potential donors. He asked Sue LaCrosse to do another draft using the All
America City logo in addition to the Centennial logo.
NEW BUSINESS
Metal Roof Donation
Myrna Kauth will have her contact call Janis Blumental.
Donation Update:
Dr. Duane Orn reported that he and Robert Marvin have been working on
trying to contact someone from Anchor Block regarding donating cement block. They will
continue to try. Earl Simons said he many know someone to contact about cement block. Dr.
Duane Orn and Brett Hildreth are still working on a contact from the Target Foundation. Phil
Cohen will contact Brookdale Health. Sue Low said she talked to someone there.
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Bricks:
Earl Simons said the disbanded tax payers group will still hold the Toys For Tots
CEAP breakfast. There are usually 50-60 people there. He said it would be a good time for
someone to make a presentation for the bricks. The date is Saturday, December 3. The flyers
will be sent out the day after Thanksgiving. Dr. Duane Orn said he will be there. Earl Simons
said he brought up the Bricks at a Lions meeting. He suggested someone make a presentation to
the Lions at their dinner meeting on November 3. Dr. Duane Orn said he could do that.
Other:
Earl Simons said there was an article in the paper about other communities that
are looking for donations.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting is Wednesday, November 2 at 5:00 p.m.
Adjourn:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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