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Amphitheater Fundraising Committee
Meeting Notes
September 14, 2011
Dr. Duane Orn called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
Present: Dr. Duane Orn, Phil Cohen, Earl Simons, Myrna Kauth, Sharon Kephart, Sue Low,
Brett Hildreth and Sue LaCrosse.
There was a motion by Sharon Kephart, seconded by Brett Hildreth to approve the minutes of
August 17, 2011. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Contributions:
Dr. Duane Orn reported they have received a pledge of $10,000 from
North Memorial. They have already contributed $5,000 of that pledge.
501C3:
Brett Hildreth asked if anything more was done for the 501C3. Phil
Cohen said it is a very cumbersome process. Any donation to a government agency is tax
deductible. It is a laborious process to keep the records, have board meetings and be subject to
audit. He said no one came forward wanting to do this.
NEW BUSINESS
Update on Luther:
Dr. Duane Orn and Phil Cohen reported on the Luther Chevrolet Open
House. Chevrolet recognized three dealers that weekend and the Brooklyn Center one blew the
others awy. They really appreciated the turnout. They sold a lot of cars. They were very
pleased with the recognition given by the City Council. The Mayor did a tremendous job. They
will be setting up a meeting with Linda McGinty.
Donation Update:
We have received a letter of commitment from Charlie LeFevere of
$2,500 to be paid over two years in $1,250 increments.
Fundraising:
Sue LaCrosse said that Jeff Delzer called and he can get free Lloyds Ribs
and probably potatoes, etc. She said he suggested this could be a fundraiser. It was felt that the
only group qualified to do this would be the Lions Club. Earl Simons said they have four food
fundraising events coming up in the next few months. He will present this idea at the Lions Club
meeting. He will report back at our next meeting.
Guess A Brick:
Dr. Duane Orn said there is no venue to do this right now. The item will
be moved to old business.
Plaque:
There was discussion on what level of donation would constitute putting the
names on the wall plaque. Sue Low suggested donations of $500 or more. And that people who
have already donated less than $500 could maybe be called to see if they want to transfer their
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money to a brick. Phil Cohen volunteered to draft a recognition proposal for the plaque on the
wall.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting is Wednesday, October 5 at 5:00 p.m.
Adjourn:
There was a motion by Myrna Kauth, seconded by Sharon Kephart to adjourn the
meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor
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