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Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force
Meeting Notes
November 7, 2012
Dr. Duane Orn called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
Present: Dr. Duane Orn, Phil Cohen, Sharon Kephart, Earl Simons, Keith Lester, Myrna Kauth,
and Sue LaCrosse.
Minutes:
There was a motion by Earl Simons, seconded by Myrna Kauth to approve the
minutes of October 24, 2012 with a note that the Mark Allen entry was listed twice. Motion
carried.
Financial Report:
Dr. Duane Orn reported we received a contribution of $5,000. The person
wishes to remain anonymous. Myrna Kauth is speaking at the next Lioness meeting and will be
presenting information about the brick pavers.
OLD BUSINESS
Luther Update:
Phil Cohen will set up a meeting with the mayor and then meet with Curt
Johnson. When meeting with the mayor, he would like to talk to him about Walmart. The
Scherer meeting has been delayed. Phil Cohen would like to meet with the General Manager at
the Crowne Plaza. He would like Dr. Duane Orn to make a presentation to him. Myrna Kauth
said she has already given them a packet.
Dr. Duane Orn will follow up with Dale Greenwald for a picture presenting a check.
Myrna Kauth spoke to Bernie Lindquist. A packet was sent to her.
Evans Nordby:
Phil Cohen said Evans-Nordby has had a lot of funerals.
Leonard Jacobson:
Myrna Kauth talked to Leonard. He has not heard anything. She told him
we just need a letter of intent.
NEW BUSINESS
Walmart:
Dr. Duane Orn will call David Heber to invite him to lunch.
Legacy Grant:
Sue LaCrosse said she will check into again.
Target:
Earl Simons reported he has followed up with the store and they haven’t heard
anything yet. He will send a follow up email tomorrow.
Mark Allen:
Earl Simons contacted him and he is interested in contributing something at a
later date.
Marion Engdahl:
Dr. Duane Orn has prepared a thank you letter for the meeting.
Caribou Coffee:
Sharon Kephart said she thinks her Amphitheater materials were picked up
by accident with some donation items. She has to start over in finding a contact name.
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Sharon Kephart said she contacted Mike Sims office and he will be out for surgery. She left him
a message and will follow up after Thanksgiving.
Sympathy/Memorial Card:
The committee discussed the Sympathy/Memorial Card
idea.
Sun Post:
Sue LaCrosse will contact Katy and ask her to email the article.
Meeting Schedule:
November 21 & December 5.
Adjourn:
There was a motion by Earl Simons, seconded by Myrna Kauth to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse,
Program Supervisor
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