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Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force
Meeting Notes
October 10, 2012
Dr. Duane Orn called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Dr. Duane Orn, Phil Cohen, Sharon Kephart, Earl Simons, Keith Lester and Sue
LaCrosse.
Minutes:
There was a motion by Earl Simons, seconded by Sharon Kephart to approve the
minutes of September 26, 2012. Motion carried.
Financial Report:
Sue LaCrosse reported donations, pledges and in-kind contributions at
$139,498.41. This includes a pledge from Brookdale Health of $2,500, a check from Surley for
$500 and two additional bricks. There was a motion By Sharon Kephart, seconded by Earl
Simons to accept the financial report. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Luther Update:
Phil Cohen said we have approval from the mayor to use his letters. They
will put a packet together and meet with Curt Johnson. After the meeting with Curt Johnson,
they will go forward. Phil Cohen left two calls for Linda McGinty and has not heard back.
Evans Nordby:
No report.
Leonard Jacobson:
No report.
NEW BUSINESS
Walmart:
Letters of congratulations will go out Thursday.
Target:
Earl Simons received an email from Target. He suggested we emphasize the arts.
He will send his Target contact an email using Dr. Duane Orn name for the contact. Earl Simons
suggested we use photographs in the packet of our larger contributors. Dr. Duane Orn will talk
to Dale Greenwald about getting a photo of him holding a check.
Mark Allen:
Earl Simons has not contacted him yet.
Scherer Bros & Howe:
It was suggested they be added to the contact list.
Paver Sales Display:
Sue Low brought in a prototype of the brick paver table tent display. The
committee made some changes to the wording on the display. There was a motion by Phil
Cohen, seconded by Keith Lester to accept the display in concept with changes. Motion carried.
Keith Lester suggested having a sticker for memorials. “Ideal memorial for a loved one” was
suggested.
Other:
Dr. Duane Orn reported Katie from the Sun Post interviewed him for an update on
the Amphitheater.
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Phil Cohen suggested they meet with the mayor.
Phil Cohen received a call from Ernee McArthur. She would like to meet with them regarding
the Amphitheater. Phil Cohen will set it up.
Meeting Schedule:
October 24
November 7 & 21
Adjourn:
There was a motion by Keith Lester, seconded by Sharon Kephart to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse,
Program Supervisor
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