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Amphitheater Fundraising Task Force
Meeting Notes
October 2, 2013
Dr. Duane Orn called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Present: Dr. Duane Orn, Earl Simons, Keith Lester, Sharon Kephart and Sue LaCrosse.
Minutes:
There was a motion by Keith Lester, seconded by Earl Simons to approve the minutes of
September 18, 2013. Motion carried.
Financial Report:
Sue LaCrosse reported donations, pledges, brick paver profit and in-kind total
of $189,889.07. There was a motion by Keith Lester, seconded by Earl Simons to approve the
financial report.
Evans-Nordby:
Dr. Duane Orn reported Tom Weber will make a $2,500 donation plus purchase two
brick pavers.
Mike Howe:
Dr. Duane Orn said Mike Howe will check with his family.
Luther:
Dr. Duane Orn said he is still waiting to hear back from Linda McGinty.
Centaur Foundation:
Keith Lester’s signature will be added to the letter. The committee likes the idea
of personalizing the letters.
Gary Brummer:
Dr. Duane Orn reported they have a meeting with him on Thursday.
Paul Hyde:
Dr. Duane Orn said he has his address and will try to make a contact.
Lang-Nelson:
Sue LaCrosse said she will try to get contact information from Vickie Schleuning.
Naming Rights:
Tabled.
Friends of the Amphitheater:
No action.
Comcast:
Dr. Duane Orn said he had a meeting with Comcast.
VFW & Elks Lodge Follow-up:
The letters along with the packets were mailed. Earle Simons
reported he will follow up with them and contact the Crystal VFW.
Paver Samples:
Dr. Duane Orn said a number of people have indicated they do not know what to put
on their brick paver. He suggested we advertise samples, such as In Memory, In Honor and With
Respect. Sue LaCrosse said that people may think they have to use one of the suggestions. She said the
space on the brick paver is limited and will take up space. The committee deferred this item.
Dale Greenwald:
Dr. Duane Orn said he will have lunch with Dale Greenwald on October 14.
Mexican Restaurant:
Sue LaCrosse reported she did not know that other groups were contacted for the
fundraising opportunity. During the time it took to email the information to the committee and ask
questions, the opportunity was awarded to another group.
Other:
Sharon Kephart suggested a brick paver be purchased for the Centennial Committee. The other
members of the fundraising committee were not in favor of this.
Adjourn:
The meeting was adjourned.
Next meeting:
Wednesday, October 16 at 3:00 p.m. at the community center – Room 221.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue LaCrosse
Program Supervisor