Swift Cantrell Park Foundation
Board Meeting
City of Kennesaw Training Room
11:30 AM
July 16, 2012
MINUTES
In attendance:
Board members: Ellen Springer, Secretary; Greg Harris, Mike Henderson, Mike Quinlan, Tom Alger
Absent: RJ Patel, Andy Duncan, Bill Musial, Summer Adams
Guests: Ron Stebenne, Tim Killingsworth, Doug Taylor, Steve Kennedy, Mark Mathews, Jeff Drobney, Jeff Duckett
1. Meeting called to order at 11:37 am by Greg Harris
Invocation by Ron Stebenne
Minutes of the June 8th Special Call meeting were reviewed. Motion to approve made by Ellen, seconded by Greg. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Financial report given by Tom Alger. Race fee for Swift Cantrell Classic was not included; Jeff Drobney will get that information to Ellen and Tom. Ellen motioned to accept financial report, Mike H. seconded, motion passed unanimously. Ellen made motion for Tom to be Treasurer, Mike H. seconded, motion passed unanimously. Ellen made motion to give Tom the ability to be one of the 2 signatures on checks for the BB&T account for the foundation. Mike H. seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Website update tabled until next month, Bill Musial and Summer Adams absent.
4. Mother’s Day 5K Race: Summer was absent, the group discussed ways to give more assistance next year, help line up sponsorships earlier in the year. Greg suggested having a dedicated time at the next meeting to create a strategy for next year’s race.
5. Skate Park Update: Ron reported that the Go Skate Day was successful, had approximately 75 participants. Many stayed and voted for park in the America’s Favorite Park contest as well. Ron and Jeff Drobney will have a conference call on Thursday with the Dyrdek Foundation regarding sponsors. A copy of the sponsorship presentation for corporate sponsors and sponsor branding opportunities were distributed for comment. Ron would like to add the CD of the fly over to the package. Jeff said the sponsorship presentation shows more of a skateboarder perspective than the economic benefit to corporate sponsors. Greg suggested adding a folder with benefits. It was also suggested that a $100 brick or tile for the community to purchase be added. Email Ron with any community businesses or organizations that might sponsor or donate basics like cement, landscape materials, etc.
6. Health Centers at the park: Ron presented two possibilities. LifeTrail ($50,000) would be individual fitness stations around the park along the path. Energi ($30,000 with a 20% discount until the end of July) would have all of the fitness stations in a single area that could be covered. Either could be paid for by sponsors. ADA offers grants for shelters to help with the cost. Motion by Ellen, seconded by Mike to approve concept, approach City Council regarding the allocation of space, prepare a sponsor package and negotiate price. Motion passed unanimously.
7. America’s Favorite Park Contest: Doug Taylor reported that the contest has ended. We came in 5th place and we did the best we could. He thanked everyone who helped out. There is a 2 week process of auditing to ensure nothing was automated. Foursquare caused flaws in the voting process, we will try again next year.
8. New Business: Jeff had information about a $2000 grant from Nutro. It will be looked into for the dog park for dog bag stations.
9. Next meeting is August 20, 2012 at 11:30 am City Hall Training Room.
10. Adjourned at 12:35pm
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Hobbs
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Link to minutes: http://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/form-center/category/65-board-commission-agendas-minutes?download=981%3Aswift-cantrell-park-foundation-draft-minutes-7-16-12
