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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
MINUTES OF THE MARCH 14, 2005, JOINT SPECIAL
MEETING WITH THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
A. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation was held on
Monday, March 14, 2005, in the Tri-Communities Room, Civic Center, located at 10500
Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at
4:05 p.m. by Chair Mize and President Williams.
Present were: Community Foundation Board Members: Cohen, H. Gibson, J. Gibson,
Knox, Nelson, Parker, Wysocki and Mize. Absent: Arreguin, Buquet, Carlson, Dutton and
VilardO. Library Foundation Board Members: Williams, Davies, Howdyshell, Leal,
Leonard, Sakala and Wimberly. Absent: Akahoshi, Bowne, Filippi and Viricel. Staff: Kevin
McArdle, Community Services Director; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Robert Karatsu,
Library Services Manager; Francie Palmer, Community Services Marketing Manager; Paula
Pachon, Management Analyst III; Vivian Garcia, Senior Administrative Secretary and
Melissa Morales, Senior Administrative Secretary.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
None
C. FOUNDATION BUSINESS
1. The joint meeting regarding the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Project and the
Promoting Arts and Literacy(PAL) Campaign was opened. Following self-introductions
by both Boards, Director McArdle gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Project. He
indicated a "topping out" event would be held in either July or August and gave a brief
update on the status of the Center's construction. Director Clark distributed the Victoria
Gardens Library Plan of Service and reported on books purchased and donated to
date. She indicated that a special performing arts collection is being purchased and the
possibility of a partnership with the Maloof Foundation who has a collection of crafts
and art. Director McArdle distributed and gave a brief overview of the draft Lewis
Family Playhouse Vision 2010 which includes a mission statement, core values, goals
and strategies. Analyst Pachon reviewed the PAL Resource Handbook and other PAL
marketing handouts and asked that Members contact her if they need additional
brochures, videos, etc.
Boardmembers were given a presentation by Monica J. Hubbard, Consultant to Arts
and Social Service Non-profits. Ms. Hubbard spoke regarding fundraising methods and
her suggestions included prospect researches; honoring all donor evels from bricks to
spotlight donors; creating "leadership" gifts for higher levels and to remember that
Members aren't asking donors to "give money" rather to partner and participate in
history. She suggested referencing the Guidestar.com web-site. Following her
presentation, Ms. Hubbard was thanked by the Boards for sharing her time and
expertise.
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Following the presentation, Members from both Boards meet in small focus groups to
discuss PAL fundraising efforts in their focus areas. No official action was taken.
D. ADJOURNMENT
The Special Joint Community Foundation and Library Foundation Meeting was officially
adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, ( —
Melissa Morales
Senior Administrative Secretary
Approved by the Community Foundation: October 12, 2005
9-0-2 (Absent: Cohen and Dutton)