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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/09 i. I COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MINUTES OF THE JUNE 9, 2010, REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation was held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in the Tri-Communities Room, Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by Chair Galindo. Present were: Board Members: Barag, Bryan, Buquet, Cohen, Firle, Gesiriech, Harrington, Kahn, Madsen, Mize, Snyder and Galindo. Staff: Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Nettie Nielsen, Community Services Superintendent; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III and Melissa Morales, Senior Administrative Secretary. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS 1. City Clerk Reynolds administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board Member Paul Gesiriech. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC 1. Superintendent Nielsen introduced guest Paula Hogan, Executive Director, Fox Foundation in Riverside. D. FOUNDATION WORKSHOP 1. Board Development Training for Successful Fundraising was presented by Director McArdle. Mr. McArdle distributed a handout of his PowerPoint presentation entitled "Fundraising Success." Director McArdle touched on the three fundraising phases — "Getting Ready" - understanding fundraising basics; "Getting Set" — preparing for the task and "Go" — soliciting the gift. The Foundation's current fundraising plan was also reviewed. Chair Galindo recessed the meeting at 6:20 p.m. and reconvened at 6:25 p.m. with all Members present. Board discussion included comments in support of conducting additional trainings focusing on certain segments of the training presented that evening. Member Kahn asked to partner with a Member experienced in the"ask." Analyst Pachon distributed a list of potential donors. No other discussion was held or action taken. Member Gesiriech left the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and did not return. Community Foundation - 1 - June 9, 2010 E. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. To approve the Minutes of the Regular Community Foundation Meeting held April 14, 2010. 2. To receive and file Treasurer's Report for the month of April 2010. MOTION: Moved by Vice Chair Cohen, seconded by Member Madsen, to approve the Consent Calendar, as submitted. Motion carried: 11-0-1 (Absent: Gesiriech) F. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Golf Tournament Committee— Committee Chair Buquet reported on the Committee's recent meeting and the need to really get moving on the event. He also confirmed that Burrtec and the Gas Company were again going to be sponsors. Each of the Members were given a packet that included samples of an initial contact letter, follow-up letter; sponsorship confirmation letter, golf registration packet and potential sponsor list. Director McArdle reviewed the contact list and asked Members for assistance in helping host the breakfast and lunch on the tournament day. Staff was requested to email the sample letters to the Members. No other discussion was held. 2. Spring Event Committee — the update was presented as part of Item G.1. 3. Executive/Finance Committee—Analyst Pachon briefed the Board on discussions held at the May 12th Committee meeting which included a joint meeting with Library Foundation leadership. The items addressed during the joint meeting were:the request to coordinate the Foundations fundraising calendars; development of a major donor list by staff and identification of Library or Community Foundation specific donors; request for joint Board manning of appeal tables at Playhouse performance nights or allowing the Library Foundation the ability to man their own table and request for the Community Foundation to consider reinvigorating the PAL campaign to target fundraising for the second floor of the Paul Biane Library. Brief discussion ensued. The Board concurred with assisting in manning appeal tables. For the benefit of the newer Members, Director McArdle gave a brief history of the successful PAL Campaign. The matter of revamping the Campaign was requested to be placed on a future agenda for further discussion. 4. Board Development Committee — Analyst Pachon gave the Committee update. She reminded Members of the June 12th Board Social scheduled for 5:00 p.m. and added that the June 30"' Quakes Game had a few spots available. The Board was then asked their interest in manning a booth at the Grape Harvest Festival to be held August 27"' — 29tH at Victoria Gardens. Members volunteered to work the event and a suggestion was given that assistance by the Patron of the Arts also be considered. Community Foundation - 2 - June 9, 2010 5. Performing Arts Giving Committee—Committee Chair Firle updated Boardmembers of the Committee's discussion pertaining to use of the unused funds from the cancelled Ben Vereen performance. These monies would be used to showcase local high school bands while bringing exposure to the Cultural Center. These monies would only be used sporadically and on a case-by-case basis. Members expressed support and the Committee was also encouraged to consider recruiting for Patrons of the Arts at the various showcases. 6. Special Campaign Committee—Committee Chair Mize commended Member Barag on her recent efforts with the Flemings fundraiser which resulted in a $5,100 profit. Superintendent Nielsen also distributed information concerning the Artist in Residency program. G. FOUNDATION BUSINESS 1. Chair Galindo called on Committee Chair Bryan for an update on the proposed "Playhouse Party Train" (2011 Spring Event) and request for approval of an event budget. She reviewed the event's concept to host a series of small scale events in May 2011 with a goal of raising $10,000. She indicated that six "parties' have been confirmed and host packets are being compiled. Brief discussion by the Board took place. A suggestion was made to consider hosting a party at one of the community centers and it was noted that for legal purposes, caution should be exercised in using any City facilities. No other discussion was taken and action was taken as follows: MOTION: Moved by Vice Chair Cohen, seconded by Member Firle, to approve the $4,100.00 budget for the 2011 Spring Event Playhouse Party Train. Motion carried: 11-0-1 (Absent: Gesiriech) 2. Member Firle presented consideration of a request from the Associated Artists of the Inland Empire. He reported on the request for the Foundation to sponsor their 2010 Art Show and noted that the $7,500 is the same level of sponsorship the Foundation approved for 2009. Member Firle expressed his support of the request which will assist in bringing exposure to the Foundation and their efforts. The Foundation took the following action: MOTION: Moved by Secretary/Treasurer Bryan, seconded by Member Barag, to approve the sponsorship request by the Associated Artists of the Inland Empire in the amount of$7,500.00 Motion carried: 11-0-1 (Absent: Gesiriech) 3. The recommendation from the Executive/Finance Committee pertaining to a date/ format for the annual recognition of donors and approval of an event budget was opened for discussion. Analyst Pachon referenced the June 9t staff report which detailed the proposed event that entails an early outdoor reception at the Imagination Courtyard and viewing of a World Music Series performance. The date proposed was Community Foundation - 3 - June 9, 2010 July 14th. A question was raised regarding the requirement to use the Cultural Centers exclusive caterer and Director McArdle clarified that unless the food was donated, the caterer would have to be utilized based on the current agreement. No other discussion was held and a motion was called for. MOTION: Moved by Member Firle, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Bryan, to approve the recommendation from the Executive/Finance Committee to host a donor recognition event on July 14, 2010, and approve a budget of$3,836.00, as presented by staff. Motion carried: 11-0-2 (Absent: Gesiriech) Chair Galindo and Member Buquet left the meeting at 8:01 p.m. and returned at 8:05 p.m. 4. Director McArdle presented staffs request for approval of their recommendation for Foundation staffing. He detailed the proposed funding of a part-time Administrative Intern who will work approximately 20 hours per week and assist with stewardship and public relations efforts. A question was raised regarding the Foundation's participation in the recruitment process and Director McArdle indicated their assistance could be used. Support was expressed and the following motion presented: MOTION: Moved by Member Mize, seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Bryan to approve staffs recommendation for the funding of a part-time Administrative Intern at an approximate expense of$18,000 per year. Motion carried: 11-0-1 (Absent: Gesiriech) 5. Chair Galindo opened discussion of a recommendation from the Board Development Committee concerning a Board Retreat and approval of a proposed budget. Director McArdle began by emphasizing that any retreatwould require 100%participation bythe Board and would need to be a "working" retreat. He reviewed the Committee's recommended agenda topics and scheduled as contained in staffs packet. Following staffs presentation, Boardmembers expressed their thoughts on the matter. It was noted that the intention for 100% attendance is a good goal, but realistically, if an emergency occurs for a member, their absence would be understandable. Comments included support of the concept, but keeping costs down which would include consideration of keeping the retreat local and only one day. Potential places suggested were the Kellogg Center and Red Hill Country Club. Following their discussion, the Board concurred with referring the matter back to the Board Development Committee. They took the following action: MOTION: Moved by Secretary/Treasurer Bryan, seconded by Member Barag, to refer back to the Board Development Committee their recommendation for a Board Retreat to include refining the retreat components and reducing the proposed budget. Motion carried: 11-0-1 (Absent: Gesiriech). Community Foundation - 4- June 9 2010 6. Request for adoption of Fiscal Year 2010-20.11 budgets was presented by Director McArdle. Copies of the proposed Operating, Program Fund and Endowment Fund budgets were distributed and reviewed. The proposed budgets were noted at approximately$70,000 off of their$200,000 goal for the Endowment Fund and that no new monies will be transferred into the Fund. It was also noted that the Board retreat proposed expenses will be modified and Member Kahn offered his services for design of the Board's web-site to assist in reducing expenditures. Staff was requested to meet with Member Kahn regarding the web-site design and took the following action: MOTION: Moved by Member Buquet, seconded by Member Bryan, to approve the FY 2010-2011 Community Foundation Budgets with amendment to the retreat and web- design line items to $0. Motion carried: 11-0-1 (Absent: Gesiriech). 7. Request for approval of a recommendation from the Executive/Finance Committee regarding name change of the Community Foundation was opened by Chair Galindo. He reminded the Board of previous discussions held regarding the name change proposal and support expressed by some Members to change the name as a means in assisting the Foundation in matching their goals and to assist in receiving arts grants. He supported a name change and called for the Boardmembersto discuss. Comments included those in favor of a name change to assist with art related grants and to help identify the Foundation's mission. Concern was also expressed regarding possible costs for changing the name and a suggestion was given to create a tag line ratherthan change the name. Analyst Pachon explained the process for officially changing the name since the Foundation is a non-profit organization. Discussion was held regarding branding versus an official name change and also name identification if the name is changed as the Community Foundation has been in existence for a number of years. It was noted that due to the lateness of the hour, further discussion concerning the name should be held at a future time. A motion was presented as follows: MOTION: Moved by Member Firle, seconded by Member Kahn, to approve changing the name of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation and to agendized determining the new name at a future meeting. Motion carried: 10-0-1-1. (Abstain: Bryan and Absent: Gesiriech). 8. Chair Galindo opened the Election of Officers for the Community Foundation Board of Directors — Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. Director McArdle reminded the Commission of the Council's policy that the seat of Chair be held for no longer than two consecutive years and confirmed that the current appointments have been in affect for only one year. Discussion was not held on the matter and the Board took the following action: MOTION: Moved by Member Firle, seconded by Member Mize, to recommend the re- appointments of Thomas Galindo as Chair, Harvey Cohen as Vice Chair and Linda Bryan and Secretary/Treasurer for the Community Foundation for an additional one year period. Communitv Foundation - 5 - June 9, 2010 9. The Community Foundation meeting schedule for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 was reviewed by Analyst Pachon. She also informed the Board of the interest expressed by Member Gesiriech to participate on the Golf Tournament and Board Development Committees. No discussion was held and the following action was taken: MOTION: Moved by Secretary/Treasurer Bryan, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen, to approve the appointment of Member Gesiriech to the Community Foundation's Golf Tournament and Board Development Committees. Motion carried: 11-0-1 (Absent: Gesiriech). H. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS None I. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Member Mize, seconded by Vice Chair Cohen, to adjourn the Regular Community Foundation Meeting. Motion carried: 11-0-1 (Absent: Gesiriech). Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, 1-5del Melissa Morales Senior Administrative Secretary Approved by the Community Foundation: October 13, 2010 Motion carried: 9-0-3 (Absent: Buquet, Harrington, Snyder) Community Foundation - 6- June 9, 2010