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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 9, 2005, SPECIAL MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation was held on
Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 3:15
p.m. by Chair Cohen.
Present were: Board Members: Carlson (who arrived at 3:50 pm), H. Gibson, J. Gibson,
Knox, Nelson, Parker and Cohen. Absent: Buquet, Dutton, Mize and Wysocki. Staff:
Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Francie Palmer, Community Services
Marketing Manager; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III and Melissa Morales, Senior
Administrative Secretary.
B. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no communications from the Public.
C. FOUNDATION BUSINESS
1. Chair Cohen and Members of the Community Foundation toured the Victoria Gardens
Cultural Center Project with Director McArdle and staff.
Following the tour, the Board went to the City construction trailer at approximately for
the remainder of the meeting. Member Knox left the meeting at 4:05 pm.
2. Discussion relating to fundraising efforts and strategies regarding the PAL (Promoting
Arts and Literacy Campaign). Members gave a status report on their efforts. Member
Nelson reported on the interest of Alpha Graphics, AMR and Belmont Swap Meet.
Members Mize and Nelson's efforts were noted in securing a large donation from
County Supervisor Ovitt and Supervisor Biane's recent donation of$250,000 for a total
$1 million donation was announced. Member Judy Gibson spoke of efforts to secure a
donation from Sierra Aluminum and suggested a private tour. Chair Cohen reported
that a $5,000 donation was received from Rancho Specialty Hospital today. Director
McArdle reported that Wells Fargo and Vineyard Banks were considering their potential
donations. No action was taken on the matter.
3. Analyst Pachon was called on regarding discussion of operating budget fundraising
ideas. She referenced staffs report dated November 9"'which included an operating
budget summary. Director McArdle noted that monies collected for the PAL Campaign
may not be transferred to the Board's Operating budget.
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Questions were raised by the Board including timeline for when monies would be
needed and clarification on what functions the operating budget supports. Staff
responded that monies would be needed prior to the end of the fiscal year and that
expenditures included support for community theatre productions. A question was also
raised on the designation of future gala related monies. Director McArdle responded
that the funds could be Foundation designated rather than PAL for future galas. A
suggestion was made for each Member to either donate or raise $500.00. Director
McArdle was asked to look into the suggestion that the Board request a donation from
their affiliates. Following their discussion, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Moved by Member Parker, seconded by Secretary Carlson, to request that
each Boardmember will attempt to raise $500 for the Foundation's operating Budget.
Motion carried: 6-0-5 (Absent: Buquet, Dutton, Knox, Mize and Wysocki).
4. Discussion regarding filling.a vacancy on the Executive Committee was presented by
Director McArdle. He indicated that due to the resignation of Member Vilardo, the
Finance Committee Chair and Executive Committee seat were vacant. Following his
comments, the Board took the following action:
MOTION: Moved by Secretary Carlson, seconded by Member Nelson, to appoint
Member Harry Gibson as Chair of the Finance Committee and as Member of the
Executive Committee. Motion carried: 6-0-5(Absent: Buquet, Dutton, Knox, Mize and
Wysocki).
D. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Cohen adjourned the Special Community Foundation Meeting. The meeting
adjourned at 5:15 p.m. with all Members present except Buquet, Dutton, Knox, Mize
and Wysocki.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Morales
Senior Administrative Secretary
Approved by the Community Foundation: February 8, 2006
8-0-3 (Absent: Buquet, Dutton and Wysocki)
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