Laserfiche WebLink
your money." <br /> Bill Helliwell said that a request was brought before the General Board to fundraise in the name <br /> of the ER YMCA. We are at the stage where everything we do is important for success or failure. <br /> We need the large gifts but also the small gifts. Our next steps are to hire an Executive Director <br /> and begin a Capital Campaign. We are all learning the steps we need to take. We can't be <br /> chartered until we start fundraising. Robie Wayne will be our financial advisor. Robie is our <br /> primary contact. He will stay with us through the process. He will be very much "hands on." <br /> Currently, any funds raised would go to Minneapolis. We will eventually set up our own account. <br /> Robie has stated that he believes the Founder's campaign will be complete by November. <br /> A discussion followed regarding the site of the YMCA. The committee realizes the importance of <br /> establishing a site so that we can advertise "site of future YMCA". <br />Naming the YMCA Robie's first suggestion is that we identify ourselves with the community. Naming our future <br /> facility is very important. We need an identity. The steering committee decided against Elk River <br /> YMCA because it is too limiting. Otsego, Zimmerman et al feel alienated. It is important that it be <br /> more inclusive. Elk River YMCA seems to exclude other communities. Three Rivers YMCA and <br /> Northstar YMCA were two other suggestions. The committee preferred Northstar YMCA. It <br /> identifies a geographical area as opposed to an individual city. It was also noted that if a large <br /> donation came in the Y could also include that donor's name. <br /> Vote was taken on the naming of the Y the Northstar YMCA. <br />Updates As of today we have 37 kids signed up for Camp Manitou. That is more than all of last summer. <br />Chad Lanners Manitou Summer Fest is scheduled for June21st. There will be hayrides, food, the Raptor Center <br /> and more. It is a free event open to the public. <br /> On May 20th, Ken Ebel and Jeff Beahen will observe the NYPUM program to gain a better <br /> understanding of the program. We are in week 6 and only one participant has dropped out. A <br />Next Meeting Thursday, June 12, 2003 <br /> Meeting Adjourned 8:15 am <br /> <br /> <br />