4.2. SR 04-21-2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Chad Lanners been set for May 16th, 8:30am - 10:30am at the Senior Center. Would like to bring the Sheriff in to speak. Also would like to have seniors sign up for a "Y Day Trip", scheduled for May 28th. This visit to a YMCA will help our seniors see the benefits of a facility and would include the availability of water exercise, studio exercise, the track, whirlpool, etc. A Senior day at Camp Manitou is also being planned for a date in August. It would include cooking, fishing, birdhouse building, outdoor activities, etc. Great opportunity to expose the Seniors to things outside the brick and mortar of a building. Day Camp could also evolve to be a mentor opportunity for our seniors. Communications The Communication committee met on February 27, 2003. The Business Expo is the next big Committee event scheduled for March 30, 2003 at the High School. Mary Eberley donated the money for the Ed Stoutenburg booth. Chad Lanners, Jason Bergquist, Rhonda Magnussen, Connie Gandrud, and Joni Lawrence are all helping with the Expo. The purpose is to educate people that a YMCA is coming and we need their support, to encourage people to contribute editorials to the paper or make phone calls to the commissioners, and to gain new volunteers. The Expo is well attended. Chad will bring schematics etc. to generate conversation. We will provide temporary tattoos, a new handout and popcorn. There will also be slips for people to fill out for YMCA shirts etc. Ron suggested that there be a sign up sheet asking if People are interested in a YMCA. If there is no interest it is better to know now. He also stated that he spent two weeks speaking with people and found that most people were unaware of the YMCA presence in Elk River. "We need to be more out there." Elk River Family Nights are scheduled for June 4th and August 27th , 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Lions Park. The city does the promotion for these events. YMCA will serve food. Another great opportunity for promotion and community involvement. Bill mentioned the possibility of an Ambassador program, advocates who would be willing to speak to groups or one-on-one to explain what a YMCA means to a community. Tell the story of the YMCA to PTA's, the Chamber of Commerce, the Commissioners and their supporters. We have spent so much time on program work and special events .... we need to be more "out there!" Special Work Session A special work session was suggested for Tuesday, April 1, 2003. This meeting will evaluate our direction and goals and add the focus needed. Those attending are Chad Lanners, Ron Touchette, Mary Eberley, Kevin Maas, and Pat Lynch. Finance Committee The Finance Committee has not met recently. Nick Haidos Meeting adjourned 8:10am Next meeting April 10, 2003