Joni- In process of updating paperwork with new officers
Sent paperwork to update officers and agent of process
Also requested a certified copy of our statement of information (Cost $6)
Once get paperwork, we can go ahead an open a bank account
Keith and I spoke to a WF banker last week
Joni – Ordered Banner and Yard sign for DeForest
Should be delivered early next week, in time for the Beach streets
Dan – Update on DeForest Polos
Action item: Dan let us know if you have received these
Joni and Keith – Updated the Sign-in sheet
Added a column on if an attendee is on Facebook
Added a column on if phone number is a cell phone
Added a column on if an attendee is willing to receive text messages from DPNA on upcoming events (no more than 2 a month)
We got several individuals at the May meeting who signed-up
Keith and Joni – Google Account
Google voice set-up with new number – 562-294-6255
Can be attached to multiple numbers
Action Item: Please let us know if you want to link you number
Joni – Website
Ryan Blazer (DeForest resident) offered to set-up a website for use for free
He found the old website
Our cost would be the web hosting/yearly maintenance
Estimated around 20-30 per year
We should set-up a meeting with to discuss the website and our needs
Think about what would be important to have in it
Would like to have minutes and/or meeting
Action Items: Joni will follow-up about a date to meet after Beach streets, will try for a Tuesday
Keith – updated logo
Interested in having one professionally made
Cost would be $150
Logo Design Competition for youth
Gift itunes or google gift cards (non-gendered prizes)
We need to start fundraising
Start collection at meetings
Text-to-give
Go Fund Me account
Portion of future Dine out 90805 profits
Can offer computer class taught by Keith
Possible Electronics workshops, i.e. Facebook, Smart Phone, etc. that Keith could hold with Darlene’s grandson as assistant. Possibly charge $10 – $15 hr. to be split between DPNA & tutors.
Upcoming events
Action Item: Linda will follow-up with Robert earl’s on Sunday to re-confirm
Dine-out 90805 – June 1
Nextdoor event and Facebook event created
7 Maybes on Nextdoor
12 Yes and 5 Maybes on Facebook
Goal is 20 people
Sent information to Uptown PBID
They would like to begin co-sponsoring these with us
Hamilton Neighborhood Association also emailed it to their list serve
Will send out reminder email to our list on Saturday? And text reminder the day of.
Action Item: Email folks on PB list, LaVerne, Kasia et al.
Other networks? Want to make sure we have a good turn out
Action Item: Darlene and Linda will post on Facebook event page testimonials on experience at Robert Earl’s
Need volunteer to follow-up with Robert Earl’s to confirm everything
Suggestions for next location?
KBQ, Sal’s, El Pollo Taquero, El Pollo Imperial, Ice Cream Shop
Beach Streets – June 6th
Table in Uptown Renaissance
Availability to man table?
No Linda, Dan will be late
Action Items: Darlene- will bring tent, table cloth, small table
Should bring own chairs
Table provided – 5-6ft
Activity:
Putt for Prizes
Action Items: Need Aquarium tickets from Dan
Darlene also has prizes
Pick Bike locations on DeForest Map
Residents to vote on location of proposed bike stands and type of stand.
Action Items: Darlene will bring an easel for map
Action Items: Darlene will contact someone and P&R about getting us a good quality map otherwise Joni/Keith will try to get an enlarged one made at kinkos/staples etc.
Jelly Beans guess/Opportunity drawing
$2 a guess (We will probably need a money bag)
Action Items: Need a fish bowl and slips for guessing
Action Items: Darlene will bring small/decorative signs that we can write on
Spring Cleaning – June 20th
Dumpster confirmed?- location
Action Items: Follow-up with Dan on location
Parameters:
No e-waste
No hazardous waste
No bulk items (e.g couches, mattresses)
Shredder confirmed? – location
Action Items: Darlene will email Marina about shredder
Chili Cook-off in July
Spoke to Elyse, manager at Park.
Was interested in combining efforts, she is planning an events in the park over the summer on a Saturday to encourage families to come out to the park on weekends.
She will clear it with LB P&R and get back to us
Suggestion, doing $5 for a bowl. Allow people to try all entries w/ tasting cups and then pick the one they like best.
Might want to consider a prize
Partnership with car show? Car Show partners will be contacted after Elyse gets back to us with date.
Corazon
Realtor who lives in the neighborhood
Wants to help to organize the yard sale
Can use her to translate flyers etc into Spanish
Action Item: Keith will follow-up with her
Newsletter
Return on Investment on delivering newsletters seems to be low
Considering discontinuing delivery or flyer and just focus on facebook, email etc.
One option for discontinuing is to put out a flyer that says “DeForest is going Green” and give people the option of emailing us if they want to be included on
