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DeForest Park Neighborhood Association

DeForest Park Neighborhood Association

Board Minutes – August 26, 2015

August 26, 2015 / By Ryan Blazer / Leave a Comment

Event Recap
1. Chili Cook-off
  1. General consensus was that it turned out excellent
  2. Next year we need to deal with number of people and the heat in the clubhouse
2. Dine-out @ Jovino’s Pizza
  1. General consensus was that it turned out well
  2. Had several other neighborhood associations present including Jane Addams, College Square, Coolidge Triangle, and Hamilton

Being outside was a good idea

Speakers for next Deforest Park Neighborhood association meeting
1. September
  1. Margaret Madden- needs to be confirmed by Dan (probably for tomorrow)
  2. Marlene Montañez – Community Organizer?
    1. Wants to Speak on
      1. Stand with Women Against Abuse campaign
      2. Campaign for Hotel Workers Bill of Rights
    2. Discussion: Too political, is not considered education
      1. Welcome to attend meeting and speak to people privately after the meeting
    3. October
      1. PB Assembly
    4. November
      1. Not yet determined
    5. Provide Food again?
      1. Linda will talk to El Cortez about providing food for our Sept 17 meeting
    6. Upcoming Events
      1. September Dine-Out
        El Cortez – Linda will coordinate (needs to be confirmed)
      2. October Dine-Out/PB Assembly
        Sal’s Gumbo Shack – Joni will coordinate (needs to be confirmed)
      3. Community Yard Sale
        Joint yard sale in DeForest Park
        Can invite Firefighters to cook lunch
        Corazon will coordinate this

We discussed having a portion of the proceeds for the clubhouse/Neighborhood Association

Discussion of how Coolidge Park conducts their community yard sale
1. Register everyone under one permit
2. 10% of proceeds go to NA
Dan suggested blocking off the street on DeForet Ave (if necessary)
Have a goodwill truck, VA, and/or Amvets come at 4:30/5pm
1. Check on this – Darlene will check this

Date: September 26 – 10am-3pm
Individuals will need to register to get the permit
1. Deadline to register September 18^th (day after meeting)
2. We will obtain the permit
3. Need list of names for permits

Advertisement:
1. Email, Facebook, door knocking, inside district 9 website
2. Joni will coordinate getting it put into the D9 newsletter
3. Leave some flyers in Houghton Park
4. Flyers – ½ sheet
  1. Joni will design and coordinate with Corazon
5. Corazon volunteered to knock on doors and deliver flyers door-to-door
We will charge $3 per participant to raise money for DPNA
Dan will speak with Sergeant Hernandez

Requirements
1. People must bring own table (required)
2. Bring gently used items to sell
Participants can donate items for Deforest to sell (bring day of)
Check on permit for Parks and Rec – Joni

Cleo and Ralph want to start up walking group
1. Need to find a set route
Website Update from Ryan
1. Need to convert Facebook page to fan page – Keith will do this
2. Got demo from Ryna
3. Need library information – Contact Rex and Library folks from meeting (Joni will do this)
4. Other community resources to be added website:
  1. Facts on a glance
  2. Ed News

Utilities – cable, internet

Inside district 9
Local restaurants
Go Apps

Crime watch
Community Gardens

Ryan is also conducting Search Engine optimization
Sponsorship cost discussion:
1. Landing page versus sponsorship page
2. Suggestion
  1. Landing page:
    1. $25 for business card per month
    2. $250 for the year
  2. Sponsorship Page:
    1. $10 for business card per month
    2. $100 for the year
  3. Bank Update
    1. Joni, Keith and Linda opened a new account at US Bank since it is free for non-profit
      1. Joni and Keith will close the Well Fargo account and move the money to the US bank account
    2. Keith: Do we need a debit card?
      1. Consensus was no, can always request one later if we need it.
    3. Other Fundraising options
      1. We can sell DeForest Polo’s for a small profit
        Joni suggested $5
      2. Upcoming Vacation schedules
        Linda – [this has been redacted]
        Dan – [this has been redacted]
        Keith and Joni – [this has been redacted]
        Ryan and Luis – [this has been redacted]
        Ryan – [this has been redacted]
      3. Other Items
        Ryan and Luis will be hosting a Solar Party
        Jazz Festival discussion
        Need to have a committee for next year
        The Date/Time needs to be solid and consistent

Need to start early to obtain sponsorships

Corporation needs to be set-up to govern this, separate from city finances
Need many more food vendors

Voted in New Board
1. Dan called for a motion, Joni made a motion to vote in new members and Darlene seconded the motion
2. Members at Large
  1. Luis Blazer– Education/Outreach
  2. Corazon Lomeli

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