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January 2011 Meeting Information
January 2011 Meeting Information
January 2011 Meeting Information
Agenda
2. Consent Items
a. November 11, 2010 Meeting Minutes (Attachment 1)
b. December, 2010 Financial Report (Not yet available)
3. New Business
New Board member election........................................................Scott Jacobsen
7. New Business
8. Announcements
9. Adjourn
Notes:
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Members Present:
Keith Bricklemyer, Anne Carney, Adam Diasti, Joe Garcia, Luis Garcia, Stanley Gray, Vic
Holcomb, Scott Jacobsen, Shelley Kolseth, Ian MacKechnie, David Lewis, Phil Malcolm,
Karen Mincey, Steve Shear, Jennifer Swindal, Terrence Williams.
Others Present:
David Armstrong, Brad Baumgardner, Brenda Browning, Ricky Gallon, Chris Harrell,
Shelton Jones, Chris Letsos, Gary Peric, Shervin Rassa, Lisa Richardson, Bill Ross.
Past Chairman Vic Holcomb called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m. and welcomed our
guests.
Consent Items:
Minutes of the October 14, 2010 meeting and the October 2010 Financial Report were
provided to the members for their review prior to the meeting. Motion to approve the
minutes and financial report by Scott Jacobsen, second by Karen Mincey, motion carried.
Development Report:
Ricky Gallon reported that we have spoken to over 650 people from difference agencies
via United Way/CFC/FSECC. He also reported on holiday events that are coming up for
our kids. Donatello’s is hosting Thanksgiving dinner for 50 people at their restaurant on
November 26th. Herman Miller will hold a “We Care” party on December 10th, Robert
Half will hold a Christmas Party for 175 kids, 5 to 9 years old.
Lisa Richardson gave the Benchmark report and we have $65K outstanding that should
be received by the end of the month. A few that are pending is Allegany for $8K,
Leadership Tampa for $7,400 and she is working with Eddie Gomez to request $10K
again from Tampa New Auto Dealers. We have three year end appeals that include
Brandon and Plant City. Keith Bricklemyer and Stanley Gray are hosting a Holiday One
Club Reception on December 1st at Palma Ceia. Email invitations have been sent out.
Vinny Tafuro reported that Club Blue launched in August at Lee Roy Selmon’s with a
good turnout. They have a 5 person steering committee and young professionals that
want to be involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs. They have raised $1K so far.
Chris Harrell reported that there are 8 seats left for the Steak Dinner. Our new video will
be unveiled at the dinner. The raffle has 5 prizes valued at $1,500 each and one live
auction item provided by Roger Robson and CapTrust. The Hillsborough County
Sheriff’s Golf Tournament will be held on November 19th and there will be a Clay Shoot
for the Brandon Club on January 15th.
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The Yankee’s Luncheon is March 23rd and we have started our presale tickets. General
Admission tickets to the public will go on sale December 13th.
Chris Letsos reported that West Pasco will hold its 1st board meeting next month. The
partnership with East Pasco and the Department of Agriculture is in place for Lacoochee.
We are the lead service provider for the 21st Century grant for $400K that will include
from 3 to 8 elementary schools. SES is in full swing, they have hired teachers. No child
will be left behind in this program. Brad spoke about the Be Great Program where we
will guarantee them academic success through college, technical school or the military.
Brad introduced Shervin Rassa, David Armstrong and Shelton Jones, who were all
promoted as area directors.
Strategy Development:
Terrence Williams reported on the mentoring program at Belmont Heights starting in
2011-2012. Also spoke about as board members not getting involved in the day to day
operations.
President’s Report:
Brad Baumgardner reported that we held a Board Retreat on Oct. 22 & 23rd. The
Superintendent of Schools, Mary Ellen Elia shared her goals and focus as well as reinforcing
the need for partnerships with organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs. There was also a panel
that represented our major donors such as United Way, Children’s Board, Parks and
Recreation and HOST.
Brad stated that we need a new chairman for the Partnership Strategy Committee and
thanked Scott for his work on Strengthening the Board. We will be working on an
orientation process for new board members. We have used the Distribution Strategy with
the Riverview Club. We hope to break ground the first of the year. It will be a club
similar to Smith Salesian. It was decided to have 3 years of operating funds available.
Joe Garcia stated we are looking for in kind contributions for the club such as
landscaping and site development. Brad stated we are looking for a chair for someone to
oversee the Corporate board helping our Unit boards. Brad ended in thanking the Board
for all their work.
There being no other business, Vic adjourned the meeting at 12.55 p.m.
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Shelley Kolseth, Secretary Date
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