HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_03.01.2010Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Sub-Committee
City of Georgetown, Texas
Monday, March 1, 2010
The Parks and Recreation Board Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Sub-Committee of the City
of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday , March 1, 2010.
Members Present:
Bob Mathis, Jean Houck, Robert Laemel, Simone Pollard
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Randy Morrow, Kimberly Garrett, Eric Lashley, Jill Kellum
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Introduction of Parks and Recreation Board Subcommittee
Subcommittee Members introduced themselves and gave input to the subcommittee.
Bob Mathis, Bob Laemel, Jean Houck, Eric Lashley, Christi Adams, Becky Laemel
2. Discussion of how and why the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation is
being formed
Laemel explained that the subcommittee came together to help people who could not
afford to participate in the programs and activities available in Georgetown Parks and
Recreation. Laemel had the audience introduce themselves. The whole concept of the
Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation is to help the community. Laemel
explained that the Friends need to get a life of its own so it can exist without the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board , since the board members can not hold office on the
Friends of the Georgetown Parks and Recreation board.
3. Introduction of stakeholders and guests
Stakeholders and guests introduced themselves. The following attended the meeting.
Paul Lawrence, Rebecca Gibson-Lae, Dale Huggins, Christi Adams, Tom Swift, Barbara Owens,
Darla McDonnell, Daniel Dance, Ron Swain, Bob Mathis, Derek Timourian, David Houck, Jean
Houck, Bob Laemel, Simone Pollard
4. Discussion of how the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation can assist in
supporting the Georgetown community
Open discussion Houck explained that the ground work has been started with the
mission statement, bylaws, and membership dues. Laemel explained there may be
some grants available that the City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation may not be
able to apply for that the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation could apply for.
Laemel explained they are looking to start a board of directors and volunteers. Garrett
stated they are looking to obtain a volunteer group from the Friends of Georgetown
Parks and Recreation to help with Special Events monitor the halls and the weight room
at the Recreation Center and help with Tennis Tournaments. Ron Swain asked what the
benefit of being a friend is. Swift stated that the benefit is volunteering and seeing what
you helped with. It is a matter of giving back to the community and feeling good about
it. Dale Huggins asked if it was necessary to start a new nonprofit or if maybe going
under an umbrella group like Chisholm Trail Communities would be better. Tom Swift
explained that it is more powerful to have its own entity. Eric Lashley stated the
process of filing the paperwork is fairly easy and explained the steps. The next meeting
will be Monday, April 5, 2010 7:30 pm at the Parks and Recreation Community Room.
The meeting adjourned at 8:37 pm.
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Chair of Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Robert Laemel