HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_PAREB_01.04.2010Minutes of the Meeting of
the Parks and Recreation Board Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Sub-Committee
City of Georgetown, Texas
Monday, January 4, 2010
The Parks and Recreation Board Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Sub-Committee of the City
of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday , January 4, 2010.
Members Present:
Jean Houck, Robert Laemel, Simone Pollard
Members Absent:
Bob Mathis
Staff Present:
Jill Kellum, Eric Lashley
Becky Laemel, David Houck and Christi Adams also attended.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
1. Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Bob Laemel at 7:31 pm.
2. Roll Call
3. Approve minutes from December 7, 2009 meeting
The minutes have been accepted.
4. Discussion and possible action on establishing a mission statement
Eric Lashley stated the mission statement should state that the mission is for the social,
cultural, and recreational well being of the community. The proposed mission statement is:
The mission of the Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation is to support the City of
Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department, in providing programs and facilities to
promote the social, cultural, and recreational well-being of the residents of the City of
Georgetown. Eric Lashley will make any revisions to this proposal and bring to next
meeting.
5. Discussion and possible action on establishing by laws
Bob Laemel created a draft for the by-laws and the draft was given to attendees. There was
some discussion of the by laws and the corrections are as follows: Article IV Section D it
was discussed that one member of the board of directors may have one Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board member as an ex-officio member, Article V add volunteers and remove
future projects, Article IX Section D take out the electronic disbursements may also be made
via the bill-pay service offered by.
This is a draft of the bylaws and revisions will continue to be made.
6. Discussion on membership
The concept of the Friends of the Library for membership was discussed as there are different
levels of membership. It was mentioned to start the membership drive the same month as the
National Parks and Recreation Association’s (NRPA) designated Parks and Recreation
month, which last year was July. Eric will work on the membership form and Simone will
work on the logo.
7. Discussion and possible action on board of directors and their role
Laemel stated this can not be done until the bylaws are established. Eric will look into the
roles of the board of directors.
8. Discussion of subcommittees for membership application and fundraisers
This will not be discussed at this time.
9. Discussion of grants and scholarships
Laemel stated they would like to be able to apply for grants that the City of Georgetown is
not able to apply for. Lashley stated this would be a good part for the Parks and Recreation
Director to be involved with to determine what is needed for the department. Laemel would
like the list of stakeholders in this process.
10. Future agenda items
February meeting prepare for the March meeting and presentation
Membership Application
Website development
11. Good and welfare
12. Adjourn
Pollard made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
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Chair for Friends of Georgetown Parks and Recreation
Robert Laemel