August 2004
Minutes

Preserve open space
Davie, Florida

Minutes-August 2004

August 24, 2004

The meeting was held at Town of Davie Town Hall, Community Room and those in attendance included: Karen Stenzel-Norwicki, Linda Greck, Nick Maniatis, Michelle Bryson, Mike Orfanedes, Marcie Nolan, Judy Paul, Two Step, Elaine Gennaro and David Notman.

Discussion:

Last meeting notes reviewed

Webmaster - Mike was appointed at August 17th meeting.

This Meeting:

Membership Levels:

  • 1. Names of native trees suggested instead of "gold, silver, etc."
  • 2. Levels: Use of individual membership levels and corporation levels.

Membership based on Coral Springs Community Chest - By-laws discussed at August 17, 2004 meeting.

Use of schools for student/group fundraising and educational projects.

Levels of Membership suggested:

  • Stream, Lake, Marsh, Flatwood, Hammock, Ridge Summit (lowest to highest level)
  • Oak, Mahogany, Sabal, Buttonwood, Pond Apple, (the above names will be considered for a final vote.)

Students could do car washes, volunteer service hours.

Discussion of:

Logo to be considered can come from local schools contest.

Use of Individual and Corporate Memberships for each group of level names was discussed.

Money Levels of Membership
  • 1 - 50
  • 51 - 100
  • 101 - 250
  • 251 - 500
  • 501 - 1000
  • 1001 - over

Discussion of: Use of "charter level" such as "Charter Oak, Charter Mahogany for membership through first year.

Discussion of: Automatic Membership for steering committee members as recognition for time in lieu of money contribution.

Discussion of: Having Information Table at Labor Day Splash.

  • : Have a flyer printed to pass out
  • : Schedule time frame to man table
  • : Get word out for October 4, 2004 evening meeting.
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  • (Robbins Lodge is confirmed for October 4, 2004 meeting.)
 

Sun-Sentinel "What's Happening" should include:

  • : Davie Area Land Trust Meetings on Tuesday lunch and once a month Monday evening.
  • : (Can include 10/4/04 evening meeting on flyer)
  • : Use of television (CH 14/Calendar and PB for Land Trust Meeting Schedule)
Discussion of October 4, 2004 Evening Meeting
  • Compiling Agenda for 10/4/04
  • Guest Speaker: Suggestion of Peg McPherson, Pam King, Kristin Jacobs
  • Use of money jars for refreshments donation
  • Bumper stickers
  • Membership forms, handouts
For October 4th:
  • Use of "Davielandtrust.com" on Bumper Sticker
  • I support Davie Area Land Trust
  • Ask Bonnie, Special Projects re: Bumper Sticker Production
  • Have Opening Presentation by a steering committee member
  • Then guest speaker
  • Use video which was presented at 1st meeting, also power point presentation.
  • Length of meeting - 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours
Next Meeting:

Tuesday, September 7, 2004

For September 6, 2004

Flyer: Use mission statement

Website, meeting dates, times

Man Table - September 6, 2004 Labor Day Splash

Karen, Nick - AM, Michelle - PM (1-4)

Linda: flyer, sign for table

"Got Land?" - T-shirt idea

Need to pick-up flyers by Friday September 3rd.

gotland@davielandtrust.com