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ASSEMBLY
The Parks Conservancy Board held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 5:30pm in Conference Room 119, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC.
Present: Justin Gibson (presiding), Alyson Fleming, Jessica Gray, Cheryl Hannah, Mark Ihnat, Amy McGlinn, Spero Pekatos and Sarah Snyder.
Absent: Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Michelle Fogle and Analise Shepard.
Staff: Tara Duckworth, Tanya Gurganious, Andy Johnson, Janine Powell and Jodi Rich.
WELCOME AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The meeting was called to order by Justin Gibson who welcomed those in attendance, including new board members Alyson Fleming, Spero Pekatos and Sarah Snyder. For the benefit of the
new members, he then shared what the parks conservancy is here for, which is to increase awareness and help support the fundraising efforts of the parks. Justin also stressed the need
for a treasurer as well as someone to serve as a liaison alongside staff to manage the skate park/BMX event. (Jessica Gray volunteered to serve as the liaison and Spero Pekatos volunteered
to serve as board treasurer.)
Justin then asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 21st meeting. The following motion was presented:
MOTION: Cheryl Hannah, MOVED; SECONDED by Justin Gibson, that the minutes of the June 18th meeting be approved. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Treasurer’s Report. Jodi Rich provided an overview of the current financials as of June 30th. Total net income was $16,828.14. Total liabilities and equity was $50,843.17.
2. Director’s Report. Nothing to report.
3. Skate Park/BMX/Olympic Trials Update. Janine Powell shared that staff was approached by a former board member who is very active in the BMX world. He pitched us hosting an Olympic-
qualifying event at Ogden Skatepark which would enable participants to earn points toward Olympic qualifications as well as cash purses. We have been able to get questions answered
for our county risk management department and they have officially given us a green light. She has coordinated with Cary who hosted the event in April and will host one the week before
ours. They had a great experience. Looking at sponsorship packages. Will need to raise $12,000 to break even. Currently working with US Cycling to get the registration page up. The
event will take place October 12-14th.
4. Development Committee. Mark Ihnat reviewed the committee’s two-pronged approach: 1) Make board members aware of their role in development and 2) Enabling them by identifying how their
role can take shape. The board’s development role will have 4 main categories: Donor (100% board giving sets a good example and shows board member is committed to the cause), Ambassador
(door opener; cultivates donor and enables growth), Visionary (part of the leadership) and Supporter (front line; willing to knock on doors and get people to agree to donate.)
A bucket for each of the 4 categories was placed on the table. Board members were handed color coded cards which matched each bucket. They were then asked to put their name on at least
2 cards that correspond to the color coded bucket to indicate what they are willing to commit to, focus on and assist with the board’s development efforts. Also shared they are looking
for 100% board participation. Janine will also email the link for board members to donate on line if they prefer.
5. Trash Mob. The next trash mob will take place tomorrow in Murrayville. We also have an adopted highway on Harris Road where we meet to pick up trash four times a year. The next event
at this location will take place on Saturday, September 14th, 10am.
6. Next Meeting Date. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 20th.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:22pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tanya Gurganious
Administrative Coordinator
-Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the New Hanover County Parks Conservancy Board meeting.