Grangeville Horizons Steering Committee Minutes
June 12, 2011
Attendees: Carlene Whitesell, Shirley Crane, John Bennett, Cathy Wassmuth, and Mary Jahn.
REPORTS
Evergreen Food Bank: Carlene Whitesell reported that the volume of people using the Food Bank continues to increase. So far this month, 438 people have come through the door. In order to accommodate the shipments of food, there is a critical need for an upright freezer. Carlene is actively looking for funding ($680) to purchase a freezer.
Grangeville Horizons Recreation: Cathy Wassmuth reported that due to scheduling conflicts this committee has not met for quite some time. However, there are decisions and work that need to be accomplished in the near future. There is $7,800 in earmarked donations in the Recreation account for park lighting.
An inventory of all the Pioneer Park lights needs to be completed so that replacement numbers can be determined. There are still infrastructure improvements that will be completed by Quality Heating. A date for the three-on-three tournament needs to be finalized as well as all the logistical details of planning and hosting the event.
Rails-to-Trails: Deanna English reported by email that a group is forming in Lewiston led by Lynn Moss to explore grants and funding. The railway owner has been contacted to determine the cost and timeframe for purchasing the rail bed. Seller is willing to sell the portion from Grangeville to Cottonwood.
Multi-tenant Facility: Lorraine Roach reported by email that the Grangeville “One Stop Center” for Workforce Readiness and Life Skills Training will target low-income residents, the organizations that serve them and possible several businesses to employ them. The group is evaluating ta Co-op model for the organization structure in which building tenants would buy shares in the co-op and have a seat on the board. The co-op would be a nonprofit corporation but would use a business model and would be a tax-paying entity. Once the organization structure is confirmed, the group will seek funding to purchase and renovate the old USFS building east of Grangeville.
Deanna English suggested by email that the Farmers Market could have a year-round presence in the building, and a portion of the 5-acre property could host the community garden. Classroom space and a commercial kitchen, for development of value-added products, are being considered. Lorraine responded by email that brainstorming about opportunities for synergy will be on the agenda at an upcoming meeting.
Grangeville Community Foundation: John Bennett reported that the idea of a Grangeville Community Foundation is in the discussion stage. John is a member of the Idaho Community Foundation board and was able to provide information about how ICF is structured, what funds are most appropriate for Grangeville, and how to move forward with the development of a foundation. He is awaiting clarification for ICF executive director, Bob Hoover, and will forward that information to the Steering Committee. John’s recommendation is: develop a Grangeville Community Foundation to serve as a conduit for soliciting and placing funds into Idaho Community Foundation. A partner Grangeville Community Foundation nonprofit organization would serve as a conduit for dispersing funds from Idaho Community Foundation. Donations to the Grangeville Community Foundation, while not a nonprofit, will be tax-exempt since funds will be placed under the ICF umbrella.
Addendum: Carlene Whitesell sent an email to Mary Jahn after the meeting to request Grangeville Horizons funding to purchase a freezer for the Evergreen Food Bank. An email poll will be taken to confirm support of this expenditure.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 noon at Oscars.
June 12, 2011
Attendees: Carlene Whitesell, Shirley Crane, John Bennett, Cathy Wassmuth, and Mary Jahn.
REPORTS
Evergreen Food Bank: Carlene Whitesell reported that the volume of people using the Food Bank continues to increase. So far this month, 438 people have come through the door. In order to accommodate the shipments of food, there is a critical need for an upright freezer. Carlene is actively looking for funding ($680) to purchase a freezer.
Grangeville Horizons Recreation: Cathy Wassmuth reported that due to scheduling conflicts this committee has not met for quite some time. However, there are decisions and work that need to be accomplished in the near future. There is $7,800 in earmarked donations in the Recreation account for park lighting.
An inventory of all the Pioneer Park lights needs to be completed so that replacement numbers can be determined. There are still infrastructure improvements that will be completed by Quality Heating. A date for the three-on-three tournament needs to be finalized as well as all the logistical details of planning and hosting the event.
Rails-to-Trails: Deanna English reported by email that a group is forming in Lewiston led by Lynn Moss to explore grants and funding. The railway owner has been contacted to determine the cost and timeframe for purchasing the rail bed. Seller is willing to sell the portion from Grangeville to Cottonwood.
Multi-tenant Facility: Lorraine Roach reported by email that the Grangeville “One Stop Center” for Workforce Readiness and Life Skills Training will target low-income residents, the organizations that serve them and possible several businesses to employ them. The group is evaluating ta Co-op model for the organization structure in which building tenants would buy shares in the co-op and have a seat on the board. The co-op would be a nonprofit corporation but would use a business model and would be a tax-paying entity. Once the organization structure is confirmed, the group will seek funding to purchase and renovate the old USFS building east of Grangeville.
Deanna English suggested by email that the Farmers Market could have a year-round presence in the building, and a portion of the 5-acre property could host the community garden. Classroom space and a commercial kitchen, for development of value-added products, are being considered. Lorraine responded by email that brainstorming about opportunities for synergy will be on the agenda at an upcoming meeting.
Grangeville Community Foundation: John Bennett reported that the idea of a Grangeville Community Foundation is in the discussion stage. John is a member of the Idaho Community Foundation board and was able to provide information about how ICF is structured, what funds are most appropriate for Grangeville, and how to move forward with the development of a foundation. He is awaiting clarification for ICF executive director, Bob Hoover, and will forward that information to the Steering Committee. John’s recommendation is: develop a Grangeville Community Foundation to serve as a conduit for soliciting and placing funds into Idaho Community Foundation. A partner Grangeville Community Foundation nonprofit organization would serve as a conduit for dispersing funds from Idaho Community Foundation. Donations to the Grangeville Community Foundation, while not a nonprofit, will be tax-exempt since funds will be placed under the ICF umbrella.
Addendum: Carlene Whitesell sent an email to Mary Jahn after the meeting to request Grangeville Horizons funding to purchase a freezer for the Evergreen Food Bank. An email poll will be taken to confirm support of this expenditure.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 noon at Oscars.
