11-08-2011EASTVALE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
MINUTES
November 08TH, 2011
Called to order 6:37 BY Al Nassar
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
• AL NASSAR – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
• JEFF WILLIAMS – VICE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
• JEFF DEGRANDPRE – BOARD MEMBER
• RICK MORRIS – BOARD MEMBER
• YVONNE BENITEZ – BOARD MEMBER
• EREN CELLO – SECRETARY
Eren Cello requested any additions or deletions to the agenda to be announced before continuing with
the meeting. The additions are covered under “Other Business.”
Minutes from October 11th were approved. (Motion made by Jeff DeGrandpre and seconded by Jeff
Williams).
Committee Updates
Check from JCSD Fall Festival was given to Al from Jeff DeGrandpre.
Sponsorship/Fundraising Committee
Jeff DeGrandpre suggests putting together 50 PR Folders to give out to potential donors. Rick Morris
suggested bidding out projects to more than one vendor so that we can get the best price on marketing
items like the folders.
Business cards were discussed and approved by the board, 500 per director. (Motion by Jeff DeGrandpre
and seconded by Yvonne Benitez).
Event Committee
Christmas trees for the December 9th event will be donated to families. Discussions about charging $10
for pictures with Santa. Eren will get the graphic designer to draft up a flyer to be given out to schools
regarding this event.
Parliamentarian Committee
Presidential recognition of volunteers in April-Jeff Williams suggested that we keep track of all
volunteer’s hours so that we can nominate volunteers for this recognition.
Insurance Updates
Yvonne Benitez was quoted $1200 for insurance to cover the board and the event. Once account budget
is confirmed by Julie, Yvonne will move forward with the purchase of insurance.
Other Business
Roosevelt High School JV Baseball team needs gear. Eren Cello suggested raising money for their
necessities. No action was taken. Rick Morris brought up his event on November 20th “Honor our
Heroes.” He asked that the board members be present.
Approved Motions:
Motion to pursue information on Insurance coverage for the board.
Motion to approve the minutes from the October 11th meeting.
SPECIAL GUESTS/COMMUNITY MEMBERS PRESENT:
None
Being that there is no further business to discuss within the Board for this special meeting, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:30pm.