Item 3B. Special Matters: Acknowledgement of Donations

Superintendent's Recommendation:

NO ACTION REQUIRED; THIS ITEM IS FOR INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION.

Prepared By: Sierra Spicer-Zimmerman, Development & Events Manager

Background:

Commissioners and/or staff are encouraged to report any special matters, awards, recognitions or other acknowledgements at this time.

Acknowledgement of Donations

The Board wishes to acknowledge the following donations to the Park District of $500 or more made in the past month.

• Jamie Johnson, Plymouth - $8,500 for a tribute bench at Noerenberg Gardens.
• The Schepers Family, Spring Park - $7,000 for a tribute bench at Baker National Golf Course in memory of Daniel William Schepers.
• Jane Berg, Minneapolis - $5,000 for a plaque on the Silverwood Donor Wall in memory of Lorraine Gordhamer.
• Amy and Patrick Hagen, Falcon Heights - $2,000 directed to Parks & Trails.
• Glen Fuerstneau, Edmunds, WA - $500 as an undesignated gift to the Park District.

Relationship to the System Plan:

The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:

Goal 1: You Belong Here

Goal 2: Parks Matter

Goal 3: Lead by Example