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 the past month.

• 2nd Swing Golf and Golf Stix, Inc. - $20,000 directed to First Tee Programs.
• Tracey Stephenson, Long Lake - $7,000 to dedicate a tribute bench on the Dakota Rail Regional Trail in memory of Edwin Lawrence Stephenson III.
• United States Academic Decathlon (USAD) - $7,000 to dedicate a tribute bench in Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in memory of Dr. Les Martisko.

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