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.
- Minneapolis Foundation - $6,836.94 directed to the Richardson Nature Center for the Lynch Internships Program.
- Janet Christiansen, Bloomington - $2,400 for three Forests Forever tribute trees to be planted at Richardson Nature Center in memory of Nola Townsend and Gary Lindberg.
- Jacob Swanson, New York, NY - $800 for a Forests Forever tribute tree to be planted at Fish Lake Regional Park in honor of 5th wedding anniversary.
- The Nelson Brothers, Carver - $690.89 directed to Lowry Nature Center.
The Three Rivers Park District Foundation provides ongoing support to the Park District through partnerships and directed donations. In the past month, the Three Rivers Park District Foundation conveyed $25,527.27 for various purposes, including:
- Room & Board - $10,000 directed to Parks and Trails.
- Lawrence Levine - $5,100 directed to Parks & Trails for trail maintenance.
- The Keeb Family Fund - $4,000 directed to Outdoor Recreation and Education and $4,000 for Natural Resources Management in memory of James T. Egan.
- Kathryn & Richard Hackett - $1,000 directed to Parks & Trails for Carver Park Reserve.
- The Grondahl Fund - $1,000 directed to Mississippi Gateway Regional Park for a dedication plaque on the River of Recognition Donor Wall.
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
