HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 TUSTIN COMM FDTN 03-16-98DATE:
NO. 5
3-16-98
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March 9, 1998
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SUBJECT:
William A. Huston, City Manager
Gary Magill, Acting Director, Parks and Recreation Services
TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION UPDATE
JS~Y.' :~ ~e Tusfin Co ~mm. unity F°undation is providing a monthly rePort to the;':
coUncil~t0 keep them apprised of the Foundati0n, S projects and activities., '
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BACKGROUND:
Attached is a memo from Bob Kiley, Executive Director, reporting on the Foundation's
current activities.
March 5, 1998
TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
TO: Mayor Thomas & City Councilmembers
FROM: Bob Kiley, Executive Director
RE: Tustin Community Foundation Activities
MEMORANDUM
Mayor Thomas & City Councilmembers:
In an attempt to keep the Council better informed of the activities, programs
and projects of the Tustin Community Foundation I offer the following brief
overview of the activities and achievements of the Tustin Community
Foundation.
New Officers
At our January meeting new officers were elected and they are as follows:
Chuck Puckett- President
Scot Proud- Vice President
Mellie Deano- Treasurer
Fundraising
The Board approved a direct mail program" Friends of the Foundation". This
program is designed to provide more exposure for the Foundation and its
activities and goals. Mailings will go our quarterly and will be directed
toward small businesses in Tustin. The letter will ask them to support the
Foundation and donate a minimum of $50.00. The mailings will be expanded
each quarter to include individuals both in the City of Tustin and North.
Tustin.
The Board approved three eVents for this' year: 1.) A Golf Tournament
2.) International Speakers Series- a breakfast Or lunch event
3.) Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Contributions
The Tustin CommunitY Foundation received a $500 donation from the Lone
Star Steakhouse & Saloon. Also it received a $1,000 donation from the
Merrill Lynch Company. PacBell has agreed to underwrite the Concerts in
Post Office Box 362 · Tustin, California 92781 · 714/573-3331
the Park" again this year at a cost of $5,500. The TCF has received $5,000
from Waste Management of Orange County.
Donations to Organizations
The Board of Directors approved donating $1,500 to Laurel House and $1,500
to Sheepfold. These donations were a result of monies raised from the
Mayor's Prayer Bre_~kt'ast.
In an effort to identify projects and activities that fall within the mission
statement of Foundation, the Board of Directors have been inviting
representatives from organizations in Tustin to brief the Board on their goals
for 1998-99. At our February meeting the Board heard from the following:
Tustin Library
Christine Shingleton briefed the Board on the status of the library
renovation and possible expansion.
Tustin Arts Council
l,inda Jennings,member Of the Tustin Arts Council, discussed the plans of
the organization. Their goals for 1998-99 are as follows:
1) $35,000 for a feasibility study concerning a 6-700 seat theater
2) Arts Scholarships ranging from $150 to $300 each
This is the end of this report