Friends of Kennedy Playground

February 11, 2008 meeting minutes

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Friends of Kennedy Playground
February 11, 20008

Members / Attendees

Phyllis Eaddy*
Peter Easley*
Harold Valentine*
Alex Padro*
Eloise Wahab
Carla Renee and her daughter
Mary Sutherland
Freddie Brown, DPR
Mark Thomas
Mrs. Borden
Cheryl Baily

* Voting Member of the Board

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm

Treasurer’s Report - As of 12/31/07, FOKP has $49,764.97 in our checking account and $202,316.30 in a Certificate of Deposit account.

Finance Committee Report: Peter Easley reported that the Committee met on 1/31/08 with Mary Sutherland, Lillian Gordon, Eloise Wahab, Phyllis Eaddy and himself in attendance. Items discussed:

A new senior citizen program will be started at KP on Saturdays and may approach FOKP to help with fundraising.
One fundraising idea is a spring car wash. More details to follow.
The committee suggests that FOKP have a reception honoring Councilmember Jack Evans for all his support of KP. Donations can be requested, but the primary purpose of the event would be to honor the Councilmember.
Outreach to the community – the Committee will prepare a monthly flier for distribution by Board Members to local businesses (e.g. Giant) and apartment buildings.
A recommendation that Alex Padro be asked to chair a sub-committee to seek community support for a water play area at Kennedy Playground.

Freddie Brown gave the report on behalf of the staff at Kennedy. He indicated that they are still understaffed with the following staff members:
Oscar Taylor
Freddie Brown
Ms. Bradshaw
Mark Thomas
1. He indicated that he is working on a job readiness program to help youth to find jobs. Many of the current job programs have not succeeded in helping young people find jobs. One possibility is a three week program at FOKP.
2. A Board member asked about after school programs at KP. Freddie Brown indicated that they have an after school homework program at KP. Due to staffing, there are no other after school programs.
3. A teen night will be held this Friday until mid-night.
4. There will be a Black History swim meet this weekend at the Takoma Recreation Center and kids from KP will be participating.
5. A senior event will be held on 2/29 from 10-12 pm.
6. Little League will start in April and hopefully the fields will be prepared.
7. The annual awards banquet will be held in April – the exact date.

5. Cheryl Baily gave a brief presentation on Gianni’s, a youth fund raising program that FOKP families may want to consider. Gianni’s products includes food items (cakes, Auntie Anne’s pretzels, pizza’s, cookies, buffalo wings, etc.). A portion of the items sold would go to FOKP or programs supported by FOKP. Orders are placed and food is paid for at the time of delivery. Minimum orders are 110 items. This type of fundraising will be discussed at the next FOKP meeting.

The next FOKP meeting will be the second Monday in March (March 10, 2008). Please come dressed for a group picture to put on the new website (http://friendsofkennedyplayground.blogspot.com)

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm by Alex Padro a motion of and seconded by Peter Easley.

FOKP Calendar Of Events

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Friends of Kennedy Playground Calendar of Events (as of 2/11/08)

Board Meetings 7 pm @ Kennedy Playground Rec Center (typically the second Monday of the Month):
2/11/08
3/10/08
4/14/08
5/12/08
6/9/08
7/14/08
8/11/08
9/8/08
10/20/08 (third week of October due to Federal Holiday)
11/10/08
12/8/08 (Holiday Party)

FOKP September 07 Meeting Minutes

2008-02-10T08:18:00.000-08:00

Friends of Kennedy Playground
September 17, 2007

Members / Attendees

Min. Borden*
Phyllis Eaddy*
Peter Easley*
Harold Valentine* (until 7:35 pm)
Carla Rene
John Borges, Staff, DPR
Mary Sutherland

* Voting Member of the Board

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm

Meeting minutes (with corrections) from 6/11/07 were unanimously adopted (motion by Harold , second by Phyllis )

Report of the Fundraising and Finance Committee. The Fundraising and Finance Committee tried to meet but due to lack of availability of the Treasurer, was unable. The next meeting will be scheduled and the Board will be notified. Since the Treasurer was not in attendance, no Finance report was given.

Report of the Programming Committee: Mary Sutherland, Chair, reported that the schedule for KP is posted on the Board and a copy will be emailed by John Borges to her.

Report of Maintenance and Grounds – Min. Borden, Chair. At Min. Borden’s request, John Borges reported that the fence was repaired; the AC was repaired in the offices, but now does not work in the gym. The staff will be meeting with Clark Ray, the new Director, DPR this week and will bring up maintenance issues at KP. It is also noted that flag poles are still needed at KP.

Report by Staff, John Borges.

There will be a pep rally at Kennilworth Parkside on Friday, September 21st for the football team. Games will be held starting Saturday, September 22nd.
Current Staff at KP include Barbara Jones, John Borges, Rochell Bradshaw, Tanya Kemper, and Freddie Brown. In addition, there are 2 receptionists that sit at the desk and answer phones.
FOKP’s donation for equipment for the football team went to purchase shoulder pads and helmets for the team.
An inspection of KP’s facilities will be held this week. The Board requested that a copy of the inspection report and list of outstanding maintenance items before the next meeting.
On behalf of Barbara Jones, John submitted a grant request for $400 for the October 26th Holloween party. Peter indicated that the Finance Committee will review the request and make a recommendation to the Board.
Shaw Reel Deal and Shaw Together held a movie night at KP last weekend. The movie was projected on a big screen outside. The event was a big success.
Adult Basketball will start next month for youth 19 and older. It will run until December. There will be two programs – one called Hoop Crazy (a fee based program) and one by DPR (no fee). Games will be held during normal hours of operation (6:45 pm until 9 pm).

The Board will request a meeting with the new Director, DPR, Clark Ray to discuss issues at KP. It was also suggested that we ask Mr. Ray to participate in a Town Hall meeting at KP.

Report of the Secretary, Peter Easley, regarding the process for Board nominations and re-election. The Board needs to constitute a Nominating Committee to accept nominations. The schedule will be as followed: Nominations will be accepted until October 15, 2008.
Board Elections will be at the regular Board Meeting, November 12, 2008.

The next FOKP meeting will be the third Monday in October (October 15, 2007) because the Columbus holiday on October 8th.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm by a motion of Phyllis and seconded by Peter.

FOKP Jan 08 meeting minutes

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Friends of Kennedy Playground
January 14, 20008

Members / Attendees

Min. Borden*
Phyllis Eaddy*
Peter Easley*
Harold Valentine*
Pricilla Francis* (from 7:40 pm)
Mrs. Borden
Mary Sutherland
Mark Thomas, Site Manager (new)

* Voting Member of the Board

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm

Meeting minutes – The FOKP holiday party was held in lieu of a December 2007 meeting, so no minutes were taken nor reviewed at the meeting.

Mark Thomas introduced himself as the new KP Site Manager. He has been with DPR for 15 years. Today is his first official day at Kennedy Playground. He has met with Fred and other staff. Its basketball season and Kennedy has teams in each of the age ranges and is hosting most of the games at Kennedy. Kennedy has top teen club in the ward. Mark wants to get the homework program re-started. On January 2nd, DPR made changes and moved over 100 DPR staff around. John Borges moved to Kalorama. Barbara Jones moved to Ward 8. Mark can be reached by email at: Mark.Thomas@Dc.gov The current staff at Kennedy include:
Oscar Taylor
Fred Brown
Ms. Bradshaw

Pricilla reported that the Pom Pom group that FOKP supported them in the amount of $320 for the purchase of uniforms, won first place in a competition at Cardozo.

Report of the Fundraising and Finance Committee. The Fundraising and Finance Committee did not meet over the holidays. The next meeting will be scheduled before the end of January and the Board will be notified. Since the Treasurer was not in attendance, no Finance report was given.

Report of the Programming Committee: Mary Sutherland, Chair, indicated that she did not have a report.

The Board discussed objectives for 2008:

Table Tennis Team (Harold)
Planting flowers / outdoor beautification / clean-up with the kids (Phyllis)
Create a subcommittee to discuss planning a water play area at KP
After school programs at KP
Get more parents involved (Peter)
Summer school program (Mary)
More board follow-thru (Pricilla and Mary)
Better promotion of our programs and of FOKP (Pricilla)
Getting T-Shirts and Caps for the Board (Pricilla)
Recognition Plaque (Pricilla)

The next FOKP meeting will be the second Monday in February (February 11, 2008). Please come dressed for a group picture to put on the FOKP website.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm by a motion of Harold and seconded by Pricilla.