May 16, 2024
In attendance: Donna, Lisa, David, Kristin Arkin-Leydig, Amy Hopp, Amy Randolph, Emily, Linda, Eddie
Agenda
Call to Order @ 6:38 PM
Food Truck Night Hosts – Donna w/be at each event for the FTF’s as a backup host and as needed in case of an emergency.
June 7 - Linda
June 21 - David
July 12 - Emily
July 26 - Kristin
Aug 9 - Amy Randolph
Need board members to sign up to host
Please wear your UHNA shirt
Who needs one?
Donna w/email the new(er) board members to get their sizes and info
Duties include communicating with the food trucks to confirm, and getting sales data from at the end of the night
We can use as many board members as are able to represent the UHNA and solicit donations
Donna will make reusable signs with a suggested donation (similar to Egg Hunt signs)
Donna will be at every event to set up the music tent and assist musicians, so she'll be able to assist once they're ready to go
All music slots are filled, and we have more powerful sound equipment this year, powered by solar panels
Emily will take care of the blurb for Bradley
She will also print the ½ sheet fliers for Bradley Friday Folders
Donna will post fliers on the canal path
David will post fliers @ Timbuk Toys, Ace,
Kristin will ask @ Happy Canyon and UPlaza and UHILLS Shopping Center, including Happy Canyon Dental
Lisa will post fliers on UHNA FB Page throughout the summer
Movie Night - Sept 6 - This is our biggest event of the year, so it's all hands on deck! Eddie and his wife Michelle will run point on this event.
Donna will take care of the band’s needs
Donna will purchase the insurance policy
Donna will arrange for an ADA compliant porta-potty
Who will be in town for this?
Lisa - Can’t apply for DPS usage permit until mid-August
David -
Emily -
Kristin -
Eddie -
Amy R is currently the only one that will be out of town
President's Report
Denver INC Report –
UHNA to Host October 12th meeting -
Donna is checking w/Gabby @ Eisenhower to see if the meeting room is available that day for us to host
Donna is attending a workshop on neighborhood organizing on June 22nd
Friends of Chamber Music - Contacted Donn about an opportunity to partner with them for free tickets
Is UHNA willing to post a blurb on our Social Media for some free tickets?
CALC Grant – See end of minutes for details
Treasurer - Can we ask the IRS about the first few months of 2023?
Laura shows $ 2,245.55 on December 5, 2022
$2045.55 on Jan, 2023
For a difference of $200
Possibly for tips for the staff @ Wellshire for Santa event
Calling it good with banking info from 2022 and early 2023
Communications - What is our procedure for sharing meeting minutes on our website?
Once minutes are approved Emily posts them
We use “The Blog”
Under “News” or “Meetings” Tab
Caring.com - NOT going to post on UHNA under resources
Membership and Welcome - Amy & Amy
Update on the welcome packets?
Waiting on update and follow-up w/Amy R.
*Ideas on increasing our visibility and impact on the neighborhood? (did not discuss)
*Outreach to communities (did not discuss)
Residences at University Hills
First Universalist Church
Fundraising - Ginny's report on her fundraising efforts
The manager of SweetGreen has to ask corporate first about being a sponsor. The manager heyday has not responded yet
Local businesses we might consider:
The Better Mattress
India Oven
Momenta Fit
University Hills Eye Center
Pot Luck Pottery
Batteries Plus
Fitness Gallery
ABC Custom Framing
Rockler Woodworking
Ace Hardware
The Rise School
– any others?
Santa – Nov 30
UHNA Community Meeting on June 13th - will be a community meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Eisenhower Rec Center. a deputy district attorney (TBD) to speak at this meeting.
We need a plan for publicizing the meeting – Newsletter, social media, flyers, etc
Denver Community Active Living Coalition (CALC) in partnership with the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) andDenver Streets Partnership (DSP) invite you to get creative about living an active life in your neighborhood! We are offering Micro-Grants of up to $500 for individuals and $1500 for businesses and organizations in support of walkability, bikeability, or access to safe and healthy spaces for physical activity. Applications open on April 19, 2024 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout 2024 or until funds are fully spent.
Individuals within the City & County of Denver may apply for up to $500, to be distributed via gift cards of the applicant’s choice or via check. Organizations or Businesses with a valid W-9 may apply for up to $1500, to be distributed via check or ACH (electronic funds transfer).
Example projects include:
●Walking, rolling, biking, or transit tours or education programs (signage, supplies, safety gear)
●Community art projects such as murals (paint, materials, artist stipend)
●Neighborhood walk/bike delivery services (bike baskets, rolling carts)
●Community clean-ups (safety gear, trash bags, supplies)
●Programming or placemaking in public spaces (chalk art, signage, outdoor activities)
●Resource development for safe walking/biking/rolling (research, development of shareable information etc.)
●Block parties or events in the park/other public space with a focus on movement or the built environment
New in 2024: There are funding limitations:
Any individual or organization can apply an unlimited number of times. Organizations will be limited to $3,000 in total dollar amount they can receive.4. Individuals will be limited to $1,000 in total dollar amount they can receive.
Multiple individuals and organizations can apply for funding a single event or program, but there will be a limit of $3,000 for the same event/program.
Please contact us if you have questions about these limits (contact information posted below)
If you’re interested in creating a Micro-Grant project in your neighborhood, you can find more information at the following linkhttps://www.denvercalc.org/microgrants and/or attend the Coalition meeting from 6-7:30pm on May 8, 2024, at the Carla Madison Recreation Center (2401 E Colfax Ave, multi-purpose room) in person or via zoom (https://denvergov-org.zoom.us/j/86740314676).
Adjourned @ 8:20 pm
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