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Ladd Arboretum Committee
Meeting Minutes
June 1, 1988
7:30 P.M.
Board Members Present: Ne&I Laatsch, President; Dmvi.i
Ransford, Treasurer; Shelia
Davis, and Alberta Lauterba-.: h
Board Members Absent: Joshua Orlan, Jack Weiss
Staff Members Present: Linda Lutz
Nep,1 called the meeting to order at 7 : 30 P.M. T11F: !n i .: .
from the May 4, 1988 meeting were approved.,
Ladd Arboretum Committee Business
The energy education coordinator vacancy was discussed.
committee reviewed a memo form Don Wirth regarding
evaluating the position. Ne&.l Laatsch gave a hist— ;
energy program. Realizing the major push of the
program occurred when energy Issues figured more
prominently, the committee agreed there is a�-
to conserve our resources, particularly ever-ypay use.
keeping with a committment to help the common: ty fe
concerned with energy, the committee decided that
redefinition of the energy program was necessary.
Linda will set up meetings with people whc• :.ave btfe%
in alternative energy and energy education. Reporr-
recommendations will be given to Don Mirth 7-j she
in an effort to provide counsel on the pos-`__:.
redefiri-ors. AddiLiona111y energy will be !::ked aL
terms -f the long range plan. Linda will dis-ribute
recommendations from the meetings prior to the nexr L
mee ti:.g .
Estate Letter
The Committee received information that the estate of Lane
Ladd was in probate and the Ladd Arboretum Committee may be
named in the Estate. The City legal department has been
given a copy of the letter and will follow the situation.
Alberta motioned to adjourn the LAC portion of the agenda.
Dave seconded the motion which was passed by the committee.
Evanston Environmental Association
Fish Boil
Linda reported that posters and postcards would arrive this
week and be ready for distribution. EEA tee-shirts will be
ready mid -,June. A back up act is still needed for the
rn�ritime singers; Linda will work on this. Permits have
secured. Ginal arrangements will be made before the
°.:t. Board meeting,
Executive Service Corp5
Consultants from the Executive Service Corps will meet with
staff and board members Tuesday, June 14th, at 9:00 A.M.
Alberta and Dave volunteered to attend the meeting to help
present EEA needs. Orrin Neiburger and Bill Armstrong will
represent the Executive Service Corps.
Financial Report
Dave reported that he had written Don Wirth regarding the
widit. Dave had contaced several firms and individuals and
is iiow selecting an auditor based on availibility and price.
is rt_—ported that she now has access to the City computer
-In-1 wi11 be able to get current financial statements. These
'n i tf to hoard members starting next month.
:_ave mentioned he needs information for the organization's
t.;ax ret-, r t.Lnda will look for annual reports and tax
returns.
:ig Range Plan: Objective Worksheets l
"he committee discussed the objective worksheets that
-i,-�-ompanied the prioritized objectives discussed at the May
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meeting. The timetables worked out by Linda are agreeable
to tha Board. Reports on progress will be made monthly.
Linda discussed a grant that was received in 1986 for loan
boxes that were to be made available to schools and
teachers. Linda distributed a timetable of the project
which should be accomplished by December 1988. Reports will
be made to both the Field Corporation Fund and the Rotarty
Club of Evanston.
Having Einished all business Alberta moved to adjourn the
meeting. Dave seconded the motion which was passed by the
Board.
Next Meeting
Wednesday July, 6th; 7:30 P.M. at the Ecology Center
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