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Page 2 of 3 <br /> Out event. It was also noted that a Pequot Lakes newsletter and informational booklet similar <br /> to what Nisswa and Brainerd has would be beneficial for the Pequot Lakes Chamber to develop. <br /> 3. Task Force Discussion <br /> Michelle Kiley led the feedback discussion on the performance of the task forces and the <br /> engagement of inembers. Ms. Kiley noted that continual energy is needed to keep moving <br /> forward and welcomed at the table. <br /> Molly Zins noted it is easier to engage volunteers at a subcommittee level as this corresponds <br /> with members'interests. Michelle Kiley encouraged task forces to consider what volunteering <br /> means,discuss engaging volunteers,and consider small tokens of appreciation. <br /> Molly Zins stated that task force members are feeling disconnected from the City and its work <br /> and that two way communication and feedback needs to be improved. <br /> Chris Lindholm suggested the Committee prepare the following for the next Steering Committee <br /> meeting. <br /> • Specifics on how much money task forces have raised and fundraising projects. <br /> • Resources task forces are tapping into. <br /> • Decision makers that task forces are engaging with in their processes. <br /> • Volunteer hours of task forces. <br /> • Specific goals and stakeholders within the task forces. <br /> Michelle Kiley reminded the Committee that measuring small successes along the way is an <br /> important part of the TCI process. <br /> 4. Marketin�/Communication Collaboration with Peauot Lakes Chamber <br /> Nancy Malecha informed the Committee that there is a meeting scheduled for today with the <br /> City,School,and Chamber to discuss a marketing/communication collaborative effort for Pequot <br /> La kes. <br /> 5. PL Communitv Foundation <br /> Mark Jurchen stated his concerns on moving forward with the Pequot Lakes Community <br /> Foundation along with the Patriot Foundation as it may be diluting the process. Mr.Jurchen <br /> suggested revisiting the idea of utilizing Community Action and transforming their current <br /> structure to meet the needs of what a foundation can provide. <br /> Nancy Malecha noted that there are five individuals interested in serving on the Pequot Lakes <br /> Community Foundation. Nancy Adams suggested that these individuals may still be interested <br /> in serving on the Community Action board if the structure is changed. <br /> The consensus of the Committee agreed to research this idea further and a meeting with the <br /> City,School,and Community Action representatives will be scheduled to begin discussions. <br /> 6. Other Business <br />