Financial
- $1359.10 in the bank
Tax-Exempt Application
- Application for 501c3 - completed and in review at Davis Wright Tremain. Erika will follow up with Monica Gianni.
Board Changes
- Terri Fenn resigned at the end of December.
- Mary Barnes joined in January.
Communications
- Switch from Constant Contact to Campaign Monitor… $5 plus .01 per email. Less expensive for the volume of email we send. Kate will convert the list over to the new service.
- Kate to send out membership renewal reminders.
DogFest
- Logistics
- Date… August 13th
- Tents (2 from city, PA system, tables & chairs from city… others are from individuals)
- Poster artwork
- Put up posters
- Vendor solicitations
- BBQ & propane - Erika
- Make it worth it… How to monetize? Meet with PRCS on how to better partner with local vendors.
- Donations on site
- Vendors' ability to sell, especially if part of proceeds benefit ShoreDOG
- Concessions (coffee, hot dogs)
- Benefit to Community (ie, non-fundraising goals)
- Community awareness of ShoreDOG
- 501c3 eligibility depends on education… event offers training sessions for dog owners, animal control, and vet care
- Feedback from members:
- Disappointed that it was so commercial. Had not been sure what to expect.
- More emphasis on games or contests… interactive. Maggie has ideas for contests (prettiest eyes, best kisser, etc)
Shoreview Site Improvements
- Master planning process in 2012… will seek funds through parks board
- Permanent fence
- Move fence to include wooded area.
- Have been authorized by the City to get wood chips from Seattle Tree Preservation. Erika will arrange dropoff with gate access.
- Shelter
- Plans for shelter ($20k estimate) have been drafted by architect. Erika will present them to Dick Deal at PRCS.
- Gutter system for water collection to rain barrel
- Playground equipment near Shoreline Pool will be decommissioned and broken down into components that can be used a the dog park
- Mud at north end needs better drainage
- Sandbox improvements – edging to prevent spreading the dig hole into middle of park, or
- Lighting
- Grant for solar?
- Wheelchair accessibility
- First space designated as accessible
- Smooth the path from space to gate
- Water (ie, plumbing)
Parking
- Morning access- ShoreDOG will send a survey (Kate will draft)
- What hours do you visit the park?
- How long do you stay?
- Times vary weekday vs weekend?
- Get info from SCC about busy hours for the lot - Robin (head of security at SCC)
- Options -
- Leave gate open permanently? Pros: no charge. Cons: students can park there too, and may take up all our parking. Also, nighttime use for nefarious purposes.
- Open at 9?
- Four spaces just outside the gate won't be ticketed… dog park users can park there if gate is locked. Can sign with '45 Min parking for dog parking users'
East Side Site Committee
- No volunteer interest yet- will send out email asking for patrons.
- Study group findings (from OLDA) still valid
Joint Fundraiser with Rotary
- Lynn Cheeney approached ShoreDOG. Mary will work with her. Brainstorm a fundraising goal. AmeriCanine Idol
Site issues
- Dogs not wearing tags
- Drinking water for dogs - rain barrel continues to run dry… Kate will send proposed sign to Maureen at PRCS for approval & get laminated. Hopefully everyone will start pitching in prior to the start of hot weather.
Upcoming Events
- PRCS Meeting 4/28 @ 7 pm at City Hall- will be discussing dog park, so everyone is encouraged to be there to show support.
- Work party 6/12 & 2 pm ShoreView site
- August 13 Dogfest (Saturday)
- Recurring site work parties to spread wood ships… Parks Dept suggests printing up business cards with schedule:
- First Saturday @ 11 am of the following months: February, April, June, July, August, September, November
- Cycle starting after the 6/12 work party
- Board can take turns running the volunteer booth (ie, not all board must attend each one)
“A bag in the hand is worth two in the car”
