Disc Golf Subcommittee-MPIDAC

DISC GOLF SUBCOMMITTEE A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE MOHEGAN PARK IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Tuesday, February 11, 2020 – 6:30 P.M. Room 321 City Hall, Norwich, CT Regular Meeting DRAFT Minutes 1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Subcommittee Chairman Kyle Seitz at 6:32pm. Present; Kyle Seitz, Beryl Fishbone, Rebecca Melucci, Samantha Ventura, Josh Perry, Greg Winthrop, Lynn Perry, Sam Browning, Corey Carlson 2. Official Correspondence: Kyle shared an email correspondence from Norwich Comptroller, Josh Pothier, which discusses the possibility of creating a Go Fund Me account through the city. At this time, the idea was deemed unfeasible and we are not following up. 3. Citizen Comments: None 4. Old business: a. Course Planning & Development i. Josh Perry started a discussion about updating the solicitation form, stating that the current format may limit the number of sponsors available at a nine-hole course. Attorney Lynn Perry added that the current verbiage did not limit the sponsorship availabilities. ii. Kyle shared an up to date finance report stating the Disc Golf fund has grown to $7900.00 iii. Kyle asked the committee for an update on the solicitation progress. Donation approvals and denials were discussed as well as strategies for following up with individuals and groups that pledged donations. Josh met with Billy Wilson’s about a fundraising breakfast and will be following up. b. Community Outreach i. Kyle launched the course Facebook page in December which has generated +500 likes an $4k in organic donations. 4. New Business: a. Kyle will be working with NCDC Senior Vice President, Jason Vincent, on a possible grant from The Connecticut Community Match Fund and will be reporting updates to the committee. b. Josh Perry will be working with area artists to develop a course logo. Kyle spoke with NCDC members about starting an online crowdsourcing fund and will be following up. c. St Patrick’s Day Parade is March 1, 2020 and Kyle mentioned a conversation with Epicure Brewery owner, Jason Vincent, about the possibility of showcasing the sport of disc golf at his Franklin Street location. d. A motion was made by Kyle to begin ordering course materials. The motion was seconded by Samantha Ventura and unanimously approved by subcommittee members. Kyle will be contacting NPW director Pat McLauglin to discuss secured storage. e. Kyle introduced an idea of placing a practice basket at an accessible location in the park to allow mobility-restricted residents to learn about and partake in the sport. 5. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Sam Browning. Kyle Seitz seconded. The meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.