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Tom Costabile will set up a meeting with the subcommittee around mid - April. Steve Barrett would <br /> like a proposal to bring an operational question — can we share the equipment? Also, a question <br /> about acquisition, what's the deal to take to the board? <br /> Marketing <br /> Tom Jordan has gotten the Marketing Survey out and it's received a good response. He has the <br /> data base set up and will have a grid for us next meeting. Tom feels this will give us a good base of <br /> data for the future. <br /> Participation <br /> Connie Jaqua discussed the importance of finding a way to channel volunteers to help in the <br /> community. Larry Mann suggested the United Way volunteer connection. You put in a job request <br /> and they provide the people. There is a possibility of setting up a data base of volunteers, and <br /> United Way has the staff to do this. <br /> Bob Josephson suggested that we do a Sports Festival as a funding source for Metropolitan Sports <br /> Commission. We could sell pins as a means of paying for the event. This could give us a focus and <br /> would challenge this group to work with the idea. Sandy Vaughn said she would be able to help <br /> with office and staff for this project. Sal Pia77a would also be available to help with getting the <br /> project started. He is currently working on developing something similar to help bring events into <br /> town. Will get back to Bob Josephson in 90 days with suggestions. <br /> Update on Measure 47 <br /> Sal Pia77 i reported that CVALCO could take a 20% cut with Measure 47. This would hinder the <br /> ability to market the Lane County area. There will be a County Budget meeting on March 18. If <br /> you would like to attend or write a letter stating your concerns to the Commissioners about the <br /> projected cuts he would ask that you do that. Four million dollars is generated from Room Tax <br /> revenues from CVALCO. Sports might be the avenue to get immediate money for economic <br /> benefits. <br /> Steve Barrett reported that it is too soon to tell the impact of measure 47 on the Springfield School <br /> District. <br /> Jim Denker reported that the impact on Measure 47 is clear as mud. <br /> Bob Josephson reported that Kidsports might have to pay for supervision due to measure 47. <br /> Update on Events <br /> Larry Mann presented a Red Cross F.A.S.T. Team brochure. This service might address the need <br /> for an emergency response team that the Commission was looking to set up. <br /> Harland Yriarte pointed out the window to the new track that LCC had recently resurfaced. They <br /> had a track meet on the new surface 2 weeks ago and it went well. The new softball field is up and <br /> running and the baseball fields are currently being revamped. <br /> Jim Denker reported on the Midwestern District Championships. Tennis will be at South Eugene <br /> on May 8 & 9. The Women's district golf tournament will be held at the Coast this year. The <br /> Boy's district Golf tournament will be held at Tokatee Golf Course. District Track Meet will be at <br /> Silke field on May 14 & 16. The State Track Meet will be Memorial Day at Hayward field. <br /> Metropolitan Sports Commission Minutes - Page 2 of 3 <br />