GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

MINUTES

April 15, 2006 – 9:00 am

General Updates........................................................................................................... Sandy Norell

1. New Memberships: 03-18-06 – 04-14-06

There were a total of 52 new members for this reporting period for a grand total of 559 members. The Board of Directors continues to staff a membership table each weekend at the Dog Park (weather permitting) to answer questions, enroll new members, and raise funds for the park. We are grateful to Tom and Patty Moore and Chuck Simons for their volunteer support in staffing this table and would be happy to have additional volunteers join us. Please email us via the www.orangedogpark.com site if you are interested.

2. City Council Report: We plan to update the City Council at an upcoming May meeting to inform them of our progress after almost one year of being open. An email announcement will go out alerting members to which exact meeting, and we encourage members to come to the meeting and wear your shirts.

Secretary’s Report:.................................................................................................... Sandy Sladen

03-18-06 Membership Meeting Minutes are posted on the website.

Treasurer Report:................................................................................................. Margaret Manson

Due to the fact that the Treasurer has been out of town for 3 weeks, there is not a Treasurer’s report for this month.

Old Business:................................................................................................................ Sandy Norell

1. Signage

Our request to have a sign posted on the Chapman Ave. facing Dog Park fence was denied by the City due to concerns about traffic safety. The Board will continue to pursue this issue with the City.

The Board will be installing “Off Leash Beyond This Point” and “On Leash Beyond This Point” signs for the gates of each section of the park. It is very important that park users keep their dogs leashed until inside the entry pen and to unleash them before entering the park. This is critical for safety of people and dogs.

2. Orange Progress

In addition to having a Dog Park announcement in the Orange Progress, the Board has asked the City to indicate that the Dog Park is part of Yorba Park on the page that lists all the city parks.

3. Orange International Street Fair

An application for a booth is being submitted.

4. Eagle Scout/Junior Girl Scout Bronze Award Projects

An Eagle Scout will be installing an informational bulletin board at Dog Park. A Junior Girl Scout troop will be installing dog themed stepping-stones beneath the bulletin board. The ODPA is happy to support these young people in their community service and to benefit from their hard work.

5. Rubio’s Fund Raiser

Remember to join us on April 24^th from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Rubio’s Restaurant at the Village in Orange on Tustin Avenue. 20% of sales will go to the ODPA. You MUST have an official flyer for us to get the benefit. Flyers are available on the www.orangedogpark.com website and at the Dog Park.

Comments/Questions:

Suggestions for park promotion

· Distribute ODPA flyers door-to-door in neighborhoods

· Distribute ODPA flyers in vets offices

Easter Dog Day Celebration:

1. Easter Ball Hunt - See fabulous photos on the ODPA website soon.

Winner: Rex, Golden Retriever son of Russ and Noriko McCall. Rex and family received an Easter gift basket and the winning red Easter ball.

2. Easter Bonnet and Costume Parade winners:

Best Easter Bonnet:.............................. 1st Place – Snowy, daughter of Linda Pace

2nd Place – Tiki, daughter of Yolanda McPeck

Best Easter Costume:........................... 1st Place – Buddy, son of Lani Russo

2nd Place – Flea, daughter of Carly Small

Most Original Overall:............................ Grand Prize - Flower, daughter of Kelsey Besch

And a good time was had by all!! Thanks to all who braved the rainy weather to participate in the festivities. This may just turn out to be an annual event!

Next Membership Meeting:

May 20, 2006 at 9:00 am.