Boone City Parks Foundation
The Boone City Parks Foundation was formed February 25, 1997
to serve as a catalyst for community betterment. The Foundation seeks to continue the tradition of fine Boone
parks by supplementing the City's limited funding. The Foundation welcomes ideas and contributions from all who
agree that the Boone City Parks are a special addition to our
community.
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What does the Foundation
do?
- The Foundation works with the Boone Park Commission, City
officials, the school system, civic organizations and
individual citizens
on community beautification and historic preservation
projects.
- The Foundation encourages general gifts from community
organizations, clubs, and local citizens. The Foundation
also appreciates
specific donations of equipment, trees, or park areas.
- The Foundation can provide guidance on how your gift may
best be used.
- The Foundation can provide guidance on how your gift may
best be used.
- The Foundation offers an endowment for long term care of
the park system. Interest earned from endowment donations
will be
used for future park enhancements.
- The Foundation maintains a memorial book in the Park Office.
How can I help the Foundation?
- Spread the word about the Boone City Parks and the Boone
City Parks Foundation.
- Raise funds for the Foundation.
- Encourage memorial donations to the Foundation.
- Consider the Foundation for tax-deductible donations and
estate planning.
Directors
The Board of Directors is made up of 5 residents of the
City of Boone. Terms are for 3 years and they can serve 2 consecutive
terms.
Current
directors are Chris Miller- Pres., Tom Peitz- Vice President
Virginia Stadler-Treasurer Kim Mechura, Dr. John Murphy and John
Rouse Secretary
Accomplishments
1997-Incorporated, Obtained IRS tax exempt status
under Secton 501(c)(3)
1998-Tree planted Memorial Park, helped fund shelter at
Fish Pond in McHose Park, obtained $33,000 grant for restroom
in McHose Park.
1999-New
restroom in McHose Park ($100,496.27).
2000-Installed
ceiling fans in J.B. McHose Shelter.
2001-New restroom,
counter and sink, and hook up to sewer in the J.B McHose Shelter.
2002-New steel doors at Scout Cabin, new sidewalk
at new restroom McHose Park, Herman Ice Skating Shelter roof
and steel doors.
2003-Insulate
the ceiling of the Scout Cabin in McHose Park.22
2004
- Installed new energy efficient furnance in the Scout Cabin
2005
- Installed new Tri-Lite windows in the Scout Cabin |