Friends of Annie's Playground (FAP) Meeting
Monday, January 6, 2003
7:00 PM at the Community Center

The theme for Annie's playground is going to be Northwest Wildlife! Everyone at the meeting liked the idea and we had fun throwing ideas around.

1. Fundraising report:
· The $500 made at Polly Halpern’s garage sale (10/12/02) was matched by two separate corporate donations.
· The Dive-In-Movie-Musical (12/11 & 12/18/02), organized by Thomas Hargrave, made about $250 for the playground.
· A teenager offered to sell T-shirts and hand out flyers at Temple Beth Am (1/5/03); she made $81 in one morning!

2. Playground design discussion:
· We came up with a vision of the playground having the feel of a natural space (like an extension of the Meadowbrook Pond across 35th). We agreed on a theme of Northwest Wildlife for design elements and artistic touches at the playground. We plan to include native plantings, nesting boxes, and the creek motif in the design.
· We discussed the attributes of wood chips vs. sand surfacing, and wood vs. metal climbing equipment. If metal equipment is chosen, we would like it to be in colors found in nature (tan, brown, forest green).
· We developed a first draft of the playground “floorplan”, including the following large structures: big kids climber, big and little kids swings, little kids climber, sandbox, merry-go-round, dome climber, covered picnic table area, meandering path (resembling a creek).
· We made up a “wish list” including the following play and design elements: climbing boulders, caves, gateway to the playground (incorporating the theme), elements for balancing and spinning, rope climber, area for digging (possibly in dirt), water source for sandbox, tiles with shapes of animals, birds, & fish (engraved with names/messages and sold as a fundraiser).
Please e-mail info@anniesplayground.org with your comments and ideas!!!

3. Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction:
· The date has been changed to Sat., May 17th.
· The ticket price will be $7.50 per person in advance ($10 at the door), or $20 per family (up to 4 people). A pasta dinner and side dishes will be provided (thanks to Justin).
· We will be asking everyone’s help in asking local businesses to donate goods and services for our auction. Additional information will be sent in a separate e-mail, including a donation form and informational letter for businesses, and suggested sites.