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Kennedy Park campaign gains momentum; committee approves Friends group MOU to send to Village Board
Summary
Village Parks & Rec members heard new fundraising materials and renderings for the Kennedy Park capital campaign, learned the village committed the initial 'first dollar' (~$766,166.11) for Field 1, and voted to forward an updated Friends of Kennedy Park fundraising MOU to the Village Board for approval.
The committee received a broad update on the Kennedy Park capital campaign, including fundraising materials, a 7x7 sign with a QR code for donations, animated renderings, and a short video prepared for a planned groundbreaking the following day. Marketing and campaign materials were presented as assets for donor outreach and community engagement.
Campaign progress and seed gifts
Committee members reported that the village provided the initial "first dollar" for the first field (Speaker 7 reported an amount later read as $766,166.11) and that a second donor committed $25,000, both cited as key early contributions that will help launch a larger fundraising effort.
MOU and committee action
Staff presented an updated Friends of Kennedy Park fundraising memorandum of understanding (MOU) with clarifying language suggested by the village attorney. The committee moved to send the revised MOU to the Village Board for formal approval. Motion by Iskars and second by Ermeline carried on a committee vote.
Next steps
Staff and trustees discussed a strategic communications plan to use the video and renderings for social media, direct mail and donor outreach. The committee expected to be introduced at the planned groundbreaking and asked staff to continue coordinating with donors, the foundation that will hold campaign funds, and the Friends group. The committee’s vote forwarded the MOU to the Village Board; final authorization will occur at the Board level.
