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Board reports Country Christmas turnout, details budgets for Founders Day
Summary
Staff reported Country Christmas drew more than 2,000 attendees; Country Christmas expenses totaled about $38,000 (budget $25,000 plus $19,000 sponsorships/in‑kind). Founders Day is planned for April 11 with a $35,000 budget and several sponsors and activities secured.
Donna, a staff member, presented the parks event report and budgets, saying Country Christmas (Dec. 5–9) attracted over 2,000 attendees and included new features such as a snow slide and expanded lighting.
Donna reported the Country Christmas budget was $25,000, with roughly $19,000 in sponsorships and in‑kind donations; total expenses for the event amounted to about $38,000. She said vendors and food trucks reported good results and many indicated they want to return.
Founders Day is scheduled for April 11; staff moved its start time later (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to improve participation and estimated a $35,000 budget for this year’s program. Planned attractions include live music, cloggers, a pony carousel, a ninja course for children, a petting zoo and a free family format; staff reported securing a presenting sponsor and additional donor interest.
The board discussed cross‑promotion opportunities between large events and the farmers market (for example, inviting food trucks that performed well to attend markets) and considered sponsorship models that could fund market music. No formal budget votes were taken at the meeting; staff will continue sponsor outreach and event planning.
