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PHNRC plant sale nets about $20,157; Friends of PHNRC to handle purchasing and two interns start
Summary
Commissioners reported more than 500 individual plant-sale customers and gross sales of $26,853 (expenses ≈ $5,200), transferring roughly $3,700 unspent city funds to Friends of PHNRC for purchasing; two local summer interns begin on the 20th.
Commissioners presented financial and staffing updates at the Natural Resources Commission meeting: the first plant sale generated strong revenue and Friends of the PHNRC will assume purchasing responsibilities for NRC operational expenses going forward.
Organizers reported more than 500 individual sales, gross sales of $26,853 and expenses around $5,200, producing a net of roughly $20,157 (the transcript had a formatting error for the net figure; amounts reported here are the meeting’s stated totals rounded to standard currency format). Commissioners credited volunteer organization — naming Maya for volunteer coordination and Judy for social media — for the sale’s success.
On budget structure, speakers said Prospect Heights’ city budget year ended in April and the new budget began in May. Approximately $3,700 in unspent operational funds was transferred to Friends of PHNRC; as a result, Friends will handle future NRC purchasing while the city will retain purchasing for shoreline stabilization, grant-related purchases and the interns (the city will continue to fund internship stipends). Commissioners said Katie (referenced) will provide budget reports to the NRC before future meetings.
The commission also introduced two summer interns, Grace Bourbon and Bridget McCloud, who will start on Wednesday the 20th and will support seasonal projects; the record notes both are pursuing applicator/pesticide licensing as part of their duties.
Why it matters: The plant-sale proceeds and the transfer of operational purchasing to Friends of PHNRC change how the commission will handle expenditures and increase the role of volunteer-led fundraising in program support.
Next steps: Friends of PHNRC will manage purchasing; staff will provide ongoing budget reports and the interns will begin duties and training this month.
