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." l' J ( Director Griffiths said he spoke with Don Warren regarding another site in Redwood Shores for the maintenance facility and a site has been located near the water tank behind the Pacific Athletic Clubt Director Griffiths will continue to work on this issue and report back to the Commission. ITEM 2 - REDWOOD MORTON CENTER UPDATE Director Griffiths stated the ground breaking ceremonies for Red Morton were canceled due to conflicting dates in peoples' schedules and efforts will be put into a dedication ceremony when the building is finished. Chairperson Swope reported that she and Commissioner Howard attended a very informative fund raising workshop on October 12. Copies of the workshop handbook will be mailed out to each of the Commissioners for their review. She announced the Peninsula Foundation will be holding a fund raising workshop on November 17 entitled "Inspiring Individuals to Give", Chairperson Swope said the October 12 workshop stressed the fact that fund raising efforts need to be community-based to be worthwhile and get more people involved. She felt fund raising meeting needs to be held to get the effort started. Commissioner Davis said he will contact Chairperson Swope to schedule a meeting. Commissioner Nordness felt we should invite any groups who will be using the facility to our fund raising meeting. Vince Truscelli expressed his concern about having the fund raising efforts for the Red Morton Center and Carrington Hall running simultaneously. Secretary Monroe reported on the Carrington Hall meeting held October 12 by the Civic Cultural Commission. Commissioner Truscelli offered to speak to various groups at the Veterans Memorial Senior Center to help raise funds for Red Morton Center. Commissioner Nordness suggested having the seniors donate proceeds from one of their bingo events towards the project. Vince Truscelli said he would check with the Senior Advisory Council regarding this request. Commissioner Davis felt an updated "wish list" was needed to determine what is needed at the new center. Chairperson Swope said we need to be specific with what is needed at the new center to be effective in our fund raising efforts. Director Griffiths will have Supervisor Hannon send out a revised list to the Commissioners. ITEM 3 - JOINT MEETING WITH CIVIC CULTURAL COMMISSION Secretary Monroe reported that at their October 6 meeting, the Civic Cultural Commission requested to move the joint meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission from November 30 to January 25. The Commissioners decided to hold their regular meeting on November 30 and to meet jointly with the Cultural Commission in January.