The Fundraising Committee's function is to find the funds necessary to underwrite the many park improvement projects that FGP undertakes as well as FGP's annual budget. This function involves a number of activities including organizing various fund raising events such as the annual Holiday Gala; applying to various foundations and funding organizations for project specific grants; seeking individual donations from community residents and supporters; exploring new avenues of fund raising; and maintaining tax exempt status and good standing with the IRS, the Columbus Foundation and the Better Business Bureau. The committee's current priorities includes raising funds for:

. Installation of Tete-a-Tete falls
. Restoration/Preservation of the Goodale Gate on Goodale Blvd.
. Increasing the Joel Bixler Endowment for Goodale Park to $100,000

The Beautification Committee's function is to maintain and improve the physical condition of the park.  This is mostly, but certainly not limited to, the plant material in the park, including the flower beds and trees.  Other concerns include coordinating with the city to repair broken amenities and budgeting for needed maintenance not on the city's to-do list.  The maintenance committee is involved in a number of projects in the park including pruning trees, weeding flower beds, mulching and plantings. 

The Friends of Goodale Park Beautification Committee has convened and put together a list of goals and action items to proceed with in the coming time.  Many of these goals are long term, while others are hoped to realize sooner.  The list follows here.  The top five priorities are broken down with action plans.  Priorities were considered on visibility, and resources (time, effort, financial) expended.  This consideration was based on attaining the best use of donated time, energy and money, ensuring future contributions and the continued success of the both FGP projects, and the park itself. 

1. Weeding

This is one of the FGP's most visible and recognized contributions to the park.  It is also the most time and labor intensive.  Because of these factors, it is made the #1 priority.

2. Pruning

Pruning the park's plant material has great importance on the survival and aesthetics of the park's flora.  While not the most visible of FGP's projects, there is a great need, and due to the park's large number of woody plants this is a substantial responsibility and contributes to its high priority.

3. Planting

The yearly planting of annual flowers is FGP's most visible contribution in the park.  Due to this fact, although the annual planting is but once a year, it is deserving of great priority.  Included in the planting of the park is also the installation of other plant material, including trees and shrubs.  Although this is less frequent it ensures the park is well canopied and continues the look and feel of the park.

4. Mulching

The mulch spread around the park aids in the survival of the annuals, suppresses weeds and helps to protect the base of trees from mower and string trimmer damage, as well as returning nutrients to the soil.  Because of this, and the intense labor involved in moving the significant volume of mulch around the park it is given high priority.

5. Watering

Watering the park's vegetation aids its survival during dry periods and helps to ensure the survival of newly planted, tender and stressed flora. 

Other projects the Beautification Committee could or would like to endeavor toward in the future include: (no particular order)

• Edging of flower beds and tree rings
• Appointing a steward to monitor the tennis courts, simply to notify proper contacts of anything amiss
• Appointing a steward to monitor the playground equipment, simply to notify proper contacts of anything amiss
• Painting of various physical facilities around park (gazebo, metalwork, shelterhouse, etc.)
  
• Litter pickup
  
• Creation of new beds, specialty pruning (topiary, espalier, etc.), and theme gardens, when able (man-power is biggest hurdle)

The Friends of Goodale Park Board of Trustees Outreach Committee is committed to establishing and maintaining excellent communication and strong relationships with the surrounding community -- especially residents of the neighboring historic districts, Short North and downtown businesses, the City of Columbus including the Mayor's office,  Columbus City Council, and Columbus Recreation and Parks.  

We strive to accomplish this goal by sharing information about park activities and events and by welcoming suggestions and contributions from all individuals who have ideas regarding improving Goodale Park. 

The Outreach Committee strongly encourages everyone who appreciates the beauty and history of Goodale Park to get involved and make a personal contribution - be it a  monetary donation or volunteering of time -- to make Goodale Park the best it can be.