2011-04-11 Cultural Council Minutes

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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Reading Cultural Council April 11, 2011 7:36 pm. REr 2011 OCR 1 � P � a u MEMBERS PRESENT - Sudie Fay, Lorraine Horn, Peggy Caouette, Joan Marshman, Alice Armstrong, Lynne Cassinari, andVicky Schubert. MINUTES –.a motion was made to accept the minutes of March 14, 2011 as amended. Passed unanimously. TREASURER'S REPORT –Peggy Caouette, the new treasurer, shared her report (see attached) COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY —SF reported that the Chronicle called to write a story so the survey stayed up until the end of the month and received 17 more responses. Bob LeLacheur weighted the question 8 answers which will prove very helpful for us when considering grants next cycle, particular being clearer about what the RCC does. Other ideas shared included the we could do more with the school website and library website, the RMLD might be an outlet, and that we need a working list of all previous applicants (or cc) to contact in spring to reminding them of next grant cycle. Action Item – LH suggested presenting the survey results to the selectmen. SF will do it and check with Paula for getting it put onto the selectmen's agenda. MEMBERSHIP – VS sent note to Diane Russo but hasn't heard from her. SF announced that she will not serve on the RCC next year due to busy schedule. We need to look for new members. NEW BUSINESS – Leslie Haven from the Sackbutts contacted VS explaining that they need to reschedule suggesting that they perform at the Reading Street Faire this September. A discussion ensued about the change of venue. AA made a motion to approve change of venue to the Reading Street Faire on September 11, 2011 from the library venue. Unanimously passed. VIDEO PROJECT – Reminder of who is doing what. Kathy Greenfield (pavers) – AA will interview and LC will operate camera. Meg Young – VS interview, Jeffrey from RSO – SF interview, Nancy Parsons – LC interview, VS camera. Kathy Greenfield – AA interview, LC camera The interviews will be completed before the May meeting if possible. Julia Finlayson will edit them and post them over the summer and Joan Marshman will write articles about the video project and on -line survey. OFFICERS – PC is Treasurer and LH Vice Treasurer. SF made a motion for JM to become secretary (passed 6 – 1). The duties of the Chairwoman were discussed. Action Item to determine chairwoman at the May meeting. NEXT MEETING - -The next meet is scheduled for May 9, 2011. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 Respectfully submitted, Lynne Cassinari