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Reading Cultural Council <br /> Meeting - September 12, 2011 <br /> Present were: members Vicky Schubert, Lorraine Horn, Peggy Caoette, Lynn <br /> Cassinari, and Joan Marshman. Also present was Judy O'Hare as an interested <br /> prospective member. <br /> Communication Plan: Lorraine put out a press release based on the MCC tool kit's <br /> summary changes. This information included the fact that we have $4620 available <br /> for distribution to candidates and the deadline for applicants is 10/15. Applications <br /> were placed in the Library,Town Hall and RCTV. Press release was sent to the <br /> Chronicle,Advocate, and the Municipal Light Company's bill envelope stuffer. <br /> Several members will be attending the MCC info meeting Wednesday night. <br /> The Treasurer's Report was read and accepted. A vote on use of admin funds to <br /> offer stipend to Creative Arts and Julia Finlayson was moved to the next meeting. <br /> Agendas for our meetings are posted with the Town Clerk and Secretary of the <br /> Town Manager. They are also posted on the Town Website. <br /> The new promotional video featuring our summertime interviews of past grant <br /> recipients was reviewed by those presen and will be ready for RCTV and the website <br /> pending a few changes. The application deadline needs to be added at the beginning <br /> and end of the piece. Adding stills of the alleyway and posting our web address will <br /> also be added. Vicky will be sending these completed videos out for approval to <br /> those who participated. <br /> Admin business: Vicky suggests that next year we have a grant recipient reception. <br /> Some grants from last year have not been used. Peggy will call them. <br /> Press releases for grant recipients to include Reading Cultural Council line. <br /> New member recruitment: Make up of current council was discussed. We <br /> currently have 5 members and 4 is a quorum. How can we find some new <br /> members? Lynn will,ask at the High School if there are any young adults willing to <br /> serve. <br /> Election of officers: The following officers were voted and approved for the <br /> coming term: <br /> Co-Chairpersons: Lynn Cassinari and Lorraine Horn <br /> Secretary: Joan Marshman <br /> Treasurer: Peggy Caoette <br />