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" f- VED <br />Reading Cultural CouncilCN' CLERK r' T January 21, 2004 -'E -A ~1r C, MA S s. <br />ZEN JUL 21 P 4: 08 <br />7:35pm - Meeting called to order <br />Members present: Allison DaSilva, Valerie Alagero, Karyn Storti, Harold Bond, Anne <br />Hooker, Nicole Cain <br />Treasurer's Report: Report by Anne Hooker was presented and accepted. A revision <br />was made stating that $400.00 in administrative funds from the 2002-2003 grant cycle <br />was moved to the 2003-2004 grant cycle totaling $4,160.00 in grant funds available to <br />applicants. A total of $417.76 is available in administrative funds for the fiscal year <br />2003-2004. <br />Leadership Award: Peter Hechenbleikner nominee for Leadership Award. Reviewed <br />letters of nomination <br />Reviewed various mail items <br />Grant Cycle wrap up and comments: Allison commented that although the online <br />process for entering grants was fairly easy she did experience some inflexibility with the <br />system. Most of it had to do with applications submitted after the deadline. MCC was <br />cooperative and helped expedite the process. <br />Gold Star Nomination: A lot of positive feedback. Gene Nigro & the RSO may be <br />nominated at the MCC Award Show at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. A need for RCC <br />representation was expressed. <br />RAU Update: Update by Nicole Cain. The RAU held a meeting on January 19''. The <br />focus of this group is a public art project. The RAU, Peter Hechenbleikner, and Reading <br />Square tenants who flank the alley way at the Veterinary Hospital and The Wine Shop <br />have agreed on a painted mural in that alley way. Its purpose is to provide residents with <br />a piece of public art, keep people interested in walking the downtown area and create <br />more of awareness of the arts in Reading. Project is pending on permission from building <br />owners. <br />Meeting Adjourned 8:40 <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Nicole Cain <br />