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Reading Cultural Council TOWN CLERK
May 10, 2010 READING, MASS.
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER — 7:30 pm
MEMBERS PRESENT Vicky Schubert, Lorraine Horn, Peggy Caouette, Alice Armstrong,
Sudie Fay, and Lynne Cassinari. Joan Marshman, who is interested in serving on the RCC was
also present.
MINUTES: The minutes of the April 12, 2010 meeting were unanimously approved.
UPDATES: Marble Collection – They only applied for Austin Prep, not RMHS. Material was
distributed to all high schools, but grant only covered those who expressed interest. 103 schools
participated. The public library did get a copy and the RMHS library received 1 also. LH
checked with Austin Prep (Vince Parelli – but didn't speak with him directly) to learn that they
received 25 books. Reading Community Singers – 90'h anniversary celebration. Commissioned
piece and Stopping By Woods opened the show. Reading Town Day – No one attended from
RCC. The date for the author event at the public library was changed to May 20.
TREASURER: $5317.13 + YTD Town of Reading
$5030.00 is the amount available for 09 -10 granting cycle.
$ 237.49 is in the administrative fund.
$ 49.64 is remaining, which is posted interest.
There are 11 outstanding grants for reimbursement of the 2009 -2010 grant cycle.
All project contacts have been given reminder calls to submit reimbursement forms.
Project 10 -09 Arts Advantage Srs and Adults is experiencing a delay in artist.
As a reminder: Councils may set aside up; to 5% of the state allotment each
funding cycle for administrative funds. Any locally raised money or interest earned from
state funds may be used for administrative expenses without being subject to a percentage
limit. Councils may not accumulate unspent administrative funds on the local level from
year to year. Any unspent administrative funds from a prior grant cycle should be treated
as unencumbered money and should be regranted during the following grant cycle
RCTV COVERAGE OF GRANT RECIPIENTS: PC and VS met with KV at the new home of
RCTV. The 1 hour long taping will be edited and enhanced with B -roll footage. VS invited KV
to tonight's meeting. VS put out sample questions for Beth Mosier, Kate Warner, Judith Clark
and Sue Beauregard. KV to make montage of past projects. AA suggested that contact info be
included at the end of the program. VS reviewed info that would be shared on program to explain
mission of organization and process and how to serve on the council. VS to send note out to
people we originally solicited who won't be interviewed. Suggestion was made to post a full
grant list at the end of the program.
WEBSITE: VS suggested looking at sample website pages to see what we can use. LH saw
more "lively" pages by other towns. VS suggested that everyone try going onto the RCC site to
test ease of use. Action Item: LH will look at state level and pull off some interesting site
examples.
BANNER: Making a banner for RCC functions was discussed. LC shared information on cost.
It was suggested that LC contact Jennifer Lawless to investigate particular language and color
choice and availability of PDF. A motion was made and passed unanimously to approve the use
of up to $125 for the purchase of a banner.
The next meeting will be Monday, September 13, 2010.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Cassinari