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Reading Cultural Council TOWN C L E R K
January 11, 2010 READING, Mass.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER — 7:35 pm 2011 SEP 19 A. 8* 31 '
MEMBERS PRESENT — Vicky Schubert, Lorraine Horn, Sudie Fay, Peggy Caouette, Lynne
Cassinari
CHAIR'S REPORT: There was a reminder and discussion of the state conference "Telling Our
Story" taking place on February 10, from 10 AM to 3 PM and a reminder of the mandatory ethics
training which needs to be completed by all RCC members by April 2, 2010.
TREASURER: LH reiterated the $5030 budget amount. VS suggested making a performance
date list.
MINUTES: The minutes of the October 26, 2009 meeting were amended. The word "pitch" was
replaced with the word interview, that the figure of $4700 be corrected to read $4770 and the
words "remainder of $260 administrative overage was combined with the $4770. The amended
minutes were approved. The minutes of the November 10 and 23 meetings were approved.
GRANT NOTIFICATIONS: A summary of the grant applications and their rejection or awards
was reviewed. VS explained that rejections were sent on December 5 with no appeals following.
The grant approvals were sent on December 30, with special notes to Marble Collection and Old
South Brass and Organ.
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE AND PLANS FOR 2010 ACTIVTIES: VS suggested that
we could utilize RCTV to inform public about grant opportunities and educate the public about
what the RCC does. Perhaps 2 of us could be interviewed on cable or we could interview
recipients. Would Matt like to host it?
In regard to future interest in RCC membership, VS will check with Deborah Newmark to see if
she is still interested and she will also check on attendance rules.
The next meeting will be Monday, February 8, 2010. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for
March 8 and April 12.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Cassinari