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Board - committee - Commission - Council: 2023 JAN 10 AM 10: 43
Cultural Council
Date: 2022-12-05 Time: 7:00 PM
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Location:
Address: Session: Open Session
Purpose: Deliberation on grant applications Version: Final
Attendees: Members - Present:
Brian Kimerer, Meghan Fidler -Carey, Katherine Lopez Natale, Steve
Theodoridis, Kerri Perry, Christine Keller
Members - Not Present:
Sherilla Lestrade
Others Present:
Jackie McCarthy
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Kerri Perry
Topics of Discussion:
The meeting was conducted Via Zoom. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM.
The minutes for November 16, 2022, were reviewed. The minutes were approved 5-0.
(Kathy was not yet present at the time of the vote)
Regarding the Treasurer's Report, Kathy shared that there was not one ready yet but was
able to share that reimbursements were trending well for 2022.
There was deliberation about the grant applications for FY 2023. Focus was given to the ones
the committee felt did not qualify and were to be declined for funding. Seven applications were
denied funding- listed below. All for the same reason: That the project did not provide enough
public benefit to our community compared to other applications/proposals received. Denial
letters will be sent as a next step.
Application ID
Projeci Title
FY23-LCG44453
The Just A Minute Festival
FY231CC-41229
Guided Watercolor: Still Life Focus
FY23-LOC39573
Always Remember - Showcase from the world premiere
FY23-LCG-30551
I am Autistic I am Fantastic
FY23-LCC42B45
Afternoon of Brass #2
FY23-LCC45421
Musary Musical Instrument Lending Acquisitions
FY23-LOG44817
100 Years of Boston Comedy
It was discussed and determined that the January 9th meeting will be held by Zoom. We
will need to make our final decision for grants in that meeting.
Adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
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