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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - 7:30 pm 20 S EP 9 b P S' 0 8
MEMBERS PRESENT - Liz Whitelam, Vicky Schubert, Lorraine Horn, Sudie Fay, Peggy
Caouette, Patrick Holland
MINUTES of the June 9, 2008 meeting were approved.
INTRODUCTIONS
A round of introductions included new member Peggy Caouette and prospective member Lynn
Cassinari.
CORRESPONDENCE
In addition to thank-you notes, the council received its first two applications for the 2008-2009
grant cycle, as well as a corrected reimbursement request from the Cultural Connection.
COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY
LW reported that she had output and reviewed the survey results, but had not brought a printed
copy to the meeting, so deferred discussion to the October meeting.
GRANT PROCESS
LW explained the timetable and proposal review process for the benefit of new members and
reported that the RCC's current allocation was $6,100, a slight increase from the previous year.
LH mentioned a "Yellow Bus" grant category just introduced by the Massachusetts Cultural
Council. LW agreed to learn more about it and report to the Council at the October meeting.
PUBLICITY
LW noted that the council had received "above the fold" coverage in the Chronicle announcing
the recipients of funding for 2007-2008. With applications for this year due by October 15, the
call for proposals has been publicized on the Community Connection website and has been sent
to both the Chronicle and the Advocate. LW agreed to send a copy of the press release to council
members. Applications are available online as well as at Town Hall and at the Library. SF agreed
to submit the press release to Reading Community Television for inclusion in its between-shows
community bulletin board.
OFFICERS
After a review of the roles of council officers it was VOTED and AGREED that:
• Liz Whitelam would continue to serve as chairperson
• Vicky Schubert would continue to serve at secretary
• Lorraine Horn would assume the role of treasurer
It was suggested that we entertain nominations for the remaining open roles at the next meeting.
Next meeting scheduled for Monday, October 27 at 7:30, in Police Station Community Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Vicky Schubert