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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-11-ARTS-min (2) Lexington Council for the Arts Meeting Minutes May 11, 2015 7:00 - 9:00pm Parker Room, Town Office Building Attending Members : Cristina Burwell, Leslie Masson, Lynne Klemmer, Jean Hart, Matt Pronchick, Cheryl Meadow, Diana South Absent Members : Emily Passman, Jessie Steigerwald, Seetha Ramnath Guests : Tammy Roding, Hidden Treasures Recording Secretary : Cheryl Meadow Meeting called to order at 7:15 pm. REPORTS Treasurer’s Report The meeting began with the TreasurerÓs report noting no additional activity since last month. Cristina emailed all grantees with a blank W9 form for reimbursement in accordance with the town accountantÓs need to have a W9 for any person or organization who has not been a ventor with the town (read: already has a W9 on file) before. Cristina will follow up by phone with Belmont Film who needs to supply their W9 for reimbursement. Diana would like to have a buddy for a year as treasurer. This person would shadow her, and take over as Treasurer next year Website & Social Media Report Diana has learned that the Town can pay for renewing fees for LCA website. It was noted that the LCA website information for how to log in (to change accounts payable), and to log in to the web server and domain will be sent by Zoe to Diana and Cristina to keep this information available to the Council. Diana will need this information in advance of December when it is time for renewal. Diana volunteered to research what the most cost efficient domain, host, and software design programs might be going forward. Matt has not made any progress with Skip regarding the donation button PROJECTS Parade Debrief : it rained. Hidden Treasures cards have been passed out through town instead of parade; Bird cages will delivered to Willard Woods and Lincoln Park for the arts walk on 5/16. Painted Pianos Debrief : Matt painted one at Depot, others at Lexx, Grain Mill Alley, Visitors Center, Mayday at Revolutionary Revelry Debrief : a lot of good PR for Hidden Treasures; very cold Hidden Treasures Report : Hidden Treasures was reviewed prior to it happening the following Saturday. Locations, and artists were noted, as well as event volunteers, and volunteers still needed. PR materials were reviewed, including maps at the library, social media, lawn signs and fliers. Grantee Reception : The 2015 LCC Grantee Reception organizational details were discussed, which included a table of LCA and grantee information (including Hidden Treasures arts walk), cookies and seltzer on a table at the town BBQ from 12-1. Revolution Revelry provides table and tent; we will bring cards, banners, community survey to Fletcher Park (Lex Farmers Market). Purpose is to thank grantees publicly; let people understand what we have funded; promote our program; give us an opportunity to have community complete questionnaire which needs to be done. Discovery Day Report : event was organized to include getting a $65 check to the Lexington Retailers Assoc. to cover a tent on the day. Tables and chairs will be loaned from the Munroe Center for the Arts. Volunteers were assigned. Cristina will get promotional materials to Seetha during the week. Community Input Survey Report : the survey is online, as well as available in paper form. Jean has passed around paper copies at LACS, and Cristina has posted the online survey URL both on Hidden Treasures informational cards, and on the Facebook page (cover photo). Greeters at the Hidden Treasures event will also have surveyÓs to pass out. At this time, there are 13 surveys received. Next September we can review the replies so that we can adjust our priorities as needed. New Business items were put on hold for next meetingÓs agenda. Announcements Hidden Treasures - May 16th, 10 - 3 Grantee Reception - Fletcher Park, May 16, 12-1 Next Meeting: June 8, 2015 - Parker Room, Town Office Building Diana motioned to adjourn at 8:20.