Newtown Cultural Arts Commission (NCAC)
September 9, 2010
Meeting Minutes
The Newtown Cultural Arts Commission (NCAC) held a meeting on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT.
Members Present: Martin Blanco, Jennifer Johnston, Rob Kaiser, Donna Mangiafico, Donna Monteleone Randle, Jennifer Rogers, and Linda Watson
Members Absent: Emily Howard
Auxiliary Members Present: None
Guests: Kate Katcher, Barbara Gaines
Jennifer Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.
Minutes: Review and approval of the August 12, 2010 minutes was tabled.
Officer Reports:
Treasurer Linda Watson reported that the Paypal reports have balanced and reviewed the NCAC Financial Statement.
Jennifer Rogers offered to draft a comprehensive document for fundraising. Sponsorship, advertisement, and matching grants were discussed.
Programs and Events:
Flagpole Radio Café: Martin Blanco discussed the line-up of special guests for this season’s Flagpole Radio Café.
Martin Blanco also related that Bob Nolte would like to re-establish a community band. Martin Blanco and Jennifer Johnston will set up a meeting with Mr. Nolte to discuss how the NCAC can assist.
We’ve Got Talent
Donna Monteleone Randle discussed the We’ve Got Talent show and presented a list of acts currently in the line-up. She discussed advertising, concessions, t-shirt sales, and finalizing the rehearsal schedule.
Play with Your Food
Kate Katcher discussed the proposal from Play with Your Food for a second season of lunchtime plays. She also shared information about a series of Friday night performances by the StrayKats Theatre Company. Ms. Katcher also reported that she was approached by an individual who offered to provide the StrayKats Theatre Company with a simple and affordable ticketing module which the NCAC may want to consider using as well.
NCAC Website:
Jennifer Johnston announced that the old website continues to function for information and ticket reservations while the new website is under construction.
Public Participation: None
Other Business: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010, 7:00 PM at the Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Mangiafico
Secretary
Newtownartscommission.org
Our Mission: To create a greater awareness of the arts in our community through educating, enhancing, and promoting diverse cultural opportunities for Newtown.
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