Newtown Cultural Arts Commission (NCAC)
September 22, 2011
Meeting Minutes
The Newtown Cultural Arts Commission held a meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2011, 7:00 PM, at the Newtown Municipal Center, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT.
Members Present: Martin Blanco, Jennifer Johnston, Rob Kaiser, Donna Mangiafico, and Jennifer Rogers
Members Absent: Robert Rabinowitz, Donna Monteleone Randle, and Linda Watson
Auxiliary Members Present: None
Guests: None
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Jennifer Johnston called the meeting to order at 7:07 PM.
Minutes:
The minutes of the August 25, 2011 meeting were approved as written.
Officer Reports:
Jennifer Johnston reported that she met with Elizabeth Stocker (EDC). The possibility of collaboration between the EDC, Fairfield Hills Authority, Newtown Parks and Recreation, and the NCAC to support community culture and arts was discussed. The proposed band shell at Fairfield Hills was also reviewed.
Treasurer Report:
Linda Watson forwarded the NCAC financials to the NCAC via email. Jennifer Johnston will send PayPal information to Linda in the coming days.
Programs and Events:
- Pre-show Receptions – Jennifer Johnston stated that the September Pre-show Reception was well attended by advanced ticket-holders. It was agreed that the NCAC would not sponsor another pre-show reception until the season finale of the Flagpole Radio Café in May 2012. Jennifer Johnston proposed offering the room to other arts organizations, such as SCAN, for the November, February, and March shows. Martin Blanco informed NCAC members that the Alexandria Room is not available on the evening of the December show. Jennifer Johnston asked about the email list that was collected. She wants to make sure the contacts are added to the arts news subscriber list.
- Flagpole Radio Café – Martin Blanco will submit an updated financial report to the NCAC Treasurer in the coming days. Martin reported that the attendance was good at the September show. He also stated that the challenge grant was received. Rob Kaiser asked about the Town Hall banner. Martin believed another banner was in the works and would most likely be up for the November show. Rob Kaiser will follow-up with Mary Fellows. Martin will submit documentation to Jennifer Johnston regarding the trademark matter attorney’s fees.
- Arts Festival – Jennifer and Donna provided an update. At this time, news is going out about the art contest. We are also asking the arts community to spread the word and save the date. Martin Blanco and Donna Mangiafico will meet with the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday October 4th at 8 AM. Martin Blanco also spoke to a representative of Charter Communications. They indicated that an advertising trade was a possibility.
Grants:
Jennifer Johnston reported that the grants process is on hold until we receive feedback from Robert Tait and David Grogins.
Website:
Jennifer Johnston will look into website support based on a reference from Liz Stocker. Rob Kaiser will update the link to the arts newsletter and the arts festival slideshow. Jennifer Rogers asked that any new website allow blog entries.
NCAC Open Position: Jennifer Johnston is awaiting resumes.
Public Participation: None
Other Business:
Jennifer Rogers reminded NCAC that the next column deadline for The Newtowner is the end of the month. Martin will consider writing up a submission on behalf of the NCAC.
Labor Day Parade – October 9th – 2 PM. Rob Kaiser will work on float for the parade. Donna will bring the materials for the information booth.
Next Meeting: The next meeting of the NCAC is scheduled on Thursday, October 27, 2011, 7:00 PM, Meeting Room 1, Newtown Municipal Center.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:16 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Donna Mangiafico
Secretary, Newtown Cultural Arts Commission
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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