Min - Arts Alliance - 2001 - 03/13 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
MARCH 13, 2001
AAAB MEMBERS PRESENT
Cynthia Kaleta
Evelyn Dawson, Chair
Debra Sielert, Vice -Chair
Joel Cantwell
MEMBERS ABSENT
Lisa Ellrich
Lauren Jones, Secretary
Joyce Richards
Guests Present
William Dillard
Staff Present
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
Lisa Anderson, Special Activities Coordinator
Tina Daniels, Cultural Arts Specialist
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Evelyn Dawson called the meeting to order at 6:22 p.m.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizens present wishing to speak at this time.
3. APPROVED THE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2001 REGULAR
CALLED MEETING
MOTION: Cindy Kaleta moved to accept the Minutes from February 20, 2001
Regular Called Meeting as presented. Deb Sielert seconded and the motioned
carried 4 for, 0 against.
4. VOLUNTEER RECEPTION
Bill Dillard expressed an interest in helping Allen Arts Alliance form a Guild.
Evelyn asked Bill to head this committee. Bill asked many questions about what
function the Guild would play with the Allen Arts Alliance. Everyone gave their
views, and it was decided that the Guild would feed, educate and recruit
volunteers from a database that was formerly established. Tina is to contact Sue to
get mailing labels of these interested in volunteering. Tina is to also find available
dates for the volunteer reception. The board agreed to have it at Joe Farmer Rec
Center in April or May
5. AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATES
ARTS ALLIANCE/SCHOOL LIAISON—Lauren Jones and Cindy Kaleta
Nothing to report at this time. Lauren is currently speaking to several schools.
More information at future meetings. Lauren finished the brochure for "Call To
Artist" Lisa said mailings would begin the week of March 19, 2001 Evelyn
asked Tina to call Mrs. Carole and ask if she would like to participate in Allen
USA Art Fair.
FRIENDS OF PARKS AND ART IN ALLEN ----Evelyn Dawson
Don Horton reported that Jim Walbauer is holding a meeting at his house on April
1, 2001 to discuss establishing "Friends of the Park" board. Don said that Amy
Moiner and Joe Farmer expressed an interest to be on this board. Don asked that
Evelyn Dawson and Joel Cantwell attend this meeting.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ---Deb Sielert and Joel Cantwell
Don, Joel and Robin Frye will meet in downtown Dallas for a lunch to discuss
graphic renderings before the next AAA board meeting. Deb was invited as well
but does not feel that she will be available. Evelyn said that there has been an
interest expressed in having art at the entrances to the city
ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE GUILD ----Bill Dillard
See above in Volunteer Reception. Don asked the board members to give Bill
any information that he might need about the AAA. Joel suggested that the Guild
have a booth at the Allen USA Art Fest.
Other Business
Don said that there would be a Library Planning Meeting. Joel Cantwell is the
AAA representative and he, along with Evelyn was asked to attend the meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for April 1, but Don has asked the Library Board to
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reschedule it for April 2. Don said he would notify Joel and Evelyn when the date
was firm.
An update was given by Lisa Anderson about Summer Sounds Concerts. The
dates and entertainment are as follow:
July 9 InSide Out (variety)
July 16 TI Jazz Band (jazz)
July 23 Mark David Manders (country)
July 30 Forty Days (Christian rock)
Aug. 6 Sons of Harmony
Lisa said this was a tentative schedule, and it should be firm by the next board
meeting.
Lisa also gave a brief update about the new concession stand that is being built at
Bethany Lake Park. This stand will be available during Summer Sounds
Concerts.
Deb offered her house for a party for the board. (More information at a later date)
Lisa said that 501-C Corporation project was almost finished.
Sunday Sounds concert for March 18 is hosted by Cindy Kaleta. Evelyn agreed
to help Cindy set up for the concert.
Lisa said that the budget had been updated to reflect the advertising bill that was
paid.
Evelyn asked what was the procedure to give the Allen Symphony the $20,000
that was voted for in last meeting. Don said that it would be transferred to the
correct account. Evelyn suggested that the board be in contact with the
Symphony to see what information they needed to give us proper credit for our
contributions within their advertisements and programs. Don asked Tina to call
the Symphony and ask them when their season began and what we needed to do
for our advertisement. Also, Deb was asked to contact the Symphony about
graphic art they might need from AAA. Evelyn suggested Deb contact Kathy
Latins or Lori Fairchild for information.
Don suggested at the next meeting that the Board as a whole brain storm for
projects.
Adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
a onn, Chair
Lauren Jones, Secretary