Min - Arts Alliance - 2001 - 04/03 - RegularMINUTES
ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE BOARD
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
Apri13, 2001
AAAB MEMBERS PRESENT
Evelyn Dawson, Chair
Debra Sielert, Vice -Chair
Joel Cantwell
Lisa Ellrich
Lauren Jones, Secretary
MEMBERS ABSENT
Cynthia Kaleta
Lauren Jones, Secretary
Joyce Richards
Guests Present
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William Dillard
Staff Present
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
Lisa Anderson, Special Activities Coordinator
Tina Damels, Cultural Arts Specialist
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Evelyn Dawson called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizens present wishing to speak at this time.
APPROVED THE MINUTES FROM MARCH 13, 2001 REGULAR
CALLED MEETING
MOTION: Lisa Ellrich moved to accept the Minutes from MARCH 13, 2001
Regular Called Meeting as presented. Joel Cantwell seconded and the motioned
carried 5 for, 0 against.
4. SYMPHONY INFORMATION
Tina Daniels spoke with Wendy Gollihue at they Allen Philharmonic Symphony
office and she said that she would deliver copies of the programs showing Allen
Arts Alliance ad for being a platinum sponsor. Tina presented these programs to
the board for them to view. Evelyn Dawson asked Tina Daniels to contact the
symphony and ask them for deadlines for upcoming sponsorship advertisement.
ALLEN USA/ART FEST
Lisa Anderson gave an update on Allen USA. The entertainment for the evening
will be Vince Vance and the V allents. She explained that there will each depot is
coming together very well and everything is on target. She has met with the parks
department staff and gearing everyone up for a fun event. Art Fest participants
(artist) are not as many as she'd like at this point, but she is hoping that more
artist will commit this month.
Don Horton reported that the Chamber of Commerce/Allen was concerned
because Allen USA hosts a'Business Depot". The Chamber hosts a Business
Expo in May, and they were concerned that we were holding the same event just a
few weeks apart. Don said a letter was going out to all the businesses that had
been previously contacted stating that Allen USA was in no way competing with
the Chamber and the City would hope that we could have both events.
The City also hopes that they can work with the Chamber on future events.
.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.
FRIENDS OF PARKS AND ART IN ALLEN ----Evelyn Dawson, Don Horton
Don Horton attended the April 1 meeting regarding Friends of Parks and Art.
Don reported that this group has been established to form a foundation for fund
raising. Friends of the Parks and Art in Allen group want their group to
concentrate on tangible items. They suggested raising money for such items as as
open spaces and specific parks. However, they do not want to just raise money
without a specific goal in mind. Some members of this group include
Jim Walbauer, Amy Moiner, Joe Farmer and Mary Martin. The group expressed
that it did not have an interest in raising money for art in Allen, but they could be
a funding arm if Allen Arts Alliance needed them. Evelyn suggested that at some
point in the future that Allen Arts Alliance form their own foundation.
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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ---Deb Sielert and Joel Cantwell
Don reported that he met with Robin Frye and the renderings that he will do are
less expensive than the board had thought. Robin Frye will begin these renderings
as soon as possible.
ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE GUILD ----William Dillard
Bill Dillard reported that plans are underway for a volunteer reception. There
have been some difficulties with scheduling dates but he has secured the rotunda
in City Hall for the event site. Bill recommended that the Volunteer Reception be
held on a weeknight. Once a date is established he will contact the board with
further details. Don Horton recommended that the Volunteer Reception be held
between May 21 and June 9 With these dates we could utilize volunteers for
upcoming events in the summer.
Bill Dillard said that he contacted Robin Popik. She is the Volunteer Coordinator
for the City of Plano. She gave Bill Dillard a lot of good ideas to begin Allen Arts
Alliance Guild. Bill Dillard shared that she suggested such things as establish a
mission, utilize all volunteers, don't ask for more volunteers than needed, and
have enough events so people have the opportunity to volunteer.
Other Business
Lisa Anderson said that the next meeting is scheduled for May 1 but that would
not be a good date. She asked (and everyone agreed) to hold the next meeting
May 8, 2001
Meeting Adjourned at 7:09
Saktyrf Dawso , Chair
auren Jones, Secretary