Min - Arts Alliance - 2001 - 12/03 - RegularMINUTES
j ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE
REGULAR CALLED BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2001
305 CENTURY PLAZA
ALLEN, TEXAS 75013
PRESENT BOARD MEMBERS
LISA ELLRICH, CHAIRPERSON
DEB SIELERT, VICE CHAIR
JENNIFER KISER
EVELYN DAWSON
LAURENJONES
STAFF PRESENT
DON HORTON, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
LARRY KIRK, RECREATIONS SERVICES MANAGER
UAY NKELE, CONSTRUCTION MAMAGER
LISA ANDERSON, SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
TINA DANIELS, CULTURAL ARTS SPECIALIST
MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:08 BY LISA ELLRICH,
CHAIRPERSON.
Jennifer Kiser moved to accept the minutes from the November 6, 2001 meeting. Deb
Sielert seconded the motion to accept the minutes.
There were no citizens' comments at this time.
Kathy Guttierrez from the Allen Civic Choir made a presentation to the board and asks
for three thousand dollars for money to support the Civic Choir. The choir is preparing
for a June 29, 2001 concert and would like this money to buy music. Mrs. Guttierrez also
said that the Civic Choir was a part of the Allen Symphony Orchestra.
Ijay Nkele, Construction Manager
Presented to the board renderings of the new Heritage Center that will be located on Ash
and Belmont. Mrs. Nkele also said that the Library Review Committee would be
presenting the new library plan to the city counsel on December 20, 2001.
Trudy Israel, Arts Alliance Guild representative presented "Art to Go" program. Art to
Go is an in -school art program where Allen Arts Alliance Guild members will discuss
selected portfolios with elementary school students. Mrs. Israel has presented to several
Allen ISD principals and has received favorable response. She would like for the board
to support this project both with volunteers and with financial support. Art to Go can be
i�f1 implemented for $6900.00 initially and for only a few hundred dollars each year to add
more portfolios. The entire completed program would cost the board approximately
$24,300.00 through 2008 after 2008 there would be minimum expense for upkeep.
Danna Flemons presented a proposed plan for "Art mania" for 2002. She would like for
Allen Arts Alliance, Allen Art Guild and Allen Independent School District to work
together to create an ArtMania for the children of Allen. She proposed several dates in
February and March for this program.
Ethics Guild lines and Code of Conduct was given to each board member
Area fifth graders will compete in a contest, "Trees Are Neat Inside and Out". The city's
Urban Forrester asks that an Art Board member assist with thejudging. The contest will
be in February.
The Allen Arts Alliance Guild will meet Tuesday, January 8`h at 7:00 p.m. in council
chambers. Bill Dillard said that an update from each committee would be a part of the
agenda as well as presenting each member with policy and procedures for the Guild.
Ad Hoc Committee Update
"Heart for Art" School Liaison, Lauren Jones suggested that we have a "Heart for Art"
art drive in February. Each elementary will have a drive for their school to make the
students more aware of art and to stock the supplies. Mrs. Jones suggested that the Art
Board representatives contact area businesses for their financial support too.
Suggestions to Guild. Lauren Jones suggested that the Guild have a "Cultural Person".
This person would encourage that all races be represented within the art in Allen.
Five Year Plan. Don Horton suggested that the board revisit their five-year plan. The
board will need to update the plan as well as implement programs or procedures to reach
goals.
Sunday Sounds. Tina Daniels reported that attendance has grown at Sunday Sounds
concerts but it still has a lot of room for growth. December 16, Cindy Horstman, jazz
harpist will be the performer. It was asked that all board members attend if possible.
OTHER BUSINESS
Evelyn Dawson resigned, as art board member.
Adjourned: 8:31 p.m.
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Lisa Ellrich, Chair Dee Hennig ecretary