Min - Arts Alliance - 2004 - 11/02 - RegularAAAB MEMBERS PRESENT
Lynn Moore, Chair
Susan Butler
Sandi Acheson
Patrice Alessandra
MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
Lori Smeby, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Shannon Craft, Special Events/Cultural Arts Coordinator
Cury Santiago, Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation
GUESTS
Synne Ferguson
1. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
i� A. Reengineering of Allen Arts Alliance:
Lori Smeby started a round table discussion on the characteristics of a
working/active Board. We discussed the What, Who, Where and Haw of
recruiting board members. The results are below:
The "What"
Skills/Attributes of ootential members
• Business / Community
• Bus. Management
• Tech. Computer Skills
• Facilitation in Training
• Fund Raising
• Legal / Legislative
• Marketing & PR
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Acct.
• Strong Leadership (a go-getter)
• Political savvy
• Sales
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MINUTES
ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
November 2, 2004 — 6:00 p.m.
AAAB MEMBERS PRESENT
Lynn Moore, Chair
Susan Butler
Sandi Acheson
Patrice Alessandra
MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
Lori Smeby, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Shannon Craft, Special Events/Cultural Arts Coordinator
Cury Santiago, Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation
GUESTS
Synne Ferguson
1. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION:
i� A. Reengineering of Allen Arts Alliance:
Lori Smeby started a round table discussion on the characteristics of a
working/active Board. We discussed the What, Who, Where and Haw of
recruiting board members. The results are below:
The "What"
Skills/Attributes of ootential members
• Business / Community
• Bus. Management
• Tech. Computer Skills
• Facilitation in Training
• Fund Raising
• Legal / Legislative
• Marketing & PR
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Acct.
• Strong Leadership (a go-getter)
• Political savvy
• Sales
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Reengineering of Allen Arts Alliance: CONTINUED
The "What'
Characteristics of potential members
• Ability to listen
• Analyze
• Think clearly and creatively
• Work well with people
• Team/ Collaboration
• Willingness
• Prepare to be present ALL the time
• Ask Questions
• Take Responsibility and & Follow thru on assignments
• Contribute personal resources
• Open Doors in the Community
• Evaluate one self
• Cultivate & Solicit Funds
• Cultivate and Recruit Board members & Volunteers
• Read & Understand Financial Statements
• Posses Honesty
• Sensitivity to different views
Patience Approach
• Community Building Skills
• Personal Integrity
• A Developed sense of Value
• Sense of Humor
• People who will Work
• People who are on the way UP in our Community, but NOT Overcommitted
• Well Position Community Leaders
• Upper levels & Middle level Managers
• Ethical
• Someone with previous Board Experience
• Some with out previous Experience
• Balance on Passion about different Arts (Performance Arts, Visual Arts, etc)
• Visionary
• Balance between the "Chiefs & Indians'
• Mix of People with various Employment Status and
• Different Perspectives
What are the weakness found on the Previous Arts Alliance Boards
Lack of Leadership
• Not organized
• With out a vision
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These minutes read and approved this 7'" day of December, 2004.
Lynn Moorb, IT
air Secretary
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