2006.05.25_CAB_Minutes_Regular• CULTURAL SOCIETY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 25. 2006 9:30 a.m.
Chair Emily Firtell called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. In attendance were
members Gerry Pagliaro, Riia Futernick, Lois Feldman, Bettie Altman, Jack Glazer and
Syril Morss. Also present were members of the general public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon MOTION by MR. GLAZER/MRS. PAGLIARO, the following sets of minutes were
unanimously approved:
February 23, 2006 Regular Meeting
March 23, 2006 Regular Meeting Motion carried unanimously.
April 27, 2006 Regular Meeting
PRESENTATIONS
Yol Galik -Craft Instructor:
Showed samples of types of crafts that can be made in a craft class. She also holds
children's classes. Students pay for class time and materials. Chair Firtell requested
a list and pricing of items.
• Carol Gould, Ph.D. -Philosophical Practioner:
She is a Professor of Philosophy at FAU. Her area of interest is corporate and personal
counseling. She could give a presentation and/or have a discussion group.
Presentations last approximately 45 minutes to one hour, at $100 per presentation.
Arnold Moskowitz - ArtistlTeacher:
Teaches charcoal drawing and painting to all ages. Each session is two hours at $20
per student. Showed examples of his work. Chair Firtell asked him to obtain references
and give to Mrs. Futernick.
GENERAL BOARD INFORMATION
Chair Firtell will present to the Commission on June 6 the following:
. Date for Light up the Holidays
. Selling artwork
. Purchasing/renting a piano (upright) for the community room
. Place on CH 19 request of a contribution of a piano
June meeting cancelled. Will have a Workshop Meeting on July 6 at 9:30 a.m. to
discuss 2006-2007 schedule of events.
Chair Firtell spoke to Dale Sugerman re: showing DVD's and interviews on Ch 19. Mr.
Sugerman has forwarded to Town Commission for consideration.
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SPONSORSHIP/FUNDRAISING
$18,000 has been donated through fundraising. Mr. Sugerman clarified that if the Board
needed funds to purchase equipment for upcoming events, the Town Commission would
need to be approached, and that those funds would come from the $18,000 raised.
BOARD CORRESPONDENCE None.
NEW/OLD/OTHER BUSINESS
Reports:
Lois Feldman will inquire into using the Steinway store in Boca Raton for a program.
Bettie Altman is looking into using a beach front home in HB for a fundraiser.
Syril Morss will look into an art group she is involved with, and will obtain general
information to present at the July 6 meeting.
Mrs. Futernick asked that a stage be considered for the community room, so when
concerts are there, the musicians are elevated. Asked if concert by the Klezmer Group
could be discussed -will be tabled until July 6.
Mrs. Pagliaro looked into using the Holiday Inn as a venue: 50 people/small room/$100.
100 people/large room/$500.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, MOTION to adjourn was made by
MR. GLAZERIMRS. PAGLIARO at 11:25 a.m.
APPROVE:
Emily Firtell, Ch.
Jack D. Glazer, V.Ch.
Bettie J. Altman
Lois Feldman
Gerry Pagliaro
Riia Futernick
Syril Morss _
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