2006.01.26_CAB_Minutes_RegularCULTURAL SOCIETY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
January 26, 2006 9.30 a m
Chair Emily Firtell called the Regular Meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Also in attendance
were members Bettie J. Altman, Gerry Pagliaro, Jack Glazer and Lois Feldman. Riia
Futernick was absent.
Agenda was amended to include election of officers for 2006. Upon MOTION by Mrs.
Feldman/Mrs. Pagliaro, MRS. FIRTEL was reelected as CHAIR, and MR. GLAZER was
reelected as VICE CHAIR. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GENERAL BOARD INFORMATION
. One open position, as Dolores Trenner resigned her appointment.
. Chair Firtell contacted Commissioner Mary McCarty requesting funds for the Cultural
Board and is awaiting a reply.
. Art in Public Places will be coordinated with the Grand Opening on March 16 in the
community room.
. Chair Firtell read correspondence from Commissioner Scala-Piston congratulating the
• Board on the Holiday Celebration.
. Matthew Asselta taped the celebration -Chair Firtell inquired of Mr. Sugerman if this
could be run on Channel 19.
. Two PHD's contacted Mrs. Firtell in conducting philosophical groups at no cost to the
Town. Mrs. Feldman volunteered to contact them and make a recommendation to the
Board on whether or not to move forward with this.
. Each event the Board has must raise funds, or charge at door.
. Reviewing and document potential events through 2006 & a projected calendar for
2007 to enable what funds are needed, and scheduling the community room.
. Mrs. Pagliaro contacted artists and saw their works which may be submitted for the Art
in Public Places exhibit. She gave a slide presentation of some of the works.
. Release form will be signed by the artists. Town Attorney will review.
. A raffle was discussed to generate funds. Mr. Glazer thought he would be able to
donate a piece of art. It was decided to refer to it as a drawing.
SPONSORSHIP/FUNDRAISING
Chair Firtell will be going before the Commission to obtain permission for the
sponsorship levels and form.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Seymour Strauss requesting that the Board approach the Commission to
obtain funding to support the lyric orchestra in the amount of $5,000. Chair Firtell noted
. that the Cultural Board needs to do their own fundraising in order not to impact the Town
by asking for Town money. She noted that the Board has supported the orchestra by
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mentioning it in articles, exhibited the lyric quartet in the holiday program, getting them
front page recognition in the papers. Because this is a fledgling board, it was
determined that it is not in the position not to solicit the Town Commission, and that Dr.
Seymour should go too the Commission himself, not try from the CSB.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Firtell noted that these minutes were prepared by a transcription service, noting
several amended changes.
MOTION was made by Mr. Glazer/Mrs. Pagliaro to approve the minutes of the
September 22, 2005 and the November 10, 2005 minutes with noted corrections.
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Board Reports:
Mrs. Altman mentioned that her son knows someone re house (Casa Calisie(sp)(Jim
Barry's house), and that the owner is interested in having it used for a fundraiser.
• The Board explored ideas as to when, deciding on having it next year in order not to
rush into it and have within season.
Public Comments:
Seymour Strauss -sculptures should be displayed on pedestals, not on tables.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, MOTION to adjourn was made by
MRS. FELDMAN/MR. GLAZER 10:40 a.m.
APPROVE:
Emily Firtell, Ch.
Jack D. Glazer, V.Ch.
Bettie J. Altman
Lois Feldman
Gerry Pagliaro
Riia Futernick
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