Elgin Arts Association™
EAA January 2010 News
Thursday, January21 at 7:00 pm
Elgin Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
In attendance:
Lynette Hampton, President
Nancy Lou Webster, Vice President
Sarah Page, Secretary
Elizabeth Sullivan, Treasurer
Greg Silkenson
Becky Kane
Ava Barker
Frank Brabec
Leslie Moore
Reed Moore
Sunny Jewell
Mike Jewell
AGENDA
1. Welcome
2. Welcome to new VP and "new" Treasurer. Thanks to exiting VP
3. Treasurer's Report
4. Planning and ideas for the new year
5. Committee
6. Upcoming Events
7. Any New Business
8. Adjourn
1. Meeting was called to order at 7pm by Lynette Hampton who welcomed
everyone heartily.
2. Lynette thanked Greg Silkenson for his lengthy and dedicated service
in the post of Vice President. The round of applause sought to express
our appreciation. Nancy Lou Webster was welcomed as the newly elected
Vice President.
3. The Treasurer’s report given by Elizabeth Sullivan disclosed that the
current funds in the EAA account total $8,189.46.
Most of the members in attendance presented their membership renewals to
Elizabeth.
4. Lynette opened the discussion regarding the planning for 2010 stating
the pressing priorities of
Pearls Scholarship Awards
Planning for Pearls 2010
Discussion followed. It was decided that the Draft of the Scholarship
Application presented by Sarah be accepted with the change of the
Application deadline to Friday, April 2, 2010. Sarah will make the
changes and email the resulting file to Leslie, who offered to take
applications to Phoenix where she attends school, to Elizabeth who
offered to take the applications to Elgin High School, and to Sunny who
offered to investigate a way to get the applications to Home School
students.
Becky raised the question of fulfilling the promised adult scholarships
from 2008 for Tiger Flores and Molly Young. The issue was discussed.
Lynette moved that these scholarships be granted. The motion was
seconded by Ava and Sarah and passed by unanimous vote.
The application deadline of April 2nd will allow time for narrowing down
the applications and selecting finalists to present their work at the
April General Membership Meeting.
PEARLS:
The largest hurdle for Pearls planning is location. Elizabeth agreed to
go to the bank on 290 that offered space for the show to investigate the
feasibility of showing there. The fact of the location not being in
Elgin’s downtown was discussed. Elizabeth will see if it might be
possible to have the artwork in the bank for a 2 week period. (And
possibly leading to a revolving gallery?)
The possible need for easels and pro-panels was discussed. Reed offered
a number of easels and several of our members likely have equipment to
offer once we find out what will be needed.
The question was asked about the absolute need for wine at an Art Show
Reception. It was decided that unless wine was donated for the show it
will not be purchased. Wine was the single most expensive item in
executing the show.
Sarah presented a $100 gift card received from HEB in response to our
request for donation (but received after Pearls 2009). The Treasurer,
Elizabeth Sullivan will hold the card for use in the 2010 show.
A timeline for Pearls activities will be created and presented at the
February meeting.
Frank Brabec asked that we find ways to get more people actively
involved in the work of EAA. He noted that there is a core group of
people doing most of what gets done and they are beginning to burn out.
Lynette offered to create an executive email “From the President” to
help. It was suggested that we might want to ask people what it would
take to get their support.
Discussion regarding membership took off, made a full circle and perched
on a small, leafless branch. The outcome of this discussion is that
members can, if they need to, pay their dues at $2 per month rather than
$25 up front. It was also noted that everyone is welcome to participate
in the activities and mission of EAA regardless of membership status. It
is possible that in the future we may be looking at other forms of dues
than monetary such as artwork donated and sold at fundraising shows.
Lynette offered to contact Barry and collaborate with Art & Artisans on
the First Bloom and Holiday by the Tracks shows. EAA could have a booth
at these shows and sell donated items as a fundraising activity.
Elizabeth asked if we (EAA) wanted to continue the Arts and Crafts with
the children at the Library. The success of this in the last year was
discussed. Sarah was asked to send out an email asking for instructors.
It was noted by Lynette that the mini-workshops held in 2009 were very
well received and a source of reaching potential new members. Sarah will
send an email asking who would be interested in presenting workshops in
2010.
5. Becky asked if the current Committee structure was going to continue
for 2010. It was decided that having one, all welcome, all areas
committee was working well and since we are a small organization, makes
the best sense at least for now.
6. Upcoming Events: The question of Artwalk was not answered. The
current state of Elgin businesses does not seem conducive to such an
activity. They city has not communicated any intent. It was mentioned
that The Artist Alliance in Smithville has hired a festival director.
The suggestion was made that if the Artwalk were to be successful in the
future an employee, at least part time, would make that success more
likely.
7. Sarah moved that the signatories on the bank account be altered to
reflect the change in Vice President, dropping Greg Silkenson (previous
Vice President) and adding Nancy Lou Webster (new Vice President). The
motion was seconded by Elizabeth and carried by unanimous vote.
8. Becky moved to adjourn at 8:05, and motion was seconded and meeting
was adjourned.
Thanks to everyone for attending our first meeting for the year. Your
support and involvement are highly valued.