POCONO MOUNTAIN ARTS COUNCIL

MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7^th, 2008

7PM AT THE WILLS MANSION

OFFICERS: PRESENT

PRESIDENT FRAN FERGUSON VICE PRES. VALERIE SAGHEDUU

TREASURER DAN FERGUSON SECRETARY MILLIE BISHOP

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Barbara Abas Mary Elizabeth Kester

Matt Abas Pat Knecht

John Ahern Tricia Lowery Lippert

Armando Baez Nancy Pitcher

Barbara Briggs June Schott

Jane Brown Catherine Schratt

Jorge Cruz Edie Suydam

Jayne Novinski Linford Werkheiser

Richard Genova Chung Whang

Donna Israel and Welcome Guests

CALL TO ORDER:

President Fran Ferguson called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. followed by the Salute to the Flag.

NEW MEMBER:

Our new members, Jorge Cruz does Stain Glass and Jayne Novinski does Watercolor/acrylics, introduced themselves to all members present. All Our members’ reciprocated by introducing themselves to them.

SECRETARIES REPORT:

Secretary Millie Bishop read the minutes of January 3^rd, 2008. Motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Jane Brown second and carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Treasurer Dan Ferguson reported the following for the month of January 2008.

Total Cash Receipts for month: Individual Dues $175.00, Family Dues $80.00, Business Dues $350.00, Student Dues $10.00, Commission Art Sales $35.00.

TOTAL INCOME: $ 650.00

Total Cash Disbursements for month: Accounting Expense <$350.00>, Membership Expense <$185.13>, Postage Expense <$41.00>.

TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS: <$ 576.13>

Total Income for the month of January 2008 was $ 73.87

OUR TOTAL BOOK BALANCE AS JANUARY 31^st, 2008 $ 11,403.84

Plus ASSETS: CD $ 10,272.87

For the month of January our assets total $ 21,676.71

Motion to accept Treasurers report was made by Tricia Lowery second and carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

President Fran Ferguson thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

She also thanked Pat Transue for making calls to all our members reminding them of our meeting. Pat will make reminder calls monthly. Fran reported our books have been checked by a CPA from Felver, Cafali and Assoc. She also reminded everyone Cathy Yoost is working on our Artifax and will be mailed out shortly. Our Artifax will be published four times a year. FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST AND NOVEMBER.

ROTATING GALLERY:

Chair Pat Transue reported concerns as some members are not bringing their Paintings and Photos to the assigned companies. Pat asks to please call her at least a week before the assigned date if you can not make it. In this way she can try to get a replacement by calling other members of the Rotating Gallery. She also explained the fundamentals of how the Rotating Gallery works to all members present.

ART DIRECTOR:

President Fran Ferguson reported Barbara Haggert will not be able to do the Children’s Art Show, February 1^st thru March 29^th, at Advanced Radiology.

Cecilia Primero is taking charge of this event and will need many volunteers.

PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR:

President Fran Ferguson reported Ursula Pooley will be in charge of Publicity. All members who are to chair an event must send Ursula at least eight weeks prior to the event all information for publication. She will need Name and Date of the event the Time Schedules and Name and Address of venue. You should also submit any other information you feel is important you want put in the publication.

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FUND RAISING DIRECTOR:

Donna Israel Handed out slips of paper to each member for this months drawing which takes place at the end of our meeting. This month Donna had a Jokers hat with its many colors and little bells hanging from its many peaks. After putting your name on the slip of paper and dropping it into the hat, one name was picked and the winner of this months drawing was Chairwomen of the Board Catherine Schratt. Donna presented her with a $10.00 gift certificate to the Jubilee Restaurant. Donna will hold a drawing every month. Come to our meetings the first Thursday of the month at 7PM and join the fun and many laughs. Our next meeting will be March 6^th, at 7PM. Come, you may be our next winner.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Chairwomen of the Board Catherine Schratt reported the Board is in need of an accountant or a retired accountant as stated in our BY-Laws. If you know of an accountant that would be interested in joining the Board please contact her.

Catherine also reported her term on the Board was up as was Dan Mc Davitt’s.

The Board held an election and Catherine and Dan were voted in again. They will hold the same positions and each will hold three year terms.

OLD BUSINESS;

MOUNTAIN TOP: June Schott spoke in Chair Pat Baker’s absence. Pat needs volunteers for this event, scheduled for July 6, 2008. You can contact Pat at

(570) 643-7073.

LAKE NAOMI CLUB HOUSE: Chair Pat Transue thanked everyone who sent her copies of their work with a Bio. This is a Juried show. Pat is going to meet with them next week to go over all the details.

NEW BUSINESS:

President Fran Ferguson handed out a 2008 tentative schedule of events and went over the schedule with all members present. Below is the Tentative Schedule.

SHOWS:

Children’s Art Show – Cecilia Primero – Feb. 1 to Mar. 29- Advanced Radiology

Members Fine Art Show- June Schott- May 1 to May 31 – Clymer Library

Mountain Top Show – Pat Baker – July 6 – Mountain Top

Member Photography Show – Millie Bishop – Sept 1 to Sept 30- Northampton CC

Coolbaugh 11th Annual – Dan Ferguson – Sept 5 to Sept 7 – Wills Mansion

Meadowbrook Inn – Laura Orvieto – Sept 14 – Meadowbrook Inn

Pocono Manor – Nancy Snyder/Dan Ferguson – Nov 27 to Nov 30 – Pocono Manor

Skytop Holiday Show – Catherine Schratt – Nov 29 to Nov 30 - Skytop

DINNER DANCE BENEFIT

Performing Arts Show with Dinner and Dancing Seeking Chairperson and committee people. Saturday, October 18^th, at Pocono Farms

MEADOWBROOK INN:

June Schott spoke with Laura Orvieto of the Meadowbrook Inn regarding the one day Art Show Laura wants us to have September 14^th. As this will be an outdoor show, June will discuss a rain date with Laura. More information will be fourth- coming.

NORTHHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

Treasurer Dan Ferguson reported on the many programs the college offers. In July and August our art teachers can use the art classrooms. The only draw back with working in the college is you must have a Master’s Degree. They have a new program named “New Horizons” in a building under renovation on 611 in Tannersville. Our Teachers will be able to use these facilities free of charge. Dan also would like to advise all teachers who want to participate tell the officers of PMAC so we can know your schedule and availability.

Donna Israel stated if you are a teacher and wish to participate and hold classes. Send her some information, what you will charge each student and the supplies you will need. In this way she will work on getting grants.

Donna’s E-Mail - djisrael@evenlink.com

JOURNAL OF THE POCONO PLATEAU:

Vice President Valerie Sagheddu mentioned she is in consent contact with the Journal as they feature an artist of the month. If you wish to participate, send her a picture of yourself and a Bio.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP:

Linford Werkheiser spoke regarding a nine day, three hour Watercolor Workshop for $70.00. This will be held at the St. Johns Lutheran Church, Tuesday July 24^th thru August 19^th, from 9PM to Noon. For more information contact Linford.

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ADJOURNMENT:

Pres. Fran Ferguson made a motion to adjourn at 8.30PM was second and carried.

SUBMITTED BY:

Secretary Millie Bishop