POCONO MOUNTAIN ARTS COUNCIL

MINUTES OF OCTOBER 2^ND, 2008

7PM AT THE WILLS MANSION

OFFICERS: PRESENT President Fran Ferguson Treasurer Dan Ferguson

Vice President Valerie Sagheddu Secretary Millie Bishop

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Claire Abbazio Dolores Johnson Gordon Perry

John Ahern Steve Kager Nancy Pitcher

Armando Baez Dee Kasarda Catherine Schratt

Irene Bartz Mary Kester Edie Snydam

Barbara Briggs Pat Knecht Jill Swersie

Jane Brown Helen Kopec Pat Transue

Marion Colvin Tricia Lippert Mitsu Walters

Norma Fisch Linda Mann Lisa Weber

Helen Gambel Don Manza Don Bishop (guest)

Donna Israel Jean Perry

GUEST SPEAKER:

This month’s guest speaker was Steve Kager a truly gifted acrylic painter.

Steve is originally from New Jersey where he attended The Newark School of Fine Art and Rutgers University. Living near the shore he was inspired to paint ocean scenes, marines and surrounding marshlands. With his artistic background he worked his way up the corporate ladder of success. Steve has been recognized and listed in the National Register for Executives and Professionals. His work has received numerous national awards.

Upon making his move to the Poconos he turned his talents to painting the beautiful Pocono landscapes. Steve holds weekly classes to teach Acrylic painting.

His work is on exhibit at the Morgan Gallery and a continual display in Time Realty, both located in Blakeslee.

Steve’s presentation was well received and excellently done.

CALL TO ORDER:

President Fran Ferguson’s called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM. followed by the Salute to the Flag.

NEW MEMBER:

We welcome new member – Don Manza, Photography and Lisa Weber, Jewelry.

SECRETARIES REPORT:

Secretary Millie Bishop called for a motion to wave the reading of the September 4^th, minutes. Motion to wave the reading of the minutes and accept them as sent was made by Dan Ferguson second and carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Treasurer Dan Ferguson, reported for the month of September2008.

CASH RECEIPTS: Hanging Frames $50.00, Individual Dues $250.00, Benefit Dance $175.00, Raffle $58.00, Donations $17.45, Commission Art Sales $130.11,

Mt. Pocono Show $30.00, Member Show $160.00, Meadowbrook Show $190.00.

Total income for the month was $1,060.56

CASH DISBURSEMENT: Bank fee <$19.80>, Benefit Dance <$42.00>,

Skytop Show <$454.50>, Member Show <$264.03>, Meadowbrook Show <$44.40>

Total expenses for the month was <$824.73>

Put Total Income for the month of September was $235.83

Book Balance as of September 30^TH, 2008 was $ 8,086.92

Plus ESSA CD 10,525.00

1^st NATIONAL CD 5,000.00

TOTAL ASSETS for the month of September $23.611.92

Motion to accept treasurer’s report was made by Steve Kager second by

Tricia Lippert and carried,

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

President Fran Ferguson, reported Lucia Alvarez had fallen and has a slipped disk. A get well card was sent to her from the council.

She then proceeded to talk regarding the Dinner Dance. Fran said it was quite obvious our members did not want this Dinner Dance. This was our one big fund raiser, and our members have not shown support. We have a goal and that goal is to build an Art Center on top of the mountain. We need one big find raiser a year and we need your feed back in ways to help generate income. Fran also reminded everyone of the fact we do have many expenses and you all benefit from our council all year long. At the rate we are going it will take years to accumulate the money needed to build or purchase any building.

Marion Colvin got up and made a motion to increase the 5% we receive from sales.

She noted other Art groups are charging much more then 5%. A discussion followed with the usual pros and cons. This matter will be thought of and brought up at our next meeting.

Treasurer Dan Ferguson made a motion to cancel the Dinner Dance, this was second by Mary Kester and carried.

Fran reminded everyone we will have our council elections at our November 8^th, meeting. Tricia Lippert and her committee will make phone calls to all members asking if they are interested in running for a position as an officer.

Fran also reported our Members fine Art show will be held at the Clymer Library

in May 2009. She also mentioned if you would like to have an article put in our “Artifacts” contact Cathy Yoost.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Chairwomen Catherine Schratt, reported on the Skytop Show. All is going very well but she is in need of volunteers to hand out flyers and hang them in private communities. Many volunteered.

ROTATING GALLERY:

Chair Pat Transue announced The Chateau is on hold, as they are looking for a new Director of Sales and Marketing. Pat also has a new venue who will accommodate Art, Glass, Jewelry. Pat said more information will be forthcoming.

FUND RAISING DIRECTOR:

Chair Donna Israel , no report

OLD BUSINESS;

MEADOWBROOK SHOW:

Chair Tricia Lippert reported the show went well for our first show. Tricia is looking forward to next years show.

MEMBER PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW:

President Fran Ferguson reported, it was a marvelous show which was held at Northampton Community College. Three Pieces have been sold.

NEW BUSINESS;

MOUNT POCONO SHOW:

Chair Dan Ferguson announced the show is all set. The drop off date is Friday, October 10^th, noon to 2pm, pick up date is Tuesday, October 14^th, noon to 2pm

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion to adjourn was made at 8.25PM second and carried.

END OF MEETING RAFFLE:

Once again Donna Israel handed out slips of paper for you to put your name on and drop it into a hat. This time Donna had a Russian officers hat with all is gold badges and medals. Between the laughter and talking one name was picked. The winner was Lisa Weber. Donna presented her with a ten dollars ($10.00) gift certificate from “Staples”. Come to our next meeting November 8^th, join the fun, you may be our next winner.

SUBMITTED BY:

Secretary Millie Bishop