Marion Cultural Development Corporation

105 High St, SE, Salem OR 97301

 

BOARD MEETING

April 25, 2005

4:10 to 5:40 p.m.

Pioneer Conference Room, 1st Floor, Courthouse Square.

Meeting Minutes

 

PRESENT:    Hanten Day, Kathleen Fish, Marisa Newnam, James Shull, Kay Pendleton, Sharon Zielinski

 

ABSENT:      Richard Van Orman, Daniel Hays, Jim Schwab  

 

 

CALL TO ORDER:

Meeting was called to order by Vice-President Hanten Day at 4:10 p.m. with a roll call and a quorum.

Richard Van Orman is on extended medical leave. Per H.Day, J.Schwab  requested to be excused for work related reasons.

M. Newnam requested to be excused from April 18 meeting due to out of town family emergency.

 

Minutes: Minutes from the Mar 14, 2005 regular board meeting of the Marion Cultural Development Corporation was submitted by Secretary, M. Newnam.

Motion made by K. Pendleton to approve the minutes with correction.

Seconded by S. Zielinski.  Approved.

 

Minutes from April 18, 2005 Board Meeting submitted by K. Pendleton (in absence of secretary on 4/18).

Motion made by K. Fish to approve minutes.

Seconded by J. Shull. Approved.

      

Financial Report: Treasurer Jim Schwab absent.

 

Sole Agenda Item: Grant Applications

 

12 grant remaining grant applications were read and listed on the board.

Lee Mission Cemetery------------------$600.

Gordon House------------------------------750.

Silverton Art Assn. --------------------10,000.

Marion County Historical Society--- 2,407.

Santiam Heritage Society----------------400.

Chinese Cultural Academy------------1,850.

Silverton Poetry Society------------------500.

Salem Youth Symphony -----------------933.

Brush Creek Players --------------------- 500.

Eleanor Berry-----------------------------1,210.

Mission Mill--------------------------------- -500.

Oregon Symphony ----------------------5,000.          Total:  $24,650 

 

Kathleen Fish reported that she was unable to reach Christine D’arcy, who was out of town.  She did make contact with the Oregon Cultural Trust and Suzanne Heath indicated that they only funded  organizations with 501(c)3 tax exempt status but that local groups could have more flexibility.

 

J. Schwab’s (absent) e-mail dated April 19 Subj: 501 c was noted. (on file).

 

Motion made by S. Zielinski to keep policy pertaining to 501(c)3 status as is for this round.  (applicants need to have a 501(c)3 Tax Exempt Status or sponsored by a 501(c)3 group).

Seconded by J. Shull. Approved.

The board agreed that the policy needs to be reviewed and in place prior to next grant cycle.

 

K. Pendleton will send a letter to non 501(c)3 groups to clarify the policy and invite them to re submit if policy changes occur.                           .   

 

Grant application from Lee Mission Cemetery was deleted from list as it did not have 501(c)3 status or sponsorship.

 

A question arose re.tax exempt status of the Salem Youth Symphony.  The matter was dealt with efficiently when S. Zielinski, during the meeting, contacted Shelly at the Youth Symphony who faxed a copy of their 501(c)3 confirmation letter. Fax received and confirmed by Connie at the Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments. Information relayed via phone to MCDC board members.

 

The application from the Silverton Poetry Society was declined as the event to be funded had passed.

 

It was requested that more information be added to the list remaining on the board.  Funding was then allocated after review and discussion of each application.

 

Applicant                                   Request  %Budget   Project                           Funded

Gordon House------------------------    750.       32%     Textile Art Exhibit             750. 

Silverton Art Assn. ----------------- 10,000.      17%     Remodel                        2,000.   

Marion County Historical Society- 2,407.      33%     Update Website/Links   1,250.

Santiam Heritage Foundation------   400.    100%     Calendar                           400.

Chinese Cultural Academy--------- 1,850     100%     Costumes/Props            1,250.

Salem Youth Symphony -------------  933.      33%     Facility rental                    500.

Brush Creek Players -----------------   500.      38%     Electrical Improv.              500.

Eleanor Berry (Poet)------------------1,210.      39%     Honorarium                       600.

Mission Mill ------------------------------- 500.      17%     Quilt Exhibit                      500.                  

Oregon Symphony Assn.------------5,000.         ?       Tickets for low income   2,000.  

                                                  $23,550                      students                    $ 9,750

 

The board agreed to finalize the funding process at the next meeting.

 

Old Business:

Hanten Day will hand carry completed and signed agreement between MWVCOG  and MCDC and pick up 501(c)3 confirmation letter faxed from the Salem Youth Symphony.

 

 

Next regular board meeting May 9, 2005 (Mon) at 4:00pm in the Pioneer Conference Room

 

Meeting adjourned at 5:40pm

 

Respectfully Submitted:

 

Marisa Newnam  ____________________