Meeting Minutes

PRESENT: Jim Schull, Jim Schwab, Kathleen Fish, Sharon Zielinski, Hanten Day, Kay Pendleton

ABSENT: Richard Van Orman, Daniel Hays, Marisa Newnam

Minutes: Reading of the minutes was postponed until the next meeting as not all members had received / read them.

Financial Report: No change. Account balance remains at $12,644.50. There are no further legal fees at this time.

President’s Report: None at this time as Richard Van Orman is recuperating from surgery.

Unfinished Business:

The agreement between MWVCOG and MCDC needs only Marisa’s signature for completion. The agreement was adopted; Marisa will sign and deliver to MVCOG.

Committees:

1) No Finance & Budget report.

2) Cultural Inventory / website update: New photos have been added to the website.

3) PR & Communication: Kathleen says that the committee needs to regroup before the next grant cycle for a comprehensive plan. No Art Fair update due to Richard’s absence.

4) Grants: Thirteen applications were received.

Lee Mission Cemetery

Gordon House

Silverton Art Association

Marion County Historical Society

Santiam Heritage Foundation

Chinese Cultural Academy

Silverton Poetry Society

Salem Youth Symphony

Brush Creek Players

Eleanor Berry

Mission Mill

Willamette School of Education

Oregon Symphony Association

Moved / seconded to decline Willamette School of Education as it is not a non-profit. There is a question about the appropriateness of the groups with 501

(c) 4, 13 status. Kathleen will research and report at the next meeting. Kay will email thank you / information about missing information to the applicants.

Other Business: Kathleen will schedule a meeting with the Statesman-Journal for after May 20 for a news story on the grants and the need for new board members.

Meeting Minutes

Next Meeting: April 25, 4:00, Pioneer Conference Room