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April 1, 2008
Co-Chair Mary Lavin called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM.
Members present: Beverly Lasher, Dave Russman, Gena Schultz, Helen
Sommerkamp, Fred Lavin, Maja Weaver, Rick Wingard, Sue Wingard and Kathy
Russman.
Minutes: The minutes of the March 4, 2008 minutes were
reviewed and approved with the correction of Lynn Lewis’s name.
Treasurer’s Report:
Sue Wingard read the Treasure ‘s Report in the absence of Betty Riddick.
Expenditures for March were $25.00 Honorarium to Alethia Cook of ECU for
the March 16 program; $17.18 for Refreshments; and $25.00 Honorarium to
the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education Center. The April
1,2008 balance reported to be $1,582.82. The committee approved the
report.
Old Business:
March 16 program: Rick Wingard reported that the program was well
received. There was a nice size group of approximately 30.
Dr. Cook shared that she would be available for other program subjects.
March 30 program: Dave Russman shared that the Outer Banks
Wildlife Education Center program was impressive although attended by a
small group of residents. Mark Buckler also made contact with the
CL garden club. He has offered to do a photography class.
Dave will pursue contact with Mark on the content and level of any class
that may be offered. Committee suggested that it would
be beneficial to conduct a community survey to determine participants’
interests and level of instruction needed.
April 13 Program: Maja Weaver outlined the program that will be
presented by Catherine Glover from the Washington/Beaufort Chamber of
Commerce and Lynn Lewis with the Tourism Office.
April 24 Program: Maja Weaver reported that Bruce Jarvah sponsored
by the Red Cross will share experiences for Emergency problem solving
preparedness. Program Planning Form was distributed to committee
members to take assignments. A flyer will be developed with
additional information and given to Catherine in the HOA office to
include in the Mid-Week Announcements.
May 15th Program: Rick Wingard shared that a meeting with Charlie would
be arranged to confirm program content and last minute items.
May 18th Program: Mary and Fred Lavin confirmed that the project manager
from Flat Iron will be presenting a 20 minute slide show about by-pass
construction or “What are those yellow monsters slowing crawling through
our neighborhood?” and Betty Riddick arranged with Mayor Mobley to share
a preview of “Chocowinity in 2018.”
June 8 Program: Fred Lavin has secured a presentation about a
“Great Day Trip” with representatives from the Beauford, NC Visitor’s
Center on the Annual Tour of Homes and the city’s historical aspects.
New Business:
September 14 Program: There is the potential for several programs on the
Civil War experience including a reenactment, music, and or Confederate
Naval history. The committee discussed the impact of the of
weather, noise and smoke if we presented a battle reenactment.
Laura Toth has accepted Co-Chair if there can be another member to work
with her. Other questions were raised related to number of persons
involved, costs, and environmental factors. The decision was
tabled until we have more specific answers.
Cultural and Education Committee
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October 18 Program: Kathy Russman has been in touch with May Jane
Gaddis, outreach contact for ECU. We have been informed that ECU
cannot come without more support from CL to cover their costs.
Committee will take the amount of an Honorarium under discussion when we
have more feedback from ECU. Kathy is continuing discussions with
John Kramar about next year’s performances. Their productions will
be HMS Pinafore in October, and Madam Butterfly in the spring. ECU
has also offered a bus to take CL residents into ECU for the production,
if we could guarantee a minimum number of people.
November 9 Program: The committee discussed possible programs for CL
Reads on the book, A Good Dog, the Life of Orson by Jon Katzs. The
committee would like to include discussion with a veterinarian.
A second possibility would be a presentation by Don Good.
These programs continue to be explored.
December 14 Holiday Program: The committee discussed the pros and cons
for different venues for the proposed Holiday Program. It was
agreed that we would present smaller programs at multi-cites throughout
the CL community, using the Fitness Center, Golf Club, Yacht Club and
Bay Club area. Fred Lavin and Pat Wheelock are two of the
directors and we need to have two more directors. There will be 20
minutes programs at each site and then a return to the Bay Club area for
refreshments and community caroling. The committee is
continuing to gather suggestions for directors and program activities.
Miscellaneous Items: The committee discussed concerns on low
attendance at programs and how to get information to residents. Flyer
information should be sent to Catherine 2 weeks before the event and
also call her to ensure that she includes the announcements in the
Mid-Week e-mail.
It was expressed that the most effective communication was flyers in the
paper boxes. The cost would be minimum and we could do a colorful
flyer to get residents’ attention.
The committee was reminded to obtain the key from HOA office on Friday
before a program.
Meeting was adjourned at 4:50 PM.
Next meeting will be Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 3:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Wingard
Recording Secretary
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