Cultural and Education Committee Minutes

June 3, 2008
 
Co-Chair Fred Lavin called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM.  Members present:Mary Lavin,  Beverly Lasher, Dave Russman,Kathy Russman,  Gena Schultz, Helen Sommerkamp, Laura Toth. Holly Cook, guest.
Minutes:  It was moved by Dave Russman and seconded by Gena Schultz that the minutes be approved as written.
 
Treasurer’s Report: In Betty’s absence, Fred reported that he believed the balance was $1482.82.
 
Old Business:
Art Committee: Holly Cook, presented a proposal that the art committee and education and culture committee unite. She explained that the art committee had been created to purchase art. The charter was changed and they were to present programs about fine arts. Due to low participation they feel that this goal could more easily be met by joining forces, combining members and budgets. They would like to retain the artisan of the month program and the biannual artisan show. Helen will present this to the HOA board and our committee will vote at our next meeting.
 
May 18th Program:The Flatiron and Chocwinity Mayor’s presentation was a great success. 160 people signed in and more than 30 had to be turned away.The HOA received 13 emails requesting a repeat of the program. Fred asked Helen to check with the HOA about allowing people to stay outside on the porch who couldn’t get inside because of fire code limitations.
June 8th Program: A great trip: the city of Beaufort, NC a historical and tourist view is being chaired by Fred Lavin. The sign up sheet was reviewed. All plans were in place.
July 10th Program: George Burns Impersonator – Mary Lavin reported in Rick Wingard’s absence. A sign up sheet was filled out. Bev Lasher plans to send out an early notification. Reservations will be taken by Rick and Sue Wingard. We will follow the normal refreshment rotation.  The bar will be open.
September 14thProgram: Civil War Theme/ Bill Zackman   - Rick was not there to report on any plans.
October 18th Program: ECU Opera Theater- Kathy reported that Mary Jane Gaddis had gotten no response from John Kramar. She stated that she would contact him again.  Gena volunteered to help with program. Fred said that he wanted to try to speak with Mr. Kramar when he was at ECU. ( After the meeting we received an email  stating  that the Opera theater would be willing to preview both presentations for $1000 per year.)
November 9th Cypress Landing Reads: Laura said that she would read Tell Me Where It Hurts and A Good Dog for the next meeting and make a recommendation.
December 14th Holiday Show: Kathy reported that she has continued to call people and ask them to participate. Members were asked to sign a volunteer sheet  for locations and tasks. Separate planning meetings will be held during the summer.
Sommerkamp Memorial gift: Fred reported that $225 was presented to the Beaufort County Community College Foundation’s Cypress Landing Scholarship Endowment Fund in honor of Frank Sommerkamp. A separate gift was   sent by an individual committee member.
 
New Business
2009 Budget: No one was able to attend the HOA budget  meeting. Betty has prepared a budget proposal totaling $1725. It includes the suggestions made by the committee last month of money for one piano tuning and rental, two $250 shows and $400 for the Holiday Show.
 
ECU : Medical and Nursing Staff Presentation: Dot Rentschler contacted Mary Lavin and proposed a readers’ theater, presented by the medical  nursing school of ECU. Mary thought this might be a good replacement program for September if there was not enough time to prepare for the Civil War Program. She would speak with Rick.
Wright Flight: Kathy outlined the possible presentation and the program’s success in a Washington fifth grade class.  The committee declined to present this program.
Sound Expert: Fred spoke with Tom Jung who has volunteered to share his sound studio expertise with the committee.
Library Report: Helen reported that there will be no plans to build a library in Chocowinity because Beaufort County and Washington are committed to building a bigger library in Washington.
It was noted that Cathy MacMillan resigned from the committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:35PM.
 
Next Meeting: July 1, 2008 3:30 PM.
 
Respectfully submitted: Kathleen Russman, acting secretary