Meeting Minues - BOD; 8/6/07

Attendance: Susan Connor, LeAnna Franklin, Pat Bopray, Michelle Harmann

Absent: Norma Bell

6:00 p.m.

Kirsten Christianson presented a proposal she is working on with Stephanie St. John to do a community based project using the “Clay on Steele” studio. The project is a clay slab mural that depicts a “Celebration of Life” in Kewaunee Co. At this point they are working on writing a grant proposal to “Wis. Arts Board” to fund the project and would like ArtBeet to collaborate.

Meeting of Board of directors was called to order at ­­­ 7:00 p.m. by LeAnna Franklin, Meeting Chairman

The board discussed Kirsten’s proposal. We will read over the grant application form and discuss how ArtBeet can assist at the September board meeting.

1) Reading of Minutes of the July 2 meeting by Pat Bopray. .

A motion was made by Michelle to accept the minutes with 2^nd by Susan. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

2) Treasurer's Report: Michelle reported a balance of $1363.91.

A motion was made by Pat to accept the Treasurer's Report with 2^nd by LeAnna. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

3) Old Business:

We reviewed what was discussed at the July “Borscht Night”. It is a developing group and they need to be encouraged to direct the discussion and keep on subject and be more independent as a separate entity from the board and board members.

Michelle offered to show the giclee process at a future meeting.

Susan will contact Amanda Davie about the Aug. 13 Borscht Night at Barnsite

Susan reported that Tim Nyberg is willing to do a Marketing Seminar. We will check with the membership at the Aug 13 Borscht Night to find out their needs and when to schedule it.

Pat will contact Jodi Brey about presenting a “Grant Writing” seminar

4) New Business

1. Michelle will apply for a tax exempt # for Art Beet.

2. We need a “Membership Committee”. Volunteers will be sought at Borscht Night. The committee needs to develop and track the membership. Create a contact point (phone number/e-mail) to link board and membership and possibly create business cards for Art Beet.

3. Michelle will check on the coach cost for a trip to the Edward Hopper show at the Art Institute in Chicago.

Next Meeting: Tuesday Sept. 4, 2007 6:00 pm, KeLe Alpaca Log Building

Motion to adjourn was made by Susan at 7:35 p.m., 2^nd by Michelle. Motion carried.

Minutes Submitted by: Pat Bopray, Secretary

Meeting Minutes - BOD; 7/2/07

Attendance: Susan Connor, Norma Bell, Pat Bopray, Michelle Harmann

Absent: LeAnna Franklin

Meeting of Board of directors was called to order at ­­­ 6:15 p.m. by Susan Connor.

1) Reading of Minutes of the June 4th meeting by Pat Bopray. 1 change was made to the minutes to reflect the $20.00 membership fee for ArtBeet. .

A motion was made by Susan to accept the minutes with 2^nd by Michelle. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Minutes of "Borscht Night" at Barnsite were read by Pat. 2 additions - - $25.00 was collected in the donation bucket. Norma brought in 2 memberships. 1 correction - - the event ended at 10:15

A motion was made by Michelle to accept the minutes with 2^nd by Susan. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

2) Treasurer's Report: Michelle reported $1,050.16 in assets. $220.00 is membership dues and $830.16 was collected in donations at the Dorothy Scott fundraiser concert. $0.00 liabilities.

A motion was made by Pat to accept the Treasurer's Report with 2^nd by Norma. Motion carried by unanimous vote.

Action Item: Susan and Michelle will open a bank account.

3) Old Business: Dorothy Scott Fundraiser

It was agreed to submit a press release to the paper thanking the community for the supporting ArtBeet at the concert.

Action Item: Susan will check on getting photos and

Action Item: Norma will write the press release.

Action Item: Pat will send a hand written "thank you" Dorothy and volunteers.

Action Item: Susan will contact Amanda Davies about an agenda for the July 9^th Borscht night at "Flying Pig" and get out an e-mail reminding people to attend.

Action Item: Michelle will contact Mary Pat at the Farm kitchen about cost to use the space for future "Borscht" nights.

4) New Business:

Michelle volunteered to photograph ArtBeet events

A suggestion was made to offer a Marketing Seminar, to help artists market their work. Susan will contact Tim Nyberg about presenting this.

Discussed the possibility of creating a newsletter or e-letter. Susan will check on hits on the ArtBeet blog site. Perhaps at this point the blog site it serving as our newsletter.

Michelle presented a suggestion for the next fundraiser, a dinner hosted by her mother-in-law. Michelle will contact her about a date.

5) Next Meeting: Aug 6, 2007 6:00 pm, The Flying Pig

Motion to adjourn was made by Susan at 7:20 p.m., 2^nd by Michelle. Motion carried.

Minutes submitted by: Pat Bopray, Secretary

As an afterthought… The question was raised about having an informational booth/table for ArtBeet at the "Celebrate the Arts" event in Kewaunee July 7&8. Norma said this would be possible. Pat and Michelle will set up a table and have memberships forms available and answer questions about ArtBeet.