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FROM: Orange County Arts Commission SUBJECT: Monthly Meeting DATE: April 14, 2014 LOCATION: Century Center, Carrboro MEMBERS PRESENT: Kate Dickson, Brian Finch, Doris Friend, Deborah Hepp, Kathleen Ponder, Allison Reavis, Devra Thomas MEMBERS ABSENT: Lindsey Alexander, Geoffrey Hathaway, Emily Lees, Alice Levinson, Ashley Nissler, Cher Tuskey, STAFF PRESENT: Martha Shannon Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM Topic A Topic B Topic C NO QUORUM Discussion Point: Review of Oct., Nov., Dec., 2013; Jan., Feb., Mar. 2014 Minutes Decision /Vote(s): In the absence of a quorum, no vote was taken to approve these minutes. Action Item: None Discussion Point: Director's Report Decision /Vote(s): Geoffrey Hathaway, Ashley Nissler, and Devra Thomas were all re- appointed for another term by the BOCC at their March 18, 2014 meeting. Volunteer Applicants Allison Reavis and Brian Finch were also appointed to the OCAC by the BOCC at their March 18, 2014 meeting. Debbie Hepp has volunteered to serve as our judge for the 4th US Congressional District High School Art Competition judging on April 16, 2014 at United Arts in Raleigh. The District -wide Reception will be held on April 23, 2014 at the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh. The EverWondr Network contract (for our online arts calendar ExploreChapelHillARTS.com) will expire in August, 2014. We can renew for another 3 years at $1,800 /year. Debbie Hepp recommended looking a usage statistics (they have been compiled). County visitors' bureaus have been somewhat reluctant to use it. ExploreChapelHillARTS.com has a community component. It gives local groups (book clubs, libraries, schools, etc.) the opportunity to post their events (which would not normally be promoted by CVB's) as well as the usual arts events posted by artists and arts organizations, etc. The OCAC will not be able to apply to the Hillsborough Tourism Board for a tourism grant (deadline April 16, 2014) for our proposed public art project in River Park (behind the Justice Facility) because no one will sign it on behalf of the county. This project has not gone before the BOCC yet, and no one would sign contingent on their approval. It could be possible to apply next year. This may not affect Arts Commission funding for this project. Action Item: None Discussion Point: New Applicants for OCAC Board Decision /Vote(s): Doris Friend suggested the name of Melina Smither, who has owned /operated Smither Staffing Associates and is also a painter /sculptor. She has expressed interest in board membership.