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<br />ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION <br />January 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. <br />Link Government Services Building <br />200 South Cameron Street <br />Hillsborough, NC <br /> <br />Board Members present: Tim Hoke, Chair; Doris Friend, Secretary; Dan Mayer, Ashley Nissler, Delia <br />Keefe, Tinka Jordy, Marcela Slade, Marlon Torres, Linda Williamson <br />Board Members absent: Tarish Pipkins, Helen Jones, Anita Mills, Chris Kubica, Bronwyn Merritt <br />Staff Members present: Katie Murray, Director, Georgia Brunner, Intern <br /> <br />I.Hoke called the meeting to order at 6:30 followed by introductions and welcome to our new <br />members. <br /> <br />II.Nissler moved, Mayer seconded to approve the November 13th minutes. Motion passed. <br /> <br />III.Board Member Discussion: <br />x We have one vacancy on the board. <br />x Volunteer applications of Heather Lewis and Fred Joiner were reviewed. <br />x Friend moved, Hoke seconded to approve Fred Joiner’s application for membership. <br />Motion passed. <br /> <br />IV.Listening Sessions: <br />x Nine listening sessions were held during the month of December. They were well <br />attended. Five major themes emerged: advocacy on behalf of space and arts equity, <br />educational opportunities, promotion, community connection and funding. <br />x Murray distributed a summary of the listening sessions to the board. Board <br />members are asked to carefully review this information and to be prepared to make <br />recommendations regarding immediate goals and long-term goals at our February <br />meeting. <br /> <br />V.Director’s Report <br />x Murray has submitted two proposals to UNC Public Policy Capstone to 1) help <br />identify a public source of funding for the arts commission and 2) help to conduct <br />space assessment of Orange County and determine the need of a stand-alone arts <br />facility. <br />x Discussion of forming a “Friends of the Arts Commission” has been temporarily <br />tabled. <br />x Murray will be doing “Heart of the Arts” spots on WCHL.