MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE

Board of Directors - Special Meeting

Prior to the start o the meeting the board discussed the alarm system. Moe information is being obtained and will report at the next regular board meeting.

The meeting was called to order in the Producers Room of the playhouse at 9:10 am by the President Marilyn Tempest.

Present: Marilyn Tempest, Jane Madden, George Woodward, Claudia McEwen, Carolyn Black, Gail Burnett, Paul Buckley, Ruth Cadman, Suzanne Craig, Ron Ferguson, Heidi Ferrell, Ann Hart, Laura Hutt, Shannon Kraycs, Terry McBroom, Sandy Saylor,

Excused Absence: J.D. Cullen, Paul Steinman,

Un-excused Absence:

Others: Rita Irwin

EMPLOYEE RAISES: Marta - last raise 2 years ago. Carolyn moved and Sandy seconded a raise to $13.50 per hour. Discussion - not enough, bonuses, number of hours. Passed with 1 abstention. Recorded comments: Ron - “have to look after good help” - George- “ Christmas bonus.” Bob - salaried. George moved and Ron seconded a 3 % increase in salary retroactive to July 1. Discussion - Rita noted that the county only got 2.4%. Passed unopposed.

SEARCH COMMITTEE: Suzanne was excused. Rita gave the committees recommendation that the position be offered to Suzanne Craig at the current salary of $35,000. She reviewed the entire process of the committee, the weeding down of 13 resumes to three and that two had dropped out. She reviewed the questions prepared for the interviews and the set of minimum qualifications. Discussion of the change in the job over the years, the fund of information and documentation for grants, news releases etc, that is already written Concerns re: Suzanne’s strengths and weaknesses - it is no longer a start-up job, but procedures established. Ruth moved and Laura seconded that the board accept the committees recommendation and offer the position to Suzanne. Marilyn added a friendly amendment that it be at the $35,000 salary. Ruth and Laura accepted the amendment. Discussion of the previous bonus system - will not be used- will be a new evaluation system with raises. Passed unopposed.

Suzanne came back in, received our offer explained that her current boss had just given her a large raise and heath reimbursement benefits. She was again excused.

Lengthy discussion of finances, salary levels and other options. Claudia moved and Ron seconded an offer of $35,000 salary and $100 per month health and welfare benefit. Passed unopposed. Suzanne returned and accepted the new offer. She will start 8/25/03. We will need to select a new treasurer at the next board meeting. Gail Burnett volunteered and will attend te finance committee meeting 8/18 to see how she fits.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 am.

Claudia McEwen, Sec.