MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE

Board of Directors Monthly Meeting

February 26, 2002

The meeting was called to order by the president, Jane Madden, at 5:30 pm

Present: Jane Madden, Ann Hart, George Woodward, Claudia McEwen, Sandy Saylor, Carolyn Black, Paul Buckley, Ruth Cadman, J.D. Cullen, Bert Estlow, Ron Ferguson, Heidi Ferrell, Laura Hutt, Rita Irwin, Marlea Roberts, Marilyn Tempest and Reit Steinmetz Excused Absence: None. Unexcused Absent: Kathryn Rummery.

The Agenda was approved unanimously. The January minutes were approved as circulated.

PLAY READING: Ann reported suggested 2002-03 season: Refer to the proposal Ann handed out. Meredith Kline will direct On Golden Pond. Jane spoke to Seascape, the 4^th production and Rita spoke to Taking My turn, summer 2003. George moved and Bert seconded we accept the proposed season. Passed. Ann then reported on recommended dates. Again, refer to the distributed proposal. Lengthy discussion of dates and problems with Music Man. Bert moved and ? seconded that Music Man run 2^nd and open 3/6/03.. More discussion lighting problems, no producer... Motion amended to include Jill needs her own lighting designer to open 3/6/03,, if open 3/13/03 - Rita can do lighting design. Further amended to include deadline for name of designer of 3/26/02 (next board meeting). Passed with one opposed.

TECHNICAL Director. Rita passed out a job description for employee, not contract labor at $12/hr. Lengthy discussion, everything from finances to tools to potential cost savings.. No state funding available for this position at this time. George moved and Rita seconded to wait until next meeting, after finance committee meets, for final vote. Passed with 3 opposed.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Marlea reported the committee consists of Bill Roberts, Loren Spinelli, Mary Beth Neilson, Christine Leird and Harold black. There are nine slots open and they need at least four more nominees. Five board members are running for another term.

TREASURER: Sandy Saylor reported that the finance committee is working on the next budget. She reported the 2/14/02 year to date figures. The report was accepted as presented.

GENERAL MANAGER: Bonnie distributed her written report to all board members. Highlights: (1) Keys Players would like to produce Personals here in June. (2) IHH sold 1408 tickets. (3) Drama Club doing scenes from Alice in Wonderland; financing - looking at Sherif’s grant and Dolfriend donations. (4) General Support grant will be funded this year ? amount. Tropical Tappers got $500.00. In process of applying to Sherif’s fund. (5) Parking problems - especially Thursday nights. (6) Thoughts on new and alternative programs for members. (7) Fine tuning Corporate Sponsor program.

BUILDING: Marilyn reported all quiet; small projects, interior paint. Thank you Ron for the door.

TAPPERS: performing at the Yacht Club of 3/2/02. Our sympathy to the family of Eloise who had the fatal heart attack.

NEW BUSINESS: Next General meeting will be 3/13/02 due to dress rehearsal for Applause.

GOOD OF THE ORDER: Discussion of meeting attendance.

There being no further business and no quorum, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40pm.

Claudia McEwen, Rec. Sec.