MINUTES OF THE MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS-  MARCH 28, 2006

 

Meeting was called to order at 6PM by President Rita Irwin. 

Present were Vice President Ann Hart, Treasurer Gail Burnett, Secretary Fred Hundhammer, Board Members Ron Ferguson, Jorg Gobel, Christine Leird, Suzanne Terpos, and General Manager Loretta Geotis. 

 

A motion was made, seconded, and passed  to approve the agenda for this meeting. 

The minutes of the February 28th meeting were read by the Secretary.  A motion was then made, seconded and passed to approve those minutes. 

 

Staff Report:  The General Manager presented her report which is attached as a part of these minutes.  Exhibit A.

 

Committee Reports:

 

Finance Committee:  Treasurer Gail Burnett presented the Financial Report.  Results showed a profit of  $17044. for the Cinema and the Playhouse combined for the FYE 7/31/31.  The Financial Results for February are attached to these minutes.    

 

VP Production: Ann Hart

1. Fund Raiser.  A discussion was held regarding the Fund Raiser for this year.  It was determined that Rita Irwin will direct a Mystery Theater with the location and time to be announced. 

2. Chicago.  Last 2 weeks and we are sold out breaking the record of Fiddler on the Roof. 

3. It’s a Screem.   In rehearsals and Jorg, the Director is pleased with the cast. 

 

 Play Reading Committee: the following were approved for 2006-2007

1. Jake’s Women.   Comedy by Neil Simon will be the Summer Reading  July28, 29 and Aug  4,5.  Directed by Fred Hundhammer.  Christine Leird agreed to be the Producer.

2. You Cant Take It With You.  Comedy directed by Heidi Ferrel.

3. Goodby Charlie. Farce directed by Laura Hutt.

4. Gigi. Musical by Lerner & Lowe Directed by Jorg Gobel.

5. Clouds over the Sunshine Inn. Directed by Thomas Cullen

6. Clouds over the Sunshine Inn.  Summer Reading directed by Thomas Cullen.

Ann Hart will resign after Chicago.  Rita and the Board together thank Ann for her outstanding work with MCT as VP Production, as our Choreographer and many many other tasks.  Thanks Ann.

 

Building Committee.  Ron Ferguson has also resigned.  Rita and the Board thank Ron for his outstanding direction and work on the Building Committee over the past several years.  Thanks Ron.  Paul Buckley has agreed to Chair this committee for the balance of this year. 

 

Pampered Palm:  Scheduled for June 10th Christine Leird will be in charge. 

 

Old Business:

1.  Status of Hurricane Shutters.  If the Shutters have not been completed, it was suggested by Ron Ferguson we use plywood again this year. 

2.  The Annual Meeting: The MCT Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday April 5.

 

New Business: 

1. Nominating Committee:   Suzanne Turpos will Chair the Nominating Committee.  Nominations will be announced at the annual meeting.  Elections will be held in June.

2. Christmas Program: At this time, no Christmas program has been scheduled.  We need to find a director if we are to have one this year.   After many years of directing the MCT Chorus, Kathryn Rummery has asked for us to find another Chorus Director. Thanks Kathryn for your past help.   

 

After the Good of the Order the meeting was adjourned at 7PM

 

Submitted, Fred Hundhammer, Secretary

 

Exhibit A   GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT 3/28/06

 

1        BOX OFFICE REPORT

 

a)     Chicago has had a full house every night so far.  A few people are purchasing tickets for the second time.  I have posted a very complimentary email in the green room from Julie Joyce.

b)      A total of 2197 tickets have been sold. We have 218 remaining tickets for the run of the show.  I have received one complaint about the language of the show from Judy and a group in Keys RV community.  I told her I appreciate her call and would pass it along.

c)      A total of 1728 people/members used the theater space during February.

d)  Box office is running very smoothly.

d)     Rita did an interview with Monica on the Morning Mix regarding Chicago on March 7.

e)     The Keynoter did a cover story in L’Attitudes. 

f)        An article ran in this past Saturday’s Keynoter with a photo or the art that is for raffle.  Free Press should have a story tomorrow.  We have sold $597 so far.

g)     I did a five-minute interview with Monica on the Morning Mix this past week talking about the upcoming general meeting of the MCT membership.

 

2        cINEMA

 

a)     Slide for It’s a Scream has been ordered.

b)     We have a new cinema slide advertiser, Boondocks Miniature Golf Course in Summerland Key.  They have signed a contract for six months and have paid it in advance.

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3        Other stuff

 

a)     Our quarterly general meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the gallery.

b)     We received a $1,000 donation from The Virginia Beach Foundation / George and Nancy Vakos Fund. 

c)      Total roof donations to date are $3,290.00.

d)     Premier roofing has materials ordered as of last week and will begin upon receipt of permit from the City of Marathon.

e)     I have a call in to Bill Danaher regarding the revised estimate to be forwarded to Citizens.  No answer as of today.

f)        The application for the Cultural Umbrella Funding is in my hands.

g)     I was able to work with Marine Bank and reduce the credit card usage fees.

h)      I have received a request from Christine Todd for a donation for Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys to be used as a door prize or silent auction item at the Country Western Dinner Dance Fundraiser sponsored by TIB Bank.  The event is April 8. 

i)        Also have received a request from fundraiser for the Lung Association called “Food Is Art: The Flavors of Florida – A Taste of the Keys.  (This is not a local event.  It is in West Palm Beach.)

j)        Carpets were cleaned per Paul’s request last month.  They cleaned the entrance hallway, gallery, main theater and balcony at a cost of $535.

k)      Advanced Cleaning gave us an estimate to repair the outside wall upstairs in the hallway to my office pertaining to mold and deterioration. 

l)        The speakeasy has been a hit though concessions have not necessarily increased.

m)   A representative from SBA was here and I have been advised that the next step is his report goes for approval.  No estimate of when we may hear anything.  The rate is 4.0%.

n)      Volunteers are working out nicely and are receiving compliments. 

o)     I have received materials from the Symphony of the Americas, James Brooks-Bruzzese director.  Will pass on to appropriate persons for review if interested.  Other materials received were passed on to Laura Hutt for review.

 

 

As always, if any board member has any questions or concerns – please feel free to contact me directly in the business office at 743-0408 or via email at gm@marathontheater.org. Loretta Geotis, MCT General Manager.