Keern Haslem, John Zirkle, Jill Dostert-Wagner, Jim Peaco, Larry Gomoll, Connie Jenkins, Misty Annala, Tom Webster, Alyssa Roggow
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Meeting called to order Sunday January 30th, 11:30Larry Gomoll stepped down from the board
Jocelyn Dodge from Butte Motherlode would be interested in being on our board. Mike Morelli, Entertainment Management Program UofM, Missoula Children’s Theater (Missoula Community Theater) Executive/Artistic Director Candidate is interested Amy Olson, Belt Theater is of interest by the existing board members Present Connie Jenkins, Jill Dostert-Wagner, Tom Webster, Misty Annala, John Zirkle, Jim Peaco, Alyssa Roggow, Keern Haslem Alyssa is willing to stay on until April of 2022, at least. We may be considering a new Artist Rep in June. John Zirkle moved to remove Larry as signatory Jill seconded, the board voted to make Misty Annala the new secretary, and Connie the Treasurer. Keern established how Mike Jones did not provide the information necessary to compose an email containing the showcase schedule, which would also request the artist contact numbers Mike required. The board voted to pay $1650 to Mike for not having satisfied that request, and subsequently removing himself from the project. Revenue generated from the silent auction totaled $710. Meeting adjourned at 1:00 pm |
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Members of the board and their friends and significant others gathered for trivia at Golden Triangle Brew Co. Competition was fierce. The two MPAC teams went into sudden death overtime. With the team of Becky Nielsen, Ewa Zirkle, John Zirkle, Tori Hill, Connie Jenkins & (front) Tom Webster coming out victorious.
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MPAC Board Meeting
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June 9th and 10th, 2019Minutes
Called to order by Tom at 4:02 Introductions Present: Tatiana Gant (MAC), Connie Jenkins (CCPA) Secretary, Larry Gomoll (GGCCA) Treasurer 12 years on MPAC Board, Jill Hill (NAN) Vice President member for 16 years, Tom Webster (UofM) President, Board member for 25 years, Misty Annala (JAS) First year, Alyssa Roggow (GFSA) First year, Jim Peaco (EPAC) 10 to 12 years with organization, John Zirkle (WMPAC), two years, Keern Haslem (Executive Director) First year. Housekeeping Announcement by Tom, receipt of Check from MTA for remaining funding after dissolution, for $2500 for matched funds, via John Barsness. To go into a separate account as of the beginning of next fiscal year. Public Comments Tatiana Gant (Montana Arts Counci) thanked us for welcoming her. Announcements 8 shows at CCPA some which had somewhat diminished attendance, due in large part to rough weather in February. GFCCA put on 6 shows, which all went well, except one with bad weather. Fees are going up next year, their 90th year, to approximately $13 per show. Which will bring the season ticket cost to $84 for current members. Record season for NAN, except their February show, which will have gotten snowed out. Artist fees were up. But two WESTAF grants and one IMtour grant came through for Seffarine. Kristine Astell and the Heart Strings. Tom’s life has changed greatly because of dean changes in business and journalism at U of M. First time in six deans the new dean set foot in his office. The concert market in Missoula is saturated. A lot is happening though. Judith Arts presented four concerts. Okaidja Afroso played the night of horrible weather. Alyssa’s season has been remarkable. She travelled with Harry Potter live and played school shows as well as Chamber Orchestra business, as well as a concert in Rochester, NY. Six shows at EPAC, plus a talent show. The local resort tax is treating their organization well. They’ve enjoyed improvements to their theatre as well as artist fees. They have a large board with some vacancies. Jim (Peaco) is the sound man. WESTAF is helping book Dennis Stroughmatt and Stringfever. Tourism tax benefits towns smaller than 5000. John Z has seen great benefits from the resort tax. That tax base has reached 8 mil. Affordable housing in Big Sky has become a challenge though. How much of that funding will start to go to infrastructure? Their season was great. They’ve been taking on Broadway level self produced shows. Their next year will offer trucked in shows. New business: amended the by-laws to require the Artist’s Rep to be based in Montana. Discussion: motion tabled. Election of officers Officer elections took place in January. Volunteers for Presenter Development Panel (August) and Showcase Artists (November) Presenter development panel (quick-grant Panel) volunteers are expected to be Tom, Kristin and John Z. as well as Keern. Showcase Artist selection jury will consist of Tom, Jim and Keern. At the state level it is critical for MPAC to demonstrate community engagement, in terms of dollars. Otherwise, adequate matching funds won’t exist for our grant application in 2020. Silent auction items need to be available to a wide array of people, not just artists and presenters. MONDAY WESTAF granted to CCPA 2 TourWest, NAN 2 TourWest and 1 IMTour, JAS TourWest, EPAC 2 TourWest January Minutes, Jill was re-upped for another term that change. Jill moved, Connie seconded, all approved. Artists would like a desert in the Artist Meeting. We would gladly agree to bait them to attend. Prospective Presenters: YO theatre in Sheridan to check into for a presenter organization. Hardin, Ralph Paulus Montana Brewers Association Approval to extend Keern’s reach Prospective Former presenters: Chouteau, White Sulphur Springs, Havre, Calendar link to Lively Times Links to MPO webpages? Affiliate members IMTour Presenter Profile links Non-profit (based on budget size) v. Commercial Presenter Membership Rates Affiliate Member Rate Tourism Board Affiliation Community College Affiliates Library Affiliates Theaters and Civic Center Donation button on website Foundant operates out of Bozeman and provides registration for Artists and Presenters. What needs to be in the program, as well as all pertinent application information. Tom moved to proceed with Foundant. Tatiana described a Biennium agreement via MAC at no cost through fiscal year 20 and 21. Following that time their may be a cost to MPAC for administration rights. Larry seconds adopting Foundant. All in favor. Adjourn for lunch at 12:27 Meeting resumed at 1:17 Donation caption on bottom of flyer for the public to donate. 50/50 at the jam session. Silent auction during the showcase. Schedule fall conference call. Meeting adjourned at 2:30 |