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May 16,2007, Lakeside Arts Center, 7:10pm
CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS BOARD
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
May 16, 2007
A REGULAR SESSION of the Cultural Arts Board of the City of The Colony was called
to order by Chair Whitmore at 7: 10 pm
Present:
Donald LaClair
Cindy Marshall
Neale Whitmore
Cynthia Shailer
Joan Lux
Liz Ripperger
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Place 5
Place 6
Absent:
Amy Long-Manuel
Place 7 (unexcused)
1. Citizen Input
Lynda LaClair of 4912 Brandenberg Lane, presented the board with a proposal
and plans for a "Performing and Fine Arts Center/Storm Shelter.
2. Minutes
Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Cultural Arts Board meeting held
April 21, 2007.
Minutes were approved as presented.
3. Discussion of possible upcoming arts events
The Lakeside Community Theater is presenting "I Hate Hamlet" on May 18th and
19th, 24th and 25th.
There will be a Ballet Plus recital on June 8th at Stewart's Creek Elementary.
4. Discussion and consideration of involvement with Dancers Against Cancer
Member Shailer informed the board about what the organization Dancers Against
Cancer does to help with a local event. The event would bring dance studios
together for a benefit performance for a chosen cancer organization.
May 16,2007, Lakeside Arts Center, 7:10pm
Member Shailer presented a proposal and budget for the possible event and let the
board know that July 20th and July 21 st had been penciled in to the calendar at
The Colony High School (TCHS).
Member Marshall moved a motion to pursue the project, Vice-Chair Lux
seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Member Shailer volunteered to
spearhead the project with Member Ripperger's assistance. Member Marshall
agreed to head up the contacting of potential charities.
The board discussed the possibilities of pushing the date back. Member Shailer
will contact TCHS for alternate dates, preferably the last weekend in July or the
first weekend in August. The entire event will be held in one day, a Saturday.
5. Discussion and consideration of further action regarding ballet event
This item was tabled.
6. Discussion of process for future arts grants
This item was tabled.
7. Discussion and consideration of rate structure for Cultural Arts Center fees and
deposits.
This item was tabled.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm
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Kate Margolis, Actm
Neale Whitmore, Chair
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