Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Minutes of Past Meetings
Minutes, April 18, 1997
Mark Van Horn, Secretary
Present: Barbara and Dave Harry, Sue Jackson, Leeshaun and Kevin Musick, Romayne and Eric Naylor, Rod Bingaman (Arts Administrator), Melady Kehm (Vice-President), Rob Gannon, Bob Fenichel, Dave Eggler (Treasurer), Wilda and Doug Stanfield, Sarah and Dave Trost, Candy and Bob Dannaker, Gay and Jim Dunne, Joan Blasko, Mark Van Horn (Secretary).
Locale: The Back Stage Deli
Meeting called to order by Melady at 8:06 PM.
Minutes: There was a correction. Sarah said that the Courthouse is not available for the Old house Fair, and the location will be announced. Candy moved to accept the Minutes as corrected and Jim seconded. Minutes were accepted.
Treasurer's Report: Dave E. stated that the treasury had low activity for March, but $2,040 was received so far from the fund raising letter. He passed out a list of the donations made. Also, there was the recurrent reminder of annual BHCA dues being accepted. Dave added that the Gamble Mill Gallery income amount reflects $1,000 from PCA and $271 in commissions. Sarah moved and Bob F. seconded to accept the Treasurer's Report. The report was accepted.
Social Notes: Mark announced the birth of Evelyn Christine Van Horn and thanked BHCA for the flowers in the Bellefonte, PA mug.
Arts Administrator: Rod reported that a $1,500 grant was received. The 'conduit grant' was returned for a few revisions. Rod also request information on the lecture at the Big Spring Festival.
Film Forum: Rod mentioned that there is a date change with Lou Pepe's show from Memorial Day weekend to June 6. "Girls Like Us" is out because it will be shown on PBS on July 13.
library oncerts: Melady announced that the next concert is the last for the season.
Gamble Mill Gallery: Dave E. reminded us of the next show opening on May 3 with a reception on May 6. The show features framed ceramic tiles and "micro-quilts," so bring your magnifying glasses. Dave also asked for help with the hanging of the artwork.
Old House Fair: Sarah said the courthouse is not available because they are doing renovation. Romayne secured the Garman Opera House for the event. Leeshaun asked for some input on speakers and read the list of committee members. Romayne read a list of eight or nine potential topics.
Summer Sounds: Melady said the first concert will be on Father's Day, an the last is August 10. Tommy Wareham will play despite BHCA having to pay him $130.00.
Artscape: Melady stated that the Studio and Gallery Tour in July has made no progress, so it might not happen. Gay added that she can help by getting together a list of artists. A large discussion developed about a potential date, possibly concurrent with the Centre County Arts Festival.
Membership: Melady called for all slackers to pay their dues.
Big Spring Festival: Rob G. reported that HBI said "no" about sharing a table. He said that BHCA will share one with the Garden Club.
Garden Club: Candy mentioned the garden sculpture presentations which will be on May 18. Also, there is a plant sale on May 4 at the Centre Furnace Mansion. Kevin said there will be a garden tour on August 17 ("when annuals are at their best") and asked for names of people with nice gardens to possibly show.
Host's Corner: Dave H. gave a tour of the Garman Opera House. He said that there will be a preview of the theatre during the Arts & Crafts fair in August. The Centre Playhouse will do a Friday and Saturday matinee of "The Drunkard." "My Favorite Year" will officially open the theatre during the last week of August. There will be a 107th anniversary gala opening of the Garman Opera House on September 12&13 which will feature a Beethoven concert.
Other Notes: Sarah announced her new business, "The Enchanted Garden", and showed a brochure.
Romayne said that a Philatelic Society air mail collectors seminar is coming to Bellefonte.
Kevin described BHCA in 20 words or less for a brochure.
BHCA voted on changes to the Chamber of Commerce by-laws. The vote was "yes" to the changes.
Bob Fenichel mentioned that the Celtic Folk group, "Heartstrings," from Holidaysburg, will be playing in the area on August 3. Melady said "thanks" for the food bank donations.
Adjournment: Jim moved and Romayne seconded to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 PM.