Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Minutes of Past Meetings
Minutes, March 17, 2000
Mark Van Horn, Acting Secretary
Present: True and Rob Fisher, Helen Bechdel, Gay and Jim Dunne, Sam Totor (Arts Administrator), Romayne Naylor (President), Lisa Horlein, Joelynn Snyder Ott, Sharon McCarthy, Vera Guertler, Ziggy Coyle, David Bauchspies, Mark Van Horn.
Locale: The Fisher residence
Meeting called to order by Romayne at 8:10 PM
Minutes: Mark distributed the minutes from the January meeting. It was discovered that "said" and "invested" were misspelled. True made and Helen seconded a motion to accept the minutes as corrected. The motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: No report.
Arts Administrator:
- Sam reported that he nominated BHCA for appearance in a publication called Keystones of Accessibility. He also circulated the mail and read announcements of some events.
- He reminded us that BHCA is a member of the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce and asked if anyone wanted to attend their meetings. True said that she thinks Melady occasionally attends and will ask her.
- We received $500 of the $1000 requested from the Garver Fund for1999 for Summer Sounds. The 2000 application will be sent soon. Because the Garver award has been falling short, Sam thinks it will be a good idea to aim at corporate sponsorship. This could be in the form of actual cash or products. For Example, the company until recently known as AquaPenn could provide bottled spring water at Summer Sounds. Everyone thought that this was a good point. Romayne added that Cerro and local financial groups would be other good companies to ask for sponsorship. BHCA members will be asked to name any contacts they may know at the next meeting.
- Sam went to the Centre County Arts League meeting. They're working on a logo and website. They are also accepting applications for an art expo in September with booths and tables to rent. A table will be $20 and a 10'x 10' booth is $65 and both days must be staffed. They're looking for a mix of 20 artists and organizations. Sam asked if we're interested. Gay said it might need a committee and it was generally felt that we didn't have enough material to make it feasible. Sam also had questions about it because it's the first year and many aspects of it didn't seem concrete yet. We agreed to leave this in Sam's hands for future discussion. Sam added that the Centre County Arts League is looking for permanent office space.
BHCA Gallery at the Gamble Mill:
True said that the current show is very nice. Rob said that it's nice and diverse. Helen added that the opening reception was well attended.
Old House Fair: No report.
Summer Sounds: No report.
Film Forum: Helen reported that it was a successful Film Forum with much enthusiastic interaction, but less attended. She said that attendance was in the high twenties to thirty. In addition, she credited Sam, Bob F., Jim, Paul P. and Colina for their help with the event.
Library Concerts: Helen said that the last concert was wonderful.
Local Government Grant: Gay reported that all of the paperwork has been completed.
Victorian Christmas: True distributed a report from the last committee meeting and briefly went over the resolutions pertaining to the letter sent to the committee by crafter Diane Zeidler. While she read the handout, she asked for added input. Main changes included a time change, better directions for shoppers to craft sites secondary to the YMCA and possibly giving vendors tags for parking in a designated area.
Old Business:
Mailing List - Has everyone had an opportunity to review it and have all copies been returned to Sam?
New Business:
- This will be Mark's last meeting as Secretary. Colleen Pike-Blair will be taking over. BHCA presented Mark with a thank you card and lovely parting gift. Colleen will need the mailing list and e-mail addresses for mailing of the meeting notices, which will include the minutes and a tentative agenda.
- The Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair is asking for a donation. We are not a funding organization and will disregard.
- We were asked to purchase the "Potter House" square for $300 on Bellefonteopoly by the Bellefonte High School Class of 2001 for their fundraiser. It was agreed not to.
- Next meeting April 14 at a location to be announced.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 10:20