Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Minutes of Past Meetings

 

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02/16/2007

7:30PM to 9PM

Home of Jim & Gay Dunne

 

Attendees: President: Romayne Naylor, Vice President: Donna Rochon, Treasurer: Dave Eggler, Arts Administrator:  Mark Houser,  Jim and Gay Dunne, Jack  Rochon, Colina and Ralph Seeley, Sara Jarvis, Erin McCall, Sally Houser, Lynn Heritage

 

Call to Order:  Romayne Naylor         

 

Discussion:

 

Sally Houser presented a $1000 check to BHCA to go toward general funding. Sally was representing Wal Mart store 1640.

 

Minutes

 

Discussion:  Previous meetings minutes were approved. Ralph Seeley made the motion. Donna Rochon: Second.  The motion carried.

 

Treasurer's Report    Dave Eggler  

 

Discussion: Treasurer’s report by Dave Eggler. Approved. Motion: Gay Dunne 2nd: Jim Dunne

 

Arts Administrator's Report Mark Houser

 

Discussion: Emails and any electronic communication should be followed up by a phone call. We cannot fully rely on electronic communication.

 

BHCA Gallery at the Gamble Mill              

 

The reception for the new exhibition  - good turnout.

 

Sunday Afternoons in the Library                

 

Discussion: Great Concert on the 4th.  

 

Executive Committee - New Business                     

 

Discussion:

 

New Policy: Arts Administrator Policy was drafted/discussed and adopted. 2-1 vote for.

 

Members are to email their thoughts on changes or issues with the policy.

 

We need a ByLaws Review Committee. The ByLaws have not been reviewed regularly.

 

Jim Dunne asked for clarification of the Arts Administrator position within the bounds of the job description.

NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS                                      

      Discussion: New Slate: Donna Rochon President, Joann Knupp Vice President, Sara Jarvis & Erin McCall as Secretaries, Dave Eggler Treasurer  No other nominations.

      Motion to pass: Ralph Seeley   2nd: Colina Seeley

Other Business                                                                                               

      Discussion:

      The Bush House Mural Project hasn’t gone any further – need more attendance. It has become a beautification project – project scope has changed: Donna Rochon. Colina Seeley mentioned that Joe Banks (Master Gardener Program) may be interested in the project. Sally Houser posed the important question of who will maintain the project once the initial is complete. Donna: Borough? Sally Houser suggested checking with Penn State Horticulture, Bellefonte Garden Club or Lowe’s before the next meeting.

Next Meeting                                                                                                 

      Next meeting to be held at the home of Ralph and Colina Seeley on March 16th 2007 at 7:30PM.
 

BHCA Financial Report

February 16, 2007

 

 

7/1/03-6/30/04

7/1/04-

6/30/05

7/1/05-

6/30/06

7/1/06-

2/16/07

2006-2007

FY Budget

 

INCOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Interest

323

317

287

1,009

500

 

  Other Administration

2,992

3,148

4,789

2,410

3,000

 

  Film Forum

77

1,000

0

0

0

 

  General fundraising

4,163

2,725

2,945

1,356

2,400

 

  Gallery at Gamble Mill

2,040

1,750

1,840

257

2,000

 

  LGG Administration

0

0

0

0

0

 

  Gannon Jazz

2,022

3,756

0

0

0

 

  Summer Sounds

1,953

2,951

2,354

3,058

2,400

 

  Victorian Christmas

4,670

4,025

4,325

4,350

3,670

 

  Other projects

_30_

_289_

_1,500_

_0_

___50

 

  TOTAL

18,269

19,961

18,040

12,441

14,020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Administration

7,525

5,398

7,172

2,475

7,000

 

  Film Forum

1,121

0

0

0

0

 

  General fundraising

420

185

1,551

66

255

 

  Gallery at Gamble Mill

1,720

2,144

1,776

1,294

2,100

 

  LGG Administration

581

1,496

607

154

1,000

 

  Library Concerts

400

250

188

209

0

 

  Gannon Jazz

3,183

2,109

0

0

0

 

  Summer Sounds

2,146

1,133

2,933

1,575

2,600

 

  Victorian Christmas

2,768

2,436

2,587

2,580

2,320

 

  Other projects

_0_

_262_

_1,609_

_0_

__120

 

  TOTAL

19,863

15,413

18,424

8,354

15,395

 

                                                           

ASSETS 2/16/2007                                        

   Checking                                 4,837             General BHCA   19,422

   Savings                                       633             Gannon Fund                    1,731          

   MM Fund                             33,235            Talleyrand Park             23,829  

   Post Office Fund                        389             Perform Arts Fund            2,112

   CD’s                                       8,000             TOTAL                          47,094

   TOTAL                                 47,094            

                                                         

NOTE: We paid Victorian Christmas, Inc. their ½ share of the A&C Fair, $1770. 

 

Submitted: David H. Eggler, Treas.