04-20-2011 MinutesSALINA ARTS & HUMANITIES COMMISSION
April 20, 2011
The monthly meeting of the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission was held at the Smoky Hill
Museum Community Room at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. In attendance: Shirley
Braxton, Kaylee Brown, Dale K. Cole, Steve Hoekstra, Rachel Loersch, Gayle McMillen, Betty
Schmidt and Dawn L. Smith. Absent: Lynne Ryan and David Stueve. Staff Attendance: Brad
Anderson, Sharon Benson, Kathy Burlew, Krystal Norris and Karla Prickett. Museum Staff:
Susan Hawksworth, Nona Miller and Lisa Upshaw.
McMillen called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
Focus Time: Staff Presents Festival Goals
Staff presented their goals and discussion followed.
Smith — last year it rained for the Art Patron breakfast. Have arrangements been made to make
this transition smoother? Prickett — Yes. Hoekstra — regarding Karla's goal with including art
patron businesses, is this opportunity for new and existing businesses? Prickett — yes.
Minutes
Cole motioned to approve the March 16, 2011 minutes and Loersch seconded. Motion passed.
Staff Reports
McMillen — the new book 8 Wonders of Kansas is available in the Museum.
The Big Ideas Update
Nothing new to report.
Board Nominating Committee
a. 2 renewals — Lynne Ryan and David Stueve
b. 1 renewal — Rachel Loersch
Executive Committee plus Betty Schmidt will serve on the nominating committee and will
discuss potential people to serve on the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission. Expressions of
Interest forms will need to be submitted from interested individuals.
Business
a. SAHC Bylaws — Burlew will make the changes discussed and enclose them in the
packets for next meeting.
b. Dates to Remember
First Thursday — May 5
Next Meeting — Wednesday, May 18 @ 4:00 p.m. optional 3:30 to look at Festival
display.
c. Art a la Carte fliers were distributed.
Adjourn
Loersch motioned to adjourn the meeting and Cole seconded. Motion passed.
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