9/28/2016


1. Welcome (call to order @ 6:33PM)

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2. Attendance: Shirley Sergent, Ben Potvin, Tom Macisso, Rachel Biladeau, Jeni Kingston, Jackie Foisy, Don Burgess, Wendi McPike, Andrew Mulcahy, Catherine Lundgren, Connie Plaisted, Lori Roop, Emilie Spas, Scott Ellis, Emma Hauser, Carol-Lee Elkington

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3. Treasurer’s Report - (click on link) approx. $18,000 balance

4. 501c3 – What it means – Fully legal Non-Profit

Thank you Debbi Behrens for all your work! We now have a new level of accountability/reporting, but we also qualify for different free programs.

5. Chamber of Commerce Member

6. Selling of Program Advertisements – Need another person?

7. Other potential fundraising opportunities

  • Lip Sync - need to choose a date in February - Andrea Mulcahy
  • Jazz Night - possibly in conjunction with an auction - Tom, Emma, Jackie, Scott, Emily, Catherine (possible March date)
  • CLYNK - tags and bags should be here this week
  • Premium Seating for Performances - Jeni and Ben
  • “Friends of the VPA” - newspaper advertisement with list of events, flyers in programs, - Connie, Carol, Jackie
  • Electronic Recycling - tabled
  • Selling items at athletic events? - Ben will look into this
  • List on VPA Boosters page of needs and wants

8. Publicity

  • KHS VPA Web Page www.musicatkhs.com
  • Facebook KHSVPA Boosters (PLEASE like us on facebook!)​
  • Possible YouTube Videos of Performances

9. Next Overnight Trip – 4 years

10. New Officers - Jackie Foisy, publicity

Wendi McPike, secretary

Connie Plaisted, concessions

11. VPA Teacher Updates:

Ben Potvin

a. We are currently looking for a new musical artistic director. Applications can be found on the RSU 21 website under "Employment"


b. VPA BOOSTER VOLUNTEER DATES

Sat., Oct. 8 - Set Construction

Sat., Oct. 29 - THEATRE CLEAN-UP

Sat., Nov. 5 - Set Construction


c. Potential funding will be needed for new theatre, specifically for a new spot light (approx. $1,900)


d. Request for replacement wireless microphones:


Motion, Wendi - I move to purchase four microphones in the amount of 2,447 for use by the VPA department.

2nd, Emily

Action: so moved (unanimous)


Jules Reinoehl (unable to attend)


Katie Mooney - art

numbers are lower due to renovation

photography offered next year, second semester (seniors first choice)

Possible visiting artist. VPA sponsored.


Shirley Sergent - theatre

Fall play "Up the Down Staircase" - looking for clothing for costumes

Theatre classes interview senior citizens and create piece to present to the public

Spring production?


12. Adjourned @ 7:59PM