MIFFLIN-JUNIATA ARTS COUNCIL

 

MONTHLY MEETING

 

            The Mifflin-Juniata Arts Council held its monthly meeting on March 22, 2007.

 

            Members Present:         Collette Croyle President

                                                Kelly Sunderland          Secretary

                                                Jenny Landis, Audrey Barron, Mordine Beers, Jenn McCormick, Pete Marsh and Carly Croyle

 

            The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.

 

            The Minutes from the February 22, 2007 meeting were presented.  Jenny L. noted that a correction needed to be made.  Fifty dollars each will be paid to the judge of the Student Art competition and to the judge of the Arts and Crafts show.  The judge for the Paper Mache competition will not receive any compensation.  Collette Croyle made a motion to approve the minutes with the aforementioned corrections and Mordine Beers seconded.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Progress Report - Committees and Activities:       

 

Food Vendors - Audrey reported that 10 food vendors have responded that they will participate.

 

Flyers – Paul can be contacted if anyone needs flyers to distribute.  It was noted that the flyers need to be updated with new information next year.

 

Arts & Crafts Vendors - Thiry has received 45 responses from Arts and Crafts vendors.

 

            Festival Site - Jenny said that Paul has everything ready except tables.

 

            Crazy makeovers – Natalie Wise is ready to organize this event.  She will be using students from Empire Beauty School.

 

            Kids Crafts – Becca is willing to organize this activity.  Jenny will send ideas for the crafts to Becca.

 

            Photo Contest – Everything is ready to go.  Deadline for contest is May 7.

 

            Entertainment – Schedule is on website.

 

            Table Tents – Need to be assembled.  Nancy Aurand’s students helped with this task last year.  It was suggested that they be made smaller next year.  There was also a suggestion that hand bills could be made up and handed out in public places 

 

            Paper Mache Contest - Mordine B. reported that she has a judge lined up for the Student Art competition and the Paper Mache contest.  Mordine B. has contacted McDonald’s to put Paper Mache trophies in their display case.

 

            Souvenirs – Brenda  H. could not be contacted about souvenirs. 

 

            Web Site – Up and running, check out at www.mifflinjuniataartsfest.com.

 

            Old Business:

 

            Collette noted that she will contact Lisa Heckman, of Tillie’s Sunshine, to find out if she has any interest in walking festival grounds as discussed at the last meeting.  Lisa is a professional Clown.

 

            As noted at the last meeting, a massage therapist contacted Jenny about setting up a massage chair at the festival.  Discussion was held concerning how this could be handled.  It was suggested not to charge the therapist for a space.  A possibility of donations being accepted and then 50% of the proceeds going to the Arts Festival was discussed.  Jenny will check with the massage therapist to see if this would be acceptable.

 

            Candy C. asked at last meeting about a caricature artist setting up a booth at Festival.  She also had questions regarding her Security crew.  Kelly will try to contact her and find out if she was able to resolve these questions with Thiry and Paul.

 

            Jenna M. volunteered to help in the Public Relations department.  She said she is willing to do public service announcements on the radio.  Jenny L. said she can write the PSA’s for Jenna. 

 

            Paul is in charge of programs.  The Sentinel designs the programs.  Jenna M. volunteered to get the necessary information to the Sentinel.  She will talk to Paul O. about what she needs to do.

 

            Collette asked if anyone has information on certificates for donations given by businesses.  A letter went out this year to area businesses, however the council needs to know if any donations have been received and if there are certificates made up for these donations.  Becca will be contacted to find out if she has received any of these donations. 

 

            New Business:

 

            Discussion about skate boarder demonstrations at next year’s festival.  This could possibly draw new and different patrons.

 

            A suggestion was made to ask the Sentinel to do a segment on their public opinion page asking the question, “What is your favorite thing about the Arts Festival?”

 

            Collette C. and Kelly S. met with Sherri Shoemaker, of the Mifflin County Human Services department.  She is looking for community members to start an Arts Education program in Mifflin and Juniata counties.  The program is to be funded with DCED monies. She was not aware that there was already an Arts Council in place in the Mifflin-Juniata area.  She noted that she had met with 30 people willing to volunteer time and resources to the arts.  She will make these people aware that there is an Arts Council in existence and that we are sorely in need of volunteers and leaders for the Arts Festival. 

 

            There will be a booth manned by Arts Council members at Kid Connection on April 28th from 9 AM to 2 PM.  We will provide a kids’ craft and have publicity materials available to handout regarding the Festival.  Volunteers needed. 

 

            The Bell Festival will be held April 29th at Indian Valley High School at 3 PM.

 

            There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Kelly Sunderland