Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association Minutes, October, 2011

Location: Home of Lora Gauss,113 E. Linn St., Bellefonte

Attendance: JoAnn Knupp (president), Jim Dunne (Secretary), Dave Eggler (treasurer), Dick Knupp, True Fisher, Gay Dunne, Lora Gauss, Sally Houser, Dave Kurtz, Melady Kehm,

Minutes (9/30/11): Minutes approved (True, Sally).

Treasurer’s Report (Eggler): Approved. (Gay, True).

Sunday Afternoons at the Library (SAL)

Jay Vonada Trio - November 20, 2011, 2:30 PM

Gallery at the Gamble Mill
          Pastel Society of Central Pennsylvania - through January 13
          State College Photo Club - January 14 - April 13, Reception: January 24, 7-9 PM
          Art of the Bellefonte Schools - April 14 – June 1, Reception: April 24, 7-9 PM

Fund Raising Letter -A phrase from the 1976 incorporation document will be used in the letter: “To expand, foster and promote the spirit of Bellefonte”. We have programs that have been in place since the early 1980s. Dave Eggler & Melady will work on the text. Jim will do the layout and coordinate the mailing.

Mailing List - Joann suggested checking the MLS closing notices as a way of tracking real estate transfers. We can also check transfers online through the Centre County Govt. website, but there is a fee associated with it. Jim will look into methods of updating the list.

Victorian Christmas Arts & Crafts Show - To date we have 49 vendors committed and $5800 in fees collected plus there is a peanut vendor in the Middle School who will share 50% of his profit. There will be buy & sell vendors and non-profit organizations in the Middle School gymnasium. We need 2 volunteers each for the Elementary and YMCA on Friday evening to help vendors unload and locate their apaces. Sally is coordinating the Middle School. True & Jim are the coordinators for the Elementary School and the YMCA.

Other Business: Colina is recovering from her surgery.
The Arts Administrator position has been suspended

Dave Kurtz is investigating the possibility of a kayak event during Victorian Christmas. Kayak activity in Spring Creek in Bellefonte brings quite a few visitors to Bellefonte for competition and training.

Next Meeting: Friday, January 13, 7 PM, at the home of Gay & Jim Dunne, 222 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte

Respectfully submitted,

James Dunne, secretary

October 28, 2011

Notes: Mills Bros. Concert (Big Bands) netted $472; collectibles sale netted $974; Summer Sounds 2011 season

netted $886; Summer Sounds 2010 and 2011 seasons combined lost $412 (it all depends on the Elks); our PRAA grant for $1,154 has arrived.

	7/1/08- 6/30/2009	7/1/09- 6/30/2010	7/1/10- 6/30/2011	6/30/11- 10/28/2011	2011-2012 FY Budget
INCOME
Interest & dividends	611	12	465	0	400
Other administration	1,837	1,416	1,154	0	1,154
General fundraising	1,580	3,245	3,862	10	3,500
Gallery at Gamble Mill	1,838	1,600	1,405	(80)	1,000
Garman Project	10,514	0	0	0	0
Library Concerts	0	9	1,546	0	1,050
Big Bands	0	2,425	7,101	0	0
Summer Sounds	2,952	3,378	1,714	2,993	1,500
Victorian Christmas	4,425	4,550	6,100	0	6,100
Talleyrand Park Comm	2,115	0	0	0	0
Other projects	_0_	_390_	__860__	__200__	__50__
TOTAL	25,872	17,025	24,207	3,123	14,754

EXPENSES
Administration	7,461	5,614	4,039	400	950
General fundraising	112	281	647	0	250
Gallery at Gamble Mill	1,760	1,281	1,577	226	1,500
Garman Project	11,149	0	0	0	0
Library Concerts	395	0	2,211	54	2,236
Big Bands	0	4,900	6,629	0	0
Summer Sounds	2,171	2,668	2,659	1,750	2,500
Victorian Christmas	2,830	2,600	3,427	72	3,400
Talleyrand Park Comm	1,390	434	27	0	0
Other projects	_50_	_77_	_86_	_0_	__50__
TOTAL	27,318	17,854	21,302	2,502	10,896

October 28, 2011

INCOME