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	CLINTON COUNTY SHOWCASE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES December 16, 2009 The following were in attendance; Board Officers Dustin McSparin, Jill Klostermann, Angie Hammel, Lauren Fuehne, Paul Klostermann, Charlie Huelsmann, Deanna Ratermann, Rob Otrembiak and Pat Krehrer. Also in attendance were Lori Wahl, Rob Pershing, Adam Klostermann, Donna Goetz, Hank Crider, Tom Stewart, Leah Klostermann, Cale Loddeke and Adam Broeckling. Adoption of Agenda Meeting called to order at 7:30 by Assistant Executive Director Dustin McSparin Addition to Agenda: Add Lori Wahl to Fundraising Committee Report Motion to accept the agenda Second by Rob Otrembiak All in favor, motion carried Approval of Minutes Change the date of the December meeting to the 16th Motion to accept the minutes made by Charlie Huelsmann Second by Paul Klostermann All in favor, motion carried Reports of Officers Executive Director –Dustin Mc Sparin - Discussed Goals for the Board - Discussed how we are doing on the budget so far this year. A budget index was given to board members. We are on track so far and still have room to grow. Asst. Executive Director – Jill Klostermann - Ad Hoc committees -Building Expansion Committee - No report -Logistics and Storage Committee -had a meeting and decided that the current storage needs more cleaning and pitching - the committee recommends that we get out of our current storage unit because it is not in our name. They also recommend bringing the topic of the donated curtains to the fore front and what we want to do with them instead of just storing them. Also discussed future storage needs once the building expansion takes place. -Jill Klostermann makes a motion to dissolve the Logistics and Storage Committee -Second by Lauren Fuehne -One opposed, motion carried - Held another tour of the theater for the Girl Scouts Secretary Report - Angie Hammel - Newsletter - Correspondence Treasurer Report – Lauren Fuehne - Moved over the $10,000 from checking to loan - Balance on hand as of the end of November = $34,895.42 - Total Income = $6,376.79 - Total Expenses = $12,781.76 - Balance on hand as of the end of December = $28,490.45 Reports of Committees Production Committee – Paul Klostermann - A Christmas Carol Report - Donna talked to the board about Cheaper by the Dozen auditions - Charlie talked about having a work day in January if the weather is nice - Charlie will also hold a tech day to show new people how the equipment works Publicity Committee – Lois Kellermann - Rob Otrembiak read the report due to Lois’ absence - Everything is 90% to send out for Cheaper By the Dozen. The press release is written, just need a cast list from the director. - Production committee did not meet this month House Management Committee – Mike Huelsmann - No report Fundraising Committee – Jill Klostermann - Had two meetings - June 12th has been cleared by the city council for the Anniversary Event, which still needs a title - Also discussed the auction which will be held at All Saints Academy - Second meeting was about the budget. There will probably be a meeting to discuss this every month until a budget is figured out. - Jill hands the floor to Lori Wahl - The decorating committee presented a quilt donated to Showcase by Clinton Quilters and would like it to hang on the back wall of the theater. Unfinished Business - Appointment and Approval of Treasurer - Thanks to Lauren for a job well done - Dustin recommends Rob Otrembiak for the position of Treasurer - All in favor, motion carried - Dustin appoints Hank Crider to the position of Production Management Director - All in favor, motion carried - Appointment and Approval of House Management Director - Thanks to Mike for a job well done - Dustin recommends Rob Pershing for the position of House Management Director - All in favor, motion carried New Business - Pat Krehrer makes three motions - Motion 1: Motion to consider to remove the paint cans at the back of the theater - Second by Paul Klostermann - All in favor, motion carried - Motion 2: Motion to have the carpets cleaned - Second by Rob Otrembiak - All in favor, motion carried - Motion 3: Motion to consider waste disposal service for the theater - Second by Paul Klostermann - One opposed, motion carried - Paul Klostermann makes a motion - made a motion to amend a previous motion regarding a $1000 spending authority that can be spent without board approval, to $300. - Second by Rob Otrembiak - All in favor, motion carried Next meeting January 27th at 7:30pm Adjourn - Paul Klostermann made the motion to adjourn at 8:23pm - Second by Lauren Fuehne - All in favor, motion carried RSS FEED	Previous Meeting Minutes December 2009 November Special 2009 November 2009 October 2009 September 2009 August 2009 August Special 2009 July 2009 June 2009 Friends of the Avon Soloist Centrue Bank "Crazy for You" Cast & Crew 2008 The Family of Lydia Dall Avison, IL Jan & Dale Deiters Rick & Rita Harris Mary L. Heeren Joe & Ann Heiligenstein Ralph & Dolores Jansen Family Laurie Klostermann Leah Klostermann Don Krebs Family Greg,Lori, Joe, Mason, & Madeline Kuper David & Donna McSparin Normansell Family Casper & Dorothy Richter Southside Tavern Patricia & Jerry Voss Norbert Wieter Backstager Breese Chamber of Commerce St. Bernard's Church In Memory of Jeri Hempen Arthur S. & Sylvia H. Henken Mike & Lynne Huelsmann Leann & Bob Klostermann Family Otrembiak Family The Fishkin-Torango Family Director Glenn J. Saltamachia Producer NuWool Premium Insulation

Clinton County Showcase is a non-profit community arts group (Breese, Illinois) dedicated to promoting art, music, and theatre events. Our goal is to provide a creative artistic outlet for our youth as well as adults. To that end we have established the following Scholarships to be presented annually. Information@ccshowcase.com