BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MYRNA LOY CENTER
AUGUST 27, 2001
MINUTES

The Board of Directors of the Myrna Loy Center met August 27, 2001.  President, Bob 
Anderson called the meeting to order.  Board members present were:  Pat Clinton, 
Melinda White, John Board, Peter Bovingdon, Bob Anderson, Leigh Bohn, Jill Gerdrum, 
Hugh Ambrose, John Morrison, Hattie Jo Lehman, Martin Holt, M.J. Williams and Ali 
Sheppard.  Non-board members present were MLC Executive Director Ed Noonan, 
Development Director Linda Carlson and Mike Schechtman.

Approval of Minutes

Ali Sheppard moved to accept the minutes from the July , 2001 meeting.  Pat Clinton 
seconded the motion.  Discussion:  Leigh noted that Jim Nyes' and Mike Schechtman's 
names were incorrectly spelled.  Motion carried with corrections to July minutes.

Executive Director's Report

Ed Noonan delivered his monthly report.  Jim Nyes has been working on the personnel 
policies and could not make the meeting.  Discussion was had that we need to move 
forward with personnel policies.  Ali suggested that the Executive Committee address the 
policies in their weekly meetings.  Leigh has received several phone calls inquiring 
whether the Myrna was going to reinstate the pension program.  This is something the 
board needs to consider.  

Planning Committee

Leigh Bohn reported for the planning committee.  The retreat is scheduled for Saturday 
September 29, at the Canyon Ferry Mansion.  We will begin at 8:30 and adjourn at 5:30.

Fundraising Committee

Pat Clinton reported for the fundraising committee.  The committee is re-convening and 
will be meeting at a date to be determined by members after the meeting.  Linda is 
working on the major donor spread sheet and will be contacting board members for 
assistance.  An October 3rd fundraiser is planned before the performance of Footloose.

Finance Committee

Melinda White presented the financial statements.  We are presently $4000 under budget 
for the year.  Ed noted that it was hard to accurately budget for the summer programming 
because it has not been done before.  Ed stated he is waiting on the raffle and the grants 
he expects in September and then will need to re-evaluate the budget to see where we 
stand.  


Board Development

No report.

Programming Committee

The season calendar has been mailed.  Ed discussed his plan to have a meeting with local 
artists to discuss different programming issues that have arisen.  

Marketing Committee

Krys is leaving, but she has developed a marketing plan that is ready for implementation.

Building Committee

Martin Holt reported for the Building Committee.  Martin noted that noise from 
equipment is gravitating into the auditorium.  Discussion was had of pigeon-go-away 
procedures, with many innovative ideas being presented.

Old Business

None

New Business

Hugh asked whether the Myrna had ever considered making greater use of our beer and 
wine license by opening a café in the basement.  

John Morrison moved to adjourn the meeting.  Martin Holt seconded the motion.  Motion 
carried—meeting adjourned.

Minutes approved by: