BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MYRNA LOY CENTER 
APRIL 16, 2001
MINUTES

The Board of Directors of the Myrna Loy Center met April 16, 2001.  Bob Anderson 
called the meeting to order.  Present were:  Bob Anderson, Jim Nies, Hattie Jo Lehman, 
Peter Bovingdon, Leigh Bohn, Melinda White, Chip Clawson, M.J. Williams, Pat 
Clinton, and Ali Sheppard.  Not present were Ellen Alborn and Martin Holt.  Non-board 
member present was MLC Executive Director, Ed Noonan.

A brief discussion was had about the resignation of board members Allen Lefohn and 
Phyllis Lefohn.

Staff Report

Ed Noonan delivered his monthly staff report.  Building clean-up has been underway in 
the past month.  Sound system update, cost will be between $18,000 and $25,000.  
Digital projection system also on list of needed equipment, it will cost between $8,000 
and $10,000.  May will be a busy month with four upcoming performances:  The Very 
Hungry Caterpillar, The Montana Mandolin Society, One Fell Swoop and Rhythms of 
Helena.  Have been selling beer and wine as a concession item with no complications so 
far.  Ed recommended the trial period end in mid-July for final decision whether to offer 
beer and wine as a permanent concession option.

Finance Committee

Leigh Bohn delivered the finance committee's report.  Bottom line as of April meeting 
MLC had net income of $14,000 beyond what had been budgeted for that point in the 
year and was heading toward its best year in film.

Strategic Planning Committee

Leigh Bohn delivered the strategic planning committee's report.  We have retained Marc 
Scow to facilitate our strategic planning retreat the weekend of June 16 and 17.  The 
retreat will be at the Canyon Ferry Mansion.  Please tell Ali if you plan to stay overnight.  
Marc Scow will facilitate May board meeting discussion of Board's roles and 
responsibilities.  Committee goals and objectives are due at the May meeting.

Executive Committee Report

The annual board meeting will be Monday May 28, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. 





Fundraising Committee

Ticket sales for performances have been low, but film has been high.  Interest income 
will be low because of the recent drops by the fed in interest rates.  Linda is gearing up 
for major donor campaign geared around membership.  Sending out a newsletter to 
provide educational information about upcoming events and build excitement for 
program and membership drive.  

Board Development

Slate of officers was presented:

President:		Bob Anderson
V.P. Business:		Jim Nies
V.P. Program:		Hattie Jo Lehman
Treasurer:		Melinda White
Secretary:		Ali Sheppard

Leigh Bohn made a motion that Ali Sheppard fill Secretary position vacated by Allen 
Lefohn until next term begins.  Pat Clinton seconded.  Motion passed.

Program Committee

Chip deferred to Ed's staff report.

Building

Martin was not in attendance.

Approval of March Minutes

Pat Clinton moved to adopt the March minutes; Chip Clawson seconded.  Motion passed.

Old Business

Need to draft a contract for Ed Noonan.  Chip Clawson moved that the Board allow Jim 
Nies and Bob Anderson to negotiate and finalize a contract with Ed Noonan.  Hattie Jo 
Lehman seconded the motion.  Motion passed.

Jim Nies volunteered to pick up duties related to MLC website.

Peter Bovingdon moved to adjourn the meeting.  Hattie Jo Lehman seconded.  Motion 
passed.

Minutes approved by: