BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MYRNA LOY CENTER
November, 2003
MINUTES

The Board of Directors of the Myrna Loy Center met November 11, 2003.  President Melinda White called 
the meeting to order.  Board members present: 

Melinda White, Lori Hood, Ali Bovingdon, Paul Edwards, Randall Green, Bob Shepard, Anne Hull, Kevin 
Hudson,and Cindy Gaffney

Non-Board members present: Executive Director Ed Noonan, Development Director Linda Carlson 

Approval of Minutes

The October minutes were read.  Bob Shepard  moved to approve the minutes with an amendment to 
correct the spelling of his name.  Paul Edwards  seconded the motion.  The motion carried.  

Executive Director's Report

Executive Director Ed Noonan reported that the Myrna was highlighted in several publications this month, 
specifically the Dana Foundation's Act's of Achievements which lists the country's top educational arts 
programs.  He reviewed the Project and Grant report and discussed upcoming grants to pay for the projects.  
Ed will attend the National Performance Network in Chicago where he will be part of a workshop 
showcasing new approaches to website evaluation and documentation.

Executive Committee

Nothing to report

Finance Committee

Ed Noonan reported for the Finance Committee.  Cash flow remains tight. 

Fundraising Committee

Linda Carlson provided an overview of the upcoming "Dinner and a Movie for 2" raffle.  200 tickets are 
available for sale – the drawing will be held on Dec. 23.

Ali Bovingdon will chair the upcoming wine auction and Kevin Hudson agreed to co-chair.  A date will be 
set for the first planning committee meeting.  

Board Development Committee

Ed Noonan recommended electing Mike McNeilly for Board membership.   Paul Edwards moved to 
nominate Mike McNeilly, Ali Bovingdon seconded the motion.  Motion carried.  

Program and Marketing Committee

Ed Noonan reported for the committee.  He provided information about a study that was done to look at the 
types of audiences associated with Montana communities.  

Building Committee

Ed Noonan reported for the Building Committee.  A motor was replaced in the heating system.  

Old Business

None

New Business

None

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. 

Kevin Hudson moved to adjourn the meeting.  Randall Greene seconded the motion.  Motion carried -
meeting adjourned.

Minutes approved by: