Board of Directors
Myrna Loy Center
March 14, 2005

Present:  Ali Bovingdon, Randall Green, Bob Shepard, Melinda White, Brett Jakovac, 
Angela Huschka, Robin Shropshire, and Annie Hull

The meeting was called to order by Ali. The agenda was reviewed with no additions 
made.

February minutes reviewed. Ali corrected the minutes to read " Robin would call Rachel 
Peura and Melinda would call Gloria Tachel ".  Ali then motioned and Brett seconded 
approval of minutes, minutes approved.

Executive Director Report by Ed Noonan:
?	Proposed staff changes resulting in $34,000 saved would include Executive 
Director at $36,000, a Community Residency Director $29,307, a Tech /Media 
Director at $22,000 with a monthly $500 benefit package for all of them.   A 
development and Marketing Associate at $17,400 would be a half time FTE.  
Advertising will begin May 1, 2005.
?	Discussion with the Civic Center continued, they have reduced the extra 
charge by 40%. A summary of requests from them will be sent when we pay 
an additional $500.
?	The birthday cake designed by George MacAuley has been ordered. It is tiered 
with local artists painting each tier. It will be in the lobby until all 100 copper 
candles are lit.
?	Upcoming events include Axis Dance who will be doing a week's residency 
before their April 1 performance. April 15 brings Eileen Ivers and the Full 
Monty opens April 14 for a two week run.
?	Sundance Channel would like to do free showings of new films on Friday 
nights; they would pay $500 a month. MLC would pay for a $100 ad in the 
Queen City news. Ali will review the draft prior to Ed's negotiating the deal.
?	We will be getting a recently granted $30,000 from the Paul Allen family 
around April 8; otherwise it has been a slow month.

Committee Reports
?	Finance and Marketing-Ed reviewed finance and budget. Robin presented a 
draft of a proposed survey on different aspects of the MLC. How to get this out 
was discussed. Having mailings with a return for popcorn, making them 
available in the lobby and the website were all proposed.  Fundraising-Robin 
was number one in membership calls and donations last month winning the 
grand prize with Annie coming in a second, both received edible prizes. A total 
of $3200 was raised. Wine auction preparations are coming along, members 
are encouraged to look or think of unique items. 
?	Board development-the board sadly accepted Randall Green's resignation. 
Norm Lauer was nominated to join the board. Melinda motioned and Brett 
seconded inviting him to our next meeting. Randall will extend the invitation 
and send contact information to Ali who will follow up. Melinda will get in 
touch with Gloria Tachel.
?	Nominating Committee-Ali and Bob will work on a slate of officers to present 
to the board at the May meeting.
?	Building-A light pole was knocked out by a motorist, insurance will cover the 
cost of replacement. Ed is writing a grant for a digital program and light board
?	Creative thinking-Robin asked about having Blackfoot beer on tap for special 
occasions or prior to movies, discussion ensued. Robin also noted she has 
people interested in volunteering. Kathy, a current volunteer will do follow up 
phone calls. It was suggested that lists be made that volunteers could do such 
as helping at events and phoning.
?	Old business-no report
?	New business-no report

Randall motioned and Melinda seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed.

April 11, 2005 is the next scheduled board meeting