I.  Meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by JoBeth Cruz

Board members in attendance: JoBeth Cruz, Lisa Woodruff, Ruth Best, Stephanie Naumoff, Ken Mertens, Larry Hinken, Anne Nicholls, Ed Griffith, Karin Albright-Coleman, David Pifko, Amanda Dietrich, Bob Ton and Jeff Casey.

II.  Opening remarks from the President of the Board.

III. Consent Agenda Approval

A motion was made to accept the submitted reports. The following reports were seconded and approved.

a)      Board minutes from 02/18/07 - Minutes amended. Motion made to approve the minutes. Motion seconded and approved.

b)      Treasurer's Report - Motion made to approve this report. Motion seconded and approved.

c)   Marketing Committee Report. - Motion made to approve this report. Motion seconded and approved.

IV. Non Submitted Reports

a)      Play Nominations Secretary's Report - (oral ~ Ken Mertens) Most nominations for "Lion in Winter" have come to Ken per viewer's request in lieu of Mark directing the production.

b)      Musical Nominations Secretary's Report (oral). Viewer Status percentages discussed.

c)       Outreach Report - Written report distributed and reviewed. Discussion in regards to proposal for NIETF "Family Event."

            1. Type of Outing discussed. Options included:

                        a. Water Park

                        b. Picnic

            2. Reason for such an outing discussed.

                        a. Non-Competition Based

                        b. Family Oriented

      3. Committee asked to prepare particulars including rate
    comparisons for April Board meeting.

d)      Development Report - Written report distributed and reviewed.

V. Old Business

 a)   Sim Indiana reminder made requesting that all board
       members sign up on the site and contact Ken Mertens
       when they have done so.

b)   Bylaws, P&P - Terms of Office and Term Limits discussed. Written proposals distributed by Larry Hinken.

       1. Proposal #3 (RE: Terms of Office for Board Members)

           a. Appointed Members still to be at the pleasure of the
         Board.

           b. Questions on instituting as a Bylaw or P&P.

           c. Possibility of President Elect discussed.

           d. Deliberation on a need for turnover coverage, 
         restrictions of office and perception of possible
         candidates.

           e. Discussion tabled by JoBeth Cruz

      2. Proposal #2 (RE: Term Limits for Viewers)

           a. Deliberation on a need for viewers to maintain
         objectivity

           b. Discussion of Permanent Term Limits; not well received

           c. Suggestion for "Viewer Alternates" in the event of too
         few candidates

           d. Suggestion for publicizing online the amount of viewer
         positions remaining during the open slate

           e. Discussion tabled by JoBeth Cruz. Suggestion for
         publicizing online the amount of viewer positions
         remaining during the open slate accepted and to be
         utilized at the upcoming viewer elections.

      3.  Proposal #1 (RE: Term Limits for Board Members)

           a. Discussion of Permanent Term Limits; not well received

           b. Discussion of possible consequences if instituted
         immediately.

           c. Discussion on importance of "Perception" as it applies
        to the theatre community and the NIETF Board.

           d. Discussion on Board replacement training responsibility.

           e. Suggestion for publicizing online the amount candidates
         per Board Position remaining during the open slate.

           f. Discussion tabled by JoBeth Cruz. Suggestion for
        publicizing online the amount candidates per Board
        Position remaining during the open slate accepted and to
        be utilized at the upcoming Board elections.

d)   Website Problems: JoBeth has granted a two week deadline for the website problems to be remedied.

e)   Appointed Board Position - JoBeth has gone through the potential list; and is out of options. She will continue her pursuit with a new list of potential names.

f)   Portage Theatre has not sent a formal letter requesting membership, therefore discussion has been tabled until such time that they do.

g)   A reminder made by Stephanie Naumoff; The Viewers Invitation List was distributed to the board last month and all have not responded. If no information is available; the board is asked to let Stephanie know so that she may complete the list by other means and distribute it to the appropriate committee.   

VI. New Business

 a)  Calendar. An updated 2007 Board Calendar will be sent to
      all board members; some did not receive the original.
      Gala Calendar reviewed and assigned.

b)  Marketing Committee requested funds to begin organization
     of the upcoming  events and festivals. Motion made to
     approve a $300 budget for Marketing.

     Motion seconded and approved.

c)  April Board Meeting will be held at 4^th Street Theatre.

VII. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned by the President of the Board, JoBeth Cruz, at 8:28 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Stephanie A. Naumoff

NIETF Recording Secretary 2007

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