March Minutes
Treasurer's Report
Play Nominations Secretary's Report
Development Committee Report
Marketing Committee Report

IV. Non Submitted Reports
Musical Nominations Secretary's Report was passed out and the Board took a moment to review it. Ken asked to be reminded a week in advance of the due date for this report for the Board meetings.

Outreach Report -
Scholarship- Lisa reported on her meeting with Myron. He asks 2 things. That NIETF contribute funds to it each year but he set no minimum amount. He will add to the fund if he can. Ideas were discussed for supplementing the fund. Offer people the opportunity to donate $1 to the fund when they purchase a Gala ticket, adding information on the individual member letter. Getting information out on the website and doing a press release. Ed gave out copies of the scholarship application from ICTL.

V. Old Business
Website - Update on the responses received. Marketed website to the casual user. Wanted to put the emphasis on the Member Theatres. Have done that.      

Bylaws and P&P Manual - Rescheduled till May Board meeting.

Calendar - The Gala calendar was reviewed and responsible parties were listed along with completion dates where missing. Volunteers for the ticket table were set.  The board is doing due diligence in the hiring of any individuals for the Gala. Ideas were discussed for the Gala and committees were decided.

Viewing Percentages & Guidelines - Ken asked for this to be put on May's agenda.

VI. New Business
a)  Board Books - Recently some board members attended a Board Governance Seminar with presenter, Chuck Loring. Important for new board members to receive a book with important documents at the beginning of each year. Gives a strategic long range plan. Can look back at previous minutes, bios of board members, theatres and members along with a brief history of the Foundation. Board was asked to work on bios, or maybe have a group shot posted on the website. Ruth volunteered to work on the board book and Ken will get the binders.

b) Crown Point Community Theater - has requested to become a Member Theatre.  Determined they have met the criteria as listed in the P&P Article IV Section I. According to precedent set, any shows would be viewable in July/August. Motion to accept CPCT as a member Theatre was made. Discussion on several points: 1. Prorate the fee?  2. Adding shows for viewers?  3. When would their fee be due? Motion amended, move to accept CPCT as members with payment of $50.00. If they choose, they will be viewable as of June 23rd. Seconded and motion passed. They have 60 days to pay the $50 membership fee.

Miscellaneous - Anne asked to be put on next months agenda for Habitat for Humanity.

JoBeth mentioned she would like to continue work on the List for the Resource page and would like any information anyone had.   

VII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by the President of the Board, Lisa Woodruff, at 8:40PM.

Next Board meeting 6:30 PM, 5/21/06 at 4th Street Theater

2006 Board Dates:
June 25th          August 13th
July 16th           September 17th
                        November 19th