May 2024 Minutes

City of Chandler — Regular Meeting (2024-06-27)

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Meeting Minutes
Chandler Cultural Foundation
Regular Meeting
May 23, 2024 | 5:30 p.m.
Chandler Museum, Saguaro Room
300 S. Chandler Village Dr., Chandler, AZ
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by David Woodruff at 5:35 p.m.
Roll Call
Board Member Attendance
Staff Attendance
David Woodruff
LaTricia Woods
Michelle Mac Lennan
Terri Rettig
Julia Marreel
Erika Castro
Christopher McMullan
Cynde Cerf
Tracey Wyatt
Janette Beaudry
Mike Halle
Jeanne Forbis
Candy Yu
 
Mari Jo Woolf-Whitaker
Peppur Chambers
Sherida McMullan
Guests
Susan Baker
Ellie Watland
Jyoti Pathak
Debbie Rubenstrunk
Denise Brice Walker
Jane Bjornstad
Lori Rasmussen
Absent
 
Jennifer Sanchez
Scheduled and Unscheduled Public Appearances
None
Consent Agenda
1. April Cultural Foundation Board Meeting Minutes
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Susan Baker made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the April 25, 2024,
Cultural Foundation Board Meeting.

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Mari Jo Woolf-Whitaker seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (14-0). The
minutes were approved with amendment on the spelling correction on Janet McNaught
on the guest list.
Action Agenda
2. Approve Election of Officers
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Sherida McMullan presented the slate of officers for the Board to the Chair.
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Ellie Watland made a motion to approve the election of officers.
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Susan Baker seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously, 14-0.
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Election of Officers as follows:
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Chair: Julia Marreel
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Secretary: Erika Castro
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Michelle Mac Lennan asked for nominations to be sent to her for vacated position of
Treasurer.
Briefing
3. Review Year 1 Strategic Plan Goals
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Michelle Mac Lennan presented a summary of the Year 1 Strategic Plan Goals, which
included Year 1 actions for Leadership in the Arts, Community Impact, and Expanded
Facilities.
4. Review Draft FY24 Annual Budget
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Michelle Mac Lennan reviewed the draft Chandler Cultural Foundation (CCF) annual
budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Contact Mac Lennan with any questions.
5. April Financial Report
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Julia Marreel reviewed the April Financial Report.
6. Board Development Subcommittee Update
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LaTricia Woods provided an update from the Board Development Subcommittee.
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40% of board members have membership for the 2024-2025 season.  The goal is 100%
of board members to have membership, please join or renew.
7. Special Events Subcommittee Update
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Mari Jo Woolf-Whitaker updated the board on Center Stage fundraiser. The theme will
be Paris in the 1920’s.
8. Engagement Program Report
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Terri Rettig presented on community engagement events: Theatre Kids, Camp Kids,
Youth Arts Council, Vision Kids & Community Arts Events, Community Tabling, Audition
Workshops, Summer Concerts, Hasta La Muerte pre-show Festival, Ashli St. Armant
Residency, Classroom workshops and school assemblies, Free Veteran’s Day Concert,
Arts Leadership Holiday Party, North Activities, Preshow Engagement with Lindy Hop
Swing Dancers, Beauty and the Beast, and AEP6
9. Profit & Loss Reports
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Terri Rettig reviewed the Profit & Loss statements for iLuminate, Joss Stone, Beauty
and the Beast, and Showtune Productions
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A Profit & Loss Summary for the 2023-2024 Season year-to-date was also reviewed.

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Friends Announcements
Denise Brice Walker announced there were 13 events since the last board meeting, which equated to
528 volunteer hours and 230 active volunteers. There are 11 new volunteers and 156 active volunteers.
Member Comments/Announcements
Michelle Mac Lennan mentioned there were gifts for board members who were unable to attend the
annual commission breakfast.
David Woodruff thanked the board for his experience as chair. David will remain on the board.
Calendar
The next regular meeting will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., at the Chandler
Museum, Saguaro Room, 300 S. Chandler Village Drive.
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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David Woodruff, Chair
Michelle Mac Lennan, Staff Liaison