Forum Advisory Board Meeting

July 22, 2010

Members Present:  George “Dick” Tompkins, Clarence Bell, Bonnie DeVaney, Jennifer Trombley, Lucy Richard, and Chairman Roger Hoffses

Members Absent:  Gretchen Brissette

Also Present:  City Manager Jim Bennett, Forum Director Jim Kaiser, and Auctioneer Bert Winslow

1. This special meeting was called to order at 4:05pm
2. Approval of Minutes:  It was moved by Clarence and seconded by Bonnie to accept the minutes as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.
3. Directors Report:  Income remains down $1300 and expenses are down as well $6000.  The summer ice season is over and the Forum is setting up for the Northern Maine Fair.  Summer ice was difficult this year due to a compressor problem. 
4. Discussion regarding fundraising for the Forum:  Roger had asked Bert Winslow, a local auctioneer to come to talk to us about the pros and cons of a consignment auction.  After discussion, a motion was made by Lucy and seconded by Bonnie to proceed with idea of having our first consignment auction, with the intent to start a fund for bringing entertainment to the Forum.  The motion passed unanimously.  Due to scheduling of the Forum, the director stated the first available date will be May of 2011.  This idea will be brought forward to the City Council at their next meeting on August 2^nd.  Discussion about advertising ensued.
5. Friends of the Forum board:  It was moved by Lucy and seconded by Dick to table the project until a later date, so we might put all of our efforts into the auction project.  Vote was unanimous.
6. Motion to Adjourn:  Motion by Bonnie and seconded by Dick.  Meeting adjourned at 4:50