HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=JUNE 12, 2008 (5) The Hemmens Cultural Center Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
June 12, 2008
Advisory Board Members Present: Pete Garlock, Jeff Grosser, Rich Jacobs, Kevin
Patterson and Mike Powers
Board Members Absent: Cathy Malm, Kathleen Weber
Chairperson: Jeff Grosser
Staff Present: Butch Wilhelmi, Patrick Raddatz, Sally Ryan, Randy Reopelle
The regularly scheduled June 12, 2008 meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm. Rich moved
to approve the minutes from the May 8, 2008 meeting. Motion seconded by Pete. Minutes
were unanimously approved.
Gift Requests
Somos Colombia, Elgin — Unanimously Approved/Passed
Michaela Thomas Fundraiser, Waukegan — Unanimously Opposed/Declined
NAMI, Elk Grove/Schaumburg — Unanimously Approved/Passed
Pay-it-Forward House, Sycamore — Unanimously Approved/Passed
Soaring Eagle Academy, Riverside — Unanimously Opposed/Declined
Items of Discussion from Hemmens' Staff
Butch gave an update on the season. He presented the new brochures and pointed out the
new format which includes a monthly calendar with reminders of upcoming events. Bill Folk
did an outstanding job of creating and producing these. Butch invited board members to take
a supply and distribute to friends and colleagues. The general mailing will go out on Monday,
June 16.
Tickets will go on sale July 8. A great season is planned with interesting and exciting theatrical
offerings in addition to the concerts and Performing Arts for Young People shows. In July
Elgin Summer Theatre returns presenting HAIR for two weekends beginning July 18.
Status on three major projects.
Hemmens purchased a 12,000 lumen super bright video projector. Even in the brightest of
daylight conditions, quality of images is excellent. It will be used extensively as part of sets
and for productions.
City Council has just approved purchase of aluminum truss rigging equipment with chain
motors. This equipment can be used in a tower configuration with 2 uprights and a 50 foot
stand across which will work well on our stage. It will also give us something to provide