Arts & Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting Minutes.February 18, 2015 The City of ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER Aventura Government Center
19200 W. Country Club Drive
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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
--' FEBRUARY 18, 2015 — 10:30 A.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call: The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m. by Ms.
Muroff. The roll was called and the following members were present:
Gloria Muroff, Chairperson
Amit Bloom
Susan Gottlieb
Gladys Mezrahi
Members Absent: Dr. Jules Oaklander
Renee Rotta
Lenore Toby Simmons
Others Present: Eric M. Soroka, City Manager
Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC, City Clerk
Steven Clark,Arts & Cultural Center General Manager
2. Public Comment: None.
3. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2014 and
October 23, 2014 meetings was offered by Ms. Gottlieb, seconded by Ms. Bloom, and
unanimously passed.
4. Staff Reports: Reports were provided to the Board as follows:
• Activity Report 2014/15: Mr. Clark provided a brief overview on the
2014/2015 season. The sizzle reel was displayed.
• Ticketmaster Update: Shelly Bradshaw, Broward Center for
Performing Arts, reported on the Center going live with Ticketmaster
on October 1, 2014, including a vanity line to protect calls.
• Marketing Update: Representatives from the Pierson Grant Public
Relations team provided the Season 5 marketing and public relations
overview.
• Update on 2015/2016 Season: Mr. Clark reviewed the Season 6
programming. Ms. Bradshaw reviewed the arts access program and
discussed the need to engage the community. There was consensus
for the Board to review the group list, at the next meeting, to make
recommendations for the program.
5. 5th Year Anniversary Event: Mr. Clark reported on the 5th Anniversary Event,
tentatively scheduled for October 17, 2015. He suggested Bernadette Peters for the
talent and presented ideas for a cocktail reception/dinner, show, and dessert
reception/meet and greet. The anniversary logo was displayed.
The Board discussed the budget, ticket pricing, and need for sponsorships. Mr. Soroka
will present some price points, at the next meeting.
A motion to approve hiring Bernadette Peters for the 5th Anniversary Event, pending
negotiations, was offered by Ms. Gottlieb, seconded by Ms. Mezrahi, and unanimously
passed.
There was consensus to charge $225 per ticket and to get sponsors for the event.
The following items will be discussed at the next meeting: review the list of groups for
potential inclusion in the arts access program and discuss the price points for the
Anniversary Event.
6. Other Business: The next meeting was scheduled for April 8, 2015, at 10:30
a.m.
7. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, a
motion to adjourn was offered by Ms. Bloom, seconded by Ms. Gottlieb, and
unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 11:57 a.m.
e c'e. Ellisa L. Horvath, MM , ity Clerk
Approved by the Board on April 8, 2015.