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Friends of the Tybee Theater Regular Board Meeting December 16, 2010 PRESENT: Jane Bridges, John Herdina, Mike Hosti, Sarah Jones, Pam Lappin, Gordon Matthews, Camille Searcy, Dick Smith,
Terry Spatz, Hank Weisman. ABSENT: Jay Burke, Carrie Efird, Keith Gay, Mike Hosti, Cyndi Kinkel, Jim Kluttz GUESTS: Richard Adams, Neil Dawson Gordon Matthews called the meeting to order
at 4:00 pm. Minutes of November 18 approved. Gordon Matthews recognized Neil Dawson, architect, who presented drawings for two options for the tiers and stage. The consensus was the
version with a ramp on the side. This plan would accommodate approximately 224 seats and would be ADA compliant. The stage will be curved and will be slightly wider than the original.
Discussion ensued over maximizing the bathroom space and providing for ADA compliance in a historic building. We can create a wall past the edge of the mezzanine into the theater to
accommodate this; acoustics would be improved and approximately 14 seats would be lost. Dick Smith moved to ask for bids on this plan, Sarah Jones second, unanimous. Neil Dawson will
provide plans for the bathrooms as discussed by the next Board meeting. Pam Lappin reported that the nominating committee is ready to prepare a list of potential new Board members. Gordon
Matthews announced that the Haviland Stillwell event will be December 23. Tickets will only be sold in advance. Pam Lappin reported on membership renewals. About 260 letters will go
out next week to former donors who have not renewed this year. Richard Adams reported that the Casting for Stars events have given the Theater a lot of coverage as well as raising funds.
Casting for Stars final event has extended to January 15. Terry Spatz reported that the Weddings for Warriors event went wonderfully. Gordon Matthews suggested that the military is a
great source for volunteers. Hank Weisman reported that he has negotiated a deal with Montana Skies for an April 29 concert. Jane Bridges asked for consideration on changing the Thursday
meeting date; the new Board will consider this.
Next meeting: January 20. February 17 will be the last meeting of the Board year. Meeting adjourned at 5:00. Jane Bridges, Secretary Gordon Matthews, President