September 9, 2019

 
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Point Beach Arts Committee Meeting Minutes
 
The meeting was held in the office of Borough Hall and was called to order at 7:00 by Acting Chairperson, Laurie Vicari. 
 
Attendees: The following members and volunteers were in attendance:  Paul Kanitra, Laurie Vicari, Jim Inzero, Kim Allen, Carmelina Carra, James Dalton, Kristi Monticello, Tracey Jackson, Sonya Fisher, Mary Ellen Savage, Penny Davies,
 
Laurie Vicari, Secretary, recorded the minutes of the meeting.
 
The Agenda attached as Exhibit A was presented as the format for the meeting. 
 

  1.  Approval of previous minutes:

 
Laurie moved, and Jim seconded approval of the minutes from the August 2019 meeting.  Minutes were approved unanimously. 
 

  1. Treasurer’s Report:

 
The Committee’s Treasurer was not present; the report was not available to discuss.
 
 

  1.  Upcoming Events
  1. Photography Classes at PPB Library –    Carmelina is lead.   Carmelina advised that the current Presenter, Glen Malmberg, was scheduled to give classes at the Library through December.  Going forward, Sonya volunteered her space at Vintage Van Gogh’s to hold the classes in.   Some ideas for future photography-oriented classes were Photoshop and light room software; some ideas for technology classes were Drones, Word Press.  Any future classes should be advertised more on our website along with Facebook and Instagram. 
  2. Paint with Us in the Bandshell – Mary Ellen lead, Linda and Penny assisting.   Mary Ellen advised that the sessions will continue, weather and schedules permitting.  She also advised that local artist, Pauline Nichol, had attended one of the sessions. 
  3. Murals –   Jim lead for local business.  Jim advised that Jill had started the mural on the Bay Fuel’s wall by the train station.  It will eventually read “Greetings from Point Pleasant Beach” with perhaps a jetty scene on the right side.  Agreed that Jill be paid $500 plus possibly $250 for more paint purchased for this mural.  She used whatever paint was left over from the Jenk’s mural for this work, but had to purchase additional paint to complete.  Jim also advised that the next mural will be located on the Kid’s club behind Joe Leone’s, on the wall facing Rte 35 N.  Work will likely start on that in the Spring/Summer of 2020.  Jim also advised that he was considering a mural for the 2nd story of Stella E Luna.  Laurie will send Jim a Purchase Order so that Jill can be paid. 
  4. Rock Painting – Kristi lead.  Kristi advised that this project’s timing will be coordinated with the Art Teacher at Antrim.  She will also find out the cost of delivery of the rocks from Rte. 34 Gravel so that volunteers do not have to go and pick up the rocks on their own.  Thinking that the load will contain approximately 400 rocks, which will need to be washed off prior to painting. 
  5. Vintage Van Gogh Pumpkin Painting – Sonya lead.  Date set for October 12th. Cost will be $20 per adult $15 for kids.  Family session to take place between 1:00 and 4:00, adult session between 4:00 and 6:00.  Need to coordinate advertising to get the word out.  Talk to Christopher about placing on our website and Facebook page.   Laurie will post in the event page of the Ocean Star.
  6. Seafood Festival– Arts Committee arranged to have a table at the Festival.  Carmelina volunteered to take lead.  Mary Ellen volunteered to set up in the A.M. with her husband and supply the table, tent and chairs, Carmelina will coordinate the rest of the volunteers, time-wise.     Kim ordered handout cards.  Agreed that since we don’t have the photo of the new mural to place on hats and T-shirts, not to move ahead printing them.  Paul will arrange to get the banner for the table.  Donations for raffle include wine cozies, gift certificate from Vintage Van Gogh’s, photo taken by Carmelina, sketch by Jim Inzero, autographed book from Deb Smith.  Raffle could be placed by all who like our Facebook and Instagram pages.  Carmelina will draft raffle tickets for submission.
  7. Proposed trip to Gardens for Sculpture – Tracey lead.  She advised that the cost might be prohibitive to get participants; $900 for the bus would run attendees $50 at the very least.  Kim indicated she would look into a price for another bus company.  Alternatively, participants can car pool there and then join in the Guided Tour, sponsored by the Arts Committee.  Agreed upon date is November 3rd.  Hard decision by next meeting in October for cost and transportation. 
  8. Fall Movie Night – Kim lead.  Kim advised that she was thinking of having the event at B2, upstairs, showing a Halloween movie.  Buffet dinner, open bar.  Mid-week date possible.  She will know for certain this week after she speaks to B2.
  9. Flash Mob at Tree Lighting/Caroling – Kristi lead – work in progress.  Will take place on November 29th. 
  10. Sleigh Trolley Performance/Tour – Marisa will take the lead with Brian Papworth.  Committee agreed that the trolley should run for 3 days only. 

 

  1. Storage of Equipment:   Paul advised that in about 1 month we would be able to use the Boro Hall basement for storage. Right now, ServPro is working to remediate some moisture. 
  2. Marianne England – invite Chairperson of Metuchen Arts Committee to one of our meetings.  Marianne was not in attendance but had previously advised Laurie that she was working to coordinate the date for the invite. 
  3. Website:  Christopher Cochran lead.  Christopher was not in attendance but advised that he needed context for the website.  Deb Smith offered to help the Committee with media advertising – her new intern would be working with the Committee on this.    
  4. 2020 Gala – preparation and project leads.  Joylene lead – Co Leads will work alongside Joylene to organize event.  White Sands has agreed to host again for 2020, Joylene will be meeting with them first week of October.  Will discuss progress at October meeting.

 

  1. New Business: 

 

  1. Ocean County Music will be holding an original music event in their store on October 12. 

 

  1. Adjournment:  As there was no further New Business or Questions to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:30. 

 
NEXT ARTS COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 7th at 7:00 PM AT THE PPB MUNICIPAL BUILDIN
 
 
EXHIBIT A
Point Beach Arts Meeting Agenda
September 9, 2019
 

  1. Approval of previous minutes
  2. Treasurer’s Report
  3. Upcoming events –
    1. Photography Classes at PPB Library – Carmelina lead.  Discuss projected attendance and advertising of sessions. 
    2. Paint With Us at Bandshell – Mary Ellen lead, Linda and Penny assisting.  Takes place Thursdays from 10:00 to 2:00 pm.  Free Event.  Status of attendance? Great article in Ocean Star.   Will it continue in the fall?
    3. Murals – Jim lead.  New mural going on wall next to Train Station.  Progress?  Building behind Joe Leone’s on calendar to be done as well.   Any new murals planned for Jenks?
    4. Rock Painting – Kristi lead, to advise on progress.  Possible fall project.
    5. Vintage Van Gogh pumpkin painting – Sonya lead.  Date set for October 12th. Cost will be $20 per adult $15 for kids.  Family session to take place between 1:00 and 4:00, adult session between 4:00 and 6:00.  Need to coordinate advertising to get the word out. 
    6. Seafood Festival – Arts Committee arranged to have a table at the Festival.  Carmelina volunteered to take lead.  We NEED VOLUNTEERS to man the table.  Kim ordered handout cards – any other handouts?  Can sell t shirts and baseball caps.
    7. Proposed trip to Gardens for Sculpture – possible date of October 20th.  Need project lead. 
    8. Fall Movie Night – possible locations  and venue
    9. 11/29 Flash Mob/Caroling – Kristi lead. Work in progress.
    10. Trolley Tour – Marisa lead, coordinating with Brian?  Work in progress.  Committee agreed will run for 3 days.
  4. Storage of equipment – Availability of Boro Hall Basement – date?
  5. Marianne England – invite Chairperson of Metuchen Arts Committee to one of our meetings. 
  6. Website – Infrastructure and website development progress – Christopher lead, Carmelina assisting. 
  7. 2020 Gala – preparation and project leads. Linda Paterson project coordinator lead, leads for sub committees are Joylene decorating, Cathy/Kristi fundraising,  Other leads?
  8. Dedicated media person – any progress?  Looking into intern from Rutgers Social Media Arts program?
  9. New business
  10. Adjournment

Next meeting Monday, October 7th