NEA FAC RA Meeting Minutes July 4, 2012

NEA RA 2012 - Washington DC
NEA FAC Meeting Minutes - WED, July 4, LUNCH BREAK
Convention Center Room 147B

I.       Call to order. Meeting was called to order at 1:35pm, texting update, meeting procedures and protocols were discussed by Chair, Tom McLaughlin (IA).   24 RA delegates were in attendance.

II.    Adoption of Agenda--(Fitzwater, Moved Dinneno, Seconded PASSED)

III. Adoption Minutes (07/03 - Woodman/Fitzwater PASSED) (07/04 AM - Fry/Gary PASSED)

IV.NBI #36 - “STEM to STEAM” Modifications have been made to this NBI.   NBI comes up onto the floor after Lunch Break.   Mic are all covered.  Speakers are 1. Meikel (CO); Lemmo (PA); Fitzwater (MD) yielding to Johnson (CA); McLaughlin (IA); Turici (PA)  $18,398.00 is the new cost.  The modification save over $150,000.00.  Note the word "reframe/reframing" was responsible for the additional $150,000.00 in cost.  Discussions with Michael McPherson, NEA CFO gleaned this costing information from us.

NEA FAC RA Meeting Minutes July 3, 2012

NEA RA 2012 - Washington DC
NEA FAC Meeting Minutes - TUESDAY, July 3, 2012 LUNCH BREAKConvention Center Room 147B

I.       Call to order, short introductions, texting update by Chair, McLaughlin (IA).  15 delegates in 
       attendance.

II.    Adoption of Agenda - Passed (Fry/Turici)

III. Adoption Minutes 07.02.2012 - Passed (Woodman/Rowe)

IV. NBI #1 - “Arts Advocacy Resource Guide”

A.       Text of Speeches delivered & not-delivered will be available on blogspot.

      B.    THANKS to all who covered mics.  Mics were all covered.  Special Thanks to these people
      for the extra leg-work in getting mics covered:  Patch(IA), Forsman(IL), Woodman(WA).  Thank
      yous will try to be delivered to all mic yielders.

NEA FAC Minutes June 30, 2012

NEA Fine Arts Caucus Minutes
Annual Executive Board Meeting June 30, 2012
Room 147B Conventions Center 4:00-5:30 PM

I. Call to Order

Tom McLaughlin, President @ 4:08PM as we reacquainted ourselves and waited for lost folks.

II. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum

Rich Nicklay, Secretary

OFFICERS:

Chair - Tom McLaughlin (IA)

Vice-Chair - Debbie Turici (PA)

Secretary - Rich Nicklay (IA)

Treasurer - Oscar Forsman (IL)

STEERING COMMITTEE:

Music -

Jessica Fitzwater (MD) Pam Gibberman (CA)

Visual Arts -

Sue Lemmo (PA), Carlos Meikel (CO)

Dance/Drama -

Ginger Fox (CA), Carol Woodman (WA)

GUESTS:

Charlie Fry (PA), Jack Rowe (IN)

III. Adoption of Agenda

Moved/Seconded (Lemmo/Fry) w/flexibility

NEA FAC RA Meeting Minutes June 30, 2012

I. Call to Order  Tom McLaughlin, Chair @ 4:08PM

II. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum  Rich Nicklay, Secretary

Executive Board Members

OFFICERS PRESENT:  Chair - Tom McLaughlin (IA), Vice-Chair - Debbie Turici (PA), Secretary - Rich Nicklay (IA), Treasurer - Oscar Forsman (IL)

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:  Music - Jessica Fitzwater (MD) Pam Gibberman (CA), Visual Arts - Sue Lemmo (PA), Carlos Meikel (CO), Dance/Drama - Ginger Fox (CA), Carol Woodman (WA)

GUESTS PRESENT:  Charlie Fry (PA), Jack Rowe (IN)

III. Adoption of Agenda

Moved/Seconded (Lemmo/Fry) w/flexibility

Fine Arts Caucus RA Meeting Minutes 7.5.2011

Minutes of Meeting

5 July 2011

Meeting was called to order by Tom McLaughlin, chair, at 3:07.

Members present briefly introduced themselves.  A sign-in sheet was passed.

Steve DiNenno moved and Dorian Clouser seconded, approval of the minutes.  Motion carried.

Jessica Fitzwater moved and Paulette Hahn seconded approval of minutes for both meetings of July 4, 2011.  Motion carried.

Volunteers were solicited for committees.  The following volunteered:

Logo design contest:  Deb Turici and Cynthia LaMere Kelly

Floor strategy:  Kathi Zamora, Dan Caruso and Steve DiNenno

Scholarship committee:  Rich Nicklay, Dan Caruso and Valeria Winston

Newletter:  Steve DiNenno and Shawne Stone

Candidate endorsements:  Sarah Tochiki and Sue Lemmo

RA non-profit table:  Pam Gibberman and Jack Rowe

Membership:  Jessica Fitzwater and Shawne Stone

Special events:  Paulette Hahn and Jessica Fitzwater

FAC Agenda RA Meeting 7.5.2011

NEA Fine Arts Caucus Agenda
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Working Lunch/Meeting 135N

I.              Call to Order
II.            Roll Call/Introductions
III.           Adoption/modification of Agenda
IV.           Approval of  July 4, 2011 Minutes
V.            Committees
                A.  Audit
                B.  Floor Strategy
              C.  Scholarship Selection
                D.  Design a Logo
                E.   Newsletter
                F.   Candidate Endorsements
                G.   RA Non-Profit Table
                H.   Membership
                I.    Special Events
                J.    Others?
VI.           Post RA 2011 Follow Up
                A.   NBIs 2012
                B.   Directory
                 C.   State Caucus
                 D.  Post RA Survey
                 E.  Thank You letters
                 F.  Concerns/Complaints
                G.  RA 2012 Material (ribbons, pins, shirts, other?)
                H.  Others?
VII.          Membership Updates
VIIII.       Election Results
X.             Announcements/Other
XI.           Adjournment

Submitted respectfully,

FAC Agenda RA Meeting 7.4.2011

NEA Fine Arts Caucus Agenda
Sunday, July 4, 2011
Working Lunch/Meeting 135N

I.          Call to Order
II.         Roll Call/Introductions
III.        Adoption/modification of Agenda
IV.        Approval of  July 3, 2011 Minutes
V.         Revision of New Business Item Update
            A.  Fabric of Unionism (Mic Strategy)
VI.        Nominations
VII.      Non-Profit Booth Issues
VIII.     Announcements/Other
IX.        Committee Descriptions
X.         Adjournment

Submitted respectfully,

Tom McLaughlin, NEA Fine Arts Caucus Chair

NEA FINE ARTS CAUCUS AGENDA & MINUTES JUNE 22, 2011

NEA Fine Arts Caucus Agenda
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
7:30 PM CST * 5:30 PST * 8:30 EST

I.          Roll Call was called at 7:32 PM--Members present: Tom McLaughlin, Deb Turici, Pam Gibberman, Andy Pors, Dan Caruso, Kathi Zamora.  Absent: Sue Lemmo, Steve Dineno, Charlie Fry, Rich Nicklay,  Guest--Princess Moss)

II.         Adoption/modification of Agenda (moved by Caruso, seconded by Gibberman, Motion Passed) (attachment 622.1)

III.        Approval of 6/12/2010 Minutes (attachment to follow—item tabled)

IV.        Treasurer’s Report (attachment 622.2) (Moved Caruso, Seconded by Gibberman—Motion Passed)

V.         Final Constitution Approval (attachment to follow—item tabled)

VI.        General RA Communication tools (attachments 622.3-622.5)  VI.       NEA RA Schedule & Mechanics (attachment 622.6) (Moved by Gibberman, Seconded by

NEA FINE ARTS CAUCUS MINUTES 6/12/2011

Minutes from meeting 6.12.2011

Conference call was held on 12 June 2011.

Members present:

Tom McLaughlin, IA

Rich Nicklay, IA

Charlie Fry, PA

Debbie Turicci, PA

Pam Gibberman, CA

Oscar Forsman, IL

Sue Lemmo, PA

Kathi Zamora, NV

Tom called the meeting to order at 7:45p CST

NEA FAC Midwest Regional Minutes 1/15/2011

IN ATTENDANCE: Tom McLaughlin (IA), NEA FAC Chair; George Affeldt (WI); Linda Atwood (IN); Barbara Lex (IA); Michael D. Deatz (IA); Karen Hartlep (IA);  Megan Russo (IA); Nancy Notton-Stumpff (IA); Maggie Parks (IA); Scott Reiker (IA); Sue Williams (IA).

The meeting began informally with caucus attendees visiting over breakfast.  The meeting was called to order at 7:12 am.

INTRODUCTIONS

Those in attendance were asked to introduce themselves, tell what they teach and share stories that outlined how the economy has affected arts education in their school district and

NEA Fine Arts Caucus Agenda & Minutes 1/13/2011

Thursday, January, 13 2011 7:00 PM CST * 5:00 PST * 8:00 EST

Conference Dial-in Number: 605.475.4000

Participant Access Code: 604735#

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 CST

I. Roll Call

Members present included: Tom McLaughlin (IA), Deb Turrici (PA), Pam Gibberman (CA), Oscar Forseman (IL), Charlie Fry (PA), Rich Nicklay (IA)

II. Adoption/modification of Agenda

Adopted without objection.

NEA FAC MINUTES 1/13/2011

NEA Fine Arts Caucus Agenda
Thursday, January, 13 2011
7:00 PM CST * 5:00 PST * 8:00 EST

Conference Dial-in Number: 605.475.4000
Participant Access Code: 604735#
During the call: *3 Exit the call; *4 Conference call instructions; *6 Mute/Unmute

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 CST

I.          Roll Call   

Members present included: Tom McLaughlin (IA), Deb Turrici (PA), Pam Gibberman (CA), Oscar Forseman (IL), Charlie Fry (PA), Rich Nicklay (IA)

II.         Adoption/modification of Agenda

            Adopted without objection.

NEA Fine Arts Caucus Minutes 11/21/2010

Meeting was called to order at 5:14 PST by Vice Chair, Debbie Turici

I. ROLL CALL
Executive Board Members present: Tom McLaughlin, IA, Debbie Turicci., PA, Oscar Forsman, IL, Kathi Zamora, NV,  Dan, Caruso, PA, Pam Gibberman, CA

Committee Members present: Rich Nicklay, IA, Charlie Fry, PA, Joe Barell, CA

Absent: Sue Lemmo, CT, Robert Lague, MA, Jack Rowe IN

II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Oscar moved to approve the agenda, Dan seconded. Motion carried.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Charlie moved, Dan seconded to approve the minutes for 24 October 2010. Motion carried.

IV.  CORRESPONADANCE/UPDATES
There were no NEAFAC updates presented.

IV. CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
Moderated by Nicklay and Fry
 
Discussion about how to clarify terms, “annual meeting” and “meetings”. It was decided when the changes are proposed at the RA, the proposed clarification can be presented and voted upon. The proposed language would be “annual meeting” to mean the RA and caucus meeting would be called sessions, not meeting.

There was discussion concerning annual audit. The language would be placed in article 2. The audit will be completed prior to the annual meeting. It was decided that the audit will be done by 3 caucus member whot are not officers. They should be NEAFC members who are present at the RA. It is preferred that the report be presented to the officers in March or April. It will be presented no later than the first meeting at RA.

Procedures and duties for officers will be clarified.

VI. Logo Contest

Turricci lead the lengthy discussion.  There were several discussions that took place and the decisions are as follows:

• It will be announced in the newsletter
• It is open to members only, in good standing
• Can be submitted as a hard copy or electronically\
• The winning logo will become the property of the NEAFAC
• The design should included the current NEA logo, fine arts caucus and graphics respresenting the fine arts
• The prize will be $100
• The deadline for submission is 1 March 2011

Debbie will chair the judging panel.

Pam moved and Kathi seconded approval of the prize. Motion carried unanimously.

VIII.  NEA Performing Arts Task Force

McLaughlin reported on the work done in planning for the December 8, 2010 meeting.  A great body of research has been used to help the Task Force design its meeting and agenda.  The committee of five will meet twice but will work with each other frequently between the meetings so that the group can accomplish its lofty goal.
IX.  NEAFAC Endorsement Process

Discussion was held concerning the questions that will be asked candidates that wish to earn the endorsement of the FAC. The information discussed was from Deb’s document. Some concern was expressed about breaking down some of the questions into too fine an area, and perhaps looking splintered. Also, be sure to include what are you going to do about some of the fine arts educators concerns. Emphasize the partnership of arts and education. It was decided to finalize the questions during the December meeting.

X.  Resolutions and NBI’s

McLaughlin, Gibberman and Turricci each have one NBI for the next RA.

XI.  NEAFAC Regional Conference Agendas

Lemmo and Turricci will attend Northeast Regional.  We will have a caucus at that conference.
Gibberman or Bartell will attend Western Regional.  We will have a caucus at that conference.
McLaughlin will attend Midwest Regional.  We will have a caucus at that conference.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PST

Respectfully submitted,
Kathi Zamora
NEA FAC Secretary

NEA FAC AGENDA & MINUTES 9/19/2010

NEA Fine Arts Caucus Agenda
Sunday, September 19, 2010
7:30 PM CST * 5:30 PST * 8:30 EST

Conference Dial-in Number: (605) 477-2100
Participant Access Code: 604735#
During the call: *3 Exit the call; *4 Conference call instructions; *6 Mute/Unmute

I.          Roll Call

PRESENT

Tom McLaughlin, Debbie Turici, Rich Nicklay, Joe Bartell, Charlie Fry—in and outOscar Forsman, Dan  Caruso, Kathi Zamora, Bob Lague, Pam Gibberman, Joe Bartell
ABSENT
Jack Rowe, Sue Lemmo, Steve Dinneno

II.        Adoption/modification of Agenda

Moved Forsman, Seconded by Lague—Motion passed unanimously.

III.       Approval of 8.22.2010 Minutes

NEA FAC MINUTES 8/22/2010

Fine Arts Caucus

Conference Call

22 August 2010

Members present:

Tom McLaughlin, Debbie Turici, Rich Nicklay, Joe Bartell, Charlie Fry, Oscar Forsman

Dan  Caruso, Sue Lemmo, Kathi Zamora

Meeting was called to order at 7:30 CST by Tom McLaughlin, Chair.

Agenda:  Approval of the meeting agenda was moved by Kathi Z., seconded by Oscar.  Motion carried.

Minutes:  Approval of the minutes of the July 26, 2010 meeting  was moved by Dan and seconded by Joe.  Motion carried.

Logo Design Contest:  Discussion was postponed due to the fact that Jack R. was not in attendance.  He is working on the proposals for this contest.

Constitution and By-Laws:  Rich and Charlie reported that thus far they have been looking over the old and new documents.  They are comparing them.  Several questions were raised such as if there is a timeline to finish this work.   It was decided that Charlie and Rich will use email to work on the bylaws.  The revised sections will be sent to us ahead of each call for discussion.  It was suggested that an attorney might be consulted to be sure that the revised document is in line with NEA. 

The completed tentative revised bylaws and constitution will be sent out prior to the next representative assembly to all members.  The document will be voted on at the next RA, in 2011.

Survey:  Rich and Oscar revised the proposed member survey proposed by Tom.  It now consists of seven questions, and attempts were made to make it more streamlined.  The revised survey was sent out for review during the call, but since some members were having difficulty accessing it, Oscar read it aloud. 

Debbie T. suggested that the names of the national organizations should be spelled out for clarity.

Oscar suggested that they survey should go out in October, and should perhaps be finalized in mid September. 

I was also suggested that the officers and steering committee call members personally to encourage participation in the survey.

Incentives were discussed.  The idea is to award three prizes to encourage participation.  It was decided to award $20 for first, $10 for second, and a fine arts caucus t-shirt for third. 

Debbie T. moved and Sue L. seconded that we should proceed with the incentives.  Motion carried.

Scholarship:  There have been two applications received to date.  Bob is chair of this committee.  As he was not present, there was no report at this time.

State Caucus Update: 

California:  Pam and Joe are working to get a caucus revived, up and running.

Iowa:  Rich reported that at the Iowa Summer State Conference, that the Iowa State Fine Arts Caucus had 56 members sign up.  Twenty of those members also are national members.  He said that several reasons contributed to their success.  They had some time to meet during the conference.  And, they offered food and refreshments…a bribe.  They also sold fifteen t-shirts.

Nevada:  Not a lot of progress as yet.  Kathi has talked to the state president.  She is to send Kathi the information about how the state organizes the caucuses.  The Nevada State delegate assembly is held in the spring, and typically has about thirty minutes available for meeting. 

Illinois:  Oscar shared that not a lot of progress at this point.  More will happen at their state delegate meeting which is also held in the spring.

Pennsylvania:  Debbie updated that 500 letters were sent out to the state and local superintendents regarding the NBI from RA. 

At their summer leadership, there were 1400 in attendance.  They had a 40 minute time slot for meeting, two people showed up.

They are considering doing an arts competition with the theme of the “Fabric of Unionism”.   It would be K-12, and go with a study of the history of labor.  The works would be displayed at the state art education meeting in December.  \Also, at this meeting, a table with information about the NEAFAC could be distributed.  However, there is a $300.00 table fee.

National:  Princess Moss, Dennis VonRoekel, Lily Eskelson, Greg Johnson and Dave Sanchez have joined the NEAFAC.

Techno

At this time, there are twenty members on the listserve.

We still have the Yahoo group. 

Tom reminded that all of could and should be authors in the blog.

It was again mentioned to call people personally to invite them to join the blog and group.

Adjournment:  It was moved by Dan C., and seconded by Debbie T. to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Meeting was adjourned at 8:47 CST.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kathi Zamora

NEAFAC Secretary

UNOFFICIAL FINE ARTS EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES 7.26.2010 * 7:30 CST (5:30 PT, 8:30 ET)

The meeting was called to order at 7:36 PM (CST) when a quorum of members were present. Eight members were present for the meeting.

A. IN ATTENDANCE: Dan Caruso, Pam Gibberman, Oscar Forseman, Bob Lague, Tom McLaughlin, Jack Rowe, Kathi Zamora.  ABSENT: Steve DiNenno, Charles Fry (technical difficulties), Sue Lemmo (personal commitment), Rich Nicklay (personal commitment), Deb Turici (PSEA Conference)

NEA Fine Arts Caucus Meeting Minutes – Thursday, July 2, 2010

Executive Board and Steering Committee – New Orleans Hotel

*Meeting called to order at 12:00 pm by Chair Kathi Zamora

*In attendance: Bob Lague (MA), John Kovalchik (PA); Sue Lemmo (PA), Rich NickLay (IA), Laura McIntyre Vander Haeghen (IN), Pamela Gibberman (CA), Oscar Forsman (IL), Tom McLaughlin (IA), Kathi Zamora (NV), Debbie Turici (PA)

*Welcome and Introductions, Sign-In Sheets

*Approval of minutes from July 6, 2009

*Handouts: Rules of Procedure; Arts advocacy websites

*New Business Items – discussion of last year’s NBI’s, NEA’s Report on NBI’s and NBI’s for this RA; great concern of loss of arts jobs, members, and dues

*All other meetings – Convention Center Cafeteria

*Non-Profit Booth – sign up sheet tomorrow for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

*Ribbons need redesigned for next year; also, ordering pencils, other items

*Website – Iowa website became new NEA-FAC website http://www.neafineartscaucus.blogspot.com – thanks to Tom McLaughlin

*Social Networking – we will use ning to communicate with entire membership throughout the year, post documents, post design entries, post scholarship info; discussion of Facebook

*Motion: $10 FAC membership includes FAC pin and card; motion by P. Gibberman, seconded by T. McLaughlin

*Discussion of NEA-FAC logo and redesigning it; possibly sponsoring a contest for FAC members

*Long discussion of goals, priorities, 3-5 year plan; making the FAC functional, viable, credible

Respectfully submitted by Debbie Turici

NEA Fine Arts Caucus Meeting Minutes – Thursday, July 1, 2010

*Meeting called to order at 4:00 pm by Debbie Turici, Acting Chair
*In attendance: Debbie Turici (PA), John R. Kovalchik (PA), Robert A. Lague (MA), Charlie Fry (PA)
Pamela Gibberman (CA), Oscar Forsman (IL), Tom McLaughlin (IA)

*Reviewed the NEA-FAC Rules of Procedure

*Update of leadership – two of four officers were not elected to attend the NEA (Cheryl Looney-Whitney, Chair and Albert Stellmach, Vice-Chair); D. Turici to serve as Temporary Chair for today then as Vice-Chair; Kathi Zamora, Secretary, will serve as Chair; Bob Lague – Treasurer; need to appoint Secretary;
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*FAC Non-Profit Booth and Caucus Meeting notices– Bob Lague ordered room for meetings and table for booth; Tom McLaughlin placed signs about FAC meetings in convention hall

*Other items needed for booth – banner (P. Gibberman); tshirts, membership forms (K. Zamora); pins (B. Logue); new shirts (J. Rowe); NO ribbons; FAC not listed in handbook (too late); sign-up sheet for volunteers for booth needed – setup: July 3, 11-5; July 4-6, 9am-5am

*Newsletter – June 2010 – Albert Stellmach sent out newsletter via email and mail

*Website – Oscar Forsman reported on website

*Discussion – updating Constitution and By-Laws, setting policies, establishing timeline, phone conferencing, communication, what states have a Fine Arts Caucus; ESEA’s “Blueprint for Reform” booklet from the Dept. of Education; art competition (PA Fabric of Unionism examples); getting special speaker for meeting (Diane Ravitch, Peter Yarrow – examples); establishing an NEA Liaison (L. Ekelson, P. Moss) (J. Kovalchik); national professional organizations – NAEA, MENC, EDTA; sending a letter to each state president, in August, regarding FAC –(T. McLaughlin and B. Lague)

*Handouts with discussion: AFT Magazine arts article;

*FAC Scholarship – only one applicant and recipient, Brian Rosenthal, $500

Adjourned at 5:30 pm

Respectfully submitted by Debbie Turici