Isaac Valdes- Chairman

Sabrina Liguori- Secretary

Jan Nelson

Anne Summers- Vice Chairman

Antonio Rodriguez- Treasurer

Joyce Straiton

Isaac called the meeting to order at 12:05 PM.

Discussion begins reminding performers to pull their crowd up to their show line.

Susanne Buxton asks about acquiring extra spaces for set-up during the busy season. She is worried that we will fill up again and have to send people home. It was decided to wait and see what happens. OJ Dave said it doesn’t appear to be a crisis.

Pete (pier manager) says he has put a tip bucket out to collect from performers but to no avail. He reminds all to keep young children under control. He also reminds performers to keep music levels at a minimum and all members should try to get along. Have respect for one another.

Jan Nelson will set an appointment date for a meeting with Zirelli and Zirelli in regards to becoming our new accountants. We are having a lot of problems over at H & R Block.

Isaac informs us that Keys Armored Express will bring the ATM machine to us when it arrives. Signage is discussed.

We are also switching our band from Wachovia to TIB Bank. Antonio will notify us when this is happens.

Isaac informs all of the Boards lease proposal to the City. It includes the daily use of Mallory Plaza for daily set-ups as a welcoming committee for cruise ships. The set-up will be separate from the nightly set-up and will have a separate set-up fee in addition to the nightly Sunset Celebration set-up fee. We have asked for a 10-yr. lease renewal.

Susanne suggests a team of two got the each city commissioner and discuss Mallory with them.

Ray Campbell from Zen posters would like to sell his posters of Mallory artists and performers. He makes a proposal. (The proposal is later withdrawn by Mr. Campbell due to a break up of his business).

Jack and Candy stand and decline our help to raise money for their ailing granddaughter.

Steve Kirsten asks about caps being put on categories. Discussion begins on this.

Antonio states that we need to become involved in community outreach programs and then we may qualify for grants.

Generating money and helping the community. Dave will sign us up with Monroe Co. Council of the Arts. He suggests we hire a grant writer and base their pay on commission.

Jan motions to adjourn.

Meeting adjourns at 1:30