ACT

1. Received report of September Dinner Theater Fundraising event: $1,000 was raised. The show was very entertaining and the meal excellent.

2. Discussed grant-writing opportunities. A sub-group has been formed led by Don Gadow to explore grantwriting options for the Portable Performance Stage. Mike Z. will locate the stationary that was printed for the Arts and Culture Group. Don will be taking a grant writing class.

3. There will be a presentation by the Arts and Culture Group to the Annandale City Council on Monday November 1 at 7 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend to support this presentation. The purpose of the presentation is to seek city support in purchasing the portable performance stage from the city of Plymouth. The conditions of purchase are $10,000 down, 3 years to pay the balance at zero interest. The city of Annandale would need to sign a letter securing payment if the Arts and Culture Group are unable to raise the balance owed. A handout will be developed for the meeting.

a. Events which would bring in money through ticket sales or concession sales. We discussed a summer concert series along with a "Back Yard BBQ" that would raise money toward the stage. Charlene Schaefer will check on a spring /fall music event that we may be able to tie in a silent auction.

c. Raffles. The group determined that raffle's should be in keeping with Arts and Culture interests. We discussed a Quilt Raffle, Trip Raffle etc. as more related to the groups purpose. Don Gadow and Charlene Schaefer will check into possible groups that maybe interested in helping us with a quilt.

Next meeting thursday November 4 at 5:00 p.m. sharp at the Snooty Fox Gallery. The meeting will conclude by 6:00p.m. due to the Wright County Community Health Foundation Dinner at Reichels.