We had a very enthusiastic crowd at the American Legion for our second annual public meeting. Outgoing president Pam Lappin, updated everyone on a very successful 2009 which included the first Tybee Wine Festival, a Burn the Mortgage fundraising campaign and the debut of Lefty the Pirate.
2010 president, Gordon Matthews announced upcoming plans for the next year including events inside the theater. Events include an open house during the Tybee Wine Festival on April 17 as well as a stop on the Tybee Tour of Homes June 5.Neil Dawson, project architect was on hand to answer questions regarding the next phase of construction which will provide a permanent certificate of occupancy and will cost approximately $175,000.
Incoming board member Sarah Jones gave us an update on a major grant she will be submitting later in the year and board member Ken Carter emphasized the positive economic impact of the theater for the Tybee community.
Pam was very surprised when the board gave her some vintage prints plus a star at the theater and she thanked the board and the entire community for the support she received during her 2 years as president. Recognition was given to volunteers Lamar Webb for her work as membership chair and Randi Bryan who designed and installed the gallery in the theater lobby. Additional recognition when to Dick Smith for his continued support of the theater and Daniel Turberville and his crew at Weedwackers for donation of the yard maintenance at the theater.
At the end of the presentations, Gordon facilitated a roundtable discussion with those in attendance.
The 2010 Board: Front row - Sarah Jones, Camille Searcy, Ken Carter, Jane Bridges, Terry Spatz, Cyndi Kinkel, Pam Lappin. Back row - Gordon Matthews, Keith Gay, Mike Hosti, Jim Kluttz, Carrie Efird. Not pictured John Herdina.
Here's to Raising the Curtain in 2010!
