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Report of the However, this continuous stream of activities took its
<br /> + p toll at Town Hall. Besides causing disruptions to daily
<br /> Acts Council routines the legislation governing arts councils, unique to
<br /> MALC, is in conflict with the General Laws that govern
<br /> To the Board of Selectmen other Town Committees.
<br /> and Townspeople: Therefore,in February,the Council voted to incorporate
<br /> Mashpee Arts Council's track record during the past thir- the Mashpee Arts Council as a non-profit entity under
<br /> teen months is one of success in the pursuit of the establish- Chapter 180 of the State and file for Federal tax exempt
<br /> ed goal: make arts count. The revenue derived from the status under Chapter 501 (c) 3 through the pro bono
<br /> passage of the Warrant Article in'87 contributed to these auspices of Town Counsel, to implement the programs'
<br /> efforts by helping to defray costs connected with program established.
<br /> implementation to stretch the non tax dollars expended for The bi-annual disbursements from MALC with the
<br /> direct services even further. PASS programs will continue to be administered by the
<br /> The Arts Council expresses appreciation to everyone Town appointed board now known as the Mashpee Arts
<br /> who participated in the myriad projects undertaken Lottery Council.
<br /> through donation of financial support, in-kind services, From December'86 through May'88 attendance figures,
<br /> time and talents. for Council projects and donation initiatives not based on
<br /> In particular, we recognize the contribution made by tax dollars plus Council's administration of the arts lot-
<br /> Fleurette Wyllie for the reproduction rights given to the tery grants awarded,number an audience of 4,749 people.
<br /> Council for her painting commission which enabled the This figure,however, does not include Mashpee residents
<br /> CARDS FOR ALL SEASONS project to evolve. Too, who visit the Cahoon Museum of American Art on the 12
<br /> without the generous underwriting provided by Daniel consecutive Saturday mornings, March — May as guests
<br /> Hostetter, Cape Harbor Development,president,and John of the Council/Museum partnership.
<br /> Holland, McDonald's Cape Cod Systems, president, for The projects undertaken and/or funded include: arts-
<br /> the CARDS'production run, we could not have initiated in-education programs, cultural field trips for students
<br /> this means to promote the work of a Mashpee artist while grades 3-8, summer arts&crafts programs, art supplies'
<br /> generating an on-going income stream. purchase, master painting classes for seniors, promotion
<br /> Mashpee's pre-eminent Jazz vocalist, Jim Girard, the of and monetary support given to artists, presentation of
<br /> Commander of the 215th Army National Guard Band, concerts,theatre events, art exhibits and the museum and
<br /> confirmed our requests for band concerts to be the center- concert outings aboard the ARTS EXPRESS; the public
<br /> piece of OKTOBERFEST'87&'88. In addition, Jim will service open to all Cape residents.
<br /> again be guest vocalist at MAY-di-GRAS joining John Culture is a common wealth. The success of these en-
<br /> Salerno in the Big Band Jazz sounds for the(now)annual deavors is shared by everyone who believes that a cultural
<br /> Jazz cabaret-concert-dance benefit event. climate contributes to the community.
<br /> A gift of an original silk screen serigraph print,from the
<br /> Friends of the Council on Aging,as the prize,made possi- Respectfully submitted,
<br /> ble the one-time project: Holiday Raffle.
<br /> For the"Sounds of Christmas"concert offering attend- Mashpee's Arts Council, Inc.
<br /> ed by 300 people new "artspartnerships" were formed. Jane Coogan, President
<br /> Christ The King Parish was the host with Angelo's-Purity Robert Jutstrom, Treasurer
<br /> Supreme, Liquor Warehouse and Forget-me-Not Florist Carla Meskill, Clerk
<br /> underwriters of the reception immediately following. Nancy Carter
<br /> In compliance with the revised MALC(State)guidelines, Bernard Doiron
<br /> Charles Liberty, Mashpee Middle School's principal, Michael Forde
<br /> founded the Parents'Cultural Awareness Fund.Members Melind Gallant
<br /> of the school community staffed the food and beverage Carol Jacobson
<br /> sales at OKTOBERFEST which were donated by Cape Janice Mills
<br /> Cod Chips, Coca-Cola, McDonald's and Ocean Spray. Susan Van Tol
<br /> The continuing support received from the business com-
<br /> BOARD OF DIRECTORS
<br /> munity, particularly, Fields Point, New Seabury, Gold's Carol Jacobson, Chairman
<br /> My Bag and Puritan Clothing Stores together with the Robert A. Jutstrom, Treasurer
<br /> endless hours of volunteered time,energies and talents con- Carla Meskill, Recording Secretary
<br /> tributed by members of this Council re-formed in '86 by Michael Forde, Vice-Chairman
<br /> Ernestine Gray,brought the Mashpee Arts Council to the Nancy Carter, Corresponding Secy.
<br /> fore statewide. In the roster of small affiliate councils of Bernard Doiron
<br /> the Massachusetts Arts Lottery Council we rank #1 in Barbara Jutstrom
<br /> meeting the intended goals set forth and rank in the top Louise Murphy
<br /> ten of the 351 affiliate councils.
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