AAMB Meeting Notes Feb 12, 2025

Mason Arts Board February 12, 2025 8:30 am-10:15 am Zoom Attendees: Mike Brown, Kelly Harms, Gardner Gillespie, Molly Grimsley, Mary Jones, Lynette Matz, Willy Meaux, Paulette Miller, Bob Purks, Anika Tené, Isaac W.K. Thweatt, Victoria Salmon, Sadhvi Subramanian, Edward Weiner, Mary Zigo, Jenna Day, Linda Harber, Janice Sutera Wolfe, Whitman Brown, James Casey, Rick Davis, Niyati Dhokai, Kirstin Franko, Adrienne Godwin, Susan Graziano, Julie Haberstick, Carolyn Hays, Cynthia Fuchs, Barbara Jacksier, Kristin JohnsenNeshati, Mary Lechter, Karalee Dawn MacKay, Linda Monson, Sang Nam, Michael Nickens, Shá Norman, Lauren Peters, Emily Rusch, Don Russell, Emily Schneider, Susan Shields, Amanda Snellings, Julie Thompson, Lauren Wagner Regrets: Annie Bolger, Jonathan Goldman, Charniele Herring, Rose Mary Flores Troche, Nancy JeanLouis, So Lim, Kimberly Macedo, Val McWhorter, Ida Portland, Jay Speer, Djola Branner, Zoë Charlton Welcome – Vicki Salmon, Chair Vicki Salmon welcomed all members to the meeting and thanked everyone for their hard work. She emphasized the importance of the Mason Arts Board supporting the college’s strategic priorities. Committee Reports Finance – Annie Bolger, Treasurer; Whitman Brown, Chief Business Officer Whitman Brown presented in Annie Bolger’s absence. He noted that scholarship expenditures increased by 4% over last year’s numbers. Ticket sales showing a positive trend, up by $38,000 from the previous year. Facility rental income has significantly increased, particularly at the Hylton Center. Enrollment in the Mason Community Arts Academy’s summer programs is up by 20% year-over-year for the upcoming summer. Governance – Molly Grimsley Molly Grimsley introduced new board members Sadhvi Subramanian and Lynette Matz. Development – Victoria Salmon and Susan Graziano Susan Graziano reported that $2.4 million has been raised year-to-date. Recent notable gifts include 32 African art pieces and a vibraphone for the Dewberry School of Music. Susan also shared new development staff appointments, including part-time Development Assistant Lauren Peters and Major Gift Officer Phoebe Gor.