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Guild Remarks – Trish Featherston, Treasurer 1. The Guild had a good year. It raised over $15,000 at Fashion Show at May, and was near capacity. 2. The Guild made a contribution of $10,000 to the LexPhil Society and a contribution of $2,500 to the LexPhil Foundation. 3. The Membership Tea is scheduled for September 8 (second Tuesday) at Ten Lane farm in Woodford County. The goal is for all Guild members and officers to bring new potential members to the event. 4. This year, the Guild had 83 members; down from 100 in the previous year.
IV. Executive Director’s Remarks – Allison Kaiser 1. LexPhil is fortunate to have a staff that is dedicated to the mission, values and collective goals of the organization. We have a reputation for “punching above weight” in all we do and that is due to the hard work of our staff. 2. Now that we have a new collective bargaining agreement with the musicians union, th Board and staff leadership will focus on completing a new strategic plan, amended Bylaws and reinvigorated fundraising efforts. There will be much work to complete outside of normal meetings. 3. With the close of the year, we are pleased to report the smallest accumulated deficit in many years. We had a small windfall of stock from the company with which LexPhil holds it long and short term disability and life insurance policies. Other savings were accomplished at the expense of staffing and marketing. The budget for FY16 reflects our need to increase marketing efforts. 4. LexPhil has tremendous potential for the future. It will take the efforts of all to achieve it. We do not exist without the generous time and efforts of volunteers. Sometimes, they make a difference in the most surprising ways. LexPhil put out a call for help decorating the stag for the Candy Cane concert this past winter. Marlie McRoberts answered in the most delightful fashion, as only Marlie can. It was an amazing sight to see Marlie driving up to the back-stage area of the SCFA in her convertible brimming with wrapped packages to decorate the stage – just like a modern version of Santa’s sleigh. 5. It is our great honor to present Marlie McRoberts with the Volunteer of the Year award. V. Music Director’s Remarks – Scott Terrell 1. We were all shocked by the death of Leon Richard, who had been our third trumpet for many years. Leon was always a very positive and dedicated musician and in addition to being a member of LexPhil, influenced several generations of musicians through his teaching work at Kentucky State University. When I was new here, I asked him for help with a project that involved the gospel chorus at KSU. His help and support led to our program with Take 6 and the Kentucky Gospel Choir. Leon was always a generous gentleman. 2. Thank you to Clyde and Rebecca for performing tonight. 3. We have had a strong season. There is no short cut to great performances - lots of practic and study - it’s rigorous. I am a perfectionist and I want the orchestra to be great. Every year we progress further down the road. Important to have musicians of a mindset that they want to continue to grow. 4. Martha Jane Stone Award is given for continued professional development. This year, we chose to present two awards. I have matched the Foundations annual award to make this possible This year, the Martha Jane Stone Awards are given to William Ronning (violin) and Mark Kleine (clarinet). Award winners are not present because they are making use of awards at professional development programs this summer. VI. Board & Officer Nominations – Scott King 1. We wish to thank the following outgoing Board members: Dr. Bruce Lucas Dana Macaulay St.Claire McIntyre Bill Wilson Michael Morrill Rebecca Yeary