Peachland Community Arts Council
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, 5 May, 2015
Board Member Regrets:
Doug Armitage, Phyllis Papineau, Joan Dupuis, and Chris Byrd
1. Deb Livingstone welcomed those attending and thanked the PCAC Board for all the hard work
they have produced in the past year. She also thanked the umbrella organizations for their
continued support.
2. Setting up the Gallery and during the Hearts Festival particularly. She gave us an overview of
the Gallery mentioning the three successful shows we have presented to date and commended
those who volunteered to make it all possible. Agenda, there being no changes to the Agenda
Motion: Wayne/Rita That the Agenda be adopted
3. The Minutes of the 2014 AGM were available on our web site; there being no changes to these
Minutes
Motion: Sharon/ Susan Dirussi That the 2014 AGM Minutes be adopted as circulated
4. Treasurer’s Report: (Attached) Lynne reported that the PCAC financial situation has greatly
changed with the acquisition of the Gallery, grants from the District, Telus, and various
donations. The financial statement is on our web site and on Revenue Canada web site as well.
We have set aside a $5000. Contingency fund
Motion: Janet/Wayne That the Treasurer’s Report be accepted
5. Committee Reports
a. Deb’s Chairman’s Report included a short overview of the setting up of the new
Peachland Art Gallery, and the recent Hearts Festival, two of the major undertakings of
the past year. She mentioned that we now have 16 umbrella organizations, have
doubled our membership fees and received a substantial grant from the District to help
operate the Gallery. Both the Hearts Festival and the Gallery events are growing rapidly
and plans for the summer include in house artists painting and an art walk link with the
Little Schoolhouse.
b. Peachland Little Schoolhouse (attached) Donna reported that the PLS is planning for
the Summer Arts Program the biggest annual community event of this Society. The
landscaping and building maintenance is underway for the spring.
c. Pincushion Quilters Guild has had a success year, made 45 quilts for the Women’s
Shelter; they have 35 members and a waiting list; and have had a number of workshops,
including a visit from a chiropractor to advise them on proper practice when sewing for
hours.
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Deb reported that Shirley Hildebrand’s “mini pow wow will be held on Saturday
afternoon, May 23, at Fourth Street Place. All Nations Senior Society
Dian reported on the Peachland Art Group; they have 72 members and a waiting list
due to lack of space; they had 5 workshops this year and are preparing for the 55th
Annual Art Show this May 23 & 24. The theme is “Hidden Treasures”
Dian also writes a column for the Peachland View “the arts scene’ focussed on PCAC
events.
Telus Grants: Debbie Elliot reported that she has organized 10 art workshops
sponsored by a $7500 grant from Telus. They have given us another $5000 for this year
and she is looking for artists to conduct workshops.
Harmony Tree: Wayne reported on this mosaic project from Peachland’s Centennial
which will be preserved in cement in Heritage Park this year. All original participating
students will be invited to attend ceremony.
Variety Singers: Wayne read Phyllis Papineau’s report on this group’s successful
participation in Chorfest, and various other engagements locally. They have 42
members...
Fall Fair: This is the 96th year of the Peachland Fall Fair; the theme is “have a beary
good time” and will feature Bears (the Teddy Bears’ Picnic). All information is on the
Peachland.ca website, and the yearly information booklet
The Village Potters Phyllis O’Connell tells us they have been promised a new home
and the District is currently paying storage on their equipment.
PCAC Website (attached) Deb read this report indicating a yearly increase in visitors,
the literary page is very popular, also the “artist of the month” Chris also does a weekly
broadcast on the local digital radio station - Okanaganradio.com
6. Continuing Business
a. Gallery Update: currently the Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday 10-4 pm; in July it will
be open 7 days a week, 8 hours the same hours as the Visitor Center. The exhibits are
booked until mid-January of 2016. There will be a special “Artists in Studio” show in
August/Sept featuring a number of local artists working in the Gallery and with art walks
between the Gallery and Little Schoolhouse.
b. Gaming Grant the application is close to submission and would cover operating costs,
and help with the Gallery Showcase, Hearts Festival, Summer Program and the
Educational Workshops if it is achieved.
c. Central Okanagan Foundation has recently eased their requirements and cover
different costs. Peachland has sent $12,000 a year for many years and rarely has any
Peachland organization qualified to receive a grant. Deb has met with the COF
representative and we are hoping to get a three year grant to cover a paid coordinator
d. User Agreement/Chamber of Commerce: Wayne, Chris, Lynne and Deb will negotiate
with the Chamber re a new agreement (the current one expires 10 June).
7. New Business:
a. Deb Livingstone was given the Mayor’s Award of Merit at the local Municipal Awards
Night for her service to the community.
b. Vi Brown of the Literary Group has published a book “Who’s Who in Peachland” and
was congratulated on her achievement.
8. Election of Executive and Directors
Eldon Kerbes conducted the election and he following table officers were
acclaimed:
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President
Deborah Livingstone
Treasurer
Lynne Herrin
Directors acclaimed
Doug Armitage
Joan Dupuis
Judy Hewlett
Donna Kerbes
Chris Byrd
Wayne Power
Lorraine Fader
Jean Brandel
Vice Chair
Secretary
Phyllis Papineau
Sharon McPhee
Janet Hornseth
Debbie Elliott
Dian Tompkin
9. There being no further business, the Chair thanked Eldon for conducting the election
and adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted
Sharon McPhee
Secretary
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