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Commissioner De Baca Martens and Wheeler questioned how audience enhancement would be achieved by what the Pleasanton Community Concert Band proposes. Mr. Dumas advised that it would be achieved by providing copies of music, programs, photos, announcements, etc. He also provided information on how past funding for the website had helped through calendar information, providing data for band members, and offering links to other things. Commissioner De Baca Martens discussed the importance for the agency to use grant funds and provide staff with invoices. She also asked Mr. Dumas to provide details about where the band stores its historical information. Mr. Dumas provided Commissioner Wheeler with information about the sale of an Anniversary CD and funds they receive from donations and corporate events. He also gave Chairperson McLane information about current membership. TO-Valley YMCA — Arts Education as a Vehicle for Asset Development, Kelly O'Lague Dulka — informed the Commission that the YMCA was trying to encourage arts during the summer programming at the YMCA. She discussed the number of kids served and the benefits of providing arts to them, noting that many of the children participating in YMCA programs are from low and very-low income families. Ms. Dulka advised that the Y was looking to hire a credentialed teacher for this project and reviewed with Commissioners aspects of the Cultural Plan the program would serve. Commissioner De Baca Martens discussed with Ms. Dulka how training would be conducted for the program and other sources of funding for the project. Ms. Dulka advised that the YMCA would hire a credentialed teacher who would work with and train volunteers and other staff members. She also advised that the Camp would be held at one of the churches in Pleasanton and funding had been requested from other sources. Chairperson McLane discussed the curriculum and activities for the program with Ms. Dulka. Valley Concert Chorale - 50th Anniversary: Choral Master Classes, Bill Leach - provided information about the funding requested for this project and advised they would cover the cost of an American Choral Composer to conduct master choral classes and workshops at Amador Valley and Foothill High Schools. He provided information about the anticipated number of students that would be reached, the impact of funding for programs, and the challenges. Chairperson McLane was advised by Mr. Leach that his group was looking for other locations should the Amador Theater not be available. Pacific Coast Repertory Theater — PCRT/Firehouse Arts Center Equipment Enhancement, David Judson & Debbie DeSanto - informed the Commission that PCRT and the Tri-Valley Repertory Theater would like the Commission to consider combining their funding requests. They felt that collaborating together would allow them to purchase wireless 'hair" microphones at a better price. Mr. Judson provided information about government limits now that limit the availability of certain frequency bands. As an added incentive for the Commission to consider Civic Arts Commission March 4, 2013 Page 4