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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05A_1/10/2002Memorandum TO: Michael Couzzo, Village Manager FROM: Stephen J. Allison, Chief of Police Subject: Council Agenda Item — January 10, 2002 Date: December 18, 2001 The Town Manager of Juno Beach, Gail Nelson, and the Juno Beach Chief of Police, H. C. "Skip" Clark, want to make a presentation to the Tequesta Police Department at the January 10, 2002 council meeting. For the last few months our Communications Supervisor has been training dispatchers for the new Juno Beach Police Department communications division. The Juno Beach Officials want to recognize our department for our assistance. CC: Mary Wolcott, Village Clerk LIGHT1i'OUSE E CENTER FOR THE January 2, 00 1 �1 A NOT -FOR PROFIT 5S1(C) 13) eh-nia ,e i:� BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2001201,_' Presilert L-,Tlmel F. ;Duk— 6yrr,,= =;r Prc_AF-nI Patnt'a 'M-Neal ''!Cc Pres!dent ?hon".- Henry, IF �dtk ,,- Judy E:Lklk, Shin?; P. af7 ;,,lc, lk :_ 1i Nr,! 8� tl al _ 'lift; t 1 �_ Gallery Square North 373 Tequesta Drive TadElfita, Florida 33469 n3101 Center ,,46.3241 Fax www.lighthousecenterforthearts.coni Ms. Geraldine A. Genco, Mayor Mr. Joseph N. Capretta, Vice Mayor Mr. Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Manager Mr. Basil E. Dalack, Council Member Mr. Russell A. von Frank, Council Member Ms. Sharon Walker, Council Member Village of Tequesta Council 250 Tequesta Drive Tequesta, FL 33469 Dear Sir/Madame, The Lighthouse Center for the Arts has provided a cultural center to benefit the surrounding community for over 35 years. In the past five years, our Board of Directors has made a dedicated effort to increase the quality of our programs that we offer. Their efforts have rendered successful results through improved exhibitions, expanded art course availability, and the ArtBridge Outreach, which provides underserved populations of all ages with art programs. Lighthouse Center for the Arts Is the most comprehensive cultural center north of PGA and south of Stuart. Conclusive studies show that Art organizations such as the Lighthouse Center for the Arts build better communities for all ages. (Enclosed for your review is some information about our organization.) The Lighthouse Center for the Arts is indeed grateful for the past financial support from the Village of Tequesta, as well as their police forte's cooperation and patrol with our recent valuable museum installations. At this time, the Lighthouse Center for the Arts would like the Village of Tequesta to continue their yearly gifted support of our organization. We are a positive asset to the area and any consideration for a grant of $10,000 or more would be greatly appreciated. We are a sound investment for the future improvements of the Village of Tequesta. Sincerely, MargarA C. Inserra Executive Director MCl/aw *Enclosures *(Financial Audit available upon request.) School of Art 395 Seabrook Road Tequesta, Florida 33469 561.748.8737 School _ Message I: The Lighthouse Center for the Arts offers museum quality art exhibitions and a diverse menu of cultural programming. Proof Points: ■ Steven Scott Young and Andrew Wyeth ■ A Russian Odyssey: The Life and Times of Ivan Djeneeff ■ Homage to van Gogh exhibit ■ Jazz concert series ■ Profile guest lecture series Message II: The Lighthouse Center for the Arts offers comprehensive art education for children and adults. Proof Points: ■ Regionally and nationally acclaimed art instructors ■ Beginner through advanced classes in all mediums ■ Summer enrichment art camp Message III: The Lighthouse Center for the Arts is a not -for -profit community resource that reaches the underserved and disadvantaged populations through art and cultural programs. Proof Points: ■ Art and music therapy programs in hospitals and bereavement centers ■ Mounted exhibits in area hospitals and local schools ■ ArtBridge Outreach program Summary The Lighthouse Center for the Arts, a not -for -profit cultural organization in Tequesta, Fla. offers museum -quality exhibitions, diverse cultural attractions, education in both the visual and applied arts, a gift and art supply store and a dynamic outreach program for residents and visitors of all ages in both Palm Beach and Martin counties. It is justly proud of its programs offered to the underserved and disadvantaged populations in both counties. Since its foundation in 1965, it has dramatically increased in the size, content and scope of its programs, exhibitions, staff and docents, gallery and art studio space, permanent collection, and general membership. The Center's Board of Directors is comprised of 17 serious art patrons who are also hands-on working members. The Lighthouse Center for the Arts continues to meet community cultural needs with plans for a multi -cultural center in the adjacent Jupiter, Fla. SUGGESTED "BOILERPLATE" PARAGRAPH The Lighthouse Center for the Arts is a not -for -profit arts organization in Tequesta, Fla. that offers a rewarding cultural experience to residents of Palm Beach and Martin counties and visitors to the area. The Center offers museum -quality art exhibitions, a diverse menu of cultural experiences and hands-on art education for children and adults. It also offers programming designed to provide cultural enrichment for underserved and disadvantaged populations in both counties. The Lighthouse Center for the Arts ... a Center for the Discovery of the Arts 2!' FACTS Gallery Square North, 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469 561.746.3101 wutiv.LighthouseCenterForTheArts.org Who We Are: The Lighthouse Center for the Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, incorporated February 1, 1965, with the purpose to educate and develop an appreciation of and interest in the arts for all populations. What We Do: PERFORMING EDUCATION EXHIBITIONS ARTS & Other Activities s VISUAL ART ♦ ARTBRIDGE INSTRUCTION OUTREACH ➢ Professional PROGRAM Faculty Designed to service ➢ Year'round organization, this ➢ classes 6 days a week "bridge" provides the ➢ Offered to all structure needed to age groups bring art into the ➢ Curriculum: community and to - Drawing connect the - Oils/Acrylics community through - Watercolors educational visual and - Life & Model performing arts - Pastel/Color Pencil including programs �1 Sculpture specifically targeted to Clay/Pottery outreach to the - Stone & Wood following audiences: - Carving Calligraphy ➢ Multicultural - Print Making ➢ Tourism / visitor - Jewelry Design Development - Photography ➢ Health Expressionism ➢ tional - Collage m > Govent GoveInterrnment - Murals Other educational Decorative Arts and special target - Art Appreciation audience programs - Art Portfolio Production - Cartooning - Parent/Child Creative Art • CHILDREN'S ♦ GALLERY + JAZZ SERIES SUMMER EXHIBITIONS ENRICHMENT All exhibitions are free and ♦ CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM open to the public + THEATRE throughout the year during • GERTRUDE gallery hours, 9:30-4:30, + CAMERA CLUB CLIFFORD Monday through Saturday. MUSIC / ART Works selected by + FIELD TRIPS & CORNER professional jurors and OFFSITE TRIPS curators include painting, `Forks on paper, + LECTURES • DOCENT GALLERY photography, mixed media + BEAUX ARTS BALL and sculpture, providing TOURS the viewer with an exciting ♦ ART OF THE and enriching visual arts HOLIDAYS • LECTURES experience. + ART & ANTIQUES + TRAVELING LECTURE SERIES • CATALOGUES EXHIBITIONS ♦ PRIVATE & PUBLIC RECEPTIONS • LIBRARY ♦ INTERNATIONAL + MUSEUM / ART EXCHANGE SUPPLY STORE • WINTER ♦ DOCENTS SOCIETY WORKSHOP ♦ THE PERMANENT SERIES COLLECTION + FACILITY RENTAL ♦ LOANED ART How Well We Do: Users Served; More than 1250 adult students and 2000 children participate in our educational programs; more than 15,000 visitors attend 11 monthly exhibitions, and more than 1,750 attend our performing arts programs. Fcilifies: 16,200 square feet of floor space, 2 buildings, 4 studios, and 4 galleries fitted for exhibitions (and poised to expand!) Located in Northern Palm Beach County, the Center serves in -county and out -of -county residents as well as first-time and repeat visitors who participate in diverse cultural activities reflecting our rapidly changing living arts community. Income and Expenditures: 2000-2001 Ooerating Budget $617 289 Income:Expenses: Program Admissions, tuition, fees 32% Programs 72% Government 10% Management and administration 17% Private Support 55% Marketing and Development 11% Gov sn Boar!: One volunteer board governs the Center: a 15 member Operating Board is responsible for overall governance and policy and fundraising. Members: We are an open membership corporation with more than 1,200 active voting members. Volunteers: Our Docent Society of 60 members and other active volunteers account for more than 5,000 hours, a cost saving of more than $30,000 Staff: 8 curatorial, program, and administrative paid staff (4 full time, 4 part-time). In, Sonicone once described the l.i hLhouse Center for the Arts as "the host kept secret in the northern Palm lknclies." Butt E,xecuu-ive Director Margaret C. Inserra doesn't want to 0c:cp this facility on Tecjuesta Drive a ecret. She wants to shout it from the rooftops that art is everywhere, it is Fcir everyone, and It is all itiLegral part of what makes a Couuniinity vibrant - and inveresting. Inserra;s devotion to bringing the activities of the Lighthouse Center For the Arts into the fabric of the northern Pali, Beaches is a continuation of a mission started by the center's Founder, Christopher D. Norton (the soil of Norton Mn&eu111 Founder Ralph Hubbard Norton). Norcon's passion For art and his ability to foresee the growth of vile area coalesced into die center's Ivey objective: to have the Liglithoulse Center for the Arts be a C01111"llUnity-based Cultural center Which would spread its wings well beyond its doors. ".I've been involved with the center for six years, and have seen its name change from the Lighthouse Gallery to the Lighthouse Center For the Arts, which better reflects the mission of the center to bring art and culture to pop - u.lations in tale entire area that have heretofore not had a chance to partici- pate in art," says Charlie Frankeuthal, a member of the executive committee. "With the tremendous growth that is going on in northern Palm Beach and Martin counties, we are in tll.e ideal place to oFfev this art and culture." Por more than 35 years, this is exactly what the center has done. But, according to lnserra, in recent years, it has been foraying into new territories, developing new alliances with segments Of the con-irin llity, and bursting from its doors to be a viable force in the area. "All oFus are motivated to dispel the myth that art is only for a select few," she says. "Art is in everyday living, and it is s0 ,,filch a part of our lives that we really don't realize it. There are benefits of the creative process for everyone, ,in([ it's beet, shown l"haf children who are exposed to the arts achieve at a higher grade level than those who are not exposed to the arts. hiserra first Walked into the Lighthouse Center for the Arts I I years ago when a terrible rainstorm prompted her to come inside and take a look. She loved the facility the minute she walked in, since it reminded her of the art muse- um in her hometown of Wayzata, Minn. She first started at the Lighthouse Center for the Arts as a receptionist, continued on to become the gallery coordinator and then in 1996, the executive director. Along will, her hands-on experience :tt the center, Ilserra holds a fine arts degree front the University of Minnesota. She also attended a yearlong program designed for museum studies :tr die University, of London and studied business at St. 'Thomas College in St. Paul, Minn. The center has always garnered a certain amount of support front the community, and since its opening in 19olt has oBered art classes to both children and adults, programs than integrated music and art, and children's exhibits. The Beaux Arts Ball, first held in 1965, became one of the primary sourCcs of revenue for the: nonprofit center, and in the last four years has raised more than $20O,000. When Inserra came on board as executive director, several of the CO111InLill it"y-based programs expanded. ".Although we were reaching into the Community in some areas, she says, "in some ways we were a chichi gallery that was run like a club. "In 1996, the board of directors decided to move even further into the may/junel2t001 43 }.. community," she adds, "and we began the ArtBridge Outreach Program. This prograrn is the foundation for bringing art Into the COMMUtlity by joining various organizations and populations with art." One of the first beneficiaries of this renewed mission was Hope Rural School in Indiantown. The school, which primarily services the children of migrant farm workers, didn't have an art program. "I called the nuns who run the school and asked them if they would like to have an art program there," Inserra says. "They were stunned. They asked how much it would cost, and I told them that one Of our members had provided the seed money for the project. They were enthusiastic about having art for their children." Now four years later, the program is still making a difference at the school. Pamela Larkin Caniso, the ArtBridge Outreach coordinator, teaches art once a week to 121 children. Her students, who range from kindergartners to 44 may/junel2o01 have gained confidence and are honest throughout the work. I think that the art translates positively to their other subjects, just in the self-esteem they gain, because it is a friendly medium." Through the program, Caruso and the students have created many works of art around the campus, including painting the garden gate and the school's mailbox and building the set designs for the Christmas pageant. "This art program makes the children come alive," Sister Marion says. "They are able to express themselves as they do in no other way through their art, the colors they choose, their drawings. Their artwork shows us another part of their personalities. It teaches their to see life differently." Art has provided a sense of commu- nity in the school, Sister Marion adds. "When we created school banners, she says, "some children came LIP with the concepts while other children drew and colored the banners. "Pam is a special person," she remarks about Caruso. "She is able to get things from the children that you would never imagine. As the center's programs began to grow, so did the number of members (individuals and corporations who sixth -graders, learn everything from painting and drawing to printmaking and 1nUral creation. ".In the nearly four years I've been involved, I've seen the transfortlzation in the children," Caruso says. "They are now comfortable in expressing themselves. Even in very personal projects, such as self-portraits, they donate between $50 to $5,000 and up), whose involvement ranges from donations to active participation and everything in between. Despite this increased interest, which has enabled the center to continue its work in the community, there is still an ongoing need 6or additional funding, including more grants to cover more programs. But, Inserra says, projects are still unfolding at the center. A volunteer docent program was established in 1998, and the ArtBridge Outreach Program has moved out further into the cornnlunity, working with teen-agers at the Sandy Pines School, with the Drug Abuse Treatment Association and 1-lead Start. In all these areas, art opened doors for the people involved, and in some cases, opened hearts and ininds as well. "There was a boy at Sandy Pines who always did black paintings," Inscrra says, "and through Our ArtBridge art therapy project, he was able to express himself through art, to use his imagination and raise his self-esteem. The program helped 11iIII become more connected, and he was able to improve his learning skills. Art changed his life." may/junLJ20ol 45 The Alpha-Onlega Project is multigenerational, benefiting both the young people who are involved will youth programs in Palm Beach and Martin counties and older folks froin Prosperity Oaks in Palm Leach Gardens. As a result, both groups learn more about each other and work. together, creating imaginative -and dynamic artwork. "This program is an example of the center identifying a void and then creating a program to till that void," she says. ""The teens at DATA, which is a residential drug treaCITICIAt facility, volunteer to participate in the (Alpha-Ornega) program, where they interact with the residents of Prosperity Oaks. In addition to the art projects, these teens get acceptance, hugs and caring froin these older citizen's." Cwo other Art ridge progn have also been a tremendous success. The Very Special Arts project joins forces with physically and mentally disabled individ- uals of all ages, using art to help these fledgling artists expand their creativity. And the recently created. l Picture People Project, which is manned t, by the center's docents, benefits third -graders throughout the area. The docents travel to elementary schools and bring large, poster -sized reproductions of k the works painted by master artists. The children get to see LIP close how the artists ! express themselves through their art, and learn abOUt the period of time in which i the artists lived. 'Ilse program introduces new words into the children's vocabulary and increases their writing skills in the classroom. Despite the ongoing accompl isl linen us of the outreach progruns, the Lighthouse Center for the Arts is 3 continuing to evolve. For instance, the center hopes to someday have an I artist -in -residency program and an internship program with a local college- Or Ulliversity. F Ielping the center move beyond its present goals are generous donations ! froin Slich benefactors as Patricia Cloutier, owner of Patricia Cloutier I Gallery in lequesta. "Patricia has elevated the statute and. 1 visibility of our exhibition schedule, iand the exhibits's draw alone has significantly increased the daily tral-Gc of new visitors," Inserra says. "I support the Lighthouse Center Forthe Arts both financially and with 46 may/ june12001 my time because I feel the center is unique," Clourier says. "It covers the hill SpeCtl'11111 of art-relared programs, art therapy for all ages and all socioeconomic communities, and it has programs for the mentally and physically handicapped. j "In addition, For Chose of us in northern Palm Beach and southern Martin counties who are looking For nulseunl-quality exhibitions, eulCural activities and a First-rate art school, the center does it all. And it just keeps j getting better and better," she adds. According to Inserra, the permanent collection is still taking shape, and •the center is in the process of defining the direction of this collection, as well as searching for a registrar and curator. "We always need more funding, as multicultural center, such as Balboa do most nonprofit organizations," she \ Park in Salt Diegn. At that complex, says, "and we heed more Space, there Is a n1USettlll, a Cluldrells particularly since the uplter-Te(ILICSra �' museum alld of I-ULII'SC, fill" %Ai! „ area is growing so rapidly." I BUI For Dole the LivhLhollse The center leas 11,240 square feet of Center For the Arts will continue gallery, ilICILidi lg a Separate StUdiO Co11Ce11tratilig oil its Clll"relit Facility For artists and Scrlll)tol5 Ill a ��, programs alld Ft)I10Will1' the nl'1Ns1o11 nearby bLlllLiillg. Of' its I"oLMLlel', C hl'ISlUphel' D. I Inserra says the hoard of directors Norttm. has a unified vision for the Flltlll"e OF "Over the years, we have seen the center and. IS now addressing the ' dreallls becotlle realities, and we inevitable need to either expand or ! intend to build on that 11hu111Ci11"Lllll,' build a new facility. Inserra says. "We want to be the ".Eventually as the center grows, we besr Facility we can be For this will bct forced to get more space," Conllnunity, and we will CntlCillUe Frankenthal agrees, "and we are � our missiott co educate and develop working with other cultural an interest in and an appreciation of institutions, with local municipalities the arts for everyone." and the park districts to develop a may/june12001 47 'rich State u IVERSITY Florida Institute of Government Dr. Robert Bradley, Chair Dr. John Scott Dailey, Executive Director Jeff Hendry, Assistant Director Honorable Reubin Askew, Senior Fellow December 4, 2001 Michael Couzzo, Jr. Village Manager Village of Tequesta P.O. Box 3273 Tequesta, FL 33469-0273 Dear Mr. Couzzo: nclosed is a Certificate of Completion to be awarded to Council Member Sharon Walker. This certificate is for the completion of the Advanced Institute for Elected Municipal Officials. You, as Village Manager, are well aware of the importance of this accomplishment. Therefore, we ask that this presentation be included as an agenda item for your next council/commission meeting and be formally recorded in the minutes. Thank you so much for your cooperation on this. If you have any questions, please call me or Allison Stribling at (850) 487-1870 . Sincerely, c John Scott Dailey Executive Director JSD/as enclosure Woodcrest Office Park • 325 John Knox Road • Bldg. 300, Suite 301 EC * Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 487-1870 0 FAX (850) 487-0041 • SUNCOM 277-1870 `i rida Stag UNIVERSITY Florida Institute of Government Dr. Robert Bradley, Chair Dr. John Scott Dailey, Executive Director Jeff Hendry, Assistant Director Honorable Reubin Askew, Senior Fellow December 5, 2001 Sharon Walker Council Member Village of Tequesta P.O. Box 3273 Tequesta, FL 33469-0273 Dear Ms. Walker: On behalf of the Florida Institute of Government and the Florida League of Cities, I am pleased to award this certificate to you for the completion of the Advanced Institute for Elected Municipal Officials. We hope that you found the program challenging and worthwhile. We encourage you to take advantage of other training opportunities through the Florida League of Cities and the Institute of Government. In the event you receive public questions about the Advanced Institute we've enclosed a sample press release that might be helpful. We strongly believe that your attendance at the Advanced Institute is indicative of your continued commitment to improving the quality of municipal government in Florida. If we may be of assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to call upon us. Sincerely, John Scott Daile Executive Direct JSD/as enclosure V17oodcrest Office Park • 325 John Knox Road • Bldg. 300, Suite 301 EC • Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 487-1870 • FAX (850) 487-0041 • SUNCOM 277-1870 �If _ C ��.C�- �� J'✓ J� -JC/ -JC �✓ram JC -�_ � �;, � of .Em-