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2017-08-02 Diversity Commission AgendaO E1),111 0 AGENDA Edmonds Diversitv Commission Edmonds Senior Center 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds, WA 98020 Wednesday, August 2, 2017 6:OOPM — 8:OOPM 10MI[eye] IN P3 a 7 1. Roll Call 5 min. 2. Approval of Agenda 5 min. 3. Approval of July 12, 2017 Meeting Summary 10 min. 4. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker) 10 min. 5. Update from the city (Patrick and Adrienne) 20 min. 6. Diversity Commission Grant Program Update/Recommendations/Discussion. See attached applications 50 min. 7. 2017 Work Plan Discussion a. Events subcommittee update. b. Policy subcommittee update. c. Partnerships subcommittee update. 10 min. 8. Indigenous Day Resolution Update 10 min. 9. Commissioner's Corner Adjourn — Next regular meeting: Wednesday September 6, 2017, 6PM Guiding Principles To ensure we meet our responsibilities as a Commission, we agree to: • start and end our meetings on time • demonstrate our respect for our fellow Commissioners, the City of Edmonds, and the citizens we represent by: being present, being prepared, actively listening, participating in meetings, completing our individual assignments, and holding ourselves accountable • "step up and step back" • establish goals and action plans that are results oriented • establish subcommittees as needed • engage in courageous, honest, and open dialogue when faced with difficult issues or questions • utilize the "Ouch Rule" (assume positive intent; resist the temptation to be offended) • embrace the education opportunities presented through the Commission meetings • strive to make decisions by consensus. In a case where consensus cannot be reached after a reasonable attempt has been made, the Chairperson may call for a majority vote. DRAFT CITY OF EDMONDS DIVERSITY COMMISSION July 12, 2017 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Ed Dorame — Co -Chair Diana White Donnie Griffin Dean Olson Sarah Mixson Anabel Hovig Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, ex offici0 1. Roll Call: Call to order at 6:02 p.m. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Maria Montalvo — Co -Chair Tung Bui Pat Valle STAFF PRESENT Patrick Doherty, ED/CS Director Cindi Cruz, ED/CS Program Coordinator Carolyn Douglas, Public Communications Speciliast 2. Approval of Agenda: The agenda approved by consensus. Approval of Meeting Summary of June 7 and June 21, 2017: Summary minutes approved as submitted by consensus. 4. Public Comment: Larry Vogel, MEN, complimented Commission on their work and community involvement since the Commission was created. Ardeth Weed, commented on the 4th of July parade and the participation by the Commission. 5. Update from the City: Patrick stated that steps have been made to include partner organizations on the website. Ed welcomed new Commissioners Sarah Mixson & Anabel Hovig. 6. Al Compaan/Edmonds Police Chief. Chief Compaan was invited to attend and speak to the Commission. His comments: Very enthusiastic about the creation of the Commission by the City. Concerned about things that have happened in the City and across the country. Have seen uptick in crimes since the national election. He and the Edmonds Police Department (EPD) want to see a stop to these crimes. In regards to the recent Edmonds graffiti crimes at Madrona School, the EPD has made an arrest. But this arrest does not solve the problems. The community is tolerant and respectful. As a City and community we are responsible for our environment and our children's safety. Question asked about the label of hate crimes vs vandalism? Westgate Chapel incident with swastikas on cars was an angry person and specifically a VW was the target. WA State laws govern these incidents. He did not know victim and was charged under vandalism and is still in custody It has to be shown that target has to be based on racial bias against a specific person or group, etc. to be charged as a hate crime. Investigation has not shown a connection between this incident and the Madrona Draft Meeting Summary Diversity Commission July 12, 2017 Page 1 DRAFT school incident. Malicious harassment vs vandalism. There was not as much of a reaction to the swastika incident as there was to the Madrona incident. School Board response: Cameras and security were passed as part of a levy and includes ongoing work in common areas, hallways, etc. Communication from the principal could have been handled more quickly when the incident happened. The school district's communication department is aware it could have done better. Superintendent has implemented a training guide for school officials to respond to hateful incidents happening in the school. In August a community forum is planned for the Madrona school parents in regards to this incident. Policies need to be rewritten and updated to reflect the current issues. Work being done by district to address these issues and incidents that are happening at individual schools. NAACP is meeting with the district to discuss the incidents and what is happening currently. Question: do we have more hate crimes than we think we do in Edmonds? Is reporting crimes the issue? Is it a problem to get people to trust government? Partnership with EPD and Diversity Commission to create a better relationship with community. Need cooperation from victims, family members, friends, to share information to help authorities solve these crimes. Fine line for EPD to walk but they are not immigration enforcers and will not be pursuing immigration violations. Social worker to be hired by Lynnwood/Edmonds as a shared 2/3-1/3 shared position and will be available to provide social/community resources to officers. These crimes are unacceptable behavior. Could messages be translated so the broad community can understand these messages. It is important to reach the diverse community with more information about reporting crimes. Partnership group is gathering names of groups to disseminate this information out to the diverse groups in the community. Edmonds school district has a group/department that will translate information. School district, City and EPD should be able to get information out jointly. 132 different languages in the district. Chief Compaan would like to continue collaboration and is willing to come semi -regularly to the Commission to share and provide information on the EPD. He also offered to Commissioners to have a ride -along with one of the patrol units. 7. 2017 Budget Update: Patrick provided updated information on expenditures for the year a total of $142. Budget for Misha's services is $6,000 and the expenses are up to $3,000 for the year. (See attached budget for year handed out at meeting). City communications that could be translated should be done. Diversity Commission agreed by consensus to recommend the City consider including in budget for 2018 translation services for City communications. 8. 2017 Work Plan: Events Group Update/4`h of July parade review/Mini grant program: Parade was good and parade participation was great. Mini -grants: two inquiries so far; deadline is 7/24/17. Subcommittee to review — Ed, Maria, & Sarah. Film series: Patrick has researched — cost per film varies from $10 - $350 but many are under $25. Six films the first year: October, Nov, Jan, Feb, March, and April. Edmonds Theater will try to keep cost to $100 per screening. Theater would like to make $250 but will count what they make on concessions as part of that total. Theater and ECA will help in advertising along with City Facebook page. Need a Q&A, movies will be shown at 12 noon on Saturdays and advertise the series. Consensus by Commission to move forward with film series. Subcommittee to help select movies: Sarah, Anabel, and Dean will work with Patrick to select movies. Draft Meeting Summary Diversity Commission July 12, 2017 Page 2 Partnership Group Update: Did not meet. Dean gave update and he and Diana were provided list of groups. Translation of city information will be a focus to and will determine what can be done by City. Partner groups can also be utilized for translation services. Policy Group Update/Indigenous Day Update: Donnie updated interview with Adrienne Fraley-Monillas. City does not have a good way of communicating outside of the areas out of the Bowl. Hwy 99 corridor is another issue - could determine location for gathering places for community, have Commission meet in the area outside the Bowl possibly on Hwy 99. Concern that City does not have good way to recruit people for boards and commissions. Not just send press release to local news medias. Get out to the various areas and provide information. District council elections might be good way to diversify. Yakima was raised as an example to increase diversity on their council by going to a district election methods. Identifying the different neighborhoods could be a start. Indigenous Peoples Day: Diana introduced students to work on project. Research started around last Columbus Day. Ethan and Cole Sargeant are students at Meadowdale High School who feel this would be a worthwhile project to work on for the City of Edmonds. They are members of the Tlingit tribes from Alaska. It is felt it would be most impactful for students to present project to City Council. Should be able to have a draft of the project proposal to present to Council in September. Patrick will help to prepare packet for Council presentation. Bring information back to August meeting for approval to take to Council. 9. New Business, Commissioner's Corner:. Banner was discussed for film series but would not logistically work. Announcement that Initiative 551 was removed last Friday as it did not get enough signatures to get to the state ballot. Adiourn: 7:53 PM — Next regular meeting: August 2, 2017, 6 PM Draft Meeting Summary Diversity Commission July 12, 2017 Page 3 Diversity Commission Grant Applications 7/24/17 EDMONDS DIVERSITY COMMISSION GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM Name of Project: Black Girl in Suburbia Film Screening and Discussion Date(s) of Project: Fall 2017 Description of Project, including goals, expected attendance or reach (use additional sheets if necessary): See Attached Target audience (relevant to Edmonds): See Attached Project budget, including other sources of cash and/or in -kind funding, as well as requested grant funding (fill in below or use other sheets if necessary): Revenue: Expenses: $0 See Attached Describe what would constitute a successful project: See Attached Contact name(s) and information: Vanessa Stedman, 206-240-6370 Signature of applicant Vanessa Stedman Include letter(s) of support if applicable. Anything else you would like to share regarding this application: See Attached Date July 23, 2017 Submit a hard -copy or PDF of the application form and any supporting materials by 5:00pm July 2, 2017 to Cindi Cruz, 151 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020(or by email to cindi.cruz@edmondswa.gov. Questions regarding the process may also be sent to that email address. Diversity Commission Grant Application —Black Girl in Suburbia Film Screening Updated 7/26/2017 Description of Project, including goals, expected attendance or reach (use additional sheets if necessary): The Black Girl in Suburbia film screening and discussion is an opportunity for members of the Edmonds community to come together and engage in meaningful education, discussion and reflection regarding race, racism, racial awareness and development, white privilege and the experiences of people of color in our area. The two hour event will begin with the documentary followed by a panel discussion including the film maker and director, Melissa Lowery. The event will take place in the late fall 2017 at a to -be -determined location within the Edmonds School District. We expect an audience of around 100+ attendees and will be open to students, staff and the community as a whole. There are several goals of this event. A primary one is to give time and space for underrepresented voices to express themselves and be heard by their community —a community which includes a majority white population. Conversely, attendees will be given the opportunity to listen and take part in self -education, discussion and reflection. As the event will be marketed to high school age and above, it is expected that a diverse group of attendees will experience it from different perspectives. An important outcome will be an open and ongoing dialogue among all members of the community regarding these issues. Target audience (relevant to Edmonds): The primary target audience is staff members and high school students in the Edmonds School District. The secondary audience is community members and others who are interested in the topic. Project budget, including other sources of cash and/or in -kind funding, as well as requested grant funding (fill in below or use other sheets if necessary): Revenue: Expenses: $0 Speaker's Fee and Screening $2,000 Travel and Expenses $500 Venue $500 Advertising $50 Miscellaneous $1,500 The Edmonds School District Department of Diversity, Equity and Outreach will be contributing to the expenses including the speakers fee and screening, venue and advertising. Diversity Commission Grant Application —Black Girl in Suburbia Film Screening Updated 7/26/2017 The requested amount of grant funding from the Diversity Commission is $500. The Diversity Commission will be recognized on advertising and program materials as well as during the program introduction. Describe what would constitute a successful project: A successful project is an event that is well attended by a diverse group of people. It will include students, educators, parents and community members. We hope that the film and discussion make an impact on perceptions including stereotyping, microagressions, self- awareness and educational structures. Our aim is to build bridges and create a critical mass of people within the community who are committed to discussion and openness in issues of race, equity and diversity in Edmonds and South Snohomish County. Anything else you would like to share regarding this application: This event will be put on in conjunction with the Edmonds School District Department of Equity, Diversity and Outreach. Given the fact that racism is present and visible in our city and schools, this event is a great opportunity to proactively engage the citizens of our area in positive change. In addition, the Edmonds School District is now comprised of a slim majority of students who are non -white, and the certificated staff is comprised of over 90% white women. In this environment, it is paramount that events exist to discuss these topics. We thank the Edmonds Diversity Commission for its support. Contact Information Vanessa Stedman 206-240-6370 vanessabrandes@yahoo.com EDMONDS DIVERSITY COMMISSION GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM Name of Project: Date(s) of Project: Minh Carrico February 2018 Description of Project, including goals, expected attendance or reach (use additional sheets if necessary): My intentional is to deliver a 15-20 minute TED Talk style audio/visual presentation followed by a question and answer session with the audience. The visual narrative will illustrate how I arrived in Edmonds after decades of living across the United States. My autobiography will begin with being raised in Arkansas during the 1970's then growing up in Texas as a college student followed by years of working in New York City. Reflecting upon my past experiences as artist, photographer and designer with short stories demonstrating the transformation from an introvert soft spoken child into a passionate and vocal citizen. This open to the public event will be held at one City of Edmonds meeting facilities. My ideal time frame for presenting would be in February of 2018 during the early evening hours. The time frame would coincide with my scheduled photographic exhibition at the Edmonds Public Library. Target audience (relevant to Edmonds): This event would be open to the public though I have two intended Edmonds target audiences for marketing purposes. My primary focus group will be with young adults of color from ages of 16-25 years old who have an interest in art, photography or other creative arts fields. The secondary audience will advertise toward adults from 35-60 years old who live and work as professional artist. My goal is presenting the American experience of growing up within a multicultural family and inspire the next generation of artist. Project budget, including other sources of cash and/or in -kind funding, as well as requested grant funding (fill in below or use other sheets if necessary): Revenue: Expenses: $500.00 : Edmonds Diversity Grant $250.00 : Speaker fee $150.00 : Venue fee $100:00 : Advertising: flyers, posters, mailers Describe what would constitute a successful project: A diverse audience in attendance and an engaging dialogue with community members during the Q&A Contact name(s) and information: Minh Carrico 18602 79 PI W Edmonds, WA 98026 Date July 21, 2017 Include letter(s) of support if applicable. See page 3 Anything else you would like to share regarding this application: As a member of the Edmonds community since 2014, 1 recognize the need for increased public awareness of diversity among our community members. Submit a hard -copy or PDF of the application form and any supporting materials by 5:00pm July 2, 2017 to Cindi Cruz, 151 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020 or by email to cindi.cruz@edmondswa.gov. Questions regarding the process may also be sent to that email address. 7/21/17 To the Edmonds Diversity Commission Committee, I am writing to recommend Minh Carrico for the Edmonds Diversity Commission grant. Minh has been active and important figure in the arts community in the NW for several years. First as a photographer, then as a gallery owner, and now as an educator. I first met Minh when he was accepted in the City of Seattle's Public Art Boot Camp. Our Public Art Boot Camp is designed to mentor and train artists of color and emerging artists on the basics of translating their work into the public art field. After the training 14 people are awarded public art commissions that summer. Minh was one of the recipients of the commissions and displayed his piece at Seattle Center. Minh was great to work with during the process of fine tuning and installing his artistic project. One of the many hurdles Minh had to traverse to install his artwork was working with me to submit paperwork the Landmarks Preservation Board. Minh was able to get me all the information I needed on an extremely tight deadline, two -days, all while managing his other workloads. This also speaks to how skilled Minh is as a project manager. I believe that Minh's TED style talk is a worthy project that is in line with his teaching and presentation experience while also building on the artistic and community work Minh has been doing for years now. Sincerely, Elisheba Johnson Public Art Project Manager City of Seattle's Office of Arts & Culture In Residence at The Wade James Theatre 1 950 Main St. Edmonds P.O. Box 385 Edmonds, WA 98020 425.774.9600 1 Driftwood Players.com July 24, 2017 Edmonds Diversity Commission Cindy Cruz Edmonds, WA Dear Ms. Cruz, Thank you so much for accepting our application for a grant from the Diversity Commission for our installation of a hearing loop system in our theatre to provide equal access for our patrons who have difficulty hearing. This new system will provide much in the way of access and preserving dignity for all those who are hard of hearing and use hearing assisted devices. The support of the commission is very important to us. Sincerely, C L Kim r ith Managing Director We Foster Excellence in Live Theater for the Enrichment of our Community and the Benefit of Future Generations. MISSION: We foster excellence in live theatre for the enrichment of our community and the benefit of future generations. Edmonds Diversity Commission As one of the oldest community theaters in Washington State, Edmonds Driftwood Players (EDP) is proud to be celebrating 58 years of entertaining audiences in our region through the magic of live theater. Our season features five mainstage productions, four second -stage productions, two popular children's summer programs, a playwrights' series and educational classes for youth ages 8 —18 from Everett to Seattle. Currently, EDP performs in the Wade James Theatre, which was built in 1969. Since then there have been several improvements to the facility; ADA upgrades to lobby and restrooms, and a small scene shop, kitchenette, single dressing room and prop storage room were added backstage along with a new HVAC system and roof. At this time, Edmonds Driftwood Players is requesting the Edmonds Diversity Commission to help support the installation of a Hearing Loop System for our hearing -impaired audience member to replace the broken listening devices. Hearing Loop System. With the installation of the carpeting, now is the time to make a make investment in our audiences' enjoyment and engagement in the productions. Edmonds Driftwood Players' demographic profile shows that approximately 60% of our audience is over 60 years of age. As they say in the media, "Today's 80 is the new 65; while today, the 65 is the new 50." Americans are living longer. They are more active, healthy, fit, vibrant and vital. No longer do they just sit at home and watch TV, drink and smoke. The "over 60" crowd travels; they are intellectually curious; they are involved in their communities; they are philanthropic; and they are arts patrons. As vital and vibrant as the aging population is, one of major issues affecting them and Edmonds Driftwood Players' audience is hearing loss. People age 60 and older are more likely than any other age group to have hearing loss. While older people are not the only ones with hearing loss, more than 5 million people age 18 through 64, and close to half a million children, have hearing loss. Problem: Hearing loss is a serious disability and affects all age groups. Hearing loss is the third most common condition in people older than 60 Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions present at birth 16% of school aged children have hearing loss 1 in 5 teens have hearing loss 1 in 6 baby boomers have hearing loss Hearing Disabilities: Individuals, who suffer from hearing loss are no longer able to enjoy many of their activities, including arts and live performances. By supporting our constituency's needs, limitations and disabilities, Edmonds Driftwood Players builds patron loyalty and helps to improve their lifestyle. With a more rewarding lifestyle, come more excitement, higher awareness, and greater engagement. People with hearing loss require more than just volume. Hearing loss typically reduces one's ability to process auditory information. Even when fitted with state -of -the art hearing instruments, persons with hearing loss still require signal-to-noise ratios of 15dB to 20dB in order to obtain reasonable levels of speech intelligibility. At best, hearing aids can deliver a signal-to-noise ratios improvement of MB to 6dB, which, therefore, is insufficient in places with reverberation and ambient noise. Reverberation means bouncing sound and/or echoing sound caused by highly reflective surfaces. Even individuals with normal hearing capabilities have difficulty hearing in environments that are considered very reverberant. Ambient noise is the distracting, background noise that is amplified by various external sources. Solution: Hearing loop technology takes the speech signal from the basic source such as a microphone and broadcasts directly to the listener's hearing aid. The signal at the listener's ears is free from distance issues, reverberation and ambient noise interference. Hearing loops profile the technology of people's personal hearing instruments, thus often providing sharper sound. In contrast to assisted listening devices or headsets, which provide the same generic audio information to everyone, a hearing loop delivers customized sound. With the hearing loop technology, audience members with greatly differing hearing loss (a low frequency versus a high frequency loss, for example) each receive clean, clear audio through their individually programmed hearing aids. It also preserves dignity for individuals who are able now to hear the production without having to ask for assistance. Until recently, hearing loops have been largely unknown in the United States, even though they have been installed in tens of thousands of British and Scandinavian venues, from theatres and churches to home TV rooms, and even to the back seats of all London taxis What is a hearing loop: Audio induction loop systems, also called audio -frequency induction loops (AFILs) or hearing loops are an aid for the hard of hearing. A cable loop is installed around a designated area, usually a room or a building, which generates a magnetic field picked up by a hearing aid. The simple form of AFIL is a single wire around a room, driven from a power source. The benefit is that it allows the sound source —whether a musical performance or a speech —to be transmitted to the hearing -impaired listener clearly and free of other distracting audio (reverberation or ambient noise) in the environment. Even with the most up-to-date technology, hearing aids and cochlear implants cannot completely separate important sounds from background noises; nor do they pick up all sounds from a distance such as those in a performance hall, a place of worship or even a home TV viewed from across the room. As a nonprofit community theater, we select shows that is appeal to our community; provide a message of entertainment, artistic excellence, inclusion and humanity; prove to be marketable; and meets operating budget opportunities and restraints. While we always wish for sell-outs, we budget for 70% capacity. Additionally, we try to keep our ticket prices low so everyone in the community can enjoy "their local theater." Our Board of Directors and staff have worked diligently to diversify our sources of income. The 2016/2017 budget reflects 86% earned income which includes: production (ticket sales), registration fees for education camps, donations, dues, lobby/theater and props/costume rentals, advertising in performance programs, and our bar and concessions. Contributed income makes up the remaining 14% from donations from individuals, foundations, sponsorships, special events, and government agencies. On behalf of the Board and Staff of Edmonds Driftwood Players, thank you for your consideration of our request for a $500 grant that will help leverage additional funding in support of the Hearing Loop System that will provide great enjoyment for our theatre patrons —young and old —who suffer with hearing disabilities. w M U. S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT _ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DISTAK7 DRIEQOR SIXTH AND LENORA BUILDING SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 96121 IN REPLY REFER To 414:JVS MAY 13 Ma Edmonds'Driftwood Players, Inc. Box 211 Edmonds, Washington 98020 Gentlemen: This is in reply to your request concerning contributions to the Edmonds' Driftwood Players, Inc. Our letter dated June 24, 1965, granting you exempt status under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code states in part as follows: "Contributions made to you are deductible by donors as provided in section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers or gifts to or for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes under the provisions of section 2055, 2106 and 2522 of the Code." Also enclosed are Forms 990-A. Very truly yours, eGo. chin Chief, Audit Division Enclosure Edmonds Driftwood Players Inc. Operating Budget 2016-2017 September 2016 - August 2017 Total Actual Budget Income 4000 Donor Support 42,599.84 37,100.00 4010 Grant 16,000.00 4016 Dues 1.625.00 1,600.00 4030 Production Income 116,100.13 258,839.00 4040 Advertising In Program 2,696.10 3,800.00 4045 Bar Income 4.850.74 11,170.00 4047 Snack Bar Income 2.724.00 6,500.00 4050 Bldg Rental 287.50 1,500.00 4056 Rental Pull Fee 818.50 2,200.00 4060 Education Registrations 0.00 49,640.00 4100 Investment Earnings 3.24 1,625.00 4200 Other Income 2,085.00 3.500.00 Sales of Product Income 16.02 Total Income $ 173,806.07 $ 393,474.00 Gross Profit $ 173,806.07 $ 393,474.00 Expenses 50DO PemonriLl-Staff 31,903.95 113,878.00 6001 Payroll Expenses 725.14 5010 Occupancy 12,282.94 42,324.00 6016 Repairs & Maintenance 1,746.06 15,500.00 5017 Telephone 1,224.41 4,200.00 6020 Office 8. Miscellaneous 9,302.31 32,450.00 9030 Bar 2,015.64 6,713_00 5035 Snack Bar Expense 952.42 2,500.00 6036 Bank Charges 25.00 150.00 6037 Education Program Expenses 613.08 600.00 6039 Education Staff/Board 113.50 0.00 6040 Fundraising 257.96 2,050.OD 5041Insurance-Liability 1,316.64 5,625.00 5042 Loan Interest 142.76 500.00 5045 Postage 141.00 1,200.00 6049 Hospitality (FOH) 447.41 1,500.OD 9060 Credit Card Processing 1.761.30 7,500.00 6065 Costume Shop 750.00 6060 Committees 60.00 535.00 5065 Scholarship 45.52 2,600.00 6076 Shop Supplies 403.11 2,000.00 6086 Special Projects 86.55 1.500.00 5099 Production Expense 27,350.54 117,258,00 5100 Theatre Publicity 8. PR 5,895.93 17,610.00 Program Costs 0.87 Uncategorized Expense 10.39 Total Expenses $ 98,824.43 $ 378,943.00 Net Operating Income $ 74,981.64 $ 14,631.00 Other Income 7010 Non -Cash Donation 690.36 Total Other Income $ 690.36 $ 0.00 Other Expenses 7110 Donated Expenses 690.36 Total Other Expenses $ 690.36 $ 0.00 Net Other Income $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Net Income $ 74,981.64 $ 14,531.00 Wednesday, Jan 04, 2017 03:61:17 PM GMT-8 -Accrual Basis Board of Directors Member at Large - Front of House & Key]Employees Sean McKay 803 215 PL SW Lynnwood, WA 98036 425.678.8771 (home) sean@edmoiidsdriftwoodplayers.org President Ted Jaquith Community Board Member 21227 76th AVE W #8 Wayne Purser Edmonds, WA 98026 110 — 5th AVE S #5 425.773.0435 (cell) Edmonds, WA 98020 president(a7edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org 206.235.2693 (cell) wayneged mon dsd riftwoodplavers. org Vice President Sarita Benson Community Board Member 7559 43rd AVE NE Desmond Pullen Seattle, WA 98115 331 18th ST 206.313.7555 (cell) Snohomish, WA 98290 vpCa7edmondsdriftwaodplayers.org 360.348.3240 desmond edmondsdriftwood la ers.or Treasurer Jay Vilhauer Manacling Director 15507 132"d PL NE Kim Smith Woodinville, WA 98072 425.218.8513 (cell) 425.518.9206 (cell) k mPedmon_dsdriftwoodplayers.org treasurer@edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org Technical Director Secretary Rick Wright Katie Soule 425-268-0401 (cell) 22729 Meridian AVE S rick(c-�edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org Bothell, WA 98021 Marketing Manager 425.273.3579 (cell) Art Mendel kmsoule@gmail.com 206.940.7310 (cell) Member at Large-Volunteers/Members art(c-DedinondsdriftwoodpIaye rs.org Diane Jamieson Education Coordinator 21900 93`d PI W Lauren Edmonds, WA 98020 206.436.58.5803 425-478-2582 (cell) lauren(a)edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org Diane-iamieson@driftwoodplayers.com Member at Large - Repair/Maintenance Office Coordinator/Bookkeeper Rod Fischer Kathy Griffin 23024 13th PI W 425.741.7130 Bothell, WA 98021 kathypedmondsdriftwoodplayers.org 206.617.3478 (cell) Box Office Associate rafish350-Dgmail.com Christine Foss (425) 775-5834 (home) Christine@edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org Member at Large - Fundraisina Louise Kincaid 18529 70th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98037 206.779.5083 (cell) louise.kincaid@gmail.com Board of Directors - 2016/17 Season President, Ted Jaquith Ted was introduced to theater by his parents. He has early memories of hanging out at rehearsals while his father conducted pit orchestras and produced musicals. He still enjoys attending rehearsals. Ted has lived in Edmonds all of his adult life. He has been active with DP as an actor, a director and a patron. He is honored to now serve as its president. Vice President, Keith Gehrig Keith joined the Driftwood family in the early 1990's to design lights for Nunsense and stayed to do many other things, including being the Office Manager from 2004 to 2014. His first produced play, Small World was presented as one of the first Spotlight on Local Playwrights at EDP. He also directed 2011's award winner entry in the state festival, The Long Christmas Dinner. Treasurer, Jay Vilhauer Jay has very much enjoyed being part of the Driftwood "family" for the past few years, having been on stage in several Driftwood shows: The Music Man, The Wizard of Oz, Thugs, and A Funny Thing Happened.... Forum. He has also played keyboards and trumpet in pit orchestras for a number of musicals in the area. Jay hails from Wisconsin, where he taught Instrumental Music in public schools for eight years before returning to college for an Electrical Engineering degree. He has been in the area for 10 years, and is employed by Physio-Control in Redmond, as a Director of Operations. Secretary, Katie Soule Katie caught the theater "bug" a few years ago, and hasn't stopped since! Her experience includes working with Madrona Children's Theater, teaching creative drama in preschools with Seattle Shining Stars, and many Driftwood productions. Stage managing and producing are her favorite roles, and she's thrilled to put some of those organizational skills to use here on the EDP Board. Katie was an office manager for a Seattle law firm for more than 8 years, before taking the plunge into self-employment, as a Personal Assistant for small businesses and individuals. She loves being part of the Driftwood family, and hopes to continue being a part of the amazing opportunities EDP brings to our local community! Member at Large, Assistant Treasurer, Anabel Hovig Anabel Hovig has been a member and volunteer at Edmonds Driftwood players for almost 10 years. She started as an actor and later went on to usher and house manage as well as serving on the Play Selection/ Director selection committee as co-chair for a number of years. During the last four years with EDP, she has coordinated the Missoula Children's theatre program and co -produced a number of our mainstage productions. She even worked in the box office last spring. Anabel is resident of Edmonds and a very active member of the Edmonds community at large. NFRr ..wiW Member at Large (Building / Technical Maintenance), Michael Corey Michael has been involved in theatre in one form another since high school. While he has acted on stage from time to time, he really enjoys accompanying actors either as a solo pianist or pit orchestra conductor. He has also volunteered "from time to time to build sets and set pieces, as well as run audio for shows. During the 30 plus years he has lived in the Seattle area, he has done a handful of shows at Edmonds Driftwood Players. He also conceived of and hosts the Annual Holiday Sing -Along at EDP every December. Currently, Michael is the Music Director for Ballyhoo Theatre and is on its Board of Directors. He has run Mike's Remodel for the past 25 years and has extensive experience in residential remodel and repair. Member at Large (Membership and Volunteers), Brian Toews Brian is a Pacific Northwest native hailing from Snohomish County. He caught the "theatre bug" when he played Ebenezer Scrooge in a 5th grade class production; the show changed his life forever. Since then he has been a fierce advocate for the arts. Brian is a director, actor, playwright, producer and theatre educator. He received his BA in English and Theatre and his Master in Teaching from Western Washington University. Brian has worked with the following institutions and companies in various creative and administrative capacities: Western Washington University, Idiom Theater, The Pocket Theater, The Slate Theater, Eclectic Theater, Roosevelt High School, Glacier Peak High School, Mount Baker Theatre, and Seattle Repertory Theatre. When Brian is not doing theater (which is rarely) he teaches full time. Member at Large (Fundraising), Louise Kincaid Louise Kincaid has worked in nonprofit management and development for over 20 years. Prior to joining the Future of Flight Foundation, she was the Executive Director for Mercer Island Center for the Arts where she brought a wide range of arts and nonprofit management skills, initiating the $25 million capital campaign through community outreach and fundraising efforts. With a passion for the arts and musical theatre, Louise was Village Theatre's Director of Development for 10 years, where she oversaw both the $2 million annual fund and the multi -faceted $11 million capital campaign fundraising efforts for both Issaquah and Everett. Joining the Northwest Chamber Orchestra in 1992 as Executive Director, she led the organization to a 10-year period of remarkable organizational growth, fiscal stability and artistic excellence. She graduated from the University of Michigan with two graduate degrees in Musicology and Music Performance. Member at Large (Front of House), Rita Baxter Rita Baxter has always had performing in her blood. She started acting in high school as much as possible, taking drama classes and participating in school plays. After school she took a hiatus from performing to find her way in life. During that time she started working full time while also earning her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and a Master's Degree in Management. She intended to get a PhD for the simple reason of making everyone call her "Dr. Rita" but, that was not in her cards. She lives in Marysville remaining close to family and friends. She is very adventurous and has started checking items off of her bucket list including: skydiving, scuba diving, hot air ballooning, getting her motorcycle endorsement (which is harder than you might think), traveling to various wonderful locations and flying an airplane. Thankfully she was able to make her way back to the stage several years ago ultimately joining Edmonds Driftwood Players. She feels very blessed and honored to be a part of this theater group and looks forward to working more with the Driftwood family. Community Board Member, Desmond Pullen Desmond grew up on a farm in Southern Rhodesia, present-day Zimbabwe, and now lives in Snohomish, WA with his wife, Karen. He was educated in Rhodesia and graduated from an all -white teacher's college; although he could attend classes, he was not allowed to live or have meals on campus. He taught in Rhodesia and moved to the USA in July 1972. He and Karen taught in a private junior boys' school in Deerfield, Massachusetts. Desmond also coached soccer (aka football), skiing — although he had never seen snow before, basketball — although he had never heard of it before, and track and field. He subsequently served as principal at two consecutive private middle schools before retiring in 2006 and moving to Washington State in 2007. Currently he is the Children's Advocate at the Interfaith Shelter for Homeless Families in Everett, WA. His favorite sport is soccer which he played in high school, college and semi-professionally in Rhodesia. He currently coaches — with his daughter — a soccer team of ten-year old girls, including his granddaughter. Desmond's acting career ended with a part in the Kaufman/Hart play, You Can't Take it With You. No, he never did meet Jean Arthur and yes, a grandfather of his was a renowned medicine man (a so-called witchdoctor). Karen and Desmond have two daughters and five grandchildren. Community Board Member, Wayne Purser As a season ticket holder, Wayne enjoys live theater. This started when his children were in drama classes during high school. With Driftwood Players involvement of the summer youth program, this has sparked him to volunteer on the board. Wayne says "We are the teachers to the children, let's keep them laughing". As a local businessman and event organizer, he brings insight on - reaching out to the community and protecting assets. As a Northwest native he enjoys traveling, golf, coffee and all the water views he can find. LEGAL ADVISOR, Peggy Sanders, Attorney Sanders Law Group 152 3rd Ave S, Suite 101, Edmonds, WA 98020 Management Bios Kim Smith (Managing Director) Kim has worked in the corporate world in administrative support and office management for more than 10 years and has served on community boards and committees both in the local school district and at her church. She has been involved in the arts since high school and has spent more than half of her life directing choirs and drama groups in the community. Combining her passion and her skills at Edmonds Driftwood Players has been a dream come true. She started as office assistant and has been with Driftwood since 2013. Rick Wright (Technical Director) Rick has been doing theater for over 30 years. He is an actor, a director, and a floor sweeper. He is always happy to help where he can. He has been the Technical Director for the Driftwood Players since May 2014. Art Mendel (Marketing and Development Manager) With a background in marketing and business, Art brings almost 40 years of corporate experience and personal contacts to the Players. He is an active member of the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce and loves working with people of all ages in all walks of life. His enthusiasm for the arts and his dedicated work ethic are a perfect pairing for Edmonds Driftwood Players. EDMONDS DIVERSITY COMMISSION GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM Name of Project: Poetry Workshop: Nurturing the Earth and Ourselves Date(s) of Project: a one day workshop on a weekend within six months of grant award, perhaps a second workshop if enough interest is generated. Description of Project, including goals, expected attendance or reach (use additional sheets if necessary): Please see attached description of the workshop GOALS To reach people in Edmonds who otherwise would not meet and provide a forum in which they can explore and discuss what is important to them; To provide a space for finding commonalities across political views, age, ethnicity and cultural backgrounds without the defensiveness of being politically correct. ATTENDANCE 25 diverse participants and reach many more who read about the idea. Target audience (relevant to Edmonds): People of all ages (generally from 8 to 80) who are diverse in their political views, their ethnicities and their walks of life but who have in common a love of the ocean, gardening, hiking, recycling, birding, fishing, or parks. Project budget, including other sources of cash and/or in -kind funding, as well as requested grant funding (fill in below or use other sheets if necessary): In kind funding will be sought in the form of the use of facilities in Edmonds to present the workshop, in the library, a community center, a senior group residence, or school. Depending on the locale, we may need people to lend equipment such as projector, screen, television screen, HDMI cables, etc. Revenue: No revenue expected. The workshop would be free. Expenses: $500 for advertising, for reaching a variety of groups through their newsletter as well as the main press, and printing posters and pamphlets. Describe what would constitute a successful project: 1) An initial workshop with 25 participants. 2) Enough interest to stimulate a second or even third workshop. 3) Raised awareness of arts, mental health, and the environment. 4) Appreciation of other Edmonds residents across boundaries of politics, ethnicity, age, sex, and walks of life. 5) Permission from workshop participants to publish their poems. Contact name(s) and information: Carmen Rumbaut, 425-263-2443, 8316 Olympic View Drive, Edmonds WA 98026, crumbaut@hotmail.com Signature of applicant f Date Letters of support will be forthcoming. Submit a hard -copy or PDF of the application form and any supporting materials by S:OOpm July 2, 2017 to Cindi Cruz, 151 SthAvenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020 or by email to cindi.cruz@edmondswo.gov. Poetry Workshop: Nurturing the Planet and Ourselves Description Art is a creative way to process the many changes that this modern age requires of us. How do we adapt and adjust and still remember who we really are? How do we face facts and digest our feelings about losses? How do we balance reality and optimism? If the goal is to be resilient in the challenges ahead, how do we prepare ourselves? This workshop assumes that we can develop the flexibility to face the coming challenges, that there is cause for optimism, and that poetry can be a powerful tool both for exploring our inner selves and connecting with others. The two hour program begins with a ten-minute slide -show from Climate Reality Project summarizing the planet's current state and its future, emphasizing possible solutions. Then the participants will make notes of their reactions (journal) then discuss the general themes. The leader of the workshop will present generally on poetry and give instructions on writing. The participants then be given time to reflect and write. The participants will first show their work in dyads, if they wish. The group will come back together to share and further discuss. The emphasis will not be on whether the poetry is "good" or "bad" nor as persuasive of any particular view. Rather, we will focus on poetry as a tool for self -exploration and communication. All political views will be respected and no political view will be forced on anyone. This is a time for listening within, not a place for convincing others. The program will end with the leader giving a list of references and information on local climate action. The program leader is Carmen Rumbaut - retired attorney and social worker, poet, Buddhist, bilingual Cuban immigrant and forest mystic, who lives in Edmonds, WA in co -housing. EDMONDS DIVERSITY COMMISSION GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM Name of Project: Stories for Self and Solidarity: A Multicultural Event Date(s) of Project: Fall 2017 Description of Project, including goals, expected attendance or reach (use additional sheets if necessary): The importance of narrative, of messaging, and of storytelling, is evident in our everyday lives, from the stories we tell our kids at bedtime, to the catchphrases of advertisers and politicians, to the common stereotypes we use to "other" people unlike us. "Stories for Self and Solidarity: A Multicultural Event," is an exploration and celebration of the way we use stories to reckon with our past, the world around us and our ever -changing identities. We are planning on a half -day event, open to the general public, but specifically targeting families, parents and educators in the Edmonds School District. "Stories for Self and Solidarity" will open with an acknowledgment that we are meeting on lands taken from indigenous peoples and a reminder that when we use our voices and tell our stories we must also be mindful of those who are silent and those who have been silenced. Our first speaker is a community activist who will ground our event by talking about the importance of narrative and messaging --the ways language shapes our worlds and how it can be used to build bridges. Our trio of storytellers from different ethnicities will each present 1-2 stories rooted in different cultural traditions. The focus of these stories will be on individual voice and communal narrative building, with the goal of demonstrating how each participant can work to create their own stories of strength, or overcome untrue narratives from the past. Although this event is focused on diversity in terms of multicultural heritage, we will also work to make sure our storytellers are mindful of intersectional identity and diversity with regard to gender, sexual orientation, ability, age and other individual characteristics. To lengthen the impact of our event, we are planning a simple journal -making craft for youth. By assembling their own books and including the story -starting prompts that resonate most with them, participants will be able to continue exploring the themes of the event on their own. We are also creating a handout for parents, educators and other adult participants, with differentiated plans on ways to continue these conversations and use storytelling techniques at home. Our materials and information are sourced from the SPLC/Teaching Tolerance, and various homeschool, educational and community organizing/building resources. An informal moderated discussion will provide a chance for participants to explore their personal reactions to the stories and share their experiences. We will specifically encourage participants to reflect on the ways they can empathize with and appreciate other heritages as well as affirm their ability to author their own stories. Our event will end with a reflection on local Native wisdom about speaking "for the 7th generation" and the importance of forward thinking. Our exact scope and event schedule is still subject to some changes as we work to finalize funding and donations. We anticipate working with a group of 40-60 at this point, including at least 15-25 youth. Due to the community building aspect, we could accommodate a larger audience but would likely restructure the event into smaller, round robin workshops to maintain a more intimate feeling and allow for full participation. Target audience (relevant to Edmonds): "Stories for Self and Solidarity" is open to the public and offered free of charge so that all may attend. Our primary audience is families with school -aged children and our materials and content will be appropriate for all ages. Given the recent incidents of racist graffiti in Edmonds School District, we are hoping to use our event to reframe the conversations regarding diversity and inclusion into a positive, proactive source of strength for our community at large. Our secondary audience will be change -makers in the Edmonds community --educators, activists and policy makers --who would like to learn more about the power of strong communal stories and supporting grassroots efforts to build community. Project budget, including other sources of cash and/or in -kind funding, as well as requested grant funding (fill in below or use other sheets if necessary): Revenue: None expected; event will be free to attend Expenses: Venue Fees: $500 Storyteller Honorarium: $150 x 3 = $450 Speaker/Workshop Honorarium: $200 Supplies for Journal Making Project: $300 Advertising: $200 Refreshments: $50 Miscellaneous: $100 Our requested grant funding from the Edmonds Diversity Commission is $500. The grant funding would allow us to provide attendees with a take-home craft to strengthen the impact of the lessons and stories provided, would help us advertise to a wider audience and/or support the community leaders and storytellers participating, and, most importantly, enable us to further solicit funding from other sources and individual donors who may be more eager to sign on to a project that already has strong backing and community support. We would be proud to include the Edmonds Diversity Commission logo and additional information on printed materials and in advertising, as well as specifically thanking the Commission for their support at the event. We are already working with members of the Seattle Storytellers Guild and local, Edmonds -based businesses interested in co -sponsoring the event, which may allow us to reduce some projected expenses thanks to their generous donations. Members of local parenting and community service groups have volunteered to donate their time in advertising, setting up and staffing the event, including the Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition, who has already officially voted to co-sponsor "Stories of Self and Solidarity." We are hoping to ally with other local groups to invite them to this event and encourage their participation in these larger discussions. Describe what would constitute a successful project: "Stories for Self and Solidarity" has three levels of success. First, the event itself should be well attended and run smoothly from a logistical standpoint. We have space in our schedule for feedback from participants at the event, and intend to follow up by email for those who provide contact information to do so. We want participants to be engaged in the moment with new information and a strong sense of community pride in diversity and cross-cultural empathy/understanding. Second, we hope to be successful in promoting a permanent and positive change. We would like attendees to leave the space feeling excited and better educated, eager to write their own stories in their newly created books, and able to mindfully explore narrative structures they encounter in the everyday world. Lastly, we would like to be able to develop lasting partnerships with residents, Edmonds -based businesses, community leaders, and parenting, service or activist groups who are committed to continuing this type of culture -bridging work. So our final criteria for success would be seeing "Stories" serve as a catalyst for future events as well. Contact name(s) and information: Courtney Wooten, Primary Organizer (206) 902-6070; courtneywooten@gmail.com Jeanne Petty, Parent Jen Pollard, Parent Naomi Baltuck, Storyteller Donna Murphy, Former Teacher Mindy Woods, Community Organizer Holly Montek-Anderson, Community Organizer Laura Johnson, Community Organizer Stina Janssen, Activist Trainer and Advisor Signature of Applicant and Date Courtney Wooten, 7/21/2017 Include letter(s) of support if applicable. Anything else you would like to share regarding this application: