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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
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Diversity Commission
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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.
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Diversity Commission
July 12, 2017
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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
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Diversity Commission
July 12, 2017
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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.
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U. S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT
_ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
DISTAK7 DRIEQOR
SIXTH AND LENORA BUILDING
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 96121 IN REPLY REFER To
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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: