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through 02/04/09. The working sessions are limited to the senior high school only; there will be no elementary or middle school presentations.  Poet, Carl Dennis, will be visiting all grade levels.  A PDF file of the post card will be emailed to all Commission members for distribution to friends and family.  The PDF file will also be sent to local colleges and universities with journalism programs. Sculpture Series – Julie Bianchi, Tom McCarthy Julie has written a description of the Arts & Letters roll in the series that will be used by Tom for A & L “blue binder” update. No other updates on the series. Photo Show – Chairperson - Barbara Santoro The 2010 U City calendar may still have some adjustments / revisions. The photographers that have been selected to have their work in the calendar will receive two extra calendars. Dan Martin suggested adding a new category, “Twenty Years Old”?, etc. The purpose is to have older photos in the show, not just current work. Starlight Concert – Co-chairs, Tom McMarthy & Kim Chilton No new information. Movies in the Park series – Chairperson, Jennifer Stokes Contract has been sent to the vendor. Lions Gate 100 Year Anniversary – Dan Martin & Tom McMarthy  So far there are three potential sponsors for individual lions at $3,000 a piece (includes assumed artist’s fees). The sponsors are Parkview Gardens, Commerce Bank and Holy Communion Church. The Historical Society has yet to provide a business plan for the event but still wants A & L to assist in artist selection. Dan has not committed the Commission to anything other than consulting. As of this date, the planned celebration is the weekend of September 12 & 13. Old Business  Lisa Greening prepared a color brochure draft of the A & L Commission’s th function. She will hand out the brochures to the City Council at the January 5 meeting and discuss the benefits of our commission to U City. Several Commission members have agreed to attend this meeting in support of the A & L Commission. Note: Lisa, herself, prepared the brochure. This was not an expense to the City.  Tom is updating the A & L Commission’s “blue binders” and will give Regina and Diane one each when finished. The updates will include revised / updated information on all programs, and information on new programs. New Business  Diane brought up the damage to the art structure in front of the Post Office. Tom will investigate replacement / insurance of the piece.