Project Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,999
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Mid Minnesota Association of Woodturners
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2023
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Sherburne
Stearns
Stearns
Benton
Sherburne
Stearns
Stearns
Project Overview

Project Grant

Project Details

Technology update for MMAW and CMWA and CMWC. Use cameras and large displays for in-person and Zoom meetings to enhance our meetings and classes.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Secretary, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Tanya Piatz-Sandberg: CMAB Board Member, Visual Merchandiser with 3D display experience, fashion, event execution, and corporate shop concepts; 2D visual artist specializing in illustration and photography

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Buddy King: CMAB Board Char, St Cloud Playwright, percussionist, teaching artist, engaged in numerous youth arts initiatives in the community; Sean Donahue: CMAB Board Tresurer, Performing arts technician; Professional light and sound designer, operator and trainer; Musician with musical instrument, equipment retail experience; Large event and project manager; Joyce Lyons: CMAB Board Secretary, CMA actress, singer, educator, member of Buffalo Comm Orchestra Advisory Board; Denise Todd: CMAB Board Member, Dance Valdosta State University; U.S. Air Force Veteran, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst; undergraduate at St. Cloud State University pursuing a Major in Community Health; Jo McMullen-Boyer: CMAB Board Member, Station Manage of KVSC Radio, Grant writer, Music Concert Projucer, Community Events Organizer; Spencer Madsen: CMAB Board Member, Writer; educator; theatrical performer; aspiring filmmaker and visual artist; B.A. in English Education; M.A. in American Literature; orchardist at Clear Lake Cider; Tanya Piatz-Sandberg: CMAB Board Member, Visual Merchandiser with 3D display experience, fashion, event execution, and corporate shop concepts; 2D visual artist specializing in illustration and photography

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Cultural Heritage

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,999
Other Funds Leveraged
$94
Direct expenses
$5,093
Administration costs
$250
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

We will be able to see the demonstration better and the three clubs would own their own equipment for Zoom meetings. ; We will be able to see the demonstration better and the three clubs would own their own equipment for Zoom meetings. We will take feedback from our members. Students and instructors will be asked for feedback.; We will take feedback from our members. Students and instructors will be asked for feedback.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The clubs have installed the equipment and are using it for our monthly meetings. We have recorded some of the meetings and posted them to our members. The members have commented that the screens make it easier to see and they like having the recordings a

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Recipient Board Members
Fred Schmoll: chair, Don Peterson: Board Member, Brenda Lodermeier: Board Member
Project Manager
First Name
Fred
Last Name
Schmoll
Organization Name
Mid Minnesota Association of Wood Turners
Street Address
248 33rd Ave S
City
St Cloud
State
MN
Zip Code
56387
Phone
(320) 552-2763
Email
midmnwoodturners@gmail.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
Email the Agency
Location

P.O. Box 458
220 4th Ave North 
Foley, MN 56329

Phone
Project Manager: Leslie LeCuyer
320-968-4290x 3