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The original documents are located in Box 47, folder "Wolf Trap Foundation" of the Betty
Ford White House Papers, 1973-1977 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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FILENE CENTER / WOLF TRAP FARM PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
THE WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
MEMORANDUM FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
CAROL V. HARFORD ast
SUBJECT: PROGRAM MAGAZINE '75
As many of you have the advantage of direct access to the
business community, we would appreciate your recommendations as to
possible advertisers for this season's program magazine, and, if
possible, your assistance in contacting your associates and suggesting
to them the advantages of advertising in the Wolf Trap program magazine.
The enclosed material contains pertinent information on the
magazine and advertising rates. If you would like additional infor-
mation, please contact Luke Bandle, Wolf Trap Foundation Director of
Communications.
For the first time, Wolf Trap has the opportunity to realize
some income on the program magazine, distributed at the Filene Center
each night during the season.
Dondor Publishing Company will publish the magazine for the
Foundation at no cost to us, and will assume responsibility for selling
advertising. However, the Foundation as well as Dondor may sell adver-
tising space and by so doing could generate revenue from the program
magazine.
FORD
BERALD
Lionnul
1624 TRAP ROAD
VIENNA, VIRGINIA 22180
(703) 938-3810
CREATED BY ACT OF CONGRESS, 1966
ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WOLF TRAP SOUVENIR PROGRAM
CENTERLINES MAGAZINE
DISTRIBUTION: 320,000 COPIES
Published Daily During The WOLF TRAP 1975 Performance Season By:
THE DONDOR PUBLISHING CORPORATION
Advertising and General Office
SUITE 515
1500 WILSON BLVD.
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22209
703 - 527 - 5370
RATES
COPY REGULATIONS
Chart below indicates the cost per ad, based on the number
All verbal instructions regarding contracts or insertions must be
of volumes in which the ad appears for the 1975 season.
confirmed in writing.
# of Volumes
1
2
3
4
To qualify for frequency discount rates, signed contracts must
be received at least forty-five days prior to the release date of
1/8 Page
275.00
269.50
266.75
264.00
the first issue of the considered volumes.
1/4 Page
490.00
480.20
475.30
470.40
Cancellation of contract (by publisher or advertiser) forfeits
1/2 Page
900.00
882.00
873.00
864.00
the right to frequency discounts. Advertiser will be short-rated
to adjust to actual space used.
3/4 Page
1,260.00
1,234.80
1,222.20
1,209.60
The publisher reserves the right to reject any and all advertising
Full Page
1,600.00
1,568.00
1,552.00
1,536.00
which in his opinion is objectionable, misleading, not in the
best interests of the reader or magazine, or does not conform
COVERS
to the standards of the magazine.
Not available except by special arrangement. For information
please contact the advertising office:
Minimum ad size is one-eighth (1/8) page.
DONDOR PUBLISHING CORPORATION
No allowance made for error in key numbers.
Publisher will not be bound by conditions printed or appearing
BLEED
on order blanks or copy instructions which conflict with the
Not available
provisions of this rate card.
COLORS
Proofs not available on advertising ordered forty-five days
One color only.
prior to the release date of the first issue of the considered
volume.
INSERTS
All advertisements ordered and set, but not used will be
Not acceptable.
charged as completed work.
SPECIAL POSITIONS
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS
When available, add 15% to standard rate.
All copy must be submitted for offset reproductions, camera
ready. Any type set, art work or layouts requested (not supplied
CANCELLATIONS
by advertiser) will be charged at the local prevailing rates. Extra
Publisher must be notified in writing forty-five days prior
strip-ins will be charged at cost. Each ad should indicate the
to the release date of the first issue of the considered
exact size. Refer to layout sheet for the space size requirements.
volume.
FORD
Space allocations
VOLUME ISSUANCE DATES #
CENTERLINES MAGAZINE is published daily during
WENALD
LiBuani
1/8 page
3½"2"w X 2½"
1/4 page
3½"2"w X 4 3/4"
the 1975 performance season by Dondor Publishing
1/4 page
7½"w X 2½"
Corporation.
1/2 page
3½"2"w
X
9½"
Vol. I
June 14
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July 2
Vol. II
1/2 page
7½"w
X
43/4"
July 3
.
July 26
Vol. III
July 27
August 14
3/4 page
7½"w
X
7½"
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Vol. IV
August 15
-
September 6
Full page
7½"w X 93/4"
# dates subject to change
CENTERLINES MAGAZINE is printed on a quality 60lb. text
stock and an appropriate cover.
FILENE CENTER / WOLF TRAP FARM PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
March 5, 1975
THE WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford
Honorary Chairman
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
(202/456-1414)
Mrs. Jouett Shouse
Donor
(Catherine Filene Shouse)
Chairman, Executive Committee
1916 F Street, N.W.
Deputy Chairman, Program Committee
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202/331-1292)
1635 Trap Road
Vienna, Virginia 22180
(703/532-7279)
The Honorable
Chairman
J. William Middendorf, II
Ex Officio Member, All Committees
Secretary of the Navy
Room 4 E 710, The Pentagon
Mr. H. Robert Ferneau
Washington, D.C. 20350
Special Assistant to the
(202/695-3131)
Secretary of the Navy
Mrs. Rita Fisher, Secretary
Room 4 C 723, The Pentagon
1453 Kirby Road
(202/697-0892)
McLean, Virginia 22101
Miss Carolyn Bruce, Secretary
(703/790-1244)
Wife: Isabelle
The Honorable
Vice Chairman
C. Langhorne Washburn
Chairman, Development Committee
Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Tourism
Member, Executive Committee
Room 1860, U. S. Department of Commerce
Washington, D.C. 20230
(202/967-4752)
Mrs. Yolanda Dorminy, Secretary
1017 Saville Lane
McLean, Virginia 22101
(703/356-9393)
Wife: Judy
Mr. Hobart Taylor, Jr.
Vice Chairman
Dawson, Riddell, Taylor, Davis & Holroyd
Chairman, Government Liaison
723 The Washington Building
Committee
Washington, D.C. 20005
Member, Executive Committee
FORD
(202/393-6900)
Mrs. Joan Giroux, Secretary
Watergate East
GERALD
LIBRAUX
2500 Virginia Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202/965-1242)
Wife: Lynette
1624 TRAP ROAD
VIENNA, VIRGINIA 22180
(703) 938-3810
CREATED BY ACT OF CONGRESS. 1966
ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
THE WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
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Board of Directors - continued
Mr. Douglas R. Smith
Treasurer
President & Chairman of the Board
Member, Executive Committee
National Savings & Trust Company
15th and New York Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202/659-5201)
Mrs. Virginia Herrin, Secretary
Ridgelea
Warrenton, Virginia 22186
(703/347-1700)
Wife: Rice
The Honorable
Secretary
Bradshaw Mintener
Member, Executive Committee
Mintener & Mitchell
1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202/331-1368)
Mrs. Sybil Hexter, Secretary
4763 Barkeley Terrace, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/338-4433)
Wife: Eleanor
Mr. Ralph E. Becker
General Counsel
Becker, Channell, Becker & Feldman
Member, Executive Committee
1819 H Street, N.W. - Suite 950
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202/293-1919)
Miss Clytie "Pat" Salisbury, Secretary
2916 32nd Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/333-7654)
Wife: Ann
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Mr. Robert 0. Anderson
Chairman of the Board
Atlantic Richfield Company
515 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, California 90071
(213/486-2537)
Ms. Virginia Puckey, Secretary
Roswell, New Mexico 88201
FORD
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(515/622-3140)
Wife: Barbara
BERALDA
LIBHAKY
THE WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
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Board of Directors - continued
Mrs. James M. (Mary) Beggs
32 Wood Oaks Trail
St.Louis, Missouri 63124
(314/997-0653)
Mr. Roland Boyd
Boyd, Veigel & Gay
218 E. Lewis Avenue
McKinney, Texas 75069
(214/542-0191)
Mrs. Nancy Malone, Secretary
616 Finch Street
McKinney, Texas 75069
(214/542-3569)
Wife: Nanette
Mr. John J. Corson
Yorkshire House - Apt. 619 - TO MAY 1, 1975
2730 Yorkshire Square
Norman, Oklahoma 73069
(405/364-9557)
Wife: Mary
Mr. William Diamond
Director, South Asia Department
World Bank (IBRD)
1818 H Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20433
(202/477-4945)
Miss Ursula Shepheard, Secretary
338015 Garfield Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/333-1863)
Wife: Lois
Mr. J. Martin Emerson
Secretary-Treasurer
American Federation of Musicians
1500 Broadway
New York, New York 10036
(212/869-1330)
Miss Theresa Naglieri, Secretary
Washington Office:
D.C.Federation of Musicians
5020 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
(202/244-8833)
FORD
Ms. Shirley Jo Toller, Secretary
s
1602 Wilson Place
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
BERALD
LIBKARY
(301/589-0500)
Wife: Reva
WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
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Board of Directors - - continued
Mr. Gary E. Everhardt
Director, National Park Service
U. S. Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C. 20240
(202/343-4621)
Mrs. Doris Brown, Secretary
7368 Mont Calm Drive
McLean, Virginia 22101
(703/356-2059)
Wife: Nancy
Mr. Howard Feldman
Assistant Chairman, Executive
Chief Counsel
Committee
Senate Investigation Subcommittee
Room 101, Old Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202/224-4828)
Ms. Sally Olson, Secretary
1327 Fourth Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20024
(202/554-5214)
Wife: Clarice
Mr. E. Atwill Gilman
Bosworth, Sullivan & Company
820 Security Building
650 17th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303/534-1177)
4001 East Quincy Avenue
Englewood, Colorado 80110
(303/758-2126)
Wife: Callae
Mr. Peter S. Hackes
Chairman, Communications Committee
National Broadcasting Corporation
Member, Executive Committee
4001 Nebraska Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
(202/686-4230)
Miss Elizabeth Vaughan, Secretary
5045 Klingle Street
Washington, D.C. 20016
(202/244-3344)
Wife: Mary Ellen
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WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
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Board of Directors - - continued
Mr. Matthew Hale
918 Timber Branch Parkway
Alexandria, Virginia
(703/549-8294)
Wife: Frances
Mr. Gerald T. Halpin
President
Westgate Corporation
1600 Anderson Road
McLean, Virginia 22101
(703/356-2400)
Miss Kathy McLane, Secretary
8000 East Boulevard Drive
Alexandria, Virginia 22308
(703/765-4883)
Wife: Helen
Mr. George B. Hartzog, Jr.
Chairman, Wolf Trap Associates
Ragan & Mason
Member, Executive Committee
900 17th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202/296-4750)
Mrs. Nancy Tucci, Secretary
1643 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, Virginia 22101
(703/356-1566)
Wife: Helen
The Honorable
Linwood Holton
Hogan & Hartson
815 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202/331-4500)
Mrs. Marie Fitzgerald, Secretary
6010 Claiborne Drive
McLean, Virginia 22101
(703/821-2745)
Wife: Jinks
Mrs. Richard G. (Marnie) Kleindienst
VOND
&
8464 Portland Place
McLean, Virginia 22101
GERALD
Lisraky
(703/893-1233)
WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
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Board of Directors - continued
The Honorable
Melvin R. Laird
READER'S DIGEST
1730 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202/223-1642)
Mrs. Laurie Hawley, Secretary
5703 Kirkwood Drive
Washington, D.C. 20016
Wife: Barbara
Mrs. John J. (Henrietta) Louis
1500 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
(312/256-1748)
4935 East Lafayette Boulevard
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
(602/959-5712)
The Honorable
Clark MacGregor
Vice President
United Aircraft Corporation
1125 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202/785-7416)
Mrs. Ruth Weldon, Secretary
2834 Foxhall Road
Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/966-8252)
Wife: Barbara
Mr. Rodney Weir Markley, Jr.
Chairman, Budget Committee
Vice President
Member, Executive Committee
Ford Motor Company
815 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202/785-6027)
Mrs. Ruth Hewatt, Secretary
3909 Watson Place
Washington, D.C. 20016
(202/338-7475)
Wife: Annabel
FORD
&
GENALD
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WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
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Board of Directors - continued
Mrs. Elizabeth May
1314 29th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/338-6209)
Mrs. Rogers C. B. (Ann) Morton
214 Wilkes Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(202/343-6412 - Office Number: Husband is
Secretary of Interior)
Mrs. Franklin (Susan) Orr
2325 Buford
St.Paul , Minnesota 55108
(612/644-1662)
Mrs. David (Lucile) Packard
Member, Executive Committee
26580 Taaffe Road
Los Altos Hills, California 94022
(415/948-2182)
Dr. Joseph C. Palamountain, Jr.
President, Skidmore College
Circular Drive
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
(518/584-5000)
Mrs. Janet Palmer, Secretary
760 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Wife: Ann
Mrs. Jed W. (Mary Frances) Pearson
Chairman, Education Committee
5502 Center Street
Member, Executive Committee
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20015
(301/654-3060)
Mr. Robert A. Podesta
Vice Chairman of the Board
The Chicago Corporation
208 S. LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60604
(312/855-7600)
Ms. Rita Arrigoni, Secretary
505 North Lake Shore Drive
FORD
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312/467-0447)
Wife: Corrine
Menali
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WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
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Board of Directors - - continued
Mrs. Abe (Irene) Pollin
2 Goldsboro Court
Bethesda, Maryland 20034
(301/320-4420)
Mr. I. Lee Potter
Executive Director
Republican Congressional Boosters Club
300 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. - Suite 522
Washington, D.C. 20003
(202/544-3701)
Mrs. Berta Maginniss, Secretary
3120 North Wakefield Street
Arlington, Virginia 22207
(703/538-4133)
Wife: Dulcie
Mr. John J. Robertson
7909 Ariel Way
McLean, Virginia 22101
(703/821-3205)
Wife: Jan
Business: (202/347-5300, Ext. 2054,2300)
Mr. David A. Schulte, Jr.
501 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10017
(212/687-4518)
Mrs. Klein, Secretary
1125 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10028
(212/348-1407)
Wife: Lily
Miss Beverly Sills (Mrs. Peter Greenough)
Chairman, Program Committee
211 Central Park West
Member, Executive Committee
New York, New York 10024
The Honorable
Chairman, Packard Committee
William E. Simon
Member, Executive Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Room 3330, Main Treasury Building
Washington, D.C. 20220
(202/964-2533)
Mrs. Barbara Jensen, Secretary
FORD
1404 Langley Place
McLean, Virginia 22101
(703/821-2986)
BERALD
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Wife: Carol
WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
-9-
Board of Directors - - continued
Mr. Robert H. Smith
President
Charles E. Smith Building Corporation
1101 17th Street, N.W. - Suite 1300
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202/296-2200)
Miss Liz McWade, Secretary
7301 Arrowwood Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20034
(301/365-0800)
Wife: Clarice
Mr. T. Eugene Smith, President
The National Bank of Fairfax
P. 0. Box 158
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
(703/273-2200)
Ms. Vicki J. Fonte, Administrative Assistant
666 Tintagel Lane
McLean, Virginia 22101
(703/527-6655)
Wife: Joan
Mr. Roger L. Stevens
Chairman, Board of Directors
John F. Kennedy Center
Washington, D.C. 20506
(202/872-0466)
Ms. Charlotte Woolard, Secretary
1686 34th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/337-2322)
Wife: Christine
Mr. W. Clement Stone
Chairman of the Board
c/o Mr. Wallace J. Buya
Combined Insurance Company of America
5050 Broadway
Chicago, Illinois 60640
(312/275-8000)
445 Sheridan Road
Winnetka, Illinois 60093
FORD
(Wife: Jessie)
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Mrs. Cyrus R. (Gay) Vance
BURALD
2 East 93rd Street
New York, New York 10028
(212/876-1848)
WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
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Board of Directors - continued
Miss Barbara M. Watson
Member, Executive Committee
2521 Queen Anne's Lane
Washington, D.C. 20037
(202/965-0041)
Mr. Claude C. Wild, Jr.
1101 Fifteenth Street, N.W. - Suite 505
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202/331-0850)
Mrs. Eileen Jefferson, Secretary
5716 Bent Branch Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20016
(301/229-0670)
Wife: Nadine
Mr. Robert W. Wilson
5126 Watson Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016
(Vice President, Potomac Electric Power Company - - retired)
(202/966-1534)
Wife: Janet
Mr. Julius Rudel
(Artistic Advisor - - Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts)
Director, New York City Opera
Lincoln Center
New York, New York 10023
(212/877-4700)
451 West End Avenue
New York, New York 10024
Wife: Rita
FORD
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FILENE CENTER / WOLF TRAP FARM PARK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
THE WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION
THE ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Friday, February 21, 1975 at 4:00 p.m.
The Secretary's Conference Room
Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C.
ATTENDING:
The Honorable
Miss Beverly Sills
J. William Middendorf, II - Chairman
Mr. T. Eugene Smith
Mr. Roger L. Stevens
Mrs. Jouett Shouse
Miss Barbara M. Watson
Mr. Hobart Taylor, Jr.
Mr. Claude C. Wild, Jr.
Mr. Ralph E. Becker
Mrs. C. Swan Weber for
Mr. Howard J. Feldman
Mr. George B. Hartzog, Jr.
Mrs. James M. Beggs
National Park Service
Mr. Gary E. Everhardt
Mr. Manus J. Fish, Director
The Honorable Linwood Holton
National Capital Parks
Mr. E. Atwill Gilman
Miss J. Claire St. Jacques, Director
Mr. Gerald T. Halpin
Wolf Trap Farm Park for the
Mrs. Richard G. Kleindienst
Performing Arts
Mr. Melvin R. Laird
Mrs. Elizabeth May
Wolf Trap Foundation
Mr. Bradshaw Mintener
Mrs. Luke Bandle
Mrs. David Packard
Mr. Paul E. Barrick
Mr. I. Lee Potter
Miss Carol V. Harford
Mr. Robert A. Podesta
Mr. John M. Ludwig
Mr. David A. Schulte
MINUTES
1. Chairman J. William Middendorf, II called the meeting to order.
A quorum was present. He received approval of the minutes of the
last Board meeting held September 14, 1974.
2. OPENING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN
Secretary Middendorf remarked that:
a. Wolf Trap is a great center for the performing arts; one of the
most outstanding in the United States.
b. Financial solvency is necessary. Income must be increased and some
reorganization is contemplated to realize this. We are moving toward
a more business-like approach.
FORD
LIBRARY
1624 TRAP ROAD
VIENNA, VIRGINIA 22180
(703) 938-3810
CREATED BY ACT OF CONGRESS, 1966
ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
THE ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
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February 21, 1975
2. OPENING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN (continued):
C. The Honorable C. Langhorne Washburn, as Chairman of the Development
Committee, is developing a team effort for fund raising, and asks the
help of all Board members, generally, and specifically to serve as
Vice Chairmen of the Benefit, which will be held Opening Night of the
Metropolitan Opera, June 23, 1975.
3. REPORTS
a. Executive Committee - Mrs. Jouett Shouse, Co-Chairman
As Co-Chairman of the Executive Committee, Mrs. Shouse reported that
the Executive Committee now meets regularly on the second Monday of
each month to follow more closely Board policies and their implementation.
The Committee is working for better management, and for increased
development activities to help meet Foundation needs.
She said that the Committee has been cheered by optimism due to increased
interest in the program, and by the substantial increase anticipated in
Box Office returns in response to the outstanding program put together
by Beverly Sills and John Ludwig.
b. Program Committee Miss Beverly Sills, Chairman
Miss Sills reported on behalf of her Committee that costs are up but
anticipated receipts are up also. This is a non-profit operation
devoted to quality, integrity, and imagination in programming. Wolf Trap
is not just a booking house, and therefore a deficit is necessary to
insure program precepts are honored and furthered.
The 1975 Season is a well-rounded program with balanced variety. The
Wolf Trap Company will appear with John Reardon and Jane Johnston in
"Kismet". It looks very promising for another ARCO sponsored PBS
television series.
The Committee tried to pare costs but is not willing to cancel quality.
It hopes for increased sums coming in, and is proud to present the
Season '75 program.
John Ludwig mentioned Season '75 highlights are:
1. More symphony, including a first visit by the Baltimore Symphony.
2. The Metropolitan Opera will return for 7 performances.
3. "Kismet" is back on the program.
4. Two midnight concerts by David Amram; one on world-wide jazz
rhythms and the other on world-wide folk music.
5. The New York City Ballet will present its first Ravel festival.
6. The Emmett Kelly, Jr. Circus
Mr. Ludwig gave recognition to the Artistic Administrator, Francis Rizzo,
for his part in preparing the program.
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THE ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
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February 21, 1975
3. REPORTS (continued)
C. Finance Committee - Gerald T. Halpin, Chairman
1. Expenditures should be reduced; contributions increased;
ticket sales increased.
2. Financial material in the kits reflects an anticipated
FY75 deficit of $400,000.
3. Packard Fund: The Packard fund portfolio is up by several
hundred thousand dollars.
The basic philosophy of the Packard Committee remains, i.e.,
funds are to be used to make it possible to present programs
at Wolf Trap which would otherwise be impossible to present,
such as innovative and special programs. Those programs selected
for Season '75 Packard Fund support are "Roberto Devereux,"
"Kismet," "The Crucible," and the Metropolitan Opera.
The Chairman reiterated the Board's need to address itself
to the Foundation's overall financial situation, and commended
Mr. Halpin, Douglas Smith and National Savings & Trust, and
C. R. Smith for the handling of the Packard Fund.
d. Communications - Mrs. Luke Bandle
Mrs. Bandle reported that as of February 1, the Communications and
Marketing Department had merged to form the Communications Department.
The report included in the kit is a wrap-up of Department activity
for the period September 14, 1974 through February 19, 1975. It
highlights activity in the various activities of the Department
and Mrs. Bandle noted how cooperative all media have been.
Mrs. Bandle also reported that:
Letters have been received near and far in support of the ARCO/
Public Broadcasting Service television programs;
The Mailing List has been updated, through the mutual efforts of
Mrs. Bandle and Mrs. Henry Hyde, Development Administrator, Office
of the Chairman;
The Program Magazine will be a break-even operation this year
with an opportunity to make money.
The Box Office has been further computerized.
The new advertising agency, Rolle & Associates, has coined the*
ruan
phrase "Let This Be The Summer YOU Discover Wolf Trap".
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THE ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
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February 21, 1975
3. REPORTS (continued)
e. Education Committee - - Mrs. Elizabeth May, Chairman
1. The Wolf Trap Company philosophy is exposure and training
through study and performance under career-oriented conditions.
2. The previous exclusive American University affiliation has been
succeeded by a wider university contact, to be further developed.
3. A Wolf Trap Company profile in the kits contains current
information on many of the former Wolf Trap Company members.
f. Wolf Trap Associates - Mrs. C. Swan Weber, for Chairman George B. Hartzog, Jr.
Mrs. Weber reported that:
1. The Associates have new quarters in the lower ground floor of the
Log Cabin thanks to the combined efforts and support of Mrs. Shouse
and the National Park Service.
2. The Lecture-Luncheon Series "February With The Arts" has proven very
successful with talks by Anthony Bliss, Executive Director, Metro-
politan Opera Company; Gunther Schuller, President, New England
Conservatory; and Edward Villella, Dancer, New York City Ballet.
3. There is an April 7-8 Opera Trip planned to New York for the
Metropolitan Opera debut of Beverly Sills. It sold out the day
after the announcement was sent.
4. The trip to Mexico last fall was a success.
5. The Wolf Trap Associates Ball held last September 13 cleared
approximately $12,099.13.
6. Associates are committed to giving more Wolf Trap Company Fellowships
this year.
7. Associates are hosting the Opening Night of the Season Picnic, which
will have a Flag Day theme.
8. Mrs. Jack Kleh and Mrs. Hillman Zahn will serve as Co-Chairmen of the
supper preceding the Metropolitan Opera benefit night.
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3. REPORTS (continued)
g. Nominating Committee Miss Barbara Watson, Chairman
On behalf of the Nominating Committee, Miss Watson presented the
slate of officers, reappointments, and new appointments to the
Wolf Trap Foundation Board, stressing that appointments were
recommended on the belief that they should go to persons who would
energetically contribute talent, time, effort, and money because of
a deep interest in Wolf Trap. She also noted that the Committee
felt appointments to the Board should reflect increased national repre-
sentation as Wolf Trap is a National Park. She pointed out that
there is provision for 45 appointments to the Board of Directors,
and that there were many qualified candidates. The Committee felt
that it would be prudent to leave two places open and that only 43
persons should be asked to serve at this time, which gave the
Committee an opportunity to recommend 19 persons for appointment.
Recommended Appointments as Officers for the Upcoming Year
The Honorable J. William Middendorf, II
Chairman
Hobart Taylor, Jr.
Vice Chairman
The Honorable C. Langhorne Washburn
Vice Chairman
Douglas R. Smith
Treasurer
Bradshaw Mintener
Secretary
Ralph E. Becker
General Counsel
Recommended Re-Appointment to Three Year Terms
Robert 0. Anderson
Ralph E. Becker
John J. Corson
Mrs. Richard G. Kleindienst (One Year)
Mrs. John J. Louis
Bradshaw Mintener
Mrs. Franklin Orr
David A. Schulte
The Honorable C. Langhorne Washburn
Recommended for New Appointments to Three Year Terms
Roland Boyd
Rodney Weir Markley, Jr.
William Diamond
Clark MacGregor
J. Martin Emerson
Mrs. Jed Pearson
Peter S. Hackes
Mrs. Abe Pollin
Matthew Hale
Mrs. Cyrus Vance
Recommended for Appointment as Ex Officio Members of the Board
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George B. Hartzog, Jr. - Chairman, Wolf Trap Associates
Gary E. Everhardt - Director, National Park Service
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3. REPORTS (continued)
g. Nominating Committee (continued)
In recommending appointments as Chairmen, Miss Watson said the
Committee felt it important that in addition to special abilities
in a given field, the persons should understana well the philosophy
and procedure at Wolf Trap and that Chiarmen should be rotated
from time to time. She also said that the Committee recommended
that each Chairman select his or her deputy and the other members of
the Committee.
Recommended for Appointment to Committee Chairmanship
The Executive Committee - Mrs. Jouett Shouse, Chairman
This Committee has specific and regular responsibility for the
exercise of Foundation Policy.
The Associates - George B. Hartzog, Jr., Chairman
The Associates offer an opportunity for involvement to persons
who want to participate regularly in the further development
of Wolf Trap.
The Program Committee - Miss Beverly Sills, Chairman
The Committee exists to extend the capabilities of the General
Director's Office and to insure furtherance of the highest
standards in support of founding program concepts. The Committee
reviews recommendations for all presentations for the Filene
Center stage.
The Communications Committee - Peter S. Hackes, Chairman
The Committee is responsible for overall policy regarding all
aspects of Communications.
The Government Liaison Committee - Hobart Taylor, Jr., Chairman
The Committee is responsible for Foundation relations with the
Congress of the United States and with appropriate Federal agencies,
State and County governments regarding Wolf Trap Farm Park for the
Performing Arts.
The Education Committee - Mrs. Jed Pearson, Chairman
The Committee is responsible for further definition, development,
and coordination of educational programs at Wolf Trap Farm Park
for the Performing Arts.
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3. REPORTS (continued)
g. Nominating Committee (continued)
Recommended Organization re: Financial Management
The Honorable William E. Simon has agreed to serve as Chairman
of Financial Management, and recommends the Packard Committee
come under this umbrella along with:
1. The Chairman of the Budget - Rodney Weir Markley, Jr., who
concerns himself with business management;
2. The Director of Development, who will be responsible for planning
a total fund raising program and insuring its implementaion.
Thus,
The Honorable William E. Simon - Chairman of Financial Management
Rodney Weir Markley, Jr. - Chairman of the Budget
The Honorable C. Langhorne Washburn - Chairman of Development
The Honorable William E. Simon - Chairman of the Packard Committee
The Board received and approved the report of the Nominating Committee
and elected those nominees to membership. It also noted that Mr. George
Hartzog, retained membership on the Board, ex-officio, as Chairman
of the Wolf Trap Associates, The Board expressed its sentiment that
Mr. Hartzog be continued as a member of the Board.
T. Eugene Smith moved, and it was seconded and carried, that the Board
should be increased to include 50 members.
The Chairman stated that plans were underway to increase NBAC membership
and solicit additional grants from other foundations.
h. Park Service Miss J. Claire St. Jacques
Hobart Taylor congratulated the National Park Service on its
achievements and moved that the Foundation Board send letters of
commendation to the Park Service student trainee elected an
outstanding Future Business of America awardee and an electrician for
Walter Truland Company who won a Craftsman Award for the installation
of lighting control system by the Washington Builders Association.
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3. REPORTS (continued)
h. Park Service (continued)
Miss St. Jacques said that the Skirpan Lighting System has
received widespread acclaim throughout the industry, and went on
to say that:
1. For the 1975 Season there will be 131 working days,
104 show days, 76 different presentations, pre-season events
which include 7 children's concerts, 9 high school graduations
and community events.
2. Visitation figures rose considerably and all indications are
that more visitors are expected this year.
3. The Foundation and Park opened negotiations with the stagehands
union and no great change in work rules is anticipated, but
there may be problems in meeting salary demands.
4. Construction has stopped in Wolf Trap Woods with completion of
30 of the 192 homes proposed. (This is the new development
on the East boundary of the Park)
5. Blossom Music Center will not be operated by the National Park
Service,
Mr. Ludwig credited Miss St. Jacques for the overall operation
of the Park and cited Ralph Hoffmann as an example of the National Park
Service in providing professional individuals to handle the Foundation's
major productions.
The recently appointed Director of the National Park Service
Gary Everhardt, thanked all who are working to make Wolf Trap
a legacy for the country. Mr. Everhardt said that he is glad to
be a member of the Board and is proud of the fine reports about
Wolf Trap and Miss St. Jacques.
4. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Roger Stevens stated that he feels $5,000,000 is not enough
insurance to protect the Foundation and the Board of Directors.
If this amount is not backed up by the government, he recommends that
a careful study be made on business interruption insurance, which
he feels is more important than fire insurance, and that an expert
should be consulted. Mr. Halpin recommended that the General
Counsel should investigate all kinds of liability in view of the
fact that some new laws have been passed.
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4. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
Chairman Middendorf moved that a committee be appointed to look
into the insurance situation and appointed Hobart Taylor, Ralph
Becker, Howard Feldman and Gerald Halpin. The motion was seconded
and passed.
Mr. Stevens reported on the Wolf Trap Foundation commission for Samuel
Taylor to write a play with music for '76, "Dolley Madison". Mr.
Stevens has been asked to produce the play and has accepted,
believing the play has possibilities depending on lyricist,
stars, etc.
The Chairman stated that if there was no other business, he would
like to close the meeting by welcoming Eugene Smith and Governor
Linwood Holton to their first Board Meeting, thanked the Committee
Chairmen for their roles in 1974 Foundation activities, and Mrs. Jouett
Shouse, Miss Beverly Sills, and John Ludwig for a great 1975
program.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Miss Carol V. Harford U.Hoeford
In absence of a Secretary
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