The 19-member Board of Directors, along with general membership, meet monthly to determine the MPCCF’s course of action in fulfilling its mission. Current Board members are as follows:
Jennie Balcuns, through 2012
Kathleen G. Beckmann, through 2010
Angelika Cruz, through 2011
Heather D’Agostino, through 2010
Lisa DeVeglio, through 2010
Robert DeVeglio, through 2010
Sue Farnham, through 2011
Daisy Fotopoulos, through 2010
Diane M. Hausman, through 2012
Cathie Kalman, through 2011
Rachel Kleinberg, through 2011
Pat Loewe, through 2012
Joan M. Lycke, through 2011
Merle McDonald-Aaron, through 2012
Richard Monahan, through 2012
Carol Nye, through 2011
Edna Steck, through 2012
Kindra Tatarsky, through 2010
Kelly Duffy White, through 2011
The Officers, namely Joan M. Lycke – President, Diane M. Hausman – Vice President, Jennie Balcuns – Secretary, and Richard Monahan – Treasurer, comprise the Executive Board. Executive Board members serve a one-year term (current Executive Board will serve through December 2010) and are entreated with overseeing the daily operations of the MPCCF.
The MPCCF also has one part-time staff. Our Project Director, Maureen Rutkowski, manages our day-to-day operations and works closely with our Board Members and general membership to ensure that all aspects of the MPCCF run smoothly.
Playhouse Advisory Committee/Board of Managers
Soon after the Playhouse building was donated to the Town of East Hampton, the Town Board appointed a group of Montauk’s citizens to the Playhouse Advisory Committee to develop a comprehensive use plan for the Playhouse building.
The Advisory Committee was instrumental in recommending what services and facilities should be offered at the Community Center and worked closely with Bill Schlumpf of Island Structures Engineering to develop architectural and operating plans to meet the needs and wants of Montauk and its surrounding communities.
On January 1, 2006, the Advisory Committee dissolved, and the Board of Managers, made up of MPCCF and community members, Town staff, and others began meeting to set the management structure and policies for the Montauk Playhouse Community Center. The Board of Managers meets regularly.