Cultural Council · March 9, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Poet Laureate Support Committee Meeting
Presentation of the Poet Laureate plaque to Bryan Riley, an update on current finances and recent/planned Poet Laureate activities, and review of updated Poet Laureate Support Guidelines with potential edits and next steps to present to the Arts & Culture Commission (ACC).
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Key decisions
Approved proposed changes to the Poet Laureate Support Guidelines.
Agree to present two copies of the revised Poet Laureate Support Guidelines to the Amesbury Cultural Council: one marked-up showing changes and one clean final copy.
Authorized sponsoring the Storywalk in collaboration with the library, up to $150, contingent on the Poet Laureate Support Committee having sufficient funds.
Tasked Lisa Usani Phillips to contact the Amesbury Cultural Council treasurer to determine whether a separate Poet Laureate account exists.
Agenda
1. Appoint note taker
Appoint a committee member to take meeting notes.
2. Review and approve minutes
Review and vote to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
3. Present plaque to Bryan Riley
Ceremonial presentation of the Poet Laureate plaque to Bryan Riley.
4. Financial status update
Report on the current financial status related to Poet Laureate program funds.
5. Poet Laureate activities update
Update on recent and planned Poet Laureate activities and events.
6. Review Support Guidelines
Review updated Poet Laureate Support Guidelines from the February meeting, discuss any additional edits, and if changes are accepted, determine next steps to present them to the ACC.