COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Despite the shut down of the Tibbits Opera House for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was reported during the Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council annual meeting on Thursday night the organization’s financial position remains strong.
The annual meeting was a combined virtual and in-person event at the Opera House where proper COVID-19 protocols were in place.
Board treasurer Wayne Weaver reported that through increased fundraising and a concerted effort to cut expenses, they ended 2019-2020 with a $78,000 profit. In addition to the donations that replaced lost ticket revenue, Tibbits received a federal PPP loan and several emergency grants.
Board President Rick Merrill recognized retiring board member Polly Locke with a plaque honoring her nine years of service. Also during the meeting, Daniel Gordon, Erin Jansen, Angie Marsh and Cisco Ortiz were elected to the board of directors. John Bolton and Wayne Weaver each renewed their terms.
During the organizational meeting which followed the annual meeting, Chris Donbrock was elected president, John Bolton vice president, Ken Norton treasurer, Joe Hughes secretary and Dave Coyle member-at-large, to serve as the officers and executive committee for the Foundation.
Copies of the Tibbits Opera Foundation Annual Report are available at the administrative office at 93 West Chicago St. or online at www.tibbits.org.
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