During the October 9, 2023 Players Club meeting, the members learned from Craig Stults of a $5,000 grant that he had applied for and was approved from the City of Lincoln that is intended to enhance the theatrical programs of the Players Club. Craig asked Jim Moon to explain what how the funds will be applied to be used for the improvement of Presentation Hall at Kilaga Springs Lodge and the Ballroom at Orchard Creek Lodge.
Jim Moon provided a history of the Lighting Control Panels at both Lodges. Unreliable and underperformance of the current Lighting Control Panels riddled the crew from performing tasks critical to stage lighting. The $5,000 will be part of enhancing both performance venues which is now in the hands of the Properties Committee for further evaluation. The new system has the ability, using CAD (computer-aided design) to draw out the exact measurements of both stages, sets and characters remotely so all of the detail work will be completed ahead of time making life for the Technical Crew easier and more professional. Both systems would be in the $10,000 to $13,000 range of which the $5,000 grant funds would be applied plus an additional $1,422 will be contributed by the Performing Arts consortium comprise of the Players Club, SCLH Chorus, The Tap Company and Vaudeville. the cost down considerably for SCLH.
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Ron Hanson
We have been informed that our dear friend, Ron Hanson, passed away on May 22, 2023 after suffering a debilitating stroke prior to our November 2019 Magic Moments production.
Ron was the Lincoln Hills Players President from 2017-2019 after having served as Vice President the prior two years. Ron was skilled as a set builder/painter and will be remembered for numerous productions such as Mandy, Simply Broadway, Remembering Rosie, The Ballad of Gopher Gap, Happy Holidays, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Marquee Memories. Ron also entertained our community by singing and dancing in numerous Tap Company, Chorus and Vaudeville shows and was a member of the men's singing group.
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12/29/22
Valentine's Day, Tuesday February 14, 2023. A Club celebration with buffet dinner, music and dancing in the OC Ballroom. A nominal fee for each member/spouse/significant other. More information to follow.
12/29/22
Positions needing to be filled. We need a Producer and Stage Manager for upcoming shows. We also need a person to do Sound Preparation as well as Directors. If you are willing to get involved, we have personas who will guide and train you. Contact Craig Stults for more information ... craigstults@sbcglobal.net
Players have a chance to receive a $25 gift certificate for simply attending a Club meeting. If that lucky person attended the previous Club meeting, the gift card becomes $50.
Players Club Awarded Grant
In Sept. of 2022, the City of Lincoln offered grants to non-profits who contributed to the various well-being aspects of citizens of Lincoln. This money came from Federal Covid-19 funds that were not utilized by the City.
Craig Stults wrote a grant request establishing a reserve fund for equipment belonging to the Players. The grant was awarded in the amount of $5,000 with the provision that it be used for new or repair of Players theatrical equipment. These funds will be kept in a separate fund and utilized specifically for Players Club items.
We certainly thank the City of Lincoln for this grant.
The Players Club ultimately donated the $10,000 grant to Lincoln High School and Twelve Bridges High Schools drama club for the enhancement of their programs.
We are saddened to inform you that Sandy Klagge passed away on October 18, 2022. Sandy had a great sense of humor and was a friend to many here in Lincoln Hills. Sandy performed as a dancer and actor. From Sugar Babies to countless roles in Readers Theatre. As Nurse Kelly in Harvey, Melissa Gardner in Love Letters and Phyllis in Sylvia.
It is with a sad heart we must inform our members of the passing on April 14th of Bill McCarrel at the age of 96 in his Sun City Lincoln Hills home. Bill was a long-time Players member with a long performance record in main stage and Readers Theatre productions. One of his most beloved performances in 2008 in Teahouse of the August Moon as “Sakini” showed his great comic timing.
Jon Solander, a member of players for many years, and a very capable tech person for many shows, passed away on March 13, 2022.
The Players Club is the recipient of a generous donation from the Tahoe Regional Arts Foundation. The Foundation closed up its operations and was left with funds that needed to be distributed to non-profit entities, such as performing arts groups. Keith Vogt, the former Chairman of the Board, was able to secure a sum of $10,000 for the Players, depleting the Foundation's funds. We thank Keith for this generous offer...which will be used for some major improvements in conjunction with SCLH.
At our September General Meeting I shared that Kevin Smith, a past president of Players and longtime Players member, had suffered a major stroke and was receiving treatment at the Sutter Roseville Rehab facility.
Kevin has been moved to Lincoln Manor - Room 131 A. Visitors need to clear a reservation at Lincoln Manor ahead of time. Kevin is sharp, doing well and can get out of bed and use a walker with some assistance. His phone number is 916-258-8457 and he welcomes all calls.
Kevin and Marianne thank everyone for their prayers and good thoughts. They are working. Have also heard from Marianne that Kevin is singing for the staff and residents...he is the consummate performer.
David Africa, President
Ambassadors
As a means of getting the word out to many persons who do not hear about our great shows, we are instituting an AMBASSADORS group. This group consists of Players members who will reach out to our fellow residents with information about our upcoming shows. In addition, some members may want to work within their other club membership contacts and pass out flyers to inform them about the fantastic shows that are coming up. There are a number of things Ambassadors can do to get residents to our shows.
Steve Evans has agreed to be the facilitator of this fun group and would like to meet with you. He is holding an informational meeting this coming Sunday (Aug. 1) at 2:00 PM. Please RSVP by email or call him ASAP and let him know that you are interested and will or will not be able to attend this meeting. The location of the meeting will be based on the number of interested persons. Steve will advise. "Call now...we have operators waiting."
Steve Evans
916-224-4352
