Thomaston Opera House Commission 2009 Form 990

OMB No 1545-0047
Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 008

Under section 501(c ), 527, or 4947( a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code ( except black lung
benefit trust or private foundation)
Department of the Treasury
Op e n to Pubkj
Internal Revenue Service ^ The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements Inspection
A For the 2008 calendar year , or tax year beginning Jul y 1 , 2008 , and ending June 30 , 20 09
Please C Name of organization Thomaston O p era House Commission D Employer identification number
B Check if applicable
use tRS Do i ng Bus i ness As
❑ Address change label or 06 1309870
print or Nurber and street (or P 0 box it rral is not delivered to street address) Room /suite E Telephone number
El N ame c h ange
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❑ Initial return See 158 Main Street ( 860 1 283-8558
Spe cifi c
stru+oCity or town, state or country , and ZIP + 4
Inc-
El Termination
tons. Thomaston , CT 06787
❑ Amended return G Gross recei p ts $ 523 404
F Name and address of principal officer
Application pending H(a) Is this a group return for ❑✓ No
Aaron Thibault - 3S8 vekl(. % Vie_., ho c 5'fo,n CT O(o787 H(b) Are all affiliates included) ❑ No
I Tax-exempt status. W] 501(c) ( 3 )-4 (insert no.) ❑ 4947(a)(1) or ❑ 527 If "No," attach a l i st (see i nstruct i ons)
J Website : ^ wvwv . thomastono erahouse . or H(c) on ntsrber ^
K Type of organization ❑ Corporation ❑ Trust Association Other ^ L Year of formation 1967 M State of legal domicile CT
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities. Thomaston Opera House aspires------------
to be a
venue where the community may produce, partcipate in,-and enjoy the_performing_arts; seeks to educate all ages
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in theater and music; striving to preserve and protect the historic landmark.
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0 2 Check this box ^ [1 If the organization discontinued Its ooeratlons or dlsoosed of more than 25% of its assets
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 a) . . 3 9
( 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 b) . . . 4 9
5 Total number of employees (Part V, line 2a). 5 4
a 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 246
7a Total gross unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, line 12, column (C) . . 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34. 7b 0
Prior Year Current Year
a, 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII , line 1h) . . 99656 116310

r_ 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 305586 340320
4) 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 295 236
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 25302 38156
12 Total revenue-add h 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12 430839 495022
13 Grants S^Ol is pai (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 0 0
14 Be fkrp id-to- or mem 0 (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 0 0
0 15 S^ ries, other co Ion, oyee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 162602 200510
16a essEOft iIFf ees1 4IX,coIumn,Ine1 e) 0 0
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17 they rt I (U, cc lump (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24f ) 278303 318062
18 - (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . 440905 518572
19 Revenue less ex p enses Subtract line 18 from line 12 ( 10066 ) ( 23550 )
Beginning of Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . . . . . . . 45085 43382

21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 68068 89915
zr 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .
22983 46533
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Under penalties of perjury, I declare tha examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge
and belief, it is true , rrec rid c clrat on of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge
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address, and ZIP + 4
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Form 990 (2008) Page 2
FUMM Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see instructions)

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission:
Thomaston Opera_House aspires to be a venue where the community may produce, partcipate in and enjoy the
_performing arts; seeking to educate all ages about theater and music striving to preservelprotect the historic
landmark.
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2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990- EZ? . . . . . . . ❑ Yes ✓❑ No
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services'? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes ✓❑ No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization's three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and
allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code ............. ))(Expenses $ __________2 48914 including grants of $___________________ ) (Revenue $__________ 251234 )
-Production-of
6 main stage productions f5 musicals & 1 non -musical production) giving patrons an opportunity to
enjoy traditional and contemporary themes , as well as giving over 200 volunteers the opportunity to learn new skills
_in cos tuming,_ set building , box office technology_,_ patron hospitality_ in addition to actingL singing and danc^ng_
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4b (Code______________) (Expenses $___________49783_ including grants of $___________________ ) (Revenue $__________ 50247 )

Children' s series provided first theatre experiences-and affordable_ activities __ More than 1200 elementary school
children attended a professional touring group from neighboringcommun"ties as well as local schools . The local
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_sixth grade_ drama club as well as the newly formed Thomaston Opera House Regional Drama Club provided both
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_on-stage- and behind the scenes opportunities in a structured learning environment for young _ people with two
_productions that included students from the Thomaston area and surrounding communities.
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4c (Code______________) (Expenses 41486 including grants of $___________________ ) (Revenue $___________ 41872

$----------- on the black box Arts Center stage, again providing opportunities for the
Arts Center produces three productions
_communit to contribute_artistically_ on-intimate, non musical_productions as actors directors costumers set
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designer, house managers, lighting designers etc_____________________
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4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule 0.)

(Expenses $ 178389 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 180051
4e Total program service expenses ^ $ 518572 (Must equal Part IX, Line 25, column (B) )
Form 990 (2008)
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Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes No
1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule A . . . . 1 ✓
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? . . . . 2 ✓
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to
candidates for public offices If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 1 3 ✓
4 Section 501 (c)(3) organizations . Did the organization engage in lobbying activities'? If "Yes," complete
Schedule C, Part// 4 ✓
5 Section 501 (c)(4), 501 ( c)(5), and 501 (c)(6) organizations . Is the organization subject to the section 6033(e)
notice and reporting requirement and proxy tax? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part Ill 5 ✓
6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any accounts where donors have the right to
provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts'? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part/ . . . . 6 ✓
7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part ll 7 ✓
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D , Part Ill . 8 ✓
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part
X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services' If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 ✓
10 Did the organization hold assets in term, permanent, or quasi-endowments' If "Yes , " complete Schedule D, Part V 10 ✓
11 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, lines 10, 12, 13, 15, or 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D,
Parts Vl, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ✓
12 Did the organization receive an audited financial statement for the year for which it is completing this return
that was prepared in accordance with GAAP? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts Xl , XII , and Xlll 12 ✓
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(u)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E 13 ✓
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the U S ? . . 14a ✓
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising,
business, and program service activities outside the U S ? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Part I 14b ✓
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any
organization or entity located outside the United States? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Part 11 15 ✓
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance
to individuals located outside the United States? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Part 111 16 ✓
17 Did the organization report more than $15,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part 1 17 ✓
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes , " complete Schedule G, Part 11 18 ✓
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 on Part VIII, line 9a' If "Yes," complete Schedule G , Part 111 19 ✓
20 Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If "Yes," complete Schedule H . 20 ✓
21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 1"If "Yes," complete Schedule I , Parts I and 11 21 ✓
22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule 1 , Parts I and 111 22 ✓
23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5? If "Yes," complete
Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ✓
24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than
$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes, " answer questions
24b-24d and complete Schedule K If "No," go to question 25. . . . . 24a ✓
b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b ✓
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
c
to defease any tax-exempt bonds ? . . . . 24c ✓
d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d ✓
25a Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations . Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction
with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . 25a ✓
b Did the organization become aware that it had engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified
person from a prior year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . 25b ✓
26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or
disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If "Yes , " complete Schedule L, Part II 26 ✓
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, or
substantial contributor, or to a person related to such an individual? If "Yes." comolete Schedule L. Part 111 27 ✓
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes No
28 During the tax year, did any person who is a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee-
a Have a direct business relationship with the organization (other than as an officer, director, trustee, or
employee), or an indirect business relationship through ownership of more than 35% in another entity
(individually or collectively with other person(s) listed in Part VII, Section A)? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV 28a ✓
b Have a family member who had a direct or indirect business relationship with the organization? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . 28b ✓
c Serve as an officer, director, trustee, key employee, partner, or member of an entity (or a shareholder of a
professional corporation) doing business with the organization'? If "Yes," complete Schedule L , Part IV . . 28c ✓
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions' If "Yes," complete Schedule M 29 ✓
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified
conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 30 ✓
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part l . . . . . . . . . 31 ✓
32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets?If "Yes, " complete
Schedule N, Part 11 . . . 32 ✓
33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301.7701-2 and 301 7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I . , 33 ✓
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity's If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Parts ll,
Ill, IV, and V, line 1 . . . . . 3 ✓
35 Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete
Schedule R, Part V, line 2 . . . . . 35 ✓
36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related
organization? If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2. . . 36 ✓
37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part
VI . . . 37 ✓
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^q Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
No
la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of
U S Information Returns. Enter -0- if not applicable la 0
b Enter the number of Forms included in line 1 a Enter -0- if not lb 0
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportableapplWageicable
payments to vendors and reportable
gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners?
W-employees2G 1c ✓
2a Enter the number of reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of and Tax
Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or with in the year covered by this return 2a 0
b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b
Note . If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file this return (see
instructions)
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by
this return? . . . . , 3a ✓
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule 0 3b
4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority
over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial
account)'? 4a ✓
b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: ^ ...... ...................... . .......................
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22 1, Report of Foreign Bank
and Financial Accounts
5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?. 5a J
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b ✓
c If "Yes," to question 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T, Disclosure by Tax-Exempt Entity
Regarding Prohibited Tax Shelter Transaction'? 5c ✓
6a Did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible? 6a ✓
b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or
gifts were not tax deductible? 6b
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a Did the organization provide goods or services in exchange for any quid pro quo contribution of more than
$75? 7a ✓
b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? . 7b
c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was
required to file Form 8282? 7c ✓
d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year 7d
e Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal
benefit contract'? 7e ✓
f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f ✓
g For all contributions of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? .
h For contributions of cars, boats, airplanes, and other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C as
required?. . . . . . . . 7h ✓
8 Section 501 (c)(3) and other sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section
509(a )(3) supporting organizations . Did the supporting organization, or a fund maintained by a sponsoring -
organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year? . . . 8 ✓
9 Section 501 (c)(3) and other sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a ✓
b Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b ✓
10 Section 501(c )(7) organizations . Enter
a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10a
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b
11 Section 501(c )( 12) organizations . Enter.
a Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . 11a
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against
amounts due or received from them .) . . 11b
12a Section 4947(a)(1) non - exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 12a
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. 112b
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Governance, Management , and Disclosure (Sections A, B, and C request information about policies not
required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Section A . Governing Body and Management
No
For each "Yes" response to lines 2-7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8 or 9b below, describe the
circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions
la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body . . . la 9
b Enter the number of voting members that are independent . . . . . lb 9
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with
any other officer, director, trustee, or key employees . . 2 ✓
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person'? . 3 ✓
4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its organizational documents since the prior Form 990 was filed) 4 ✓
5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a material diversion of the organization's assets? 5 ✓
6 Does the organization have members or stockholders ? 6 ✓
7a Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members
of the governing body 7a ✓
b Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? 7b ✓
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during
the year by the following
a The governing body'? . . . . . , , 8a ✓
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? . . 8b ✓
9a Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 9a ✓
b If "Yes," does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,
affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization's 9b
10 Was a copy of the Form 990 provided to the organization's governing body before it was filed' AlI organizations
must describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, the organization uses to review the Form 990 10 ✓
11 Is there any officer, director or trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at
the organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 . 11 ✓
Section B. Policies
Yes No
12a Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 . 12a ✓
b Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give
rise to conflicts? 12b ✓
c Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,"
describe in Schedule 0 how this is done . . 12c ✓
13 Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 ✓
14 Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . . , , 14 ✓
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by
independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official? . . 15a ✓
b Other officers or key employees of the organization? 15b ✓
Describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions)
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement
with a taxable entity during the year? 16a ✓
b If "Yes," has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate
its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard
the org anization's exempt status with respect to such arran g ements? 16b
Section C. Disclosure
17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
❑ Own website ❑ Another's website 0 Upon request
19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest
policy, and financial statements available to the public
20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the
organization- ^ Susan Smith, Town of Thomaston , 158 Main Street Thomaston CT 06787 860-283-9678
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Compensation of Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated

Employees , and Independent Contractors
Section A. Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees
la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Use Schedule J-2 if additional space is needed
• List all of the organization' s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid
• List the organization' s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.
• List all of the organization' s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than
$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization' s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of
the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees, highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
❑ Check this box if the org anization did not compensate an y officer, director, trustee, or key em ployee.
(A) (B) ( C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and Title Average Position (check all that apply) Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per o > > 0 z CD -1 M con- per"on compensation amount of
week a CD 30 Q from from related other
EL m oy the organizations compensation
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o organization (W-2/7099-MISC) from the
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Vice Chairman
Rebecca Skinner
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Secreta ry
Marie Galbraith
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Treasurer
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position (check all that apply) Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per > 0 x m = -n compensation compensation amount of
week a 3,0 o from from related other
CD Q . m a o y the organizations compensation
« ^on (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
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1b Total ^ 0 0 0
2 Total number of individuals (including those in 1a) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the
organization ^ 0
No
3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated
employee on line 1 a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such Individual . . . . 3 ✓
4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from
the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ✓
5 Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization for
services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person 5 ✓
Section B. Independent Contractors
1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
compensation from the organization.
(A) (B) (C)
Name and business address Description of services Compensation
N/A
2 Total number of independent contractors (including those in 1) who received more than $100,000 in
compensation from the organization ^
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Smnt Revenue
(A) (B) (C) (0l
Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue
exempt business excluded from tax
function revenue under sections
revenue 512 , 513 , or 514
c c la Federated campaigns 1a
6o b Membership dues 1b
y m c Fundraising events 1c 16606
d Related organizations id
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r .g e Government grants (contributions). 1e
`d f All other contributions, gifts, grants,
c o and similar amounts not included above 1f 99704
o g Noncash contributions included in lines la-11' $ - -------------
vcM h Total. Add lines 1 a-1 f ^ 116310
a, Business Code
Sales Box Office 290879
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oc b Educational Productions 600
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d Program Ads 19793
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Sponsors 18851
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f All other program service revenue
o g Total. Add lines 2a-2f ^ 340320
3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and
other similar amounts) ^ 236
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ^
5 Royalties . . . . ^
(i) Real (u) Personal
6a Gross Rents - . 3900

b Less: rental expenses
c Rental income or (loss) 3900
d Net rental income or (lo ss) ^ 3900
7a (i) Secur i ties (u) Other
Gross arcurrt from sales of
assetsO tharlIfNF7dQy
b Less cost or other basis

and sales expenses
c Gain or (loss)
d Net gain or (loss) ^
8a Gross income from fundraising
events (not including $ . . . . ........ .
4) of contributions reported on line 1c)
c See Part IV, line 18 . a
b Less. direct expenses . b -
O c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events ^
9a Gross income from gaming activities
See Part IV, line 19 . . a
b Less. direct expenses . b
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activi ties ^
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances - a 35532
b Less. cost of goods sold . . . b 28381
c Net income or (loss) from sales of invento ^ 7151
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Reimbursed Expenses 1625

..................
b Insurance Recovery
--------------------------------- 25000
C Other 480
d All other revenue . . . 0
e Total. Add lines 11 a-11 d ^ 27105
12 Total Revenue. Add lines 1h, 2g, 3, 4, 5, 6d, 7d, 8c,
9c , 1 Oc, and 11 e . ^ 495022
Form 990 (2008)
Form 990 (2008) Page 10
FMM Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations must complete all columns.
A ll otner organizations must compiete column (A) out are not requirea to com plete columns ( ts), (c), ana (u).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (i°) ls ^ (c) (o)
Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising
76 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. expenses g eneral ex p enses ex p enses
I Grants and other assistance to governments and

organizations in the U.S. See Part IV , line 21
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in
the U.S. See Part IV , line 22
3 Grants and other assistance to governments,
organizations, and individuals outside the
U.S See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4 Benefits paid to or for members
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958(1)(1)) and
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)
7 Other salaries and wages 163550 145163 18387
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k)
and section 403(b) employer contributions)
9 Other employee benefits 36960 27720 9240
10 Payroll taxes . . . .
11 Fees for services (non-employees):
a Management
b Legal
c Accounting
d Lobbying . . . . .
e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees
g Other
12 Advertising and promotion . . 31876 31876
13 Office expenses . . . 13723 13723
14 Information technology 2333 2333
15 Royalties . . . . . . . . 39116 39116
16 Occupancy 6446 6446
17 Travel . . . . . . . . 1595 1595
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings
20 Interest
21 Payments to affiliates 2109 2109
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .
23 Insurance
24 Other expenses Itemize expenses not
covered above (Expenses grouped together
and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed
5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below)
a Production Expenses 101611 101611
b Professional & Technical
---- ----------- - Services 12950 12950
---•--........
c Repairs & Maintenance & Equipment 34272 34272
d Postage & Freight 18404 18404
e Printing ................... 41161 41161
f All other expenses ............. .............. 12466 11501 965
25 Total functional expenses . Add lines 1 throu g h 24f 518572 489980 27627 965
26 Joint Costs . Check here ^ if following
SOP 98-2 Complete this line only if the
organization reported in column (B) joint costs
from a combined educational campaign and
fundraising solicitation
Form 990 (2008)
Form 990 (2008) Page 11
Balance Sheet
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash-non-interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . , 6093 1 1056

2 Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . 18281 2 21937
3 Pledges and grants receivable , net . . . . . 3
4 Accounts receivable , net . . . . 9151 4 10794
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, or other related parties. Complete Part II of Schedule L . 5
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section
4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete -
Part II of Schedule L . . . 6
. 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7
8 Inventories for sale or use . . 11560 8 9595
a 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . 9
10a Land , buildings , and equipment- cost basis 10a
b Less, accumulated depreciation Complete
Part VI of Schedule D . 10b 10c
11 Investments-publicly traded securities 11
12 Investments-other securities. See Part IV, line 11 12
13 Investments-program-related. See Part IV, line 11 . . 13
14 Intangible assets . . . . . . . 14
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 15
16 Total assets . Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 45085 16 43382
17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 0 17 0
18 Grants payable 18
19 Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities . . . 20
2 21 Escrow account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key -
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified -- - -
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable 24
25 Other liabilities Complete Part X of Schedule D 68068 25 89915
26 Total liabilities . Add lines 17 through 25 . 68068 26 89915
Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ^ ❑ and
complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
C
27 Unrestricted net assets 27
m 28 Temporarily restricted net assets . . . 28
29 Permanently restricted net assets . . . 29
Li Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ^ ❑
o and complete lines 30 through 34.
r 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . . . . . 30
N 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 31
a 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds ( 22983 ) 32 (46533)
°'
z 33 Total net assets or fund balances . . . . . 33
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 45085 34 43382
Financial Statements and Re p ortin g
Yes No
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990. 0 Cash ❑ Accrual ❑ Other
2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a ✓
b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? . . . . . 2b ✓
c If "Yes" to lines 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of
the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c ✓
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in
the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? . . . . 3a ✓
b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? 3b
Form 990 (2008)
SCHEDULE A 0MB No 1545-0047
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Public Charity Status and Public Support 008
To be completed by all section 501(c )(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1)
nonexempt charitable trusts.
Department of the Treasury '
I nternal Revenue Service ^ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990 - EZ. ^ See separate instructions MRM
Name of the organization Employer identification number
Thomaston O p era House Commission

KOM Reason for Public Charity Status (All org anizations must com p lete this p art. ) (see instructions )
T 06 ; 1309870
The organization is not a private foundation because it is (Please check only one organization )
1 ❑ A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(i).
2 ❑ A school described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E)
3 ❑ A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iii). (Attach Schedule H)
4 ❑ A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the
hospital's name, city, and state* ---------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5 ❑ An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170 (b)(1)(A)(iv ). (Complete Part II )
6 ❑ A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(v).
7 ❑ An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public
described in section 170 (b)(1)(A)(vi ). (Complete Part II.)
8 ❑ A community trust described in section 170 ( b)(1)(A)(vi ). (Complete Part II )
9 0 An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33Ya % of its
support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509 (a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10 ❑ An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4). (see instructions)
11 ❑ An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the
purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) See section
509(a )(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11 a through 11 h
a ❑ Type I b ❑ Type II c ❑ Type Ill-Functionally integrated d ❑ Type III-Other
e ❑ By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified
persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section
509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting
organization, check this box . . ❑
g Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (II) Yes No
and (III) below, the governing body of the supported organization? - . . , 11 i
(ii) A family member of a person described in (I) above? 11g(ii)
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (it) above? . . . 11gf11
h Provide the following information about the organizations the organization supports.
(i) Name of supported (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (iv) Is the organization (v) Did you notify (vi) Is the (vii) Amount of
organization (described on lines 1-9 in col (i) listed in your the organization in organization in col support
above or IRC section governing document? col (i) of your (i) organized in the
(see instructions)) support? US?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 11285F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008 Page 2
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b )( 1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ^ (a) 2004 (b) 2005 (c) 2006 (d) 2007 (e) 2008 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and

membership fees received (Do not
Include any "unusual grants ") . . .
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's
benefit and either paid to or expended on
its behalf
3 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge
4 Total. Add lines 1-3
5 The portion of total contributions by each
person (other than a governmental unit or
publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount
shown on line 11 , column (t)
6 Public su pport. Subtract line 5 from line 4
Section B. Total Su pport
Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in) p. (a) 2004 (b) 2005 (c) 2006 (d) 2007 (e) 2008 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4
8 Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans,
rents, royalties and income from similar
sources
9 Net income from unrelated business
activities, whether or not the business is
regularly carried on . . . .
10 Other income Do not include gain or

loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part IV)
11 Total support . Add lines 7 through 10
12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc (see instructions) . . . . . . . 12
13 First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) ❑
organization, check this box and stop here
Section C . Computation of Public Suooort Percentaae
14 Public support percentage for 2008 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 %
15 Public support percentage from 2007 Schedule A, Part IV-A, line 26f 15 %
16a 33 1/3 % support test - 2008 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33/3 % or more, check this box
and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization '. ❑
b 331/3 % support test - 2007 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33'3 % or more, check this
box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑
17a 10%-facts-and - circumstances test - 2008 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or
more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here . Explain in Part IV how the
organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . ^ ❑
b 10%-facts -and-circumstances test -2007. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or
more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here Explain in Part IV how the
organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^ ❑
18 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions ^ ❑
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008 Page 3
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)

(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I )
Section A. Public Support
1 Gifts, grants, contnbutions, and

membership fees received (Do not include
any "unusual grants ") 62781 79056 78308 99656 116310 436111
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise
sold or services performed, or facilities
furnished in any activity that is related to the
organization's tax-exempt purpose . . 298130 271837 328219 305586 340320 1544092
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an
unrelated trade or business under section 513
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's
benefit and either paid to or expended on
its behalf
5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge
6 Total. Add lines 1-5 . 360911 350893 406527 405242 456630 1980203
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3
received from disqualified persons
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3
received from other than disqualified
persons that exceed the greater of 1 % of
the total of lines 9, 1 Oc, 11, and 12 for the
year or $5,000 . . .
c Add lines 7a and 7b
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from
line 6 (op9 I1 S ala51 b5 Xb630 /980 o
Section B. Total Support
9 Amounts from line 6 360911 , 350893 406527 405242 456630 1980203
10a Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans,
rents, royalties and income from similar
sources . . . . . . . 74 421 172 295 236 1198
b Unrelated business taxable income (less

section 511 taxes) from businesses
acquired after June 30, 1975 . .
c Add lines 1 Oa and 1 Ob . . . 74 421 172 295 236 1198
11 Net income from unrelated business
activities not included in line 10b,
whether or not the business is regularly
carried on
12 Other income Do not include gain or
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part IV) .
13 Total support . (Add lines 9, 1 Oc, 11,
and 12) 98 i 66 o3 6 8/ `_o/
14 First five years . If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
organization, check this box and stop here .
ion C. Computation of Public Supaort Percentage
15 Public support percentage for 2008 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15 99.9 %
16 Public support percentage from 2007 Schedule A, Part IV-A, line 27g 16 99.9 %
Section D . Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17 Investment income percentage for 2008 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) . 17 99.9 %
18 Investment income percentage from 2007 Schedule A, Part IV-A, line 27h 18 .1 %
19a 33 1/3 % support tests - 2008 . If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33'/3 %, and line
17 is not more than 331/3 %, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^
b 331/3 % support tests - 2007 . If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33/3 %, and
line 18 is not more than 331/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ^
20 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ^ ❑
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008
SCHEDULE D OMB No 1545-0047
(Form 990) Supplemental Financial Statements
2008
No- Attach to Form 990 . To be completed by organizations that
Rev ofthe Treasury
Depart ment
Internal Revenue service answered " Yes," to Form 990, Part IV , line 6, 7 , 8, 9, 10 , 11, or 12.

Thomaston Opera House Commission 06 . 1309870
L ^ Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts . Complete if
the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990. Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds I (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year . . .

2 Aggregate contributions to (during year)
3 Aggregate grants from (during year)
4 Aggregate value at end of year
5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing th a assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization' ❑ Yes El No
xclusive legal control ? .
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor visors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor or other
impermissible private benefit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
FOM Conservation Easements . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
❑ Preservation of land for public use (e .g., recreation or pleasure) ❑ Preservation of an historically important land area
❑ Protection of natural habitat ❑ Preservation of certified historic structure
❑ Preservation of open space
2 Complete lines 2a-2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement
on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements . . 2a
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements . . . 2b
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included 1 2c
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/0. 2d
3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released ingulshed, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year ^ -------------
4 Number of states where property subject to conservation ement is located ^ -------------------
5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding a periodic monitoring, inspection, violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it hol . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes ❑ No
6 Staff or volunteer hours devoted to monitoring specting, and enforcing easements during the
7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, specting, and enforcing easements during the year' $ -------------------
8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(u)? . . . . . . . ❑ Yes ❑ No
9 In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes
the organization's accounting for conservation easements.
Li^ Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
la If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
If the organization elected, as permitted
b SFAS eport in its evenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets heexhibition cation, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to thesitems.
(i) Revenues Included in Form 990, Part VIII, . . . . . . . ^ $ ------------------------
(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X . . . . $ ........................
unde=116relating
2 If the organization received or held work s of asures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported un lating to these items-
a Revenues Included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 . . . . ^ $ ------------------------
b Assets Included in Form 990, Part X . . . . . . . . ^ $ ------------------------
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 52283D Schedule D (Form 990) 2008
Schedule D (Form 990) 2 008 Page 2
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art , Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3 Using the organization's accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply).
a ❑ Public exhibition d ❑ Loan or ange programs
b ❑ Scholarly research e ❑ O ---------------------------------------------------
c ❑ Preservation for future generations
4 Provide a description of the organization's collections an plain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in
Part XIV
5During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Lj^ Trust, Escrow and Custodial Arrangements . Complete if organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
la Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? . . . . . ❑ Yes ❑ No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following t le.
Amount
c Beginning balance 1C
d Additions during the year . . . 1d
e Distributions during the year le
f Ending balance . . . . . . , if
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? . . . . . . ❑ Yes ❑ No
b If "Yes," ex p lain the arran g ement in Part XIV
FXTM Endowment Funds. Com p lete if org anization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance

b Contributions . . .
c Investment earnings or losses
d Grants or scholarships .
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs
f Administrative expenses
g End of year balance
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balanc eld as-
a Board designated or quasi-endowment ^ ____________ _ /o
b Permanent endowment %
c Term endowment ^ -------------- %
3a Are there endowment funds not in the poss ssion of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by. Yes No
(i) unrelated organizations . . . . 3a(i)
(if) related organizations 3a (ii)
b If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? . . . . . 3b
4 Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Investments - Land , Buldin s , and Equipment . See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (b) Cost or other (c) Depreciation (d) Book value
(investment) basis (other)
la Land . . . . . .
b Buildings . . .
c Leasehold improvements
d Equipment
e Other
Total. Add lines 1 a-1 e (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).) ^
Schedule D (Form 990) 2008
Schedule D (Form 990) 2008 Page 3
UERWO Investments-Other Securities. See Form 990 , Part X line 12.
(a) Description of security or category (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation
(including name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value
Financial derivatives and other financial products.

Closely-held equity interests . .
Other -----------------------------------------------
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Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 12) ^
Investments-Pro ram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation
I I Cost or end-of-year market value
Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 13) ^
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
( a) Description (b) Book value
Total . Column should equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15 )
LiM Other Liabilities . See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
(a) Description of liab i lity (b) Amount
Federal income taxes 0
Loan from Town of Thomaston 89915
Total . (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 25) ^ 1 899151
In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for
uncertain tax positions under FIN 48
Reconciliation of Chan g e in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statemen ts
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A) , line 12) . . . . 1 495022
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 518572
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 ( 23550 )
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 4 0
5 Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . 5 0
6 Investment expenses , , , • 6 0
7 Prior period adjustments . . . 7 ( 28436 )
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) . • . 8 ( 62140 )
9 Total adjustments (net) Add lines 4-8 . 9 ( 90576 )
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year p er financial statements Combine lines 3 and 9 . 10 (114126)
Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 1 507652
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12•
a Net unrealized gains on investments . 2a 0
b Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . 2b 0
c Recoveries of prior year grants . . . 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIV) 2d 12630
e Add lines 2a through 2d . . 2e 12630
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . . , 3 495022
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIV) . . 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . c 0
5 Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12) 5 495022
MTF- Reconciliation- of Ex p enses p er Audited Financial Statements With E x penses er Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1 570359
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25-
a Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . 2a 0
b Prior year adjustments . . . . . 2b 28436
c Losses reported on Form 990, Part IX, line 25 . 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIV) . . . . 2d 23351
e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 51787
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . . . . . . 3 518572
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIV) . . . . 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b c 0
5 Total ex p enses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should eq ual Form 990, Part I, line 18 ) 5 518572
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines 1 a and 4, Part IV, lines 1 b
and 2b, Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8, Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b
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Part XII - Line 2d : Decrease box office sales by $11 , 584 for Unearned revenue for Gift Certificates and Flex passes.
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Decrease box office sales by $5168 for Sales owed to third parties.
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Adjust - $ 28,381 of cost of goods sold reported on Part VIII Line 10b.
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Reclassification -$ 1000 between revenue and expenditures.
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Total $12,630
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FIMINM Supplemental Information (continued)
Part XI11 - Line 2d : Adjust accounts payable -$48 , 602 for expenses incurred but unpaid at 6/30/09.
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Adjust accrued payroll -$4,130 for expenses incurred but unpaid at 6/30109.
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Adjust $ 28,381 of cost of goods sold reported on Part VIII Line 10b.
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Reclassification $1000 between revenue and expenditures.
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Total $ 23351
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SCHEDULE 0 OMB No 1545-0047
(Form 990) Supplemental Information to Form 990

2008
^ Attach to Form 990. To be completed by organizations to provide
Department of the Treasury additional information for responses to specific questions for the
Internal Revenue service Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Thomaston Opera House Commission 06 ; 1309870
The Thomaston Opera House Commission was-adopted by the Town of Thomaston on 5/3111967 for the purpose of
f --- --- the acceptance of gifts, devises and bequests, in trust, for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Town of
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Thomaston
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for the conduct, maintenance- - ---------------------------
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concerts, celebrations and festivals in, or in connection with, said Opera House and for the use and
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enjoyment thereof by the inhabitants; and maintaining, conducting and operating said Opera House as a recreation
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place and place of public assemblage for the inhabitants. (For more information, see attached Ordinance Article IV-
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The Thomaston Opera House aspires to be a venue _ where the community_may produce, particpate in and_enjoy the
Tperforming arts; seeks to educate all ages in theater and music; and strives to preserver and protect
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Opera House. For Bylaws of the Commission; revised September 15,1994 see ATTACHMENT B
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The Opera House Commission consists of nine members, not more than five of whom shall be of the same political
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_party _ Said members are appointed by the Town Board of Selectmen for three year terms_ _(List of commission members
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attached - ATTACHMENT
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Part VI Section C Line 19 _The Opera House's governing documents, books and records, and meeting -------------------------
----------------- minutes are
available to the public at the Thomaston Town Hall. Minutes can also be obtained on the Town of Thomaston
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website at www.thomastonct.org. The Opera House is audited as part of the Town of Thomaston's annual audit and is
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- reported
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as a special revenue fund within the financial statements.- --------------------------------------------------------------------
-guidelines as established _ for municipalities for presentation in the annual financial statements. The Town's annual
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Comprehensive Annual Report can be found on the Town of Thomaston's website.

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The final trial balance of the Opera House was converted from accrual basis of accounting to the cash basis of
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accounting in order to prepare the 2008 Form 990.

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For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Cat No 51056K Schedule 0 ( Form 990) 2008
AflAe, 1 M E r4 -r j
§ 10-11 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES § 10-13
ARTICLE IV
Opera House Commission
[Adopted 5-31-1967]
§ 10-11. Purpose; establishment.

For the purposes of facilitating the acceptance of gifts, devises and bequests, in trust, for the
benefit of the inhabitants of the Town of Thomaston for the conduct, maintenance and
operation of the Opera House in the Town Hall Building; providing for entertainments,
concerts, celebrations and festivals in, or in connection with, said Opera House and for the use
and enjoyment thereof by the inhabitants; and maintaining, conducting and operating said
Opera House as a recreation place and place of public assemblage for the inhabitants, there is
hereby created and established a Commission of the Town of Thomaston to be known as the
"Opera House Commission," pursuant to the authority granted by Connecticut General
Statutes, Chapter 98, § 7-148, for the purposes of managing, maintaining, improving,
operating and conducting the Opera House in the Town Hall Building as more particularly
hereinafter provided.
§ 10-12. Membership; terms of office; officers; removal of members. [Amended

2-9-1971; 5-21-1976; 11-29-1989]
A. Said Commission shall consist of nine members, not more than five of whom shall be of
the same political party. Said members shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen as
follows: three members shall be appointed for a term of one year, three members shall be
appointed for a term of two years, and three members shall be appointed to serve for a
term of three years. Said members shall be appointed commencing upon the above date
of this article and shall serve for specific terms or until their respective successors have
been appointed and duly qualified. Thereafter, at the expiration of each term, the Board
of Selectmen shall annually appoint three members, each for a term of three years. Any
vacancy occurring in any term shall be filled by the Selectmen for the remainder of such
term.
B. Said Commission shall at its annual organizational meeting elect a Chairperson,

Treasurer and Secretary and such other custodial officers as it may deem necessary. The
Commission shall adopt written bylaws and rules for the conduct of its meetings and
other business.
C. Any member of the Commission may be removed therefrom by the Board of Selectmen
when, in the opinion of said Board, after due notice and hearing, the Board has deemed
that such member has been guilty of misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or other
impropriety in the conduct of such member's office.
§ 10-13. Powers and duties.

Said Commission shall have and exercise and assume the following powers and duties. The
Commission shall:
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ATTAGNMEN y A
§ 10-13 THOMASTON CODE § 10-14
A. Accept gifts, devises and bequests made, devised or bequeathed for the support,
maintenance, conduct, benefit, operation and use of the Opera House, in trust, for the
benefit of the inhabitants of the Town and shall accept funds, allowances and
appropriations from any source, including the Town of Thomaston, made and granted to
it in connection with, or for the benefit of, the Opera House.
B. Have, hold, manage, control, invest and reinvest and expend and pay out said trust funds
and/or such funds, allowances and appropriations and shall collect the income from trust
funds and pay out the net income for the establishment, maintenance, conduct, use,
operation, maintenance and betterment of the Opera House for the benefit of the
inhabitants.
C. Keep complete and accurate accounts of all such trust or other funds and maintain the
same in special bank accounts in the name of the Commission and shall render annually
full and complete balance sheets and accountings and shall at any time, upon reasonable
notice and requests therefor, render such accounts and balance sheets for the inspection
of the Board of Selectmen, the Board of Finance or other appropriate Town agency or
officer.
D. Establish, maintain, conduct, operate, improve and use said Opera House as a place of
recreation and public assembly for the benefit of the inhabitants.
E. Provide for entertainments, concerts, celebrations, festivals and like activities in, or in
connection with, said Opera House.
F. Adopt and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations in respect to the conduct and use
of said Opera House.
G. Negotiate, enter into and execute such written leases or agreements for the use of said
Opera House by others as it shall deem to be in the best interests of the inhabitants of the
Town.
H. Receive, hold, invest and reinvest, manage and expend all moneys derived from uses and
leases of said Opera House and from all other activities conducted in, or in connection
with, said Opera House, in the same manner as money derived by gifts, bequests or
devises for the benefit of said Opera House.
1. Keep an inventory of all fixtures and personal property in, or connected with, said Opera
House and shall provide for its maintenance and upkeep, including full and adequate
public liability and other insurance in such amounts as shall fully protect the Town of
Thomaston and its inhabitants in respect to said Opera House.
J. Generally promote, advance, sustain, improve and exploit said Opera House for the
benefit and advantage of the Town and its inhabitants.
§ 10-14. Veto power of Selectmen.

None, of the foregoing provisions of this article to the contrary withstanding, the Board of
Selectmen shall retain the power, and said power is hereby expressly reserved to said Board,
to veto any use of said Opera House, or any plan, project or activity in connection therewith,
devised or intended to be carried out by said Commission.
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Bylaws of the Thomaston

Opera House Commission
Revised September 15, 1994

CONTENTS
Article
I Establishment of Commission
II Purposes of Commission
III Powers and Duties of Commission
IV Membership
V Office
VI Duties of Officers
VII Meetings
VIII Executive Board
IX Standing Committees
X Special Committees
XI Elections and Balloting
XI1 Amendments
XIII Vacancies
XIV Manager Artistic Director

c '
Aiticin I
At a Spr-cial rnwii Meeting held on November 79, 1989, the following ordinance, as
amended, was adopted
Section 1
There is hereby created and established a Commission or Clip Town of Thomaston to be

known as the "OPERA HOUSE COMMISSION", pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter
98, Sec 7-148, C G S A
Article II Purpose of Commission
An ordinance creating the Thomaston Opera House Commission for the purpose of
Section 1
Facilitating the acceptance of gifts, devises and begi sects, in trust, for the benefit of the
inhabitants of the Town of Thomaston for the conduct, maintenance and operation of the Opera
House in the Town Hall Building
Section 2
Providing for entertainments, concerts, celebrations and festivals in, or in connection

with, said Opera House and for the use and enjoyment thereof by the inhabitants
Section 3
Maintaining conducting and operating said Opera House as a recreation place and
place of public assemblage for the inhabitants
Section 4
Managing, maintaining, improving, operating and conducting the Opera House in the
Town Hall Building as more particularly hereinafter provided
Article III Powers and Duties of Commission
Said Commission shall have and exercise and assume the following powers and duties
Section 1
Shall accept gifts, devises and bequests made, devised or bequeathed for the support,
maintenance, conduct, benefit, operation and use of the Opera House, in trust, for the beneift of
the inhabitants of the Town, and shall accept funds, allowances and appropriations from any
source, Including the Town of Thomaston, made and granted to it in connection with, or for the
benefit of, the Opera House
Section 2
Shall have, hold, manage, control, invest and reinvest and expend and pay out said trust
funds and/or such funds, allowances, and appropriations, and shall collect the income from trust
funds and pay out the net income for the establishment, maintenance, conduct, use, operation
and betterment of the Opera House for the benefit of the inhabitants
Section 3
Shall keep complete and accurate accounts of all such trust or other funds and maintain
the same in special bank accounts in the name of the Commission, and shall render annually full
and complete balance sheets and accountings, and shall at any time, upon reasonable notice
and requests therefor, render such accounts and balance sheets for the inspection of the Board
of Selectmen, the Board of Finance or other appropriate 1 orwn Agency or officer
Section 4
Shall establish, maintain, conduct, operate, improve and use such Opera House as a
place of recreation and public assembly for the benefit of the inhabitants
Section 5-
Shall provide for entertainment, concerts, celebrations, festivals and like activities in, or
in connection with, said Opera House
Section 6
Shall adopt and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations in respect to the conduct
and use of said Opera House
Section -7
Shall negotiate, enter into and execute such written Inos or agreements for the use of
said Opera House by others as it shall deem to be in the best it rtPrests of the inhabitants of the
Town
Section 8
Shall receive, hold, invest and reinvest, manage and exp^nd all monies derived from
uses and leases of said Opera House and from all other activities conducted in, or in connection
with, said Opera House, in the same manner as money denvPd by oilts, bequests or devises for
the benefit of said Opera House
Section 9
Shall keep an inventory of all fixtures and personal property in, or connected with, said
Opera House and shall provide for its maintenance and upkeep, including full and adequate
public liability and other insurance in such amounts as shall fully protect the Town of Thomaston
and its inhabitants in respect to said Opera House
Section 10
Shall generally promote, advance, sustain, improve and "-plort said Opera House for the
benefit and advantage of the Town and its inhabitants
(NEW)
Section 11: Shall delegate, as desired, such activities and duties referred to in Sections 7,
8, 9 and 10 above, to the Manager Artistic Director as provided for in Article XIV.
Section 12
Notwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, the corporation is organized
exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954, and shall not carry on any activities not Ferrnitted to be carried on by a
corporation exempt from Federal Income tax under IRC Section 501(c)(3) or corresponding
privisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws
Section 13
No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of any member
trustee, director, officer of the corporation, or any private rrrdrv dual (except that reasonable
compensation may he paid for services rendered to or for [lie corporation), arid no member,
trustee, officer of the corporation or any private individual shall he entitled to share in the
distribution of any of the corporate assets on dissolution of the corporation
Section 14
No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall he carrying on propaganda,
or otherwise attempting, to influence legislation (except as olhervise provided by Internal
Revenue Code Section 501(h), and does not participate rri, or intervene in (including the
publidation or distribution or seatement6s), any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for
public office
Section 15
to the event of dissolution of all the remaining assets and property of the corporation
shall, after necessary expenses thereof, be distributed to another organization exempt under IRC
Section 501 (c)(3), or corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws, or to the
Federal government, or state or local government for a public purpose, subject to the approval
ofa Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Connecticut
Section 16
In any taxable year in which the corporation is a private foundation as described in IRC
Section 509(a), the corporation shall distribute its income for said period at such time and
manner as not to subject it to tax under 1RC Section 4942, and the corporation shall not (a)
engage in any act of self-dealing as defined in IRC Section 4941(d) retain any excess business
holdings as defined in IRC Section 4943(c), (b) make any investments in such manner as to
subject the corporation to tax under IRC Section 4944, or (c) make any taxable expenditures as
defined in IRC Section 4945(d) or corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws
a
Article IV Membership
Section 1
The Commission shall consist of NINE ( 9) MEMBERS Slid members shall be
appointed by the Board of Selectmen as recommended by the Opera House Commission as
follows THREE ( 3) members shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year . THREE ( 3) members
shall be appointed for a term of two ( 2) years , and THREE ( 3) members shall be appointed to
serve for a term of three ( 3) years Said members shall be appointed commencing November
29, 1989 and shall serve for specific terms or until their respective successors have been
appointed and duly qualified Thereafter , at the expiration of each term , the Board of Selectmen
shall annually appoint THREE ( 3) members, each for a term of three ( 3) years Any vacancy
occurring in any term shall be filled for the remainder of such term
Section 2
Any member of the Commission may be removed therefrom by the Board of Selectmen
when, in the opinion of said Board, after due notice and hearing, the Board has deemed that
such member has been guilty of misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or other impropriety
in the conduct of such member's office
Article V Officers
Section 1
The officers of the Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson, a
Secretary, and a Treasurer
Section 2
The officers shall serve two year terms and may be reelected without an intervening
term
Section 3
The Nominations and Elections Committee shall submit a proposed slate of officers to
the membership at the November meeting Nominations, at this time, may also come from the
floor
Section 4
Officers shall be elected by those present at the ineetrnq in December and shall assume
their respective duties and responsibilities on January I of the corning calendar year
Section 5
Whenever the offices of both Chairperson and Vice Chairperson become vacant
between elections, the remaining members of the Executive Board shall choose one of the
commissioners to serve as Chairperson Pro Tempore for the remainder of the vacated term
Article VI Duties of Officers
Section I
The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Commission He/she shall appoint
members of all Standing and Special Committees, he/she shall hold ex-officio status on all
committees, he/she shall be empowered to enter into agreements on behalf of the Commission
and the Opera House subject to confirmation by a majority of the Commission, he/she shall
report on the activities of the Commission at the Annual Meeting, he/she shall perform all other
functions usually attributed to this office
Section 2
The Vice Chairperson shall perform the duties given hnrrlher by the Chairperson, he/she
shall also hold ex-officio status on all committees, he/she shall perform the duties and have the
powers of the Chairperson during the absence of or disability of the Chairperson, he/she shall
assume the office of the Chairperson on a pro tempore basis as needed
Section 3
The Secretary shall keep an accurate account of all Commission meetings He/she shall
maintain the official minutes and all other records of the Commission, he/she shall be the official
correspondent and shall assist the Chairperson with /Commission correspondence, he/she shall
file with the Town Clerk a tentative schedule of all monthly meeting dates of the Commission for
the coming calendar year during the month of December
Section 4
The Treasurer shall receive funds from all sources, sign and endorse checks, certify all
bills, and see that an account is kept of all receipts and disbursements He/she shall maintain an
accurate account of all monies given to the Commission for the operation and restoration of the
Opera House, he/she shall deposit said monies into special bank accounts in the name of the
Commission, he/she shall render at monthly meetings or at any other time upon reasonable
notice, a written financial report for the inspection of the Commission, he/she if need be, shall
present a monthly report to the Board of Selectmen and an annual statement to the Town of
Thomaston Certain of these duties may be delegated to the Manager Artistic Director as
provided for in Article XIV
Article VII Meetings
Section 1
The Commission shall meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7 00 PM in the Town
Hall When a national holiday is in conflict with the monthlytneeting date or a cancellation is
advisable due to inclement weather, the Commission will meet on the following Thursday at the
same time and place
Section 2
A sabbatical period may be observed at the discretion of the Commission at a time which
shall not be detrimental to the interests of the Opera House
Section 3
The standard order of business shall be as follows
Call to order
Secretary's minutes
Treasurer's report
Committee reports
Communications
Manager Artistic Director's report
Technical Director's Report
Old business
New business
Adjournment
Robert's Rules of Order, when not in conflict with these BYLAWS, shall govern the proceedings
of this Commission
Section 4
Special meetings of the Commission may be held at the call of the Chairperson, Vice-
Chairperson or upon written request to the Executive Board by five members of the Commission
Notice of the time and place of any special meeting and the purpose for which it was called shall
be given each member of the Commission at least three days in advance of such meeting
Business shall be confined to those items specified As with monthly meetings, notice of special
meetings must be posted with the Town Clerk twenty-four hours prior to said meeting
Section 5
Any member absent for three consecutive meetings without notifying the Chairperson or
the Secretary and without valid cnd legitimate reason, shall voluntarily relinquish his/her duties
as commissioner Such absenteeism and reasons therefor shall be given in writing to the
Secretary who, in turn, shall report to the Executive Board
Section 6
A quorum for the transaction of business either at a monthly or a special meeting of the
Commission shall consist of no less than five members
Section 7
A tentative schedule of monthly meeting dates for the coming calendar year shall be
provided each member of the Commission at the December meeting and posted with the Town
Clerk's Office in January
3
Article VIII Executive Board
Section 1
The Executive Board shall consist of the four officers of the Commission.
Section 2
The Executive Board shall meet at the call of the Chairperson and/or Vice Chairperson
at a mutually agreed upon day, time, and place
Section 3
The Executive Board shall be responsible for the efficient management of the
Commission, shall report its transaction to the membership, arid shall suggest policies for
consideration by the membership
Article IX Standing Committees
Section 1
There shall be the following Standing Committees whosq duties and responsibilities are
delineated below
Bylaws
Long Range Planning
Maintenance
Nominating and Elections
Professional and Social Relations
Restoration
Volunteer Coordinator(s)
Section 2
Standing committees shall be appointed by the Chairperson as soon as possible after
his/her electron at the meeting in December, those appointed shall trotd office for two years or
until a successor has been appointed
Section 3
Each Standing Committee shall consist of two or more members with the Chairperson
and the Vice Chairperson acting as ex-officio members of all committees Vacancies may be
filled by the Chairperson at any time
Section 4
Each Standing Committee may hold special meetings and has the power to act upon all
matters under its immediate supervision The Standing Committee Chairperson shall direct the
action of his/her committee and report the results thereof at the monthly meetings of the
Commission
Section 5
The Bylaws Committee shall review the BYLAWS of the Commission on an annual basis
and recommend to the membership alterations and changes as needed
Section 6
The Long Range Planning Committee shall explore and implement those actions and
endeavors necessary for the continued success of the Thomaston Opera House
Section 7
Maintenance The full Commission shall have supervision over all matters relating to
the care, furnishing, and repair of the Opera House and shall be responsible for the enforcement
of appropriate regulations pertaining to the use of said Opera Rouse
Section 8
The Nominations and Elections Committee shall proritrrr' n slate of officers for election
and shall supervise and conduct this election at the meeting in December in keeping with the
provisions and principles set forth in this document
Section 9
Professional and Social Relations The full Commission shall shall seek to develop
professional and public understanding of the policies, programs, services, and accomplishments
of the Commission It shall organize such social activities as may serve the interests of the
membership and the citizens of Thomaston; it shall promote fellowship and goodwill between the
Commission and the citizens of Thomaston
Section 10
Restoration - The full Commission shall zealously pursue the goal of restoring the
interior of the Opera House to its former grandeur - circa 1804
Section 11
The Volunteer Coordinator(s) shall provide for organizing the work of volunteers in all
areas of the theatre, not excluding approved restoration, serving at performances and other
contributions
Article X Special Committees
Section I
The Chairperson shall appoint , as necessary , Special Committees for the study and
solution of special problems and shall discharge these committees upon completion of their
duties These committees shall operate according to the rules set forth by the Executive Board
Article XI Elections and Balloting
Section I
The officers of the Commission shall consist of a
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Section 2
The officers shall serve two-year terms and may be reelected without an intervening
term
Section 3
The Nominations and Elections Committee shall siibinit a proposed slate of officers to
the membership at the November meeting Nominations, at this time, may also come from the
floor
Section 4
In accordance with the procedures developed by the Nominations and Elections
Committee, the members present at the December meeting shall vote by ballot for the new
officers of the Commission
Section 5
The Nominations and Elections Committee shall report the results of the election to the
Chairperson, who shall make them known to the member ship
Section 6
The new officers shall assume their respective duties and responsibluties on January I of
the coming calendar year
Article XII Vacancies
Section I
The Commission shall have the responsibility of recommending to the Board of
Selectmen the names of Individuals to fill vacancies on [lie Commission
Article XII1 Amendments
Section I
The Bylaws Committee shall review the BYLAWS of the Thomaston Opera House
Commission on an annual basis and make recommendations to the membership for amending
and improving the document.
Section 2•
These BYLAWS may be amended by a majority vote of the members present at any
regular business meeting of the Commission, provided that the proposed amendments have
been introduced at the preceding regular business meeting in writing and copies have been
distributed to the membership
I • r.
Article XIV Manager Artistic Director
Section I
A Manager Artistic Director, hereinafter referred to as "Dnactor", shall be appointed by
the Commission for such term and upon such conditions as stipulated in the Consulting
Agreement dated October 1, 1993
Section 2
The Director is responsible for implementing policies determined by the Commission
Section 3
The Director shall attend all Commission meetings, he/she shall work clooely with the
Executive Board and with all Standing and Special Committees, he/she shall assist the officers of
the Commission in the discharge of their duties
Section 4
The Director shall report at all Commission meetings, lip/slip shall render an Annual
Report following the close of the fiscal year, as to the status of and all matters relative to the
Thomaston Opera House
BOARD OF SELECT! TEN
pag%e Mci•7ahon
Pirft Selectman
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Sel
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Roger qdPont
Selectman
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Chairman of the Opera \H^)s Comm.
OPERA HOUSE COMMISSION
BARBARA PISCOPO (R) NOV. 2011

37 Laurel Drive
RICHARD CHANDON (D) NOV. 2010

48 Walnut St.
MARIE GALBRAITH (D) NOV. 2011

290 Walnut Hill Road
LUCILLE G. KILLANY (R) NOV. 2012

310 Railroad Street
MATTHEW KAMENS (D) NOV. 2010

97 Marine St.
JULIANNE TORRENCE (D) NOV. 2010

. 701 High Street Ext.
AARON THIBAULT (R) NOV. 2012

358 Valley View Road
REBECCA SKINNER (D) NOV. 2011

342 Hickory Hill Road
ARTHUR QUINN (R) NOV. 2012

Bayberry Drive
Three Year Terms

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Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 008

a, 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII , line 1h) . . 99656 116310

20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . . . . . . . 45085 43382

Type or print name and title /

FUMM Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see instructions)

4b (Code______________) (Expenses $___________49783_ including grants of $___________________ ) (Revenue $__________ 50247 )

4c (Code______________) (Expenses 41486 including grants of $___________________ ) (Revenue $___________ 41872

4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule 0.)

Checklist of Required Schedules

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Form 990 (2008)

Compensation of Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated

Form 990 (2008)

6a Gross Rents - . 3900

b Less cost or other basis

11a Reimbursed Expenses 1625

FMM Statement of Functional Expenses

I Grants and other assistance to governments and

1 Cash-non-interest-bearing . . . . . . . . . , 6093 1 1056

Thomaston O p era House Commission

1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and

10 Other income Do not include gain or

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)

1 Gifts, grants, contnbutions, and

b Unrelated business taxable income (less

Name of the organization Employer identification number

1 Total number at end of year . . .

1a Beginning of year balance

Financial derivatives and other financial products.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2008

Schedule D (Form 990) 2008

(Form 990) Supplemental Information to Form 990

Thomaston Opera House Commission 06 ; 1309870

Comprehensive Annual Report can be found on the Town of Thomaston's website.

accounting in order to prepare the 2008 Form 990.

§ 10-11. Purpose; establishment.

§ 10-12. Membership; terms of office; officers; removal of members. [Amended

B. Said Commission shall at its annual organizational meeting elect a Chairperson,

§ 10-13. Powers and duties.

§ 10-14. Veto power of Selectmen.

Iu:o ^rz -- --- - - -

Bylaws of the Thomaston

Revised September 15, 1994

III Powers and Duties of Commission

VIII Executive Board

XI Elections and Balloting

XIV Manager Artistic Director

There is hereby created and established a Commission or Clip Town of Thomaston to be

Providing for entertainments, concerts, celebrations and festivals in, or in connection

Article VIII Executive Board

Article XIV Manager Artistic Director

BOARD OF SELECT! TEN

arras Duf fany

BARBARA PISCOPO (R) NOV. 2011

RICHARD CHANDON (D) NOV. 2010

MARIE GALBRAITH (D) NOV. 2011

LUCILLE G. KILLANY (R) NOV. 2012

MATTHEW KAMENS (D) NOV. 2010

JULIANNE TORRENCE (D) NOV. 2010

AARON THIBAULT (R) NOV. 2012

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