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CAC Board Member Profile: Steve Rubin

Steve is a retired CPA after 40 years of practice primarily as a founder and partner of Weitzman & Rubin, PC, Certified Public Accountants. He is a long-time resident of Huntington where he and his wife, Shelly, have raised two children. Steve also is a member of the Board of Directors of the Alpern Family

Foundation and is Treasurer of the organization.

Cinema Arts Centre: How long has the Cinema Arts Centre been a part of your life?

Steve Rubin: Over thirty years

CAC: What first drew you to the Cinema?

SR: Love of movies. The Cinema provided the unique

opportunity to see independent films of high quality.

CAC: Why is Board Service important to you?

SR: It gives me the opportunity to participate in the future of the Cinema.

CAC: You serve as both Chair of the Finance Committee and Co-Chair of our Board. (Also due to the passing of our previous Co-Chair, you were the sole leader through much of this difficult time.) How did these crucial roles intensify during our extended closure after the pandemic?

SR: They became more daunting – particularly the logistics during the lock-down. (Thank goodness for Zoom!) To ensure that the Cinema would be able to survive the pandemic, new strategies had to be developed and executed. Most important was the securing of Federal grants and loans to provide working capital during the pandemic. Thanks to the joint effort of the Board and particularly the Cinema staff such funding was secured and utilized.

CAC: What were your biggest challenges in leading the Cinema Arts Centre to our reopening this past May in our revitalized space?

SR: I think the biggest challenge was determining the date the Cinema could re-open. The renovation of the Cinema had so many complexities that the re-opening date remained elusive until the beginning of spring.

CAC: What do you think are the most important factors in ensuring the Cinema’s future?

SR: Bringing the Cinema to a wider audience thus cultivating new membership and potentially new Board members.

CAC: What would you like our members and patrons to understand most about Board service in general and your role in particular?

SR: I think Board service is a unique opportunity to participate in the future of the Cinema. Regarding my role as co-chair, I find it exhilarating to work with both the Board and Cinema staff.

CAC: What is one of the most important needs that the Cinema fills for our community, from your perspective?

SR: A sense of community. A place where people can come to see a thought-provoking movie or special program, eat in the café or garden, and exchange ideas with others.

All of us at the Cinema Arts Centre are so grateful for the meaningful service of Steve Rubin, and all of members of our Board of Directors.

Get Your Cinema Arts Centre and Cult Café Branded Merch Here!

Show your support for the Cinema with a gift for yourself and/or a gift for the film-lover in your life. Check out our online store! There are multiple styles and colors, with Cinema Arts Centre logos as well as logos for Cult Cafe.

All t-shirts are 100% cotton, and an inexpensive organic option is available! We also have sweatshirts, tote bags, mugs, and caps available. For now, these items are only available online, so take a look and support the Cinema with your purchase today!

Free For Teens Memberships Available at Box Office!

The Cinema Arts Centre is delighted to announce a brand new membership offer for film-loving teenagers who are 18 and under - and best of all, it's free!

The Free For Teens membership has all of the same benefits as an Individual membership, including great discounts on tickets, access to members-only buying periods, free coffee, tea, or soft drinks with a ticket on Mondays, and much more. Click here to see all the great benefits that membership to the Cinema offers!

The Free For Teens membership is only available in person at the box office, and requires an ID to confirm that the member signing up is 18 or under. Teenagers who age out, or who want added benefits, can sign up for our Young Film Fan Membership, which includes invitations to a free movie each month and opportunities for even more discounts. Click Here for more info on Young Film Fan Membership!

Whichever membership you choose, we look forward to welcoming burgeoning cinephiles to the Cinema family!

Advertise With Us!

Advertise on our screens or in this newsletter! We are currently accepting new and returning advertisers. Now is a great time to advertise with us, as our crowds are coming back to experience our programs in our revitalized space. CLICK HERE for details or contact [email protected].

The Cinema Arts Centre is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. The mission of the Cinema Arts Centre is to bring the best in cinematic artistry to Long Island, and use the power of film to expand the awareness and consciousness of our community.