MEMPHIS AREA BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION

MEMBERS MEETING

Minutes January 6, 2005

 

Bob Waters called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm, presiding for President Sam Ketchum.   15 members were present.

 

Secretary’s report:  Submitted by Pat Cooper

Motion made and carried to accept the minutes as read.

 

Treasurer’s report:  Craig Yarbrough

Motion made and carried to  accept the Treasurer’s Report as read.  Craig reported that new memberships are coming in.

 

A nomination by Jim Phillips for Mark Winborn to oversee Communications carried unanimously.

 

It was reported that the Raleigh and Millington jams are carrying on.

Committee reports:

Membership: Report by Bob Walters. Helen Davis will take care of GRASS for new year, has been the membership committee chairperson.   There are 279 members.  A renewal form is going out in the December Newsgrass.  This will allow for authorization for sharing name on the  membership list and for taking the Newsgrass by internet.

 

Communications: Mark Winborn will lead for 2005 and will talk with Lonnie about advertising rates.  It was reiterated that the Board trusts Lonnie to set those rates.

                   Yahoo News Group- Mike Albert

                   Website – Keith Carter

Newsgrass – There is no new report.  The newsletter continues to be finished timely with one new contributor for each new newsletter.

         

Activities:  The  next Potluck is planned for Jan 29th.   Mark has been able to obtain Woodland Presbyterian Church for $200. For the annual potluck.  The Gary awards have come in and will be ready to give out. Mike Albert has taken responsibility for those.  Wayne Walker has chaired an Awards Committee who met to review contributions for the year and to determine nominations for the Awards.  Efforts will be made next year to find methods for including the membership in the awards process.   Eric Mitchell is planning to provide Bar B Q  again this year.   Mike is arranging bands for the event. 

Mike reported that a meeting place on Collierville Square is not yet available. A possible spring event to Collierville will be considered.   Mud Island called and wants MABA to come back in the fall again.

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Regulatory:  James Johnson Discussed bylaws requirement for number and make of Board. MABA needs 13 Board members. He also  informed us that the sales tax report is due this month.  An Audit Committee report will be prepared.  Motion carried appointing   the Audit Committee:  Bill Dutton, Woody Marshall and Bob Turner. 

 

Education:  Jim Phillips will encourage members to hold multiple workshops around the city, possibly in homes, in addition to the workshops planned at Lord of Life. 

 

G.R.A.S.S.:  Helen Davis, no report tonight.

         

Lucy Opry:  Woody Marshall reported on Lucy ticket sales and encouraged attendance.  Bob offered to have tickets sold here and logistics with pros and cons were discussed.

         

Welcoming/Caring - Loyce Smith: Reviewed special needs of members.

 

          New Business:

Fan can no longer continue Newsletter responsibilities

The responsibilities that overlap between Membership and the Treasurer’s reporting were discussed as cumbersome.  Craig is to make recommendations and follow up with this.

Discussion regarding possible modification of the bylaws regarding the numbers of Board members was discussed and

all of these issues will be discussed with Sam Ketchum.  Meeting Adjourned:  7:55 pm