Date, Time:
Location: Lord of
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President |
Keith Carter |
Communications |
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Vice
President |
Wayne Walker |
Activities |
Gordon Jones [absent] |
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Secretary |
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Regulatory |
James Johnson |
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Treasurer |
Ed Richter |
Membership |
John & Maureen Fitzer |
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Permanent
Director |
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Education |
Jennifer Eggers [absent] |
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At Large
Director |
Sam Ketchum |
G.R.A.S.S. |
Beth Mays |
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Welcoming/ |
Loyce Smith |
1. December Minutes: approved without changes on motion by Beth.
2. Treasurer’s Report: Year-end report by Larry Bomar attached. Larry has turned over data to Ed. Report includes sales tax totals for calculating sales tax due to state on 20 January.
a. Betsy Williamson, an employee of James Johnson, will perform an independent audit this month.
3. Next
Meeting: Second Thursday (8th) because of SPBGMA convention in
4. Communications: Duke asked for clarification of duties. Wants to get copies of communications with other organizations for coordination. Keith will send a group e-mail encouraging people to coordinate with Duke. The intent is not to discourage personal networking, but to make efforts to communicate with local media and other organizations more effective.
5. Activities: Report by John Gay.
a. Brent-a-Fit:
Set-up will begin around
b. Potluck Dinner: 24 February; location confirmed; BBQ arranged.
6. Regulatory: James discussed the sales tax and audit.
7. Membership: 69 renewals to date. Will set up a table at the Brent-a-Fit to encourage renewal. Present budget is based on estimated 255 members.
8. Education: Jennifer has sent e-mail for budget; is getting prices for some professional workshops.
9. G.R.A.S.S.: Submitted attached budget request. General discussion of items.
10. Welcoming/Caring: Sent 42 cards this past year. Requested notification of needs so the Association can respond.
11. Lucy Opry: Beth distributed flyers for 2007 concerts.
a. Discussed sending PDF flyers to MABA e-mail group that can be printed.
b. John Fitzer recommended buying blocks of tickets for needy groups. Keith said we will try to budget approximately $500 for this purpose. General discussion and agreement on the concept, especially for concerts that may have low sales.
12. Adjourned