Eastside Chapter, WSMTA Chapter Meeting
February 24, 2007

President Carol Hibbard opened the meeting at 9:40 am. The minutes of the January meeting were approved as posted.

Welcome from Sherman Clay
Mr. Leng Tshua, director of luxury marketing at Sherman Clay welcomed our chapter. He is now the acting manager of the Bellevue store due to Gary Finkelstein's transfer to the Portland store. Mr. Tshua introduced his staff, Kurtis Friesen and Jeff Hack, and said that he looks forward to our continued relationship with Sherman Clay.

Finance Report
Egle Peller read the treasurer's finance report. (copy attached)
Carol announced that Egle and her family would soon be moving to Ohio. She thanked Egle for her outstanding service to the chapter as treasurer.
Jeanine Edmonds has agreed to serve as interim Treasurer and Stephanie Myers has agreed to serve as interim Recording Secretary.

Membership Report
Rebecca Bennett reported two new members since the last meeting. She also reminded members to report member information changes at emtamembers@gmail.com and to sign up as mentors to assist new members.

Correspondence Report
Donna Sams sent letters of thanks to the ten Ribbon Festival workshop presenters. A letter of appreciation was also sent to Egle Peller for her work within the chapter.

Adjudication Report
Sheri Skidmore told members that teacher adjudication packets were available for pick up. She reminded teachers to review the instruction sheet and copy information as needed for each participating student. Extra certificates and ribbons will be available at Sherman Clay. Honors recital information should be sent to Sondra Hopper via mail, phone, fax, or email no later than Saturday, March 10, at 8:00 pm. No exceptions will be given. No alternate performers will be allowed.

Scholarship Competition Report
The random drawing was held after today's business meeting to determine scheduling for the competition. The competition will run from approximately 9 am - 5 pm everyday.

Pre-meeting Recital Report
Nicole Kim announced that Kaili Yang would give the pre-meeting recital on March 26, 2007. She also said that next year's recitals are filled with the exception of March and April. Those interested in performing at either of those pre-meeting recitals should contact her.

New Officers/Nominating Committee
Carol Hibbard distributed a copy of the current Bylaws for our chapter and introduced an amendment to these bylaws, which would restructure the officer positions. Due to the increased size of our chapter, the executive board recommends adding a new officer position of President Elect and dividing current duties of President and Vice President between the three offices of President, President Elect, and Vice President. In addition, the Vice President would no longer assume the office of President. The Executive Board presented the following motion.

MOTION The chapter bylaws be amended to incorporate the office position of President Elect, and to revise job descriptions of President, President Elect, Vice President, and Treasurer.

Sharon Lawrence seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Upon passing of this motion, the Nominating Committee will now begin searching for members to fill these positions.

Programs/Workshops
Kathleen Ash-Barraclaugh will present the post-meeting program. Ross McIver, a CPA in Bellevue, discussing tax issues, will present the post-meeting program in March. The next workshop will be on March 4, 2007 from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm at Sherman Clay. Steven Spooner will discuss "The Art of Practicing".

Miscellaneous
An email from MTNA encouraged members to review their homeowners policies. Many do not cover instruments. Members may need to acquire a business policy or instrument insurance.
Egle Peller is selling her Steinway B.

The next meeting will take place on March 26, 2007 at 9:30 for the pre-meeting recital.

The meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Jeanine Edmonds, recording secretary