Eastside Chapter, WSMTA Chapter Meeting

January 22, 2007

President Carol Hibbard opened the meeting at 9:45 am. The minutes of the November meeting were approved as posted.

Finance Report

Egle Peller read the treasurer's finance report. (copy attached)

Membership Report

Rebecca Bennett reported no new members since the last meeting. One visitor was introduced and welcomed. Rebecca encouraged more members to volunteer for the mentoring program to answer questions and acquaint new members with the chapter. The sign-up sheet was passed among the members.

Carol Hibbard reminded members to report member information changes at emtamembers@gmail.com.

Correspondence Report

Donna Sams reported no new correspondence since the last meeting.

Teacher Referral Sign-up

The teacher referral sign-up sheet was made available to the members.

Adjudication Report

Sheri Skidmore confirmed that the scheduling was completed and sent to the State. The schedule will be published in the next OPUS and teacher packets distributed at the February meeting. There will not be a Redmond location for this year's adjudication.

Ribbon Festival Report

Carmen reminded members that photocopied music would not be accepted at the Ribbon Festival on January 27th.

Scholarship Competition Report

Application forms are due by 5:00 pm today, January 22, 2007. A random drawing will be held after the February business meeting to determine scheduling for the competition. Time keeping volunteers are still needed for 2-hour time slots. Contact Donna Sams to volunteer.

Pre-meeting Recital Report

Nicole Kim announced that Nancy Jang would give the pre-meeting recital on February 27, 2007.

New Officers/Nominating Committee

Carol Hibbard encouraged members to consider volunteering to serve as an officer or to chair a committee for the next year. She also requested input from members on possible restructuring of the job assignments for officers in the future.

Workshops

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

Members announced several upcoming programs and recitals.

1/26/07 Sherman Clay Seattle Dr. Henri-Paul Sicsic

2/01/07 Sherman Clay Seattle Charlie Aldrich performing

2/17/07 Bellevue Christian Church How pipe organs work

3/26/07 MTNA Conference Toronto William Chapman Nyaho presenting

4/28/07 Kirkland Performing Arts Series William Chapman Nyaho performing

William Chapman Nyaho also encouraged members to consider students for application to Interlochen. Financial aid available.

The next meeting will take place on February 27, 2007 at 9:30 for the pre-meeting recital.

The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeanine Edmonds, recording secretary