Eastside Chapter, WSMTA Chapter Meeting

March 26, 2007

President Carol Hibbard opened the meeting at 9:46 am. The minutes of the February meeting were approved as posted.

Finance Report

Jeanine Edmonds printed the treasurer's finance report on the back of the business meeting agenda. (copy attached) She highlighted the encouraging balance, but also emphasized that there are pending expenses from adjudications and the scholarship competition. She encouraged those with questions to contact her.

Membership Report

Rebecca Bennett reported one new member since the last meeting. She also read notice from MTNA encouraging the chapter to collect the names of three people who have shown interest in joining MTNA.

New Officers/Nominating Committee

Rebecca Bennett gave update stating that there are important spots available on the board without nominees. She handed out a Nomination Request form, which was collected after the business meeting. Carol Hibbard informed members of the seriousness of this situation. She urged the members to seriously consider how they may assist the chapter.

Library Report

Sherry Owen announced the music book sale next month at the April meeting. Members may help with this library fundraiser by bringing music donations to the April meeting.

Teacher Referral Sign-up

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

Adjudication Report

Sheri Skidmore announced that adjudications went well. She reminded members to fill out adjudicator evaluations. Members were able to either mail them in or give them to Sheri after the business meeting.

Honor's Recital Report

Sondra Hopper reported that the Honor's recitals went very smoothly. There were 30 participants, which was down 10 participants from last year. Sondra announced that Elena Romanoff will be chair the Honor's recital next year.

Scholarship Competition Report

Nancy Jang informed members that one of the adjudicators will need a piano on which to practice the evening of March 28th. She asked if a member would be willing to host her practice session. Everything was ready for the competition the coming week. Carol Hibbard thanked the teachers participating in the Scholarship competition for their involvement in the competition.

Pre-meeting Recital Report

Carol Hibbard announced that there would be no pre-meeting recital on April 23rd due to a visit from WSMTA president Margee Webster.

Certification Report

Bob Pajer passed out a questionnaire relating to certification issues. This was to help him understand the needs of the chapter better with regards to assistance in certification and re-certification. The questionnaires were collected following the meeting.

Programs/Workshops

Jennifer Lee announced that Ross McIvor, a CPA in Bellevue, would present the post-meeting program dealing with taxes for musicians. Nancy Drake will present the Independent Music Teachers' Forum at the next post-meeting program on April 23rd.

Miscellaneous

Carol Hibbard announced that she will place a group order for Keyboard Companion. The cost is $20 for the year. Those who would like to participate may sign up after the meeting.

Nancy Jang will perform a recital with Regina Yeh at the University of Washington on April 6, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are at the door.

Leng Tshua from Sherman Clay announced a program by Forrest and Akiko Kinney on April 24th. He encouraged the members to attend. He also announced that Sherman Clay will host a lunch for the members this coming September.

Deborah Gandolfo will be giving a class for anyone in the community. It is tentatively titled "What's so Great about Music, Anyway?" She will offer a free class to test the interest level. One possible date will be April 30th at 7 p.m.

The next meeting will take place on April 23, 2007 at 9:30a.m.

The meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Stephanie Myers, recording secretary