Eastside Chapter, WSMTA Chapter Meeting
March 24, 2008
President Carol Hibbard opened the meeting at 9:36 am.
The November minutes were approved as read.
Finance Report
The
finance report was presented. (see attached) It stands approved as presented.
Membership Report
The
membership update was listed on the agenda. New members present at the meeting
introduced themselves. Members were reminded that if an address needs to be
changed, please email Rebecca Bennett at emtamembers@gmail.com The board updated the members on the
Active Membership policy voted in by the chapter at the last general
meeting. A few decisions were made
by the board to make the policy better. The name was changed to "Participating
Membership" since the status of an "active member" has already
been explained in the chapter bylaws.
The Participating Membership will not go into effect until next year in
to allow for all members to have ample time reviewing and planning their
involvement. A line at the bottom of the Participating Membership questionnaire
will be marked "other" in case members feel they have been involved
in some way not represented on the list. There will be space to fill in the way
in which they have participated.
Teacher Referral Sign-up
The
teacher referral sign-up was made available to the members
Correspondence Report
Betty
Mak sent a sympathy card to Nancy Jang and her family for the passing of her
father-in-law.
Adjudications
Sheri
Skidmore reported a wonderful adjudications week with incredible
adjudicators. There were no
glitches and the Honors Recital went smoothly as well. The church chairs were honored for all
of their dedication and efforts in making the week a success.
Scholarship Competition Report
Nancy
Jang informed the members that the booklets for the competition were not ready
yet. They will be available at the
door. If there are any questions
contact Nancy Jang, Yunbo Cassady, Donna Bender or Julie Howe.
Scholarship Recital Report
The
date for the recital has not yet been finalized due to scheduling
conflicts. The date will be
announced as soon as it is known.
Library
Sherry
Owen asked those who had recommendations for new material for the library to
please let her know.
Miscellaneous
Carol
clarified the date mistakes posted in the Opus. The Scholarship competition will be April 2nd-5th, and the
May Luncheon will be on May 5th.
The
WSMTA conference is June 23rd through the 27th. It will be held at the Kitsap conference center in
Bremerton. There is a discount for early registration, and also for first time
teachers. The conference will be hosting several amazing performances, and a 5
piano ensemble with several performers from the chapter will be there as well.
Those
who wanted to be a part of the group subscription to Keyboard Companion were
given the opportunity to sign up at the coffee break. It was the last day to
sign up.
Tara
Brase asked for input regarding adult injury prevention. Please contact her
with any good resources she can use and pass along to her students.
Donald
Denegar announced that next month's program presenter Susan Chan is in need of
a LCD projector and screen for the presentation. If any one is able to loan
their equipment for the program, please contact Donald.
Programs
Donald
introduced Nancy Drake as the program presenter. She will be facilitating the
Independent Music Teachers' Forum.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10am.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Myers, recording secretary
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