Eastside Chapter, WSMTA Chapter Meeting

April 27, 2009

 

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

 

Finance Report

       Jeanine Edmonds gave the finance report. (see attached) She reminded members to turn in any expenses for

reimbursement.

 

Membership Report

       Betty Mak made a sign up sheet available for those interested in the mentorship program. She reminded members

to fill out and turn in the Participating Membership form and the member category update for the yearbook. Members were

asked to check and update their personal information on the information table after the meeting.

 

Referral List

       Changes to the referral list system were discussed with the members.  Instead of signing up for the referral list

each month, the previous month’s list will be sent around and changes can be made to it as necessary.  Lauri Mitchell

shared that each referral committee member makes a log of incoming calls and names given so that the list is processed

fairly. The members discussed different possibilities for promoting the referral list.

 

Scholarship Competition

       Julie shared that the competition went beautifully. There were 64 wonderful competitors, and both adjudicators

enjoyed themselves immensely. The competition dates for next year are April 14-17, 2010.

 

Scholarship Recital

       The recital date for next year is October 30, 2009. The artist is Jack Winerock, and he will be in town the week

prior to the recital to teach lessons. There will be a workshop on Saturday October 31st.

 

Library

       Sherry Owen shared that the music sale will be held after the meeting. Funds raised will be given to the chapter’s

lending library.

 

Elections

       Jennifer Li presented the nominees for the executive board for the upcoming term: President: KaiLi Yang;

President-Elect: Julie Howe; Corresponding Secretary: Carolyn Carson; Treasurer: Jeanine Edmonds; Recording Secretary:

Stephanie Myers.  The following motion was presented by Sharon Lawrence and seconded by Donald Denegar.

MOTION: Accept unanimously the slate of officers for the 2009-2011 term.

The motion passed unanimously.

 

WSMTA Conference

       The conference will be held June 21-25th in Yakima. Peter Mack will be the conference artist and Ingrid Clarefield

will be the main presenter. If interested in finding a roommate or carpooling, please contact KaiLi Yang.

 

New Business

       Sally Palmer announced that the Federation organization will be presenting a fundraiser in August.  It will be a

fun, “American Idol” style event. They are looking for young artists age 18-25 who are connect to Washington in some

way.  There will be prizes for the top three artists.

 

Programs

       Eric introduced Bonnie Blanchard as the program presenter.  She presented the program “Transform your

Teaching.”

 

The meeting adjourned at 10: 34am.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Stephanie Myers, recording secretary