YVMEA Meeting minutes from January 3, 2007
at Sheri's Restaurant, Yakima

5:35   Executive Board Meeting
  1. Call to Order Members attending: Michael Brant, Bart Roderick, Rich Rees, Maegan Ley,Ron Gerhardstein, Scott Goranson, Megan Goranson, Yoko Kan, Kari Giorgi, Scott Waywell, Julie Johnson, Don May, Mike Monsen, Roger Stansbury, Jeff Chapman, Lynda Marin, John Straehle, Ed Cunnington, Carol Mowrey, Doug Kilgore.
 
A.

Welcome and Introductions


 
B.

Timeline for nomination of music educator of the year and the friend of music for the 2008 for All-State Conference (Yakima). Deadline is August 0f 2007 for nominations. We will need to nominate our candidates at the spring YVMEA meeting on May 15th.

  • Check the web site to e-mail suggestions
 
C.

News from our region for VOICE Magazine. Due date is January 15 for the March Issue.

  • Keri is teaching this month!!!
 
D.

Regional representation in WMEA. Remember that we have fantastic representation from our YVMEA region on our state WMEA executive board (Mark Lane, Chris Bruya, Mark Claassen, and Peter Gries.

 
E.

YVM - Young Musicians Excelling. Thanks to our YVMEA for our donation of $500 to the YVM for the current school year.
 
F.
Solo and Ensemble Report: (Jeff & Bart) This may happen as part of our break-out session time.
 
G.

Breakout Session (Elementary, Choral, Orchestra, and Band)

  • Old Stuff: Inservice stuff? What would you like to see.
  • New Stuff: Music Advocacy. How do you make your programs work?
 
H.

Treasurer's Report: Maegan and Ron will be able to sign for the checks. $5300 currently in the bank––money for judges or competitions.

 
I.
 New Business:
 
J.
Spring Meeting is May 15, 2007. Board Meeting @ 5:30 and General Meeting @6. Suggestions for Location
 
K.
Set Date for spring YVMEA meeting - May 15: Location will be announced. 5:30 Officers; 6:00 General
7:25 6. Adjournment  

Respectfully submitted by:
Don May, Secretary