MSU ALUMNI BAND
Alumni Band Executive Board Meeting
Minutes
December 5, 2004

 

REMINDER:  The next Board meeting will be March 20, 2005.

Meeting was called to order at 2:05pm by President Gerry Spry.

Present: Gerry Spry, Beryl Falcone, Henry Nelson, Gary Baron, Jack Nelson, John Kostoff, Dale Bartlett, Terry Person, Bob Rice, Joe Levine, Kim Hopkins, Gordon Spink, Doug Goodrich, Lynn Brown

Secretary's Report - Lynn Brown

Minutes from the October 3, 2004 meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report - John Kostoff

For the period October 3, 2004 – December 5, 2004:

Total Expenses = $3,896.95
Total Deposits = $2,555/00
Ending Balance (checking account) = $11,347.99
            (Commission Portion)                  $953.00       

            (Regular Portion)                      $10,364.99

                       


Other funds:
Certificate of Deposit = $5,032.15

Total Cash on Hand = $16,380.14

Anticipated expenditures:

Bloomquist Scholarship (Yearly) = $500.00

Commission Project = $2,500.00

“Golf Dues” changed to “Golf Fees.”  Treasurer’s report was approved as amended.

Vice President’s Report – Terry Person

Lynn Kelsey has agreed to accept the nomination as member-at-large.

 President’s Report – Gerry Spry

Executive Secretary’s Report – Beryl Falcone

Fall Marching Band – Beryl gave pins to those who will not be returning.

Past President’s Report – Jim McCaffrey

No report.

Kim Hopkins’ Request for the Encore

a.       Deadline for submitting articles is January 5, 2005.

b.      Proofing finalized by January 21, 2005

c.       Next Encore published February 1, 2005.

d.      Doug Goodrich asked to submit an article for the Encore regarding the 20th Annual Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival to be held in August 2005.  It will be hosted by Blue Lake Fine Arts. Camp.  It was approved.

e.       Dale Bartlett will submit information regarding the proposed 2007 European Tour Band Trip.

f.        Dale Bartlett will submit an article regarding the Fall 2004 Golf Outing.

Band Director’s Report

                   No report.                   

Old Business

a.       RJ Bullock Project – Gerry has been unable to contact RJ.  Since RJ has old films in his possession, Gary Baron will contact him via mail.

b.      Alumni Band Association Recommendation from Terry Person – John Madden wants the group to focus on the Ken Bloomquist Commission.  The committee will meet before the next board meeting to determine  their recommendation for goals.

c.       Holiday Bands – MSU Alumni Band will play at MSU men’s and women’s basketball games when the Spartan Brass is away for the holidays.  The game dates/times are:

Sunday December 19 at 1:30pm (women)

Tuesday December 21 at 6pm (women and men)

Wednesday December 29 at 6:15pm (men)

To sign up, e-mail Jack Nelson:  jackn4952@cablespeed.com

d.   Thank you notes for commission project and publication – Gerry will include the names in the upcoming Encore.

New Business

a.       Spring Reunion Report – April 17, 2005.  Joe will work on this project.  Henry suggested Gerry Spry conduct.  He was approved as a guest conductor.  Incoming MSU President Simon will be asked to conduct the Fight Song.  Gerry will contact her.

b.      Report from Band Director Liaison Person – Joe Levine.  Joe met with John Madden and John Whitwell.

i.                     The Directors see the Board/Association now at a turning point in terms of defining its role.  The Directors are supportive of the Association and encourage the Board to move ahead at this time in terms of defining of role and taking initiative.

ii.                   The Directors identified a number of ways in which the Board/Association can be supportive and assist the MSU Bands – regularly list in Alumni Band publications the currently available endowed band scholarships at MSU and encourage members to contribute to these endowments; support a project to produce a pictorial and written history of the MSU Bands; support a band graduate assistant; and support music commissioning projects (a number of specific projects were identified).

Gordon suggested the board pick one project and make a commitment to it.

c.       Fall Reunion Report – The Friday Dinner will be held at the Michigan Athletic Club on September 9, 2005.  Information will be in the June 1, 2005 Encore.

d.      All Else – Jack Nelson will be coordinating the MSU Band History Exhibit for the Sesquicentennial Museum Exhibit.

The next board meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2005 at 2:00 pm at Buddies in Okemos.

Meeting adjourned – 4:07pm

(Minutes by Lynn Brown)

A Reminder -

NEXT BOARD MEETING - Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 2pm

BUDDIES in Okemos