Meeting was called to order at 2:02 by President Bill Monroe.

Present: Bill Monroe, Jim McCaffrey, Henry Nelson, Doug Goodrich, Beryl Falcone, Dale Bartlett, Bob Rice, Gary Baron, Wes Broadnax

Guest: Lynn Brown

Secretary's Report

Joe Levine was unable to be at the meeting so there was no report.

Treasurer's Report

For the period October 21, 2001 - February 3, 2002:


Total Expenses = $4,582.82
Ending Balance (checking account) = $7,200.59

Other funds:
Certificate of Deposit = $6,527.24

Total Cash on Hand = $13,727.83

The Treasurer's report was accepted as presented.

Director's Report - Wes Broadnax

The Trombone Reunion is scheduled for the Sunday of the Spring Alumni Band Reunion on April 7. Also discussed the possibility of performing "American Trilogy", with Jeff Kressler conducting, at the Spring Reunion. Wes will work with John Whitwell to determine the conductors for the performance. He will also talk with John Whitwell about the possibility of scheduling the Fall Alumni Band Day for September 7, 2002.

Vice-President's Report - Jim McCaffery

The newsletter had been delayed, however it is now ready to go and will be mailed within the next week. The next issue of the Encore will be June 1, 2002.

President's Report - Bill Monroe

The affiliation with the MSU Alumni Association was discussed. Due to uncertainties regarding this issue, it was determined that Gordon Spink will be asked to confirm our affiliation and board members will be contacted via e-mail.

The board decided to not be responsible for football tickets for the Fall Reunion; that individuals will instead contact the Athletic Ticket Office. This change will be explained in the June 2002 issue of the Encore.

Executive Secretary's Report - Beryl Falcone

Discussion regarding Reunion prizes resulted in the Board deciding to not give prizes at the Spring Reunion and that in the Fall, names will be pulled out of a hat.

Past President’s Report - Gordon Spink

Gordon Spink was not present at the meeting so there was no report.

Old Business

Henry Nelson reported that the Alumni Brass played at six games during winter break.

New Business

The Board decided that Marching Band rings will not be sold by the Alumni Band Association.

Spring Reunion discussion was almost completed earlier during the meeting - see the Director’s Report. The only additional discussion resulted in Beryl indicating she would contact the catering service.

The next board meeting is scheduled for March 17 at 2pm at Buddies in Okemos.

Meeting adjourned - 2:55 pm

(Minutes by Lynn Brown)

A Reminder -

Spring Reunion - April 7, 2002 (3:00 pm)
Wharton Center with the Symphony Band

NEXT BOARD MEETING - Sunday, March 17, 2002
2:00 pm
BUDDIES in Okemos

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