KMEA Summer Board Meeting

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1 KMEA Summer Board Meeting June 20, 2015 Elizabethtown, Kentucky Minutes 1. President Brad Rogers called the meeting to order at 10:01 AM 2. Lynn White, Kentucky Junior High Chorus Coordinator, led the singing of the National Anthem 3. Executive Director John Stroube called the roll Executive Committee President and Recognitions Committee Chair: Brad Rogers P Vice- President and Budget Chair: Deborah Kidd P President- Elect: Terry Thompson P Division Chair Representative and Orchestra Chair: Patrick O Rourke P Executive Director: John Stroube P Associate Director: Melissa Skaggs P Division Chairs Band Chair: Brian Froedge, proxy for Lois Wiggins P Middle School Band Chair: Kara Boyd P Chorus Chair: Megan Puckett P Middle School Choral Chair: Brett Burton P College/University: David Threlkeld A General Music K 5: John Hall, proxy for Michelle Lewis and KCC Coordinator P General Music 6 12 and KJHC coordinator: Lynn White P District Presidents District 1: Samantha Veal P District 2: DuWayne Dale P District 3: Cedrick Leavell P District 4: Zach Shelton P District 5: Wendy Davidson P District 6: Mary Scaggs P District 7 & BMN Editor: George Boulden A District 8: June Grice P District 9: Matt Moon P District 10: James Cornn P District 11: Kerry Evans, proxy for Ken Haddix P District 12: Derek Peters P Operations Chairs All- Collegiate Choir: Vicki Bell A Intercollegiate Band: Mark Lynn A Intercollegiate Orchestra: Nathan Miller A Jazz Coordinator: Matt Yarborough A Special Agencies Commission on Music Educ. in Ky.: Tanya Bromley P Commission for Performance Assessment: David Graham P CODA: Vacant Appointed Chairs: College/Univ. Division Collegiate NAƒME Advisor: April Sholty A Collegiate NAƒME President: Noah Peak P Appointed Committee Chairs Community Music: Nan Moore P Marching Band Committee: Tim Allen P Music for Special Learners: Amy Bolar A Technology: Aaron Klausing P Advocacy Leadership Force: Karen Koner P Affiliated Organizations Ky. Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association: Brad Almquist A Ky. Chapter of the American Orff- Schulwerk Association and substitute for Brian Mason of the KY Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society: Nicola Mason (arrived at 10:33) American String Teachers Association: Christina Givan A Arts & Humanities Consultant - Ky. Dept. Education: Robert Duncan A College Band Dir. National Association: Sue Creasap A Ky. Association for Jazz Education: David Threlkeld A Ky. Association of College Music Dept.: Rob James A Ky. Association of School Music Dealers: Greg Lyons A Ky. Music Teachers Assoc: Diana Aubrey P Music Therapy Association of Ky.: Greta Gillmeister A National Band Association: Bob Elliott A Phi Beta Mu: Troy Stovall A

2 4. Executive Director Stroube reviewed KMEA Bylaws - Article III Government: Section 3 State Board of Directors: The government of KMEA shall be vested in a Board of Directors composed of the President, Vice- President, President- Elect, Executive Director, the Division Chairs, the District Presidents, the Editor of the Bluegrass Music News, the Chair of the Festival Commission, the Chair of COMEK, and the student state CNAfME President, and various appointed members. Any member of the Board of Directors who holds office by any means other than election by District or by the membership at large shall be a non- voting member. Non- voting members, with the exception of affiliated organization representatives, may make or second motions. The Board of Directors shall function as the legislative and policy making authority in all matters pertaining to KMEA. 5. President Rogers asked for approval of the agenda SHELTON/HALL 6. President Rogers asked for approval of 2015 Winter Board Minutes BURTON/DAVIDSON 7. President Rogers presented the following resignations for approval: Brett Burton - District 2 Vocal Assessment Manager Chris Miller - District 6 Instrumental Large Group Assessment Manager A.J. Gatewood - District 6 Instrumental Solo/Ensemble Assessment Manager Rebecca Goff - District 7 String Assessment Manager Terry Thompson - District 8 Instrumental Assessment Manager Scott Bersaglia - District 9 Vocal Assessment Manager Lisa Jury - District 11 Vocal Assessment Manager Lynn Steeves - District 12 Band Assessment Manager April MacDonald - District 12 String Large Group Assessment Manager Eva Rouse - District 12 String Solo/Ensemble Assessment Manager 8. President Rogers presented the following appointments for approval: Jennifer Wiggins - District 2 Vocal Assessment Manager Alecia Meyer - District 2 Vocal Assessment Manager Kelly Mayes - District 7 String Assessment Manager Mark Lynn - State Solo and Ensemble Assessment Manager Jana Bromley District 6 Instrumental Assessment Manager Tom Mueller District 6 Instrumental Assessment Manager John Johnson District 8 Instrumental Assessment Manage

3 Helen Haverstick District 12 Orchestra Assessment Manager Christine Holajter COMEK Chair KIDD/ O ROURKE 7 & 8 Reports 9. State Leadership Reports A. For the President s Report Brad Rogers spoke of the Strategic Plan, emphasizing advocacy, MOTION 1 (FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) - FOLLOWING THE 2018 CONFERENCE (FEBRUARY 2018), COORDINATION DUTIES FOR KJHC CHOIRS WILL BE ASSUMED BY MS CHORAL CHAIR, EFFECTIVE WITH THE 2019 KJHC. MOTION 2 (FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) - DEFINE THE RECIPIENT OF THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR AWARD TO BE LIMITED TO BUILDING PRINCIPALS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS, OR DISTRICT LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS. B. President Rogers reviewed the KMEA Calendar C. President Rogers reviewed the Commissioned Works Rotation D. For the Executive Director Report John Stroube emphasized the importance of board membership by district presidents and division chairs as a governance function. 10. Reports of the Standing and Special Committees: A. Vice- President Deborah Kidd reported on KMEA s Financial Status as presented in the Board Book. She spoke of the priority within KMEA for transparency, and she pointed out any significant changes from previous budgets. MOTION 3 (FROM THE BUDGET COMMITTEE) - ACCEPT THE OPERATING BUDGET AS PROPOSED. THOMPSON/SHELTON. Nicola Mason, representative of KOSA, arrived at 10:33 AM C. Credentials and Elections Kara Boyd, Past Chair as submitted

4 11. Reports of Special Agencies of KMEA A. As Bluegrass Music News editor George Boulden was not present and members were directed to his printed report about the journal. B. COMEK Tanya Bromley. Tanya highlighted that she had attended the first assessment of Career Pathways, and the Pathways should help students be able to stay in the arts. Also, the KCAE continues to press for protecting time and certification for teaching the arts. C. Commission for Performance Assessment David Graham. At its May meeting, the Commission for Performance Assessment passed the following: Authorize the Executive Director to investigate the feasibility of a centrally located State Solo and Ensemble site and to bring a proposal to the KMEA Board of Directors. Proposal from John Stroube in response to that authorization: University of Louisville School of Music; May 21, 2016; Dr. Mark Lynn, manager. Dr. Lynn and I have corresponded and discussed the event and he is willing and able to assume this duty. MOTION: AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SINGLE SITE FOR STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE ASSESSMENT. KIDD/BURTON PASSED D. No report was submitted by CODA 12. Reports of District Presidents: A. District 1 Samantha Veal - as submitted B. District 2 DuWayne Dale - as submitted C. District 3 Cedrick Leavell - as submitted D. District 4 Zach Shelton - as submitted E. District 5 Wendy Davidson - as submitted F. District 6 Mary Scaggs - as submitted G. District 7 George Boulden not present H. District 8 June Grice - as submitted, plus mention of two retirees from Morehead who will be missed. I. District 9 Matt Moon no comments J. District 10 James Cornn - as submitted K. District 11 Ken Haddix no report L. District 12 Derek Peters - as submitted 13. Reports of Division Chairs: A. Band Lois Wiggins MOTION 4 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - CHANGE IV.C.1 AS FOLLOWS:

5 DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE PLAQUES WILL BE AWARDED TO BANDS SCORING 80.0 AND HIGHER IN REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS ASSESSMENT. DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE PLATES FOR APPLICATION TO PLACEMENT PLAQUES WILL BE AWARDED AT SEMIFINALS TO BANDS SCORING 80.0 AND HIGHER. THESE AWARDS WILL BE AWARDED VIA ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL SITE ANNOUNCED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THOSE EVENTS. MOTION 5 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - CHANGE III.A.6 AS FOLLOWS: A. AFTER A BAND IS ENTERED IN A SANCTIONED EVENT IT MAY NOT BE WITHDRAWN UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED. IF AN ENTERED BAND IS THE ONLY BAND IN ITS CLASS, WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS AFTER THE CONTEST DEADLINE THE DIRECTOR OF THE BAND MUST NOTIFICATION THAT THE BAND WILL TRANSFER TO ANOTHER CONTEST. RECIPIENTS OF THE SHOULD BE THE MANAGER OF THE CONTEST FROM WHICH THE BAND IS TRANSFERRING, THE MANAGER OF THE CONTEST TO WHICH THE BAND IS TRANSFERRING, AND THE KMEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE WILL RESULT IN THE BAND REMAINING IN THE CONTEST ORIGINALLY ENTERED. B. THE EVENT MANAGER MUST DECLARE HIS/HER DECISION TO CANCEL WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE HOURS AFTER THE ENROLLMENT DEADLINE (9:00 PM EASTERN TIME, 8:00 PM CENTRAL TIME). FAILURE TO MEET THIS DEADLINE WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC LOSS OF SANCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. C. IF AN EVENT IS CANCELLED OR IF AN ENTERED BAND IS THE ONLY BAND IN ITS CLASS, IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EVENT MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE BAND(S) IMMEDIATELY (NO LESS THAN 25 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT). BANDS SO NOTIFIED, AND THE HOST BAND OF A CANCELLED CONTEST, SHALL HAVE THE OPTION OF ENTERING ANOTHER CONTEST FOR THAT DATE AND MAY DO SO BY PHONE OR DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. (WHEN A CONTEST FALLS 26 DAYS AFTER LABOR DAY, THE OPTION TO ENTER ANOTHER CONTEST SHALL BE DAYS PRIOR TO THE CONTEST.) ANY PHONED-IN APPLICATIONS TRANSFERS MUST BE FOLLOWED BY A WRITTEN CONFIRMATION TRANSMITTED OR POSTMARKED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE PHONE CONVERSATION. THESE ARE THE ONLY EXCEPTIONS TO THE 26-DAY DEADLINE.

6 ALSO, DELETE III.A.8, THE OLD CONTEST MANAGER DEADLINE TO CANCEL, AND ADJUST CLAUSE NUMBERS THAT FOLLOW TO ACCOUNT FOR THE DELETION. MOTION 6 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - IN IV.D.1.D, AUGUST 1 SHOULD BE AUGUST 15 IN IV.D.1.E, A PROFICIENT OR DISTINGUISHED RATING SHOULD BECOME PERFORMING FOR ASSESSMENT AT TWO OR MORE KMEA SANCTIONED CONTESTS IN IV.D.2.C, AUGUST 1 SHOULD BE AUGUST 15 MOTION 7 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - FOR ALL SIGHT-READING THE JUDGE WILL MAKE RECORDED COMMENTS MOTION 8 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - STUDENTS WHO AUDITION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO BAND OR ORCHESTRA WITH DEFERENCE TO THEIR STATED PREFERENCE. IF THE THREE HIGHEST SCORING STUDENTS ALL PREFER BAND, THE THIRD HIGHEST WILL BE ASSIGNED TO ORCHESTRA. THE HIGHEST SCORING OF THE THREE THAT PREFERS ORCHESTRA, IF ANY SO STATE, WILL BE ASSIGNED TO ORCHESTRA. THE SAME PRIORITY WILL BE USED FOR THOSE RANKED 4 6, 7 9, AND ON EACH INSTRUMENT UNTIL THE ORCHESTRA SECTION IS FULL. EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE WHEN PLAYERS ARE NEEDED ON AUXILIARY INSTRUMENTS SUCH AS PICCOLO, ENGLISH HORN, FLUGELHORN, ETC., IN WHICH CASE PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE ACCESS TO AND EXPERIENCE ON THE NEEDED INSTRUMENT. MOTION 9 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE ALL- STATE BAND RULES AND REGULATIONS XII. ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 1. THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE WILL CONSIST OF THE SIX STUDENTS RANKED HIGHEST ON SNARE, THE THREE STUDENTS RANKED HIGHEST ON MALLET, AND THE STUDENT RANKED HIGHEST ON TIMPANI ACCORDING TO THE ALL-STATE BAND SECOND ROUND AUDITIONS. 2. STUDENTS WHO FINISH WITHIN THE REQUIRED RANKINGS ON MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS WILL BE PLACED IN THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE BASED ON THE INSTRUMENT THEY CHOOSE

7 TO PERFORM FOR THE ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA. 3. IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE SELECTED FOR AN ALL- STATE JAZZ BAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE THEY MUST ATTEND THE SECOND-ROUND ALL-STATE BAND AUDITION. A. SUCH STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA, BUT WILL ONLY BE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE IF RANKED HIGH ENOUGH. B. SUCH STUDENTS WHO FINISH WITHIN THE REQUIRED RANKINGS ON MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS WILL BE PLACED IN THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE ACCORDING TO THEIR HIGHEST RANKING. STUDENTS WHO RANK EQUALLY ON MORE THAN ONE AUDITION WILL BE SELECTED FROM THE PERTINENT LISTS IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: SNARE, MALLET, TIMPANI. MOTION 10 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - REWORD CURRENT KMEA ALL- STATE BAND POLICY AS FOLLOWS: 7. ONCE A STUDENT HAS BEEN ACCEPTED INTO A POSITION IN THE ALL-STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLES, HE/SHE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALL-STATE BANDS OR ORCHESTRAS, EXCEPT THAT PERCUSSIONISTS IN THE JAZZ ENSEMBLE MAY AUDITION AT THE SECOND-ROUND AUDITIONS FOR THE SINGULAR PURPOSE OF SEEKING A SPOT IN THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE. SUCH A STUDENT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SPOT IN THE ALL-STATE BANDS OR ORCHESTRAS. MOTION 11 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - REMOVE THE RULE PROHIBITING CONSULTATION BETWEEN JUDGES AT SANCTIONED CONTESTS. MOTION 12 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - ADDITION OF A COMMONWEALTH CONTEST FOR RATINGS ONLY PILOT FOR MOTION 13 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - HOST REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS AND CONTINUE WITH CURRENT SEEDING SYSTEM REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBERS OF BANDS IN CLASS BY STRIKING THE FOLLOWING RULES: IV.D.1.D IN EACH CLASS THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 20 BANDS

8 REGISTERED WITH THE KMEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY THE AUGUST 1 DEADLINE TO WARRANT A REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL EVENT. IN THE EVENT A CLASS REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL IS CANCELLED FOR A GIVEN YEAR (DUE TO FEWER THAN 20 BANDS BEING REGISTERED), THAT CLASS MUST AGAIN HAVE 20 OR MORE BANDS REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN ORDER FOR THE EVENT TO BE RESCHEDULED. IF THIS QUALIFICATION IS MET, THE EVENT WOULD THEN BE SCHEDULED FOR THAT SECOND YEAR. IV.D.1.E IF A MINIMUM NUMBER OF BANDS PER CLASS IS NOT MET, QUALIFIED BANDS (A PROFICIENT OR DISTINGUISHED RATING) IN THE AFFECTED CLASS(ES) WILL AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE TO THE STATE SEMIFINALS. IV.D.2 C SHOULD A QUARTERFINAL EVENT NOT BE HELD AS THE RESULT OF HAVING FEWER THAN 20 REGISTERED BANDS IN A GIVEN CLASSIFICATION, THE SEMIFINAL PERFORMANCE ORDER IN THAT CLASS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE ORIGINAL DRAW, WHICH TAKES PLACE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE AUGUST 1 ENTRY DEADLINE, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF KMEA. MOTION 14 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - CREATE A KMEA MARCHING BAND ADJUDICATION COORDINATOR POSITION(S), STIPEND TO BE NEGOTIABLE. MOTION 15 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - ADOPT THE NEWLY AMENDED SCORE SHEETS. MOTION 16 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - INCLUDE IN THE KMEA MARCHING BAND RULES SUGGESTED BEST PRACTICES FOR NEW BUSINESS FOR THE KENTUCKY MARCHING BAND COMMITTEE AS FOLLOWS 1. MOTIONS FROM DISTRICTS: ANY DISTRICT CAN DECIDE HOW IT WISHES TO BRING NEW BUSINESS TO THE KENTUCKY MARCHING BAND COMMITTEE THROUGH ITS MBC REPRESENTATIVE. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT DISTRICTS SHOULD STUDY, VET, AND CAREFULLY CONSIDER ANY PROPOSAL BEFORE SUBMITTING A MOTION.

9 DISTRICTS MAY DECIDE TO CONTACT THE MARCHING BAND CHAIR OR EXISTING SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR ASSISTANCE IN ADMINISTERING A STATE-WIDE SURVEY TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PROPOSAL HAS BROAD SUPPORT. 2. MOTIONS FROM SUBCOMMITTEES: SUBCOMMITTEES SHOULD BE APPOINTED BY THE MBC CHAIR TO STUDY COMPLEX ISSUES. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT SUBCOMMITTEES SURVEY MEMBERS, CONSULT WITH THE KMEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LOOK AT OTHER NATIONAL MODELS, AND CAREFULLY STUDY ALL ASPECTS OF PROPOSALS BEFORE SUBMITTING IDEAS TO THE KENTUCKY MARCHING BAND COMMITTEE. MEMBERS OF SUBCOMMITTEES SHOULD REPRESENT A DIVERSE CROSS-SECTION OF KENTUCKY BAND DIRECTORS (DIVERSE BY WAY OF GEOGRAPHY, CLASSIFICATION, ETC.). 3. MOTIONS FROM THE MBC LEADERSHIP: THE MBC LEADERSHIP SHALL CONSIST OF THE KENTUCKY MARCHING BAND COMMITTEE STATE CHAIR, THE KMEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND THE KMEA PRESIDENT. THE CHAIR MAY WANT TO CONSULT WITH OTHER INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS DURING THE FORMATION OF A PROPOSAL. THE MBC LEADERSHIP SHOULD SUGGEST NEW BUSINESS THAT IS PRIMARILY ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROCEDURAL. IF THE MBC LEADERSHIP IDENTIFIES A NEED FOR A NEW BUSINESS ITEM THAT IS NOT ADMINISTRATIVE OR PROCEDURAL IN NATURE, IT SHOULD PRESENT ITS FINDINGS TO A SUBCOMMITTEE OR FORM A NEW SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY THIS NEW BUSINESS ITEM. Marching Band Committee Tim Allen described the potential reconfiguration of the championships that will receive a second reading in November. Jazz Band Matt Yarborough provided no report, B. Choral Megan Puckett as submitted MOTION 17 (FROM THE CHORAL COUNCIL) - THE CHORAL CHAIR-ELECT WILL MONITOR MUSICAL PREPARATION ASPECTS OF REGIONAL REHEARSALS TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY ACROSS THE STATE. OTHER ASPECTS INCLUDE STAFFING SECTIONALS, REHEARSAL TRACKS, COMMUNICATING EXPECTATIONS TO TEACHERS, ETC.

10 C. College/University David Threlkeld - no report submitted All- Collegiate Choir Vicki Bell report in book Intercollegiate Band Mark Lynn report in book Intercollegiate Orchestra Nathan Miller - no report submitted D. Middle School Band Kara Boyd as submitted E. Middle School Choral Brett Burton no report F. General Music K 5 Michelle Lewis no report Children s Chorus John Hall as submitted G. General Music 6 12/KJHC Lynn White H. Orchestra Patrick O Rourke mentioned the progress of new large ensemble assessment sheets, tweaks to the program of excellence, graded large ensemble list. MOTION 18 (FROM THE ORCHESTRA COUNCIL (IN REGARD TO THE LATEST TIME TO CALL UP AN ALTERNATE FOR AN ALL-STATE PERFORMING GROUP.) - A CANCELLATION MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM ON THE MONDAY NIGHT PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE START. 14. Reports from the College/University Division: A. Collegiate NAfME President Noah Peak no report B. Collegiate NAfME Advisor April Sholty 15. Reports of Appointed Committee Chairs A. Music for Special Learners Amy Bolar B. Community Music Nan Moore no report C. Editorial Board chair TBD D. Government Relations vacant E. Mentoring Task Force Glen Flanigan, Past Chair - report in book F. MIOSM Nancy Bacon no report submitted G. Retired Teachers chair TBD no report submitted H. Technology Aaron Klausing no report I. Tri- M Music Honor Society chair TBD no report J. Advocacy Leadership Force Karen Koner as submitted 16. Reports of Affiliated Organizations A. Kentucky Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association Brad Almquist no report B. Kentucky Chapter of the American Orff- Schulwerk Association Nicola Mason highlighted an upcoming thirty- five year celebration of the

11 organization C. Kentucky Chapter of American String Teachers Association Christina Givan report in book D. Arts & Humanities Consultant: Kentucky Dept. of Education Robert Duncan no report E. College Band Directors National Association Sue Creasap no report F. Kentucky Association for Jazz Education David Threlkeld no report G. Kentucky Association of College Music Departments Rob James report in book H. Kentucky Association of School Music Dealers Greg Lyons no report I. Kentucky Music Teachers Association Diana Aubrey highlighted that the journal has gone online, more online payment opportunities exist, Facebook presence. J. Music Therapy Association of Kentucky Greta Gillmeister no report K. National Band Association Bob Elliott no report L. Phi Beta Mu Troy Stovall report in book M. Kentucky Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society - Brian Mason report in book 17. Unfinished Business No unfinished business was presented for board consideration 18. New Business President Rogers brought the Board s attention to an omission from a recently approved Conference Performance Application, and suggested the addition of performance information. MOTION: RESTORE THE WORDS FROM THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR TO THE CONFERENCE PERFORMANCE APPLICATION, AND ADD BLANKS FOR PERFORMANCE DATE, VENUE, AND SELECTION TITLES. GRAHAM/BURTON MOTION: BOARD MEMBERS WILL TAKE A MOMENT TO THANK LOREN WAA FOR HIS WORK FOR THE ASSOCIATION. BROMLEY/KIDD President Rogers directed those present to observe a moment of silence, following which he gave a personal account of Dr. Waa s character and contributions. 19. The meeting was adjourned at 12:02

12 Respectfully submitted, John Stroube