MHCB Board Meeting Minutes, 4/14/16 Minutes MHCB Board of Directors Meeting North High School; 4/14/2016 Final CALL TO ORDER- Vern Vail called the meeting to order at 8:35 pm ATTENDEES- Board Members: Eva Bramlett, Tracy Collins, Dan Filipiak, Cedric Lindsay, Vern Vail Music Director : Mike Lucas Operations Manager: Bruce Thron-Weber READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from the 3/3/2016 meeting were approved as submitted. MUSIC DIRECTORS’ REPORTS- Mike said he was very pleased with the performance of all MHCB bands at our last concert, which featured Dr Charles West as guest with the concert band. He complimented our work saying that no other community band could have done what we did. Mike informed the Board that he and Rick would be participating in a performance of the Denver Municipal Band the evening of June 2nd. He will look into getting subs for that rehearsal date. PRESIDENT’S REPORT- Vern Vail expressed his thanks to all band members for their extra efforts in making our concert at NHS a smooth success. He also expressed his and the MHCB’s gratitude to Teresa and the NHS Music Department for their help in setting up the stage for us. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT- No Report. SECRETARY’S REPORT- No Report. TREASURER’S REPORT- Tracy handed out current P&L and Balance Sheet statements, and invited questions during or after the Board meeting. OPERATIONS MANAGER’S REPORT- Bruce said that using Craigslist as a recruiting source/medium was going quite well. Bruce advised the Board to formalize taking July off. This action was accordingly moved, voted, and approved by the Board OLD BUSINESS- SCFD: Bruce said that the SCFD committee once again brought up the issue of our fund-raising efforts, in Bruce’s estimation emphasizing the need for our decision/action in this regard. Vern stated that in his opinion the prospective position of Fund-Raiser should be a paid MHCB position. He (Vern) asked that the Board members give this some thought as preparation for future discussion of this matter. Librarian Update: Bruce introduced our new librarian, Alyse Greenberg. He said that the transition to her oversight is going very well. Alyse was happily accepted and welcomed by the Board. Blanket Performance License: Vern said that our affiliation with RRCC covers required licensing for our performances. But, he added, this may not cover necessary licensing for our website. This matter is still being reviewed and will be addressed in a future Board meeting. SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE- In Brian Smith’s absence, Bruce brought one full-tuition scholarship application to the Board’s attention It was read, considered and unanimously approved by the Board. FUTURE ENGAGEMENTS Summer Concert June 30, 2016. (all bands). CAEPA convention October 13, 2016. (all bands). Westin Hotel, Westminster NEW BUSINESS- ADJOURN- The meeting was adjourned at about 9:10 pm.
