From Higher Ed...
Mark Walker, President, Higher Education Division
will support our own retirement system. everyone is exceedingly busy, but if you
have a short article or even a clinic than
As I have mentioned in previous articles, can be summarized in an article, I
the HED is in the process of creating a encourage you to submit it for
This is an exciting time to be a part of the peer reviewed section of the AMEA publication.
Alabama Music Educators Association! journal. Dr. Diane Orlofsky, research
At our last governing board meeting, we chair of HED, has been working to put By the time you read this, the summer
voted to move the AMEA Conference to together an editorial committee will be over and classes will either have
the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in comprised of college faculty from around begun or will begin soon. I hope each of
Montgomery for 2011 and 2012. Next Alabama with specialties in general you had some time to relax, recharge and
year, we will again conduct our music, instrumental music, vocal music just sit around for a few days and do
conference at the Hotel Capstone on the and research to review article nothing. We all need times of brief
campus of the University of Alabama. submissions. We should have specific inactivity so we can gear up for the
The Higher Education Division would information about the peer review process demands of the school year, which is
like to thank UA and the Hotel Capstone in the next issue of the Ala Breve. increasingly longer and longer. If you
for providing years of excellent service have any ideas or suggestions, I’m always
and facilities. With that being said, Speaking of articles, I want to invite all of ready to listen. Best wishes for a happy
moving to the Renaissance Hotel in the HED to submit articles of any kind to and productive 2009-2010 year and I look
Montgomery is going to provide many the Ala Breve. Garry Taylor is always forward to seeing you in January.
new and exciting advantages and looking to publish excellent articles from
opportunities, not the least of which we our Alabama colleagues. I know that
$25,064.43 glyph1197ew Business the AMEA Leadership Breakfast.AMEA Governing Board
Savings Account Balance (as of June MENC Music Education Week will be
Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2009
5, 2009) - $10,008.42 held in Washington DC, June 17-21,
AMEA Conference Proposals:
Montgomery Renaissance Hotel
Certificate of Deposit (as of June 5, 2009. Pat Stegall and Garry Taylor
Randy Erickson with the Sheraton
2009) - $5,036.62 will represent AMEA at this event.
Hotel/Birmingham Jefferson Civic
The AMEA Governing Board met at John Baker (Mark Walker) moved to Nominations for the Hall of Fame,
Center presented on the clinic facilities
the Montgomery Renaissance on June accept the financial report as Outstanding Administrator, and
they could provide for future AMEA
9, 2009. The meeting was called to presented. Passed. Outstanding Music Educator are due
Conferences.
order at 10:09 am by AMEA July 15, 2009. Submissions should be
Keely Smith (Montgomery Area
Officer, Representatives, and
President, Pat Stegall. Present at the sent to Garry Taylor.
Chamber of Commerce) and Renee
Division Reports may be viewed
meeting: Pat Stegall, Garry Taylor,
Browning (Director of Association
online:www.alabamamea.org
Mark Walker, Carla Gallahan, Steve
Treasurer/Registrar Position – Mary Jo Sales) presented on the hotel and
McLendon, Damion Womack, Chuck
Peinhardt will work with Cindy Pass conference facilities at the
Old Business
Eady, Daniel Jamieson, Lindsey Treasurer Cindy Pass resigned due to
to create a smooth transition. Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and
Folsom, Mary Jo Peinhardt, John medical reasons. Interim Treasurer
Spa.
Festival Advisory Committee – Pat
Baker, and Sharon August. Mary Jo Peinhardt has been appointed
Following the presentations, a
Stegall ask the presidents of the AVA,
to fill this position.
discussion occurred on the two
The minutes of the January 21, 2009
AOA, ABA to plan and organize
conference sites. Steve McLendon
meeting of the AMEA Governing AMEA Stage Crew needs improved
events together to avoid as many
(John Baker) made a motion to hold
Board were read by Recording organization. After board discussion, a
conflicts as possible.
the 2011 and 2012 AMEA In-Service
Secretary, Carla Gallahan. Mark committee of Lindsey Folsom, Carl
A discussion occurred on Home
Conference at the Renaissance
Walker (Damion Womack) moved to Hancock, Carla Gallahan, and Garry
School Participation in AMEA
Montgomery Hotel and Spa. Passed
accept the minutes as read. Passed. Taylor was established to discuss
Division Activities. Each division
details of including CMENC in the
The next meeting of the AMEA
The minutes of the January 24, 2009
reported on how home school student
stage crew reorganization plan.
Governing Board will be August 15,
meeting of the AMEA Governing
participation is handled according to
A discussion occurred concerning the
2009 at 12:00 noon at the Hotel
Board were read by Recording
each organizations by-laws.
Higher Education Division performers
Capstone at the University of Alabama
Secretary, Carla Gallahan. Daniel
at the AMEA Conference involving
Pat Stegall discussed Officer Training
in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Jameson (John Baker) moved to
details and benefits.
for Division and AMEA Officers. The
accept the minutes as read. Passed.
Steve McLendon (Daniel Jamieson)
need for this information/training is
The AMEA Conference pre-
motioned to adjourn the meeting at
Financial report presented and
very important for smooth transitions
registration fee for non-member music
3:44 pm.
discussed by Garry Taylor and Mary
and the continued success of the
teachers is $185.00. The on-site
Jo Peinhardt. Checking Account
organizations. A more detailed
Respectfully submitted,
registration fee $195.00.
Balance (as of June 5, 2009) -
discussion on this topic will occur at
Carla Gallahan, Recording Secretary
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