AMEA Governing Board Meeting Minutes June 12, 2008
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Building, Hoover, Alabama
The AMEA Governing Board met at the Blue Cross Blue Shield Building on June 12, 2008. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by AMEA President, Pat Stegall. Present at the meeting: Pat Stegall, John Baker, Garry Taylor, Cindy Pass, Carla Gallahan, Penney Adair, Steve McLendon, Harry McAfee, Carl Hancock, Damion Womack, Sharon August, Mark Walker, Melissa Kimbrough, and Robert Pendergraft.
The minutes from the January 9, 2008, January 10, 2008, and the January 12, 2008 Governing Board meetings were read and approved.
Treasurer Cindy Pass provided a detailed Profit/Loss Summary from July 1, 2007-June 12, 2008. Harry McAfee (Carl Hancock) motioned to accept the Treasurer’s Report.
Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports were presented and may be viewed online by visiting our website,
www.alabamamea.org
New Business
The Southern Division Leadership Symposium was discussed. The AMEA Executive Board will attend the symposium on September 14-15, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. Divisions are encouraged to send emerging leaders.
The membership is encouraged to submit application materials for the AMEA Awards and presentations. These awards include the Hall of Fame, Outstanding Administrator, Outstanding Music Educator, and the Barbara Odom Service Award. Deadline for applications is July 15, 2008.
There was discussion on an amendment to the bylaws in regard to the date of office change. The proposal reads “AMEA officers shall be elected by ballots on each even
numbered year to take office on June 1 of that year and to serve until May 31 of the next election year.” Harry McAfee (Mark Walker) motioned that the Board accept the proposal. The motion passed. The amendment will be voted on at the January conference.
A discussion occurred on mentoring new AMEA officers to review responsibilities/duties and improve overall communication between outgoing and incoming officers.
Suggestions for the 2009 AMEA Conference were brought into discussion: - Move the AMEA leadership breakfast to Friday morning. - Rotate the order of performances on Saturday morning every other year between the All-State Show Choir and All-State Jazz Band.
- Determine a consistent and uniform recording procedure of the AMEA Conference performances. Have the Executive Director solicit proposals for recording the performances. - Establish a policy that a performing group may only be accepted every three years with the exception of the host university.
The Executive Board reviewed and passed the proposed AMEA Budget for 2008-2009.
Gratitude was expressed by the Board to John Baker for his service as President of AMEA.
The next meeting of the AMEA Governing Board will be held at noon on Saturday, August 23, 2008 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Harry McAfee (Melissa Kimbrough) motioned to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 pm by President Pat Stegall.
Respectfully submitted, Carla Gallahan, Recording Secretary ala breve 35
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