AMEAGoverning Board Meeting August 19, 2006
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The AMEAGoverning Board met at the Governor's Room in the Sheraton Four Points on August 19, 2006. The meeting was called to order at 10:03 am by AMEAPresident, John Baker. Present at the meeting were: John Baker, Becky Rodgers, Pat Stegall, Garry Taylor, Carla Gallahan, Harry McAfee, Ginger Zingara, Paul Edmondson, Melissa Kimbrough, Sara Womack, Tom Boyd, and Michelle Cross. Minutes from the June 12, 2006 AMEAGoverning Board meeting were read by Carla Gallahan. Ginger Zingara (Melissa Kimbrough) made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Carried
Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports
AMEAExecutive Director, Ala Breve Editor Garry Taylor Ala Breve - August issue has been mailed. The deadline for the October issue is September 1, 2006. Division officers are reminded to have articles and all conference information to the Executive Director by this deadline. Ala Breve Advertising - The August issue should generate an income of $6,070.00. Conference Exhibits - Information has been mailed to all prospective exhibitors. As of today, approximately one half of the available space has been sold. Expenses for the exhibit room are increasing. AMEAWebsite - Updated with 2006-2007 information. Visit the site,
www.alabamamea.org to view division pages. Harry McAfee noted that the scale information is not posted on the website, Garry Taylor will check on this and correct as needed. AMEAConference 2007 - Division Presidents must turn in presider information. Division Presidents are to touch base with the performers and clinicians in your respective division as they prepare for the conference. All performer and pre- senter information should be sent to Garry Taylor via email. State Managers Meeting - Provided an opportunity to meet with other MENC representatives to get ideas and make com- parisons.
AMEAPresident, John Baker
MENC is preparing to celebrate 100 years of history. National Anthem Project - This is the last year for this project. Groups perform at 9:00 am local time on September 14, 2006. You are encouraged to call local media for coverage. Plans are being made for the June 14, 2007 culmination of the project - tapes are being requested for performance selection process. National Music Educators Hall of Fame - MENC is seeking submissions. MENC Southern Convention - John Baker will attend. Division Presidents are to be considering emerging leaders to pos- sibly send to this convention as well. The convention will take place on February 8-10, 2007 in Charleston, SC.
Alabama Orchestra Association, Treasurer, Tom Boyd Presented a financial report for the Alabama Orchestra Association. Discussed the Composition Competition. Provided the AMEAGoverning Board with a list of AOA events. Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival will be held February 8-11, 2007 at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. All information will be available on the website,
www.alabamaorchestraassociation.org (launching September 1, 2006). This site will be linked to the AMEAwebsite. Conductor for the Festival will be Bohuslav Rattay. Discussion occurred on the audition process for wind players in the All-State Orchestra. Audition information will be available on the website and director's are asked to encourage students participation. Presented to the Governing Board a list of the Executive Committee for the Alabama Orchestra Association.
Elementary/General Division President, Sara Womack Announced leadership changes in the Elementary/General Division. Fall Workshop to be held on September 16, 2006. Workshop will be conducted by Julie Scott and will include Orff and Kodaly.
Elementary Festival to be held on October 6, 2006. Vicki Portis will be the clinician. 56 October 2006
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