AMEA 2012 Clinicians
Dr. Benny Ferguson serves as the President of SDNAfME (formerly SDMENC). He is a Past President of the Georgia Music Educators Association and the Georgia chapter of Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity. He recently retired as Director of Bands at Young Harris College. Prior to his tenure at Young Harris College, Dr. Ferguson served as Director of Visual and Performing Arts for the Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools for 10 years. He was a member of the administrative team that founded the Savannah Arts Academy in 1998, a dedicated visual and performing arts public high school. He holds the B.A. in Music Education from Newberry College, the M.M. in Trumpet Performance from the University of South Carolina, and the Ph.D. in Music Education from North Texas State University.
Currently the Director of Bands at Tuscaloosa County High School in Northport, Alabama, Jed Smart has been teaching in the state public school system for the past decade during which his bands have received the highest ratings in the concert and marching mediums. He holds degrees from the University of Alabama (BSEd), Troy University (MSEd), and Boston University (DMA). Smart is a two time recipient of the National Band Association Citation of Excellence and is affiliated with several professional and civic organizations. Recently, Smart was named by Tuscaloosa Magazine as one of the Six Most Intriguing People in the Tuscaloosa Community. Jed makes his home in Aliceville, Alabama with his wife, Abby, and daughter, Waverly Mae.
AMEA Governing Board Meeting Minutes August 27, 2011
The AMEA Governing Board met at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama on August 27, 2011. The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by AMEA President Steve McLendon. Present at the meeting: Steve McLendon, Garry Taylor, Karen Hickok, Carla Gallahan, Sara Womack, Tim Phillips, Jane Powell, Dakota Bromley, Moya Norlund, John Cooper, Beth Davis, Pat Stegall, and Julie Hornstein.
Montgomery Renaissance Hotel, Montgomery, Alabama New Business
The MENC Southern Division meeting will be held in Atlanta, GA on September 11-12, 2011.
The AMEA Division Presidents were encouraged to attend the leadership session.
The minutes of the June 16, 2011 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board were read by Recording Secretary, Carla Gallahan. The minutes were approved as read.
The financial report was presented by Garry Taylor and discussed. The report was approved as presented.
Steve McLendon and Garry Taylor reported that they attended Music Education Week in Washington, D.C. and participated in sessions and discussions on music advocacy and the influence of MENC on our state and the profession. They met with our Senators and feel we are well represented at the national level. Both Senators expressed their support for the arts.
Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports may be viewed online by visiting our website,
www.alabamamea.org
Old Business
Online registration for AMEA Conference – the Board discussed ideas to improve the registration process at the 2012 Conference. There will be a credit card reader and a designated table for college student registration. Assistance is needed with college student registration.
Recording contract proposals were distributed and reviewed. ProCat will be recording the events of the 2012 AMEA Conference. AMEA Award nominations were distributed, reviewed, and voted upon. Award winners will be announced at the 2012 AMEA Conference.
FAME (Future Alabama Music Educators) – the Board asked District Chairman to encourage participation. Junior and senior level high school students interested in majoring in music are encouraged to participate.
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President McLendon was contacted by the National Association of State Boards of Education regarding the position of Alabama Superintendent of Education requesting recommendations of qualified individuals for the position. President McLendon asked the Board to contact him with recommendations.
President McLendon is contacting the universities regarding CMENC in an effort to increase participation.
AMEA Officer elections will be held this year. The Nominating
Committee Chair is Chuck Eady and committee members will be selected in the near future. The Board made a motion to approve the expense for online voting with the upcoming AMEA elections (Cooper, Womack). The motion passed.
A discussion occurred on eliminating individual division and district checking accounts. Each Division needs 501C3 status.
President McLendon expressed interest in Garry Taylor, Executive Director of AMEA, attending one other SDMENC state’s music education conference per year to gain information and ideas in order to be more progressive in our approach to the AMEA Conference. After discussion, a motion was made (Stegall, Womack) for Mr. Taylor to attend an additional state music education conference. The motion passed.
2012 AMEA Conference Planning occurred.
The next meeting of the AMEA Governing Board will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 6:00 p.m., at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel.
President McLendon adjourned the meeting at 2:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Carla Gallahan, AMEA Recording Secretary
October/November 2011
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