AMEA Governing Board Meeting

August 15, 2009

Hotel Capstone

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

 The AMEA Governing Board met at the University of Alabama, Hotel Capstone on August 15, 2009. The meeting was called to order at 12:00 noon by AMEA President, Pat Stegall. Present at the meeting: Pat Stegall, Garry Taylor, Carla Gallahan, Steve McLendon, Damion Womack, Chuck Eady, Marcy Wilson, Jenny Mann, Mary Jo Lakin, Carl Hancock, and Sharon August.

 The minutes of the June 9, 2009 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board were read by Recording Secretary, Carla Gallahan. Carl Hancock (Sharon August) moved to accept the minutes as read. Passed.

 The AMEA financial report was presented and discussed by Garry Taylor. Marcy Wilson (Steve McLendon) moved to accept the financial report as presented. Passed.

 Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports:  President  Executive Director/Editor  ABA 

 Old Business

 The MENC Southern Division Leadership Board Meeting will be held in Atlanta, GA September 13-14, 2009.  AMEA will be represented at this meeting by Pat Stegall, Garry Taylor, and CMENC President, Jenny Mann.

 An orientation session for new Division and AMEA Officers was discussed. We will continue to work on consistency in this endeavor and continue discussion at the Leadership Breakfast at the 2010 AMEA Conference.

 All officers were reminded to encourage members to submit articles for the Ala Breve.

 New business

 Steve McLendon (Chuck Eady) presented a motion for AMEA to provide one night hotel accommodations for another CMENC officer to attend the Southern Division Leadership Symposium in Atlanta, GA September 13, 2009. Passed

 The AMEA Awards (Hall of Fame, Outstanding Administrator, Outstanding Music Educator, Barbara Odom Award) were discussed and voted upon.

 A discussion occurred on the possibility of beginning an Intercollegiate Honor Band

and an Intercollegiate Honor Choir to be held as part of the AMEA In-Service Conference. A committee was established to gather information and interest on this and will present a report at the January Governing Board Meeting. 

 Conference planning and scheduling occurred.

 All membership are reminded to encourage student participation in FAME, the application is in the Ala Breve and online. 

The next meeting of the AMEA Governing Board will be January 20, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.

  Pat Stegall (Chuck Eady) adjourned the meeting at 2:54 pm.

 Respectfully submitted,

Carla Gallahan, Recording Secretary