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AMEA Governing Board Meeting
January 22, 2011
Montgomery Renaissance Hotel
Montgomery, Alabama
The AMEA Governing Board met at the
Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama on January 22, 2011.
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 p.m. by AMEA President Steve
McLendon. Present at the
meeting: Steve McLendon, Garry Taylor, Pat Stegall, Karen Hickok, Carla
Gallahan, Chuck Eady, Taylor Sparks, Sara Womack, Tim Phillips, Sharon
August, Jane Powell, Dakota Bromley, Moya Norlund, John Cooper, Clay
McKinney, Jody Powell, and Beth Davis.
President McLendon recognized and thanked
each division for the outstanding conference.
Mr. Taylor noted that he will review each
of the conference evaluations and then disperse them to the division
presidents for review.
Each Division presented conference
comments:
CMENC
- presented a preliminary report on conference details and noted overall
numbers were down. Possible
reasons for this decrease may have been due to the increased cost in
attendance and the Intercollegiate Band.
Higher
Education - noted that a schedule change in the higher education events
may improve attendance at events.
The Peer-Review Committee is being formed and information will be in
the Ala Breve.
Alabama
Bandmasters Association - reported that exhibitors were concerned with
less traffic through the exhibit area, possibly due to a large number of
clinics. A suggestion was made
to have a designated exhibit time for each division.
The acoustics in the performance hall posed a concern, however the
division is learning the stage and will make improvements for next year.
Alabama
Vocal Association - expressed interest in choirs having the opportunity
to warm-up on stage before concerts.
Requested a water station be placed in the room with the Show Choir.
Discussed the possibility of using a shell for performances.
Elementary/General
Division - expressed many positive comments about the conference.
Requested a place to store equipment before the conference begins to
facilitate set-up. Suggested
the presider information be placed in the AMEA Conference program to
recognize their contribution.
Alabama
Orchestra Association - reported a great conference and that they were
pleased with attendance, performances, and clinics.
A discussion occurred on the possibility of having an AOA reading
session.
FAME
(Future Alabama Music Educators) - Pat Stegall reported that FAME was
fantastic, however attendance was down.
Mr. Stegall made suggestions for next year’s conference
including a coffee kiosk and fast food availability, providing exhibit time
and encouraging everyone to attend the keynote address, and possibly having
a “theme” for each conference.
Treasurer
- Karen Hickok distributed a report on conference attendance with a division
breakdown and noted that conference attendance (750 attendees) was up
slightly. She also commented
that parking was an issue at the conference and thanked everyone for their
help during the conference.
President-Elect
- Sara Womack suggested that small group performances between sessions would
be a good addition to the conference.
This year’s ensembles worked well and this would provide additional
opportunities for performances.
Additionally, Womack reported on an Advocacy Committee meeting to focus on
both music and arts concerns.
She requested a volunteer from each division to serve on this committee.
Executive
Director - Garry Taylor checked with each division president to discuss
their room for the conference and additional needs.
The decision was made to switch the AVA room and the Elem/General
Music room for next year. He
also inquired about concerns/comments regarding the hotel staff and the AV
staff in the ballrooms.
Recording
Secretary - Carla Gallahan thanked the AMEA Board for supporting the
Inaugural Alabama Intercollegiate Band and reported that the experience was
a tremendous success.
President
- Steve McLendon discussed the presentation length and the importance of
each event to adhere to the allotted time limit.
He also commented that presiders should be well-prepared for their
duty. Additionally, a
discussion occurred on suggestions to improve educators accountability for
clinic attendance. Sessions for
joint division representation were also discussed.
Garry Taylor once again thanked everyone
for a great conference. The
AMEA Governing Board thanked the Alabama Intercollegiate Band for their work
and commented on the outstanding performance.
The next meeting of the AMEA Governing
Board will be held on June 16, 2011, 10:00 a.m., at the Renaissance Hotel.
President McLendon adjourned the meeting at
2:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carla Gallahan
AMEA Recording Secretary
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