AMEA Governing Board Meeting

January 20, 2010

Conference Center

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

 The AMEA Governing Board met at the University of Alabama, Conference Center on January 20, 2010. The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by AMEA President, Pat Stegall. Present at the meeting: Pat Stegall, Garry Taylor, Carla Gallahan, Steve McLendon, Damion Womack, Chuck Eady, Marcy Wilson, Mary Jo Lakin, Carl Hancock, John Baker, Sharon August, and Lindsey Folsom.

 The minutes of the August 15, 2009 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board were read by Recording Secretary, Carla Gallahan. John Baker (Marcy Wilson) moved to accept the minutes as read. Passed.

 The AMEA financial report was presented and discussed by Mary Jo Lakin and Garry Taylor. Steve McLendon (Carl Hancock) moved to accept the financial report as presented. Passed.

 Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports:  President  Executive Director  Editor  ABA  AOA  Elem  HED  Financial Report

 Old Business

 John Baker reported that approximately 50 students were scheduled to attend FAME. This year we will have students from each division (band, orchestra, and choir) in atendance.

 AMEA was represented by several Board members at the MENC Southern Division Leadership Board Meeting. Pat Stegall, Garry Taylor, Steve McLendon, and Lindsey Folsom were in attendance.

 Discussion continued regarding orientation sessions for new Division and AMEA Officers. There will be a continued focus in this area to improve the efficiency and consistency of office transitions.

 Discussion continued on the feasibility of conducting an Intercollegiate Band and Choir at future AMEA conferences. Preliminary interest and ideas will be presented at the Saturday, January 23, 2010 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board.

 New business

 The MENC National Meeting will be held in Anaheim, CA. AMEA will be represented.

 The slate of officers for the upcoming AMEA Officer Elections was presented to the Board and will be presented to the membership at the Friday, January 22 meeting.

 Music Education Week will be held in Washington D.C. June 25-29, 2010. President Stegall is encouraging AMEA members to attend this week of activities in support of music education in the schools.

 Carla Gallahan, as a member of the board of directors for the Alabama Alliance for Arts Education, will attend individual division meetings and sessions at the 2010 AMEA Conference to discuss the mission of the organization and the opportunities the organization provides for the music educators and students of Alabama.

 Gary Taylor discussed the move of the AMEA Conference in 2011. He encouraged the Governing Board to discuss the move within each division.

 The next meeting of the AMEA Governing Board will be January 23, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.

 Pat Stegall (John Baker) adjourned the meeting at 7:58 pm.

 Respectfully submitted,

Carla Gallahan, Recording Secretary