AMEA Governing Board Meeting - Minutes
June 9, 2009
Montgomery Renaissance Hotel, Montgomery, Alabama
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AMEA Governing Board Meeting

June 9, 2009

Montgomery Renaissance Hotel

Montgomery, Alabama

The AMEA Governing Board met at the Montgomery Renaissance on June 9, 2009. The meeting was called to order at 10:09 am by AMEA President, Pat Stegall. Present at the meeting: Pat Stegall, Garry Taylor, Mark Walker, Carla Gallahan, Steve McLendon, Damion Womack, Chuck Eady, Daniel Jamieson, Lindsey Folsom, Mary Jo Peinhardt, John Baker, and Sharon August.

The minutes of the January 21, 2009 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board were read by Recording Secretary, Carla Gallahan. Mark Walker (Damion Womack) moved to accept the minutes as read. Passed.

The minutes of the January 24, 2009 meeting of the AMEA Governing Board were read by Recording Secretary, Carla Gallahan. Daniel Jameson (John Baker) moved to accept the minutes as read. Passed.

Financial report (click here to view financial report) presented and discussed by Garry Taylor and Mary Jo Peinhardt. Checking Account Balance (as of June 5, 2009) - $25,064.43

Savings Account Balance (as of June 5, 2009) - $10,008.42

Certificate of Deposit (as of June 5, 2009) - $5,036.62

John Baker (Mark Walker) moved to accept the financial report as presented. Passed.

Officer, Representatives, and Division Reports may be viewed online by clicking on the following links:

 President’s Report

 Executive Director’s Report

 Editor’s Report

 Financial Report

 ABA Report

 AOA Report

 AVA Report

 CMENC Report

 Elem/Gen Report

 

Old Business

Treasurer Cindy Pass resigned due to medical reasons. Interim Treasurer Mary Jo Peinhardt has been appointed to fill this position.

AMEA Stage Crew needs improved organization. After board discussion, a committee of Lindsey Folsom, Carl Hancock, Carla Gallahan, and Garry Taylor was established to discuss details of including CMENC in the stage crew reorganization plan.

A discussion occurred concerning the Higher Education Division performers at the AMEA Conference involving details and benefits.

The AMEA Conference pre-registration fee for non-member music teachers is $185.00. The  on-site registration fee $195.00.

 New Business

 MENC Music Education Week will be held in Washington DC, June 17-21, 2009. Pat Stegall and Garry Taylor will represent AMEA at this event.

Nominations for the Hall of Fame, Outstanding Administrator, and Outstanding Music Educator are due July 15, 2009. Submissions should be sent to Garry Taylor.

Treasurer/Registrar Position – Mary Jo Peinhardt will work with Cindy Pass to create a smooth transition.

Festival Advisory Committee – Pat Stegall ask the presidents of the AVA, AOA, ABA to plan and organize events together to avoid as many conflicts as possible.

A discussion occurred on Home School Participation in AMEA Division Activities. Each division reported on how home school student participation is handled according to each organizations by-laws. 

Pat Stegall discussed Officer Training for Division and AMEA Officers. The need for this information/training is very important for smooth transitions and the continued success of the organizations. A more detailed discussion on this topic will occur at the AMEA Leadership Breakfast.

AMEA Conference Site Proposals:

Randy Erickson with the Sheraton Hotel/Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center presented on the clinic facilities they could provide for future AMEA Conferences.

Keely Smith (Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce) and Renee Browning (Director of Association Sales) presented on the hotel and conference facilities at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa.

Following the presentations, a discussion occurred on the two conference sites. Steve McLendon (John Baker) made a motion to hold the 2011 and 2012 AMEA In-Service Conference at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa. Passed

The next meeting of the AMEA Governing Board will be August 15, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the Hotel Capstone at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Steve McLendon (Daniel Jamieson) adjourned the meeting at 3:44 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Carla Gallahan, Recording Secretary

 

 

 
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