April General Meeting Minutes

April 18, 2024
Meeting called to order at 10:05 am by Andrea.
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Michael Hannon, Nathan Campbell, Vanessa Ellis, Rabia Magnusson, Debra Chang, Spencer Rank, Bo Bestvina, Kaitlyn Ronstadt, Dorie Blue, Gabriel Manalac, Barbara Borries, August G., Issac

The current Board Members have agreed to stay on for next year.
              - The vote to approve will occur at the May General Meeting.
             - Andrea extends an invitation for other members to join the board either as an additional Member at Large or to run against the current board members.
              - Members are encouraged to think about joining one of the many committees for the next year.

Membership Renewal: Members are encouraged to renew membership by the end of June.

Treasurer’s Report:
              Checking: $4,842.62
              Savings: $6,640.00 (includes the Nancy Heyer Scholarship Fund)

March General Metting Minutes Approved: Andrea moves to approve, Gabriel seconds.

Nancy Heyer Scholarship Fund:

• This fund is available to student’s taking lessons with a BMTA teacher to help cover the cost of lessons.

Bo is looking to expand his program with the kids at the Whatcom Juvenile Correction Center.
              - If you are interested and/or have ideas, contact Bo.

Music Olympics:
              - Discussion of facilitator guidelines

Business portion of Meeting concludes at 10:40am
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Program: Beginning Improvisation
              Presentation by Andrea
Program: Teaching beginning note reading
              Presentation by Barbara