​September 19, 2024
Meeting called to order at 9:44am by Andrea.
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Michael Hannon, Nathan Campbell, Vanessa Ellis, Rabia Magnusson, Debra Chang, Spencer Rank, Barbara Borries, August Giaccaglia, Beverly
Program Overview for the year:
              - Double check December Potluck date
                           - December 19? December 12?
                            - Andrea will check with Judy
              - All programs for the General Meeting are posted on the website
 
Workshop:
              - Saturday, November 9
              - Jody Graves leads an Artist Retreat
              - Early bird rate of $60 for member until 10/12 after which the rate increases to $70
 
Sonatina/Sonata Festival:
              - Saturday, October 12
              - Registration Deadline is October 1
 
Halloween Recital:
              - Saturday, October 26
              - Registration Deadline is October 18
              - Raffle for Nancy Heyer Scholarship Fund
 
Chapter Competition:
              - Chapter is considering making competition open to other instruments.
 
May General Metting Minutes Approved: Andrea moves to approve, Debra 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.
- First applicant for receiving monthly assistance is approved.
 
Treasurer’s Report:
              Checking: $4,397.01
              Savings: $6,648.44 (includes the Nancy Heyer Scholarship Fund)
Reinstated Teacher Enrichment Fund:
              - This fund needs a form. Andrea will post on website.
 
Sugar Big Top Performance:
              - Cabaret October 10-12 7:30pm at the New Prospect Theatre
             
Business portion of Meeting concludes at 10:32am
 
Program: Conducting Interviews with Potential Students
              - Discussion led by Andrea
              

​September 5, 2024
Meeting called to order at 8:32am.
Present: Andrea Rackl, Michael Hannon, Nathan Campbell, Eva Sauve, Kaitlyn Ronstadt, Dorie Blue
Nancy Heyer Scholarship: The first family approved for a scholarship will receive $50 a month for tuition.
 
Board Approval Forms:
Map: Needs correction for estimated income
Music Olympics: Approved

• Dorie moves to approve, Michael seconds

Student Recital: Needs correction

• Estimated income should only include fees
• Andrea will modify Board Approval form to clarify needed details

Workshop: Approved

• Member Price will be $60 until October 12, and then will bump to $70
• Student Price will be $50
• Need to meet minimum registration by October 12 for the event to happen
• Kaitlyn moves to approve, Dorie seconds

Masterclass: Needs correction to gas estimate

• BMTA will subsidize travel (around $250) based on the $0.49 per mile

Budget Surplus Discussion:

• How much goes towards subsidizing events?
• How much goes towards Teacher Development Fund?
• Agreement to keep around half the amount of our checking account in our savings account ($2,500-$3,000)
• Distribution percentages of surplus still needs to be decided.

Budget Discussion: Approval will be made over email
 
Meeting Adjourned at 9:30am
 
Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell