October 16, 2025

Present: Eva Sauve, Kim Bowman, Dorie Blue, Rabia Magnusson, Vanessa Ellis, Debra Chang, Barbara Borris, David Zagelow, Bo Bestvina, Sarah Macpherson-Hanson, Nathan Campbell, Leah Bruno, Nathan, Janice, Amico, Marty

Meeting Called to Order at 9:37 am by Eva Sauve

September General Meeting Minutes Approved:
            - Spencer Moves
            - Rabia Seconds
Treasurer’s Report:
            Checking - $5,305.19
            Savings - $6,690.13
Sonata/Sonatina Festival Recap:
Leadership Seminar:
            - MTNA Conference - Discount for teachers under 30
            - Early Career Fellowship
                        - Mentor
                        - Grant
Teacher Enrichment Fund Available to Members of BMTA:
Legislation Discussion:
District Conference (Oct. 18):
Hall of Fame Nominations:
February Program:
            - Half games, other half???
            - Collaborating/how to coach accompanying strings
Book Club Discussion:
            - Once a month outside of meetings
            - Rabia will email details
Upcoming Events:
            - Masterclass registration open (Masterclass will take place January 24)
            - Halloween recital October 25
                        - Rabia needs volunteers
                        - Rabia needs candy (for treat bags)
                                    - Drop cand off in Leah’s box at Evergreen
            - February Recital is Feb. 7th at 3:00pm
            - Honor’s Recital is March 29th
Advertiser’s Announcement:
            - Please support businesses who advertise with BMTA
Sanford Hill Concert Series:
            - Go to the concerts! Look up details!
Piano Guild Overview:

Business Portion of Meeting Concludes at 10:34 am

Presentation: “Teaching Adults” led by Dorie Blue

​Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

October 1, 2025
Present: Eva Sauve, Michael Hannon, Andrea Rackl, Rabia Magnusson, Kaitlyn Ronstadt, Nathan Campbell
Meeting called to order at 8:34 am by Eva
September Board Meeting Minutes Approved
            - Andrea Moves
            - Rabia Seconds
Treasurer’s Report:
            - Checking: $5,286
            - Savings: $6,690 (This includes the Nancy Heyer Scholarship Fund)
            - Sonata/Sonatina Festival broke even
            - Updated Member list will be out by end of October
Board Approval Form: Halloween Recital
            - Raffle prizes will be announced by end of next week
                        - Families can buy tickets before or at the recital
            - Andrea moves to approve
            - Michael seconds
Board Approval Form: Sonata/Sonatina Festival
            - Signup has covered estimated cost
            - Registration closes Friday, October 3rd
                        - Schedule will be posted then
            - Kaitlyn moves to approve
            - Andrea Seconds
Honors Recital Discussion:
            - Cost is significantly higher than in previous years
            - Ideas:
                        - Raise MAP fee by $5 (currently MAP is $15)
                        - Hold at First Congregational Church
                        - Hold at Whatcom Museum
                        - Ask for Donations at recital
            - Board decides to keep it at WWU, to raise MAP fees and to ask for donations
Teacher Enrichment Fund:
            - Discussion on use for covering chapter fee
            - Eva will write an updated description and email it to the board for approval
            - $200 cap per person per year
                        - Nathan moves to approve the cap
                        - Kaitlyn seconds
Meeting concludes at 9:24 am

Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell