​May 15, 2025
Potluck begins at 9:30am
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Rabia Magnusson, Debra Chang, Kay Zavislak, Bo Bestvina, Spencer Rank, Nathan Campbell
Meeting called to order at 10:17am by Andrea
April General Meeting Minutes approved:

• Debra moves, Eva seconds

Treasurer’s Report:
            Checking: $6,561.56
            Savings: $6,673.39
Slate of Officers elected for next year:
President: Eva Sauve
Vice-President: Rabia Magnusson
Treasurer: Michael Hannon
Secretary: Nathan Campbell
Member-at-large: Kaitlyn Ronstadt
Past-President: Andrea Rackl
Music Olympics:

• Kaitlyn would like some help organizing
• Discussion about potentially changing venue

Scholarship Basket:

• Spencer is putting together the basket for the WSMTA Conference
• Needs donations by early June

Sonata/Sonatina Festival set for October 11
Halloween Recital set for October 25
Business Portion of meeting concludes at 10:42am
Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

​May 1, 2025
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Dorie Blue, Michael Hannon, Kaitlyn Ronstadt, Nathan Campbell
Meeting called to order at 8:37am by Andrea
Thank you, Dorie, for the many years of serving on the board!
Next year’s slate of officers is set to be elected at the May general meeting.
March Board Meeting minutes approved:

• Dorie moves, Eva seconds

Sonata/Sonatina Festival:

• Set for October 11
• The board approves the event budget

Scholarship Basket:

• Spencer is putting it together. Look for his email about donations.

Music Olympic Polls:

• Potentially switch time of year
• Kaitlyn will send out a questionnaire

Discussion about creating an archive of Board Approval Forms:
Jody Graves Workshop contract has been signed
August 1st deadline for event dates and details to be sent to the board
September 4th Deadline for Michael to post on website

• This coincides with the first board meeting of the next school year.

Meeting concludes at 8:57am
Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

​April 17, 2025
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Kim Bowman, Dorie Blue, Rabia Magnusson, Vanessa Ellis, Debra Chang, Nathan Campbell
Presentation: “Helping Students with Performance Anxiety”
                Led by Kim Bowman
Presentation Begins: 9:30am
Presentation Ends: 10:30am
Business Meeting Begins: 10:37am
February Meeting Minutes Passed:

• Debra Moves, Dorie Seconds

Next Year Committees and Board:

• Members are encouraged to consider leadership roles within the chapter or positions that assist with programs the chapter offers
• Members are encouraged to consider hosting general meetings for next year.

Harmony Chamber Festival:

• Keep in mind for next year!
• Students who want to participate should be able to learn pieces rather quickly

Discussion on the possibility of getting coordination between the different local groups when scheduling events so they don’t all happen at the same time.
Music Olympics is April 26th
Workshop: Artist Retreat with Jody Graves

• Saturday September 6, 2025
• 10:00am – 1:15pm
• To take place at the Grace Center

Advertising:

• Discussion about potentially selling adds for the Honor’s Recital Program

Bellingham Home Concerts:

• Ford Hill Honorary Recital to take place on May 3, 2025

Discussion: What changes have you seen in students since Covid?
Meeting Concludes at 11:28am
 
Submitted Respectfully by Nathan Campbell

March 6, 2025
Meeting called to order at 8:34am.
Present: Andrea Rackl, Nathan Campbell, Eva Sauve, Kaitlyn Ronstadt, Dorie Blue
Treasurers Report:

• $4,742.42 in Checking
• $6,665.17 in Savings. This amount includes the Nancy Heyer Fund

Minutes from February Board Meeting approved. Dorie moves to approve, Kaitlyn seconds.
Jody Graves Contract:
            - President’s signature isn’t needed
Jody Graves Workshop: Approved
            - Dorie Moves to approve, Andrea seconds
Albright Contract:
            - Board reviews proposed contract
Meeting Adjourned at 8:48am
 
Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

February 20, 2025
Meeting called to order at 9:46 by Andrea
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Nathan Campbell, Vanessa Ellis, Debra Chang, Spencer Rank, Dorie Blue, Bo Bestvina, Gabriel
January 2025 General Meeting Minutes Approved:

• Dorie moves to approve
• Debra seconds

February Chapter Recital:

• February 22nd

Dates:

• February 28th – Young Composers Project Submission Deadline
• March 6th-10th – MAp
• March 14th – Chapter Competition (Only Piano)
• March 15th-19th – MNTA National Conference
• March 22nd – Music Olympics Deadline (Music Literacy Program)
• March 30th – Honors Recital
• NO MARCH GENERAL MEETING!

Workshop: Artist Retreat with Jody Graves

• September 6th (Sat) from 10am – 3pm (to be confirmed)

Harmony Chamber Music Festival

• March 29th and 30th
• Weekend chamber music festival for Middle and High Schoolers
• Sometime in the beginning of May, Harmony Chamber Music will host a competition

Bo is playing at Stones Throw on Friday February 21st at 7:00pm
DIPS: Andrea proposes the question, “When you feel overwhelmed, what do you do to stay grounded?”
Business portion of Meeting concludes at 10:26am
Program: Music as a Narative
                Presented by Gabriel Manalac

​February 6, 2025
Meeting called to order at 8:31am.
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Michael Hannon, Dorie Blue, Nathan Campbell
Minutes from November Board Meeting approved. Dorie moves to approve, Eva seconds.
2025 Masterclass Review:

• 14 students from 5 teachers participated
• Cost was $730
• Event made $630 for a $100 deficit
• Board is requesting that Kim give an itemized breakdown in her report.

2026 Masterclass:

• Charlie Albright
• Requesting $100 an hour
• 14 students at $50 needed for event to happen
• Kim is attempting to lock down a contract with Charlie now to coincide with his visit to Western.
• Total cost would be $800
• Dorie makes a motion to approve the expected cost with the possibility of raising the student fee to $55 or $60 in order to attempt to avoid a deficit. Michael seconds.
• Kim is authorized to proceed with pursuing a contract with Mr. Albright

General Discussion on Event Budgets and Travel Costs:

• Contracts are needed for presenters and adjudicators
• The chapter can offer to cover travel expenses to a reasonable extent, but that extent needs more clarity before we offer it in the contract.

Need Board Approval Forms for the Following Events:

• Chapter Competition
• Honor’s Recital

Meeting concludes at 9:09 am with further discussion via email regarding event budgets needed
Additional Information Regarding Board Activity Via Email:
August 14-19, 2024

• Board discusses request to reimburse Jody Graves $0.49 a mile for her travel costs in regard to the 2024/2025 Workshop
• There is concern that this is a little too expensive.
• There is also an understanding that the chapter is currently experiencing good financial health and that we are able to cover that expense.
• This discussion is continued at the 2024 September Board Meeting

September 5-9, 2024

• Eva notifies board members that Jody is okay with Oct. 12 being the cutoff for deciding whether the Workshop is a go or not, and that Jody is okay with the $0.49 a mile travel reimbursement.
• Michael asks to confirm the Workshop registration fees at $80 for non-members, $60 for members with the price increasing to $70 on Oct. 12, and $50 for students

October 18, 2024

• Board Approves yearly budget for the 2024-2025 year

November 11, 2024

• Board Approves use of WWU PAC for Honors recital with the extra $300 cleaning fee to be covered by the surplus of funds in the chapter’s accounts

November 18, 2024

• Board Approves membership dues

Member: $25
Senior: $12.50
Collegiate: $0
Associate: $12.50
Pro-rated: $12.50
 
Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

January 16, 2025
Meeting called to order at 9:36 by Andrea
Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Nathan Campbell, Vanessa Ellis, Rabia Magnusson, Debra Chang, Spencer Rank, Dorie Blue, Michael Hannon, Kaitlyn Ronstadt
Treasurer’s Report:
                Checking: $4,263.26
                Savings: $6,665.17 (Includes Nancy Heyer Scholarship)           
November General Meeting Minutes Approved:
                Debra moves, Dorie seconds
Workshop:

• March 29, Jody Graves would be available to reschedule,
• If March isn’t appealing, then sometime in September would also work,
• It is then concluded that a September workshop would be best.

Upcoming Events/Deadlines:

• January 27-February 16 is registration for the February Chapter Recital
• February 22 at 1:00pm is the Chapter Recital
• February 28 is the Young Composer’s Project Submission Deadline
• March 6-10th is MAP (Registration Deadline has already passed)
• March 15-19 is the National Conference
• March 22nd is Music Olympics

Collegiate Chapter:

• The Music Teachers Association Chapter at Western fluctuates based on member initiative.
• Mentorship consideration may allow it to become more established.

Business portion of Meeting concludes at 10:07am
DIPS Discussion:
Andrea proposes the question, “How much do we involve ourselves in our students lives outside of lessons?”
DIPS Discussion concludes at 10:20am
Program: “The Taubman Technique/Spotlight on Fingering”

• Led by Jeffrey Gilliam

Submitted Respectfully by Nathan Campbell

November 21, 2024

​Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Vanessa Ellis, Nathan Campbell, Bo Bestvina, Debra Chang, Spencer Rank, Lenelle Morse

Meeting called to order at 9:45am by Andrea
 
Upcoming Events:
              - December 12 – Next Chapter Meeting (Potluck)
              - January 11 – Piano Masterclass (Watch for registration email!)
              - January 15 – MAP registration deadline
              - January 16 – Chapter Meeting
 
Workshop:
              - Got Cancelled
              - Will potentially be rescheduled
                           - Eva will check with the presenter and the venue about possible dates in January/February
 
October General Meeting Minutes Approved:
              - Spencer moves, Vanessa seconds
 
Announcements:
              - BCM Society is holding an event for kids
              - Bo is looking for a few guitar/ukulele students
              - “Into the Dark” house concert by Andrea has added an extra date (Dec 6)
              - Vox Pacifica Concert Sat Dec. 7 at First Congregational Church
 
Business Portion of meeting concludes at 10:03 am
 
DIPS Discussion concludes at 10:28 am
 
Presentation on Collaborating with String Players and Music Theory Websites by Lenelle Morse

Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

November 7, 2024
Present: Andrea Rackl, Dorie Blue, Nathan Campbell, Eva Sauve, Kaitlyn Ronstadt
Meeting called to order at 8:33 am by Andrea
Honors Recital:
     - This year Western is asking for a $300 cleaning fee to use Concert Hall
     Options:

1. Absorb the fee
2. Use different room at Western (board decided that it wasn’t as good of atmosphere for the significance of the event)
3. See if First Congregational Church wouldn’t cost as much and be available for the date

     - The Board will reach out to Judy to see if the First Congregational Church is available.

• If it is and it’s less expensive, we’ll go that route
• If it isn’t or it’s more expensive, we’ll use the Concert Hall and pay the fee

Halloween Recital:
      - $165 in fees collected (profit of $58.04)
      - $280 raised for the Nancy Heyer Scholarship fund
      Next Year:
      - Consider starting at 1:00pm instead
      - Delegate tasks to participating teachers
      - Continue with Raffle and promote it more before the recital
      - Consider intermission for future recitals
October Board Meeting Minutes Approved:
            - Dorie moves to approve
            - Andrea seconds
Meeting Concludes at 8:53 am
Submitted respectfully by Nathan Campbell

October 17, 2024
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Present: Andrea Rackl, Eva Sauve, Michael Hannon, Nathan Campbell, Vanessa Ellis, Rabia Magnusson, Debra Chang, Dorie Blue, Kirra Miller (visiting)

Meeting Called to Order at 9:38 by Adrea
November General Meeting:
             - Lenelle Morse presents, "Collaboration Ideas for String and Piano Students;" and bonus tips on                   Lenelle's favorite theory apps.
December Potluck:
              - Held December 12
              - Michael will change the date on the website
Pedagogy Class at Western needs student volunteers:
              - Eva will send an email with information
Teacher Enrichment Fund:
              - Available to Teachers
Sonatina/Sonata Festival:
              - 34 participants
              - Better directions needed for students to navigate PAC at Western
              - Maybe have a second sheet for comments?
Halloween Recital:
              - Rabia will send a reminder and depending on the number of registered students, there is the                      potential to open it up for teachers to register more than five students
Workshop:
              - 11 registered which is enough for this event to happen!
              - Potential for a potluck for the lunch hour
Treasurer’s Report:
              Checking - $5,422.90
              Savings - $6,656.80 (Includes Nancy Heyer Scholarship fund)
              - Michael will post the approved budget in the member section of website
September General Meeting Minutes Approved:
              - Rabia moves, Eva Seconds
Business Portion of the Meeting Concludes at 10:00am
Discussion: DIPS
Presentation: Kirra Miller
              - WSMTA Offerings
              - Certification