January 19, 2023 BMTA General Meeting

Meeting called to order at 10:04
Present: Andrea Rackl, Rabia Magnusson, Barbara Borries, Dorie Guidon, Eva Sauve, Nathan Campbell, Rebecca Manalac, Debra Chang, Kaitlyn Ronstadt

Minutes from November 2022 meeting: Barbara moved to approve and Dorie seconded.

Treasurer’s report: $9,743 total includes Nancy Heyer Scholarship Fund which has a total of
$4,445.

Nancy Heyer Scholarship Fund –  Mary Walby worked with Doug Heyer to get a vision for what should be included and outlined some guidelines and application forms. The Board had an initial discussion and made recommendations for changes at the January Board meeting. When these are finalized, they will be brought before the membership.

Master class:  February 11th at Kim Bowman’s studio. Others are encouraged to observe.

Senior Awards: Correction – deadline is January 30th. The newsletter had an incorrect date of February 28th.

MAP: Checks should be made out to WSMTA, Bellingham Chapter. Gabe and Rebecca will be sending out an email to ask for help with bringing snacks and taking the VA out to lunch etc.

Chapter Playoff Competition: March 10th

Music Olympics: Saturday, April 22. The deadline has been extended one week to March 17. This date will be both the registration deadline and the payment deadline.

Announcements: Rebecca Manalac is organizing the Youth Performance Series at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden. The next dates are February 12 and April 30. Any student who is a strong performer and would like additional performance opportunities is encourage to contact her.

Meeting adjourned at 10:52. Program with Samantha Sinai on “Encouraging Collaboration”.

Respectfully submitted by Dorie Guidon for Lorraine Earle