1)
The following members were present:
Mike
Brown, Franklin M.S.,
Champaign
Michelle Reckers,
Bloomington
J.H.S.
Mike
Wallace,
Bloomington
J.H.S.
Karen DeBauche,
Urbana
M.S.
Mark
Day,
Bloomington
J.H.S.
Joe Wolfe, Jefferson M.S.
Benita
Lewis, Franklin M.S.,
Champaign
Krista
Mueller,
Jefferson
M.S. Student Teacher
Jeff
Marshall
,
Judah
Christian School
Liz Martin, Jefferson M.S.
Jane
Jordahl, Eater J.H.S.,
Rantoul
2)
The minutes of the April 14, 2008 meeting
were read, and approved without discussion.
Motion:
Joe Wolfe
Second:
Karen DeBauche
3)
The Financial Report was read,
discussed and approved.
Motion:
Michelle Reckers
Second:
Jeff Marshall
4)
Old Business
a)
Organization Festival
No
changes were made from the April 14th meeting.
It was decided to adopt these rules into the bylaws and evaluate the
festival at the Spring 2009 meeting
Motion: Karen DeBauche
Second: Liz Marti
5)
New Business
a)
Contest Entry Fees
i)
The Chairman shared a cost analysis
of the Solo & Ensemble and Organization contest events.
It was decided by the membership present to adjust the fee structure.
New fees are as follows:
(1)
Solos - $8.00
(2)
Duets & Trios - $4.00 per
member
(3)
Quartets through Octets - $3.00 per
member
(4)
Nonets and above - $2.00 per member
Motion:
Michelle Reckers
Second:
Michael Wallace
b)
Organization Festival Fees
After
reviewing the costs involved for the Organization Festival, it was decided to
set the fee at $80.00 per group.
Motion: Michael Wallace
Second: Karen DeBauche
c)
District Meeting Dates
Spring
Meeting will be held on Monday, May 4, 2009 in Bloomington-Normal
d)
District Contest Dates and Hosts
i)
Solo & Ensemble Contest will be
held on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Parkside JHS in
Normal
. Host is Kimberly Martin-Boyd
ii)
Organization Festival will be held
on Saturday, April 19, 2009 at Bloomington JHS in
Bloomington
. Host is Michael Wallace.
iii)
Currently there is no host or date
for Organization Contest. Any group
that wants to go to State Contest must enter this festival and it must be held
before March 20, 2009. Please
contact the District Chairman if you
e)
State Hosts
The
Chairman encouraged any individuals interested in hosting a state contest to
contact him. If someone hosts from
our area, there may be more interest in State Contest.
f)
Membership
The
Chairman encouraged the directors who were present to talk to other non-member
directors and encourage them to look into IGSMA.
6)
State Meeting
a)
The Chairman reminded everyone
about the upcoming Fall meeting at Maria’s Restaurant in Morris and encouraged
everyone to attend.
b)
There were no resolutions passed to
be brought to the Fall Executive Board Meeting.
There was discussion regarding the measure requirement and possibly
making it a measure number or time requirement similar to IHSA’s rule.
In addition, there was discussion about the use of electronic instruments
(specifically electronic keyboard) as a substitute for bass/tuba parts.
7)
Benita Lewis motioned to adjourn
the meeting and Michael Wallace seconded.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael R. Brown, District 3
Chairman
