Welcome to District 3
MICHAEL BROWN, Chairperson
912 S. Market
Monticello, IL 61856
217-762-9461 (home)
217-351-3819 (school)
217-351-3729 (fax)
igsma3@mchsi.com
ILLINOIS
GRADE SCHOOL
MUSIC ASSOCIATION
NORTHERN
DIVISION, DISTRICT 3
FALL MEETING:
MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
1)
The following members were present:
Mike Brown,
Franklin M.S.,
Champaign
Heidi Blaine, Parkside J.H.S.,
Normal
Mike Wallace,
Bloomington
J.H.S.
Kimberly Martin-Boyd, Parkside J.H.S.,
Normal
Pat Warren,
Bloomington
J.H.S.
Angela Englishharden,
Urbana
M.S.
Benita Lewis, Franklin M.S.,
Champaign
Bethany Schmitt,
Urbana
M.S.
Jeff
Marshall
,
Judah
Christian School
2)
The minutes of the September 11, 2006 meeting were read, and
approved without discussion.
Motion: Jeff
Marshall
Second:
Kimberly Martin-Boyd
3)
The Financial Report was read, discussed and approved.
Motion:
Angela Englishharden
Second:
Mike Wallace
4)
Old Business
a)
Organization Fees
There was
interest and much discussion about this topic.
It was decided to eliminate the $2.00
per member
fee and $4.00 tape fee. Organization
fees will now be $60.00 per group
Motion:
Angela Englishharden
Second: Bethany Schmitt
b)
Impact of ISAT Test Schedule on Organization Contest
Everyone was in agreement that the ISAT testing schedule makes it very difficult
to attend Organization contest in March. The
Chairman presented IGSMA District II’s idea of switching dates, but it was not
viewed as the best solution. Another
idea was to host contest in March for those groups who want to attend State
contest and to host another Organization contest in April for those groups who
do not wish to attend State contest. Many
ideas and suggestions to about the format for the April contest were discussed
and it was decided that the chairman would survey all member schools in October
to determine the level of interest in pursuing this event for the 2008-2009
school year.
c)
Best of Day Recital at Solo & Ensemble Contest
i)
Everyone agreed that the Best of Day recital is an excellent idea,
but is logistically impossible. We
will no longer be trying to have a Best of Day recital at our local contests.
ii)
It was mentioned that College/University Schools of Music may be
interested in hosting this recital. The
Chairman will contact some of the local university music departments.
iii)
The Chairman will still send a list of all Best of Day winners to
all District 3 members and will post the list of all Best of Day winners to the
District 3 website.
5)
New Business
a)
Contest Dates, Sites, and Hosts
i)
Mike Wallace will host Solo & Ensemble Contest.
It will be held at Bloomington JHS, on
Saturday, February 23, 2008.
ii)
Jennifer Bolton, Parkside JHS in
Normal
is interested in hosting Organization contest and will try
to make final arrangements. If
anyone else is interested in hosting, please contact the District III
Chairman as soon as possible.
b)
State Contest Hosts
i)
There will be no State Contest Hosts from District III this year.
c)
District Meeting Dates
i)
The Spring Meeting will be held on Monday, April 14, 2008 in the
Bloomington-Normal area. Pat
Warren volunteered to find a meeting place.
d)
Membership
i)
The Chairman asked everyone to speak with other music teachers in
District 3 about joining
IGSMA.
ii)
Those present asked the Chairman to contact any schools who were
previously members of
IGSMA and have not renewed their membership as to reasons why.
iii)
We as members need to investigate ways to provide “added
value” to attract new members to
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
7)
Michael Brown was nominated and elected to serve as Chairman for
the 2007-2008 school year.
Motion: Mike
Wallace Second:
Angela Englishharden
8)
Benita Lewis motioned to adjourn the meeting and Pat Warren
seconded.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael R. Brown, District 3 Chairman
