Topeka Blues Society
Monday, November 10, 2014
6:30pm @ Uncle Bo’s
MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER at 6:40pm
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Suki Willison, Chardy Hern, Marni Schleuning, Paul Schwartz, Brian Gabel, Jeff Martin, and Karen Osborn
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Gerry Schmanke, Bill Beasley, Gib Ramirez, and Rod Peterson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Paul moved that the minutes of October 20th be approved, Chardy second; approved.
SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORT: Karen had handout of expenses and income for past month. Income: Memberships and Adopt-A-Student donation; Expenses: Blues Foundation Blues Fan memberships, Student Early Show donation to Uncle Bo’s. Bank balance is $7,829.12 with an additional $50 in petty cash. Topeka Blues Society membership is at 72 listings. Paul moved that Secretary/Treasurer’s report be approved, Chardy second; approved.
OLD BUSINESS
IBC
Bios and photos: Chardy is working on one bio and will then be ready to submit photos and bios of the TBS Blues Challenge winners for the IBC program by the Nov. 24th deadline.
Advertising in IBC program: Reservation deadline is Dec. 15th – Karen will reserve space for a vertical half page ad. Artwork deadline is Dec. 15th.
Kick-off party: Uncle Bo’s will have Kick-off party two nights, Jan. 16 & 17 – our Blues Challenge winners will perform, as well as other acts. We will sell merchandise at this event. Jam4Dan is same weekend – their blues show is on Sunday.
Music on the Couch: Karen will contact Vinni and reserve time for promotions and artist interviews.
EARLY SHOW RECAP/BLUES IN SCHOOLS
All agreed the early show at Uncle Bo’s, with the Ross Elementary middle school students and many other students in the audience, was a huge success. Suki will ask Stacy if she would be interested in doing another Student event next Spring. Karen said we sold $105 in merchandise, received several membership renewals and one new member joined.
Suki suggested we give TBS membership cards to Ross Elementary students that attended the early show last week, and also hand them out at our summer concerts and festivals. The Board agreed this is a great idea.
Harmonicas will need to be ordered for the January Blues in Schools.
TBS MEMBERSHIP BROCHURE
Karen said she and Rod are beginning work on a new membership brochure. He asked if we want a listing of our different events and fundraising opportunities listed. Karen will send information to Rod, and then bring a draft of the brochure to a meeting.
SOKBF
Karen had emailed to Board members a list of corporations for possible sponsorship and/or donations for the Blues Festival. Suki will contact Washburn University to see if they can be involved in any way. Suki is working on acquiring bands for the festival.
AMERICAN ROYAL BBQ COMPETITION
Mike Betts and his BBQ will be competing at the American Royal next October – he is not sure what size tent he will have. Suke suggested a two-piece group entertain. More on this as the date gets closer.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
NEXT MEETING DATE: 6:30, Monday, December 8th, at Uncle Bo’s
Paul moved that meeting be adjourned, Jeff second; adjourned at 7:35pm.
Respectfully submitted 11/12/2014
Approved 12/08/2014
Karen Osborn, TBS Secretary/Treasurer
