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Board Meeting Minutes
Feb. 24, 2005
Kansas Music Educators Association
Board Meeting
Thursday February 24, 2005
Hyatt Regency - Ballrooms E-F-G
9:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.
Present:
Rick Ives, President
Ron Chronister, Vice President
Dee Hansen, President Elect
John Taylor, Executive Director
Jan Ives, Recording Secretary
David Will, NW District President
John Nottingham, NE District President
Chris Richmond, NC District President
Bud Meisel, SC District President
Sam Lyle, SE District President
Mike Quilling, SW District President
Jacqueline Charbonneau, KS CMENC President
Harold Popp, KMR Editor
Bob Lee. KMR Advertising
Troy Johnson, KMEA Web Master
Matt Hanna, Registration Manager
John Huber, CMENC Advisor
Dan Racer, Composition Competition
Dana Hamant, Festivals Manager
Joyce Huser, Kansas State Dept of Education
Vic Sisk, KSHSAA Consultant
Holly Taylor, Mentoring
Rebecca Tincknell, MIOSM
Chris Johnson, Research
Ken Shaheen, Retirement
Jana Fallin, Society for General Music
Brenda Rohr, Small Schools Consultant
Larry Blocher, SMTE Representative
Steve Lueth, Tri-M Honor Society
Lori Lindshield, KASTA President
Juliann Groom, KBA Pres
Shawn Chastain, KCDA
Daryl Batchelor, KIAJE
Denny Senseney, KMMA
Dan Masterson, KMTA
Not Present:
Dan Racer, Composition Competition
Don Corbett, Exhibits Manager
Marylyn Bell, Mentoring
Don Buhler, Membership
Toni Libhart, Historian
Guests:
Jean Ney, KMEA President Elect Candidate
Joel Gittle, KMEA President Elect Candidate
JoNell Delacour, Southeast District President Elect
Dennis Brooks, North Central District President Elect
Mike Connell, South Central District President Elect*
Shawn Martin, Southwest District President Elect
Johnny Matlock, Northwest District President Elect
Todd Hollis, South Central District President Elect
Randy Crow, KAIJE President Elect
Craig Gray, Assistant Band Chair
Marcus Dowty, Assistant Orchestra Chair
Greg Bontrager, Assistant Choir Chair
Keith Woolery, Assistant Jazz Chair
Marlo Zumbrunn, Assistant Middle Level Chair
Martha Gabel, Assistant Elementary Chair
AGENDA DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP
Call to Order - President Rick Ives called the meeting to
order.
Approval of Minutes - Due to an electronic glitch the minutes
from the August 13-14, 2004 were not available by hard copy
to review by all present. Additions to the agenda were noted.
Tabled until the June 2005 Board Meeting.
Announcements
Gayle McMillan - Regional National Federation High School
Association award winner. Representing 6 states. Now in competition
for national award.
Connie Hale, Wamego, Elementary Music, KMEA Teacher
of the Year
KMEA Hall of Fame 2005 inductees: Vaughn Lippoldt,
Ed Bartley, John Albertson. - John Albertson will be inducted
into the KSHSAA Hall of Fame at the ISW Opening session. Gary
Musselman, KSHSAA will be here to present this award to John.
Vic Sisk is retiring from KSHSAA later this year.
Encouraged those interested to apply for this position.
The KMEA Board Book will join the minutes on the
web site. - Rick thanked the board for their support during
his presidency.
AGENDA DISCUSSION FOLLOWUP REPORTS
Executive Committee President Rick Ives, Board Book page 9.
Report stands as written. Rick shared the following additions
to his report: - Also participated in the October scheduling
meeting assigning clinics. Wonderful day of organizing clinics
for the Inservice Workshop. - Participated in the stuffing
party in January. - Served on the scholarship selection committee.
President Elect Dee Hansen, Board Book page 10.
Report stands as written. Dee shared the following additions:
- Shared how productive the October scheduling meeting turned
out. Entire schedule on three spreadsheets. Encouraged full
participation from all. Thanked Troy for putting schedule
on Website.
Vice President Ron Chronister, Board Book page
11. Report stands as written. - Ron distributed KMEA Handbooks
to all present. Extra copies were made available. Each KMEA
leader and officer needs to have an updated Handbook, which
gives overview of responsibilities of all board members. -
The KMEA Strategic Plan will be reviewed in the next few weeks,
making revisions as needed. The Strategic Plan will be published
when approved on the KMEA Website. - Ron shared a new project
KMEA is participating in. KMEA and KPTS will partner together
for a live pledge drive, Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 7:00 -
10:00 P.M. The focus of this event is to advocate the importance
of music education in the schools. Live and taped interviews
and music will be shared throughout the evening, with one
hour devoted to community level music. Ron encouraged everyone
to watch and support this project. The goal is to raise $7,000.
Rick thanked Ron for his term on his board and assigned him
the Chair for the KPTS project. Rick also announced that Ron
is the President Elect for the Southwest Division of MENC.
KMEA Executive Director, John Taylor, Board Book,
pages 19-20. Report stands as presented. He shared the Inservice
Workshop is welcoming guests from Missouri's MMEA. - John
noted this is election year and encouraged all to vote before
Saturday morning. Voting is located at the Registration area.
Rick Ives introduced Aurelia Hartenburger, MENC Southwest
Division President. Aurelia will be speaking several times
throughout the convention.
Festival Chairs
Craig Manteuffel, Festival Band Chair, Board Book
page 30. Report stands as presented.
Mary Ann Roberson, Festival Choir Chair, Board
Book page 31. She distributed a corrected report to be submitted
to the Board Book.
Kim Harrison, Festival Jazz Chair, Board Book
page 32. Report stands as written.
Lynnita Harris, Festival Orchestra Chair, Board
Book page 33. Report stands as written. Lynnita shared Col.
Arnald Gabriel was not able to be the clinician due to his
health. She thanked John Taylor for helping acquire a new
clinician. Dean Angeles from Loyola University will be this
year's clinician. Will perform same music. Thanked Dana for
organizing brass ensemble that will play on one of the orchestra
tunes. Kristi Baker, Middle Level Choir Chair, Board Book
page 34. Report stands as written. She introduced Marlo Zumbrunn
as the next chair in this position. Sara Bonner, Elementary
Chair, Board Book page 35. Report stands as written. She was
happy to share there will be four elementary concerts at this
year's inservice workshop. All of the festival chairs thanked
Rick for the pleasure of being part of the leadership of KMEA
for the past few years. Rick thanked them back for their commitment
they demonstrated while chairs to these positions.
KMEA District Presidents
John Nottingham, Northeast District, Board Book
page 13. Report stands as written.
Sam Lyle, Southeast District, Board Book page
14. Report stands as written. Sam thanked Ron for attending
their mini convention in December.
Chris Richmond, North Central District, Board
Book pages 15-16. Report stands as written.
Bud Meisel, South Central District, Board Book
page 17. Report stands as presented.
David Will, Northwest District handed carried
his report. His report will be added to the Board Book. David
Introduced Johnny Matlock from Hays as the next Northwest
District President.
Mike Quilling, Southwest District, Board Book
page 18. Report stands as written. Mike announced Bill Clausing
was chosen as the Outstanding Band Director for KBA. Shawn
Martin will be the next Southwest District President.
Kansas CMENC President Jacquelyn Charbonneau,
Board Book page 12. Jacqueline was proud to share CMENC has
started holding board meetings, with great communication happening
throughout. Three new chapters have joined including community
colleges. To date there are 346 voting members.
KMEA Employed Staff
Harold Popp, KMR Editor, Board Book page 21. Report
stands as written. Harold thanked Troy Johnson for putting
some forms online for the KMR. The next deadline for the KMR
is March 15, 2005. Robert E. Lee, Advertising Manager, Board
Book page 22. Report stands as printed.
Randy Fillmore, Festival Chair, Board Book pages
23-24. Pending Board approval the date for instrumental live
auditions is Saturday, January 7, 2006. Randy thanked Troy
for the hours and hours of help during live auditions this
year.
Troy Johnson, Webmaster, Board Book page 26-28.
Report stands as written. He thanked John Taylor for the tools
to do his job. Troy shared two proposals regarding the website
directory and web form deadlines. Troy shared computers will
be available at the Registration site to register online.
John shared what an asset Troy is to KMEA as he always has
new ideas to share and never fails to make all our lives easier
electronically.
Don Corbett, Exhibits Manager, Board Book page
25. Not present.
Matt Hanne, Registration Manager, did not submit
a report. He shared 494 members pre-registered with 179 using
Paypal.
Kevin Findley, Facilities Manager, Board Book
page 29. Report stands as written. He shared things are going
well so far and thanked everyone for their cooperation.
Advisory Chairmen
Robert E. Lee, Advocacy, Board Book page 36. Report
stands as written. Bob reminded everyone that March 10th is
“Arts Day at the Capitol.” Music educators were
encouraged to attend as they are not well represented. Dee
Hansen shared what a wonderful event this is and encouraged
everyone to also bring students.
John Huber, CMENC Advisor, stated his report is
the same as Jacqueline's.
Dan Racer, Composition Competition Chairman -
not present - no report submitted.
Dana Hamant, Festival Chairman, Board Book page
38. Report stands as written. Dana shared this committee meets
every two months with all levels represented. See report for
more information.
Toni Libhart, Historian, Board Book page 39. Not
present. Joyce Huser, KSDOE Consultant, thanked KMEA for her
support in her position. No report for Board Book.
Vic Sisk, KSHSAA Consultant, no report submitted.
Vic thanked Ron for getting the music advisory committee going
as there is a lot of positive things coming out of the meetings.
He shared the news again of his retirement after 17 years
with KSHSAA, noting it was a wonderful ride. Encouraged many
to apply for position.
Marylyn Bell / Holly Taylor, Mentoring, Board
Book page 40. Report stands as written. Holly shared mentoring
needs to be top of our list as educators. Need to improve
to team up first year teachers. Holly shared they are working
on contacting college directors to find who will be graduating.
She thanked Chris Richmond for his participation in the First
Year Teachers Luncheon scheduled for Saturday of the ISW,
with 38 first year teachers registered to attend.
Don Buhler, Membership, no report submitted, not
present.
Rebecca Tincknell, MIOSM, Board Book page 41.
Report stands as written. Rebecca encouraged everyone to stop
by the MIOSM booth.
Chris Johnson, Research, Board Book page 42. Report
stands as written.
Ken Shaheen, Retirement, Board Book page 43.
Report stands as written. Ken shared his goal is to keep the
retirement list updated. Seventy have registered to attend
the Retirement Luncheon on Saturday of the ISW.
Jana Fallin, Society for General Music, Board
Book page 49. Report stands as written. Jana addressed the
issue of beginning salaries for new teachers.
Brenda Rohr, Small Schools Consultant, Board Book
page 48. Report stands as written. Brenda shared there will
be five sessions addressing small school issues /concerns
at the ISW. Topics were arrived from surveys gathered. The
Executive Committee commended Brenda for the outstanding job
she is doing in this position.
Larry Blocher, SMTE Representative. Report stands
as written. Hand carried, will be added to the official Board
Book.
Steve Lueth, Tri M Honor Society, Board Book page
50. Report stands as written. Steve reported 152 students
have registered to attend the Tri-M sessions of the ISW. Representatives
from Goddard High School are visiting the sessions. Steve
addressed issues with registration for Tri-M members. He encouraged
all directors to begin a Tri-M chapter in their schools. Steve
noted he is trying to keep website updated, which includes
everything you need to know to begin a chapter.
Affiliate Organizations
Lori Lindshield, KASTA President, Board Book page
51. Report stands as written. Lori shared this is also the
weekend for National ASTA Convention, Reno, NV. She shared
paragraph 4 of her report will be discussed this weekend.
Julie Groom, KBA President, Board Book page 53.
Report stands as written. Julie announced dates for the KBA
Convention in Wichita, July 13-17, 2005. She shared David
Mruzek; Colby Community College has composed a march for Kansas
Bandmasters Association.
Shawn Chastain, KCDA President, Board Book page
52. Middle School Honor Choir. Encouraged to attend concert.
Convention this July. See report.
Randy Crow, KIAJE President Elect gave a report
for Daryl Batchelor, Board Book page 54. Randy acknowledged
Mike Quilling for his efforts in honoring Frank Mantooth as
Humanitarian of the Year for IAJE.
Denny Senseney, KMMA Representative stated he
did not submit a report. He thanked KMEA for placing an ad
in the KMR for KMMA.
Dan Masterson, KMTA Liaison, Board Book page 55.
Report stands as written.
OLD BUSINESS
Festival Manager Proposals
1) Blue Sheet Rules: Randy reported the Festival
Group Chairs continue to review and revise the “Blue
Sheet” of guidelines. He noted the sheet is now e-mailable
to all principals and directors of organizations. The group
is also working to refine the live audition process, guidelines
and procedures. Mike Quilling made a motion to table festival
manager's proposals until the June 2005 meeting. David Will
seconded the motion. Motion passed.
2) The date of January 7, 2006 was presented /
discussed to hold the live instrumental auditions at Salina
Central High School, with a secondary date of January 14,
2006. Chris Richmond made a motion to hold live instrumental
auditions on January 7, 2006 with secondary date of January
14, 2005, which will be held at Salina Central High School.
Sam Lyle seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Festival Committee Proposals
Regarding the following matters that Dana Hamant
brought before the Board:
1) String Memorization,
2) Medals for II Ratings/Certificates for III
Ratings, and
3) KSHSAA Certificate on-line. Bud Meisel made
a motion to table these issues until the June 2005 Board Meeting.
Sam seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Middle School Honor Choir Philosophy
John Nottingham reported this committee had not
met but would do so in the very near future. John Nottingham
made a motion to table this item until the June 2005 Board
Meeting. David Will seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Rewrite Score of American Hymn This matter will
be carried forward to the next Board Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Middle School Chair
A brief discussion was held regarding the need
to add a chair person for Middle School issues. Rick reminded
the Board that Brenda Rohr indicated that she planned to be
more active in her position to involve more Middle School
Level needs. Action Closed.
Business Meetings for Districts at ISW - As no
one indicated a responsibility for this issue the matter died
for lack of motion. Closed.
Web Site Proposals This matter was tabled until
the June 2005 Board Meeting. OPEN / TABLED
Door Prizes - A concern from Don Corbett was discussed
regarding if members primarily come to the Saturday Business
Meeting for the door prizes. Presently the philosophy is to
encourage people to become to the business meetings. Due to
lack of motion this matter is closed.
Resolutions (continued)
A motion was made by Mike Quilling to adopt a
resolution acknowledging Victor Sick's outstanding contribution
to music education. David Will seconded the motion. Vic was
given a standing ovation by all present. Motion passed. CLOSED
Another motion was made by Bud Meisel to adopt
a resolution acknowledging Dr. Andrew Tompkin's outstanding
contribution to music education. Sam seconded the motion.
Motion passed. CLOSED
Adjournment - As there were no other issues brought
before the Board at this time, Rick adjourned the meeting.
Following the meeting Aurelia met with the Board to address
regional issues.
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