Board Meeting: June 5,2007
By Nancy-Jane Griffith
Austin Traditional Jazz Society
Board Meeting: June 5,2007
Members present:
Jim Ivy, Malcolm Rodman, Jeff Van Horn, Becky Maddox, Tom Straus, Dave
Stoddard, Nancy-Jane Griffith. Guests:Billie Straus
Tom called the meeting to order at 7.00 PM.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Malcolm gave a verbal and written report. The
report was approved.
Discussion on the clubs finances were discussed. It was agreed that we
would not increase dues this year, despite the rise in postal
costs. It was suggested that more email notification and use
of our web site should cut down on our mailing costs.
However, it was still recommended that, before a concert, a reminder
post card would be sent.
The board expressed its approval of Malcolm’s aggressive
approach to advertising. There was a proposal to look into a
company called.
Motorblade Postering Service--a company that distributes flyers in
high traffic areas. Dave offered to find out more
about this service.
Tom reported that he and the board met with Marge from Cap
City. She is happy to have us continue for another year under
the same arrangement. She also said she would see that the
wait staff is more attentive.
Next year’s schedule:
Dave and Becky presented a schedule for
the 2007-2008 season. Some dates and bands are firm
while some bands will commit later during the season.
September 16: Silver Creek Jazz Band.
Leader--Dave Stoddard
October 21: New
Orleans Jazz Band of Austin
Leader--Tommy Griffith
January 13:
Jam Session
February 10: The Band Aids
March 16
: Special event
April
20:
Aunt Ruby’s Sweet Jazz Babies
Leader--Ed Hayes
May
18:
Jazz Pharaohs
Leader--Stanley Smith
June
22:
ATJS All –Stars
New Buisness: Becky reported that Member Jim Tague mentioned
to her that the Austin Record Convention offers booth space to
individuals and groups for the purpose of selling records.
Becky is looking into the cost, with the idea of ATJS having a booth
for fund-raising and advertising.
Web site:
Due to the recent loss of three loyal members, it was decided that an
“ In Memoriam” section will be added to the web
site and names of recently departed members will be listed
for a short period of time.
Next Board Meeting:
August 14, 2007
6105 Mesa Drive
Tom adjourned the meeting at 8.40 PM
Respectfully submitted:
Nancy-Jane Griffith
