MSU ALUMNI  BAND
Alumni Band Executive Board Meeting
Minutes
August 3, 1997




Meeting was called to order at 2:12 pm by President Bob Rice

Present: Dave Catron, Beryl Falcone, Doug Goodrich, Mike Klass, Joe Levine, Henry Nelson, Bob Rice, Gordon Spink, John Whitwell

Secretary's Report

	Minutes from the May 4, 1997 meeting were approved as submitted.

Treasurer's Report

	Doug Goodrich reported that total expenses for the period May 2, 1997 - August 2, 1997 amounted to $2,329.83.  Total revenues for the same period were $408.60.  Current cash on hand (including savings account, CD, and checking account) is $15,623.30.  

	Doug also commented that the expenditure for 7/3/97 should really be $558 to recognize the $83 credit from the cost of an earlier mailing.

	The treasurer's report was accepted.

Old Business

	Symphony Band will share the concert with the Alumni Band at the Spring concert - April 19, 1997.  (John Whitwell)

	The Scandinavian Tour currently has 83 musicians signed up and an additional 30 others planning to go on the trip.  The instrumentation is good, all sections are full, could use some additional trombones.  (Henry Nelson)

	The Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation were found by Gary Baron.  Copies will be sent out with the Minutes.  (Joe Levine)

New Business

	The schedule for the Fall Reunion was omitted from the mailing.  A postcard will be sent with the schedule and parking information as an update for all members who have registered for the Reunion.

	The music has been selected for the Fall Reunion - will include Fiddler on the Roof, Hey Look Me Over, and others.

	A reminder notice will be sent to all over-60 members telling them they will be honored at half time at the Fall Reunion.

	This year the Alumni Band will also play during the pre-game show.

	Indoor rehearsal, registration, etc. will take place at IM West.

	It was moved that the Alumni Band expend funds for the purchase of 11 flag holders to be used for the Alumni Band's Big 10 flags.  Funds will come out of the "instrument fund."

		Motion was approved

	It was reported that it was not possible to resolve the matter of a viable location where the Alumni Band might be able to meet after the game for socialization.  Original plans to host such a get-together under one of the tents already in place on the IM West track were initially authorized by the Athletic Department and then denied.  (Joe Levine)

	It was requested that the Secretary send letters of invitation to guest speakers to welcome the Alumni Band during the Fall Reunion morning indoor rehearsal.

	It was reported that a number of people paying for the Fall Reunion were not including payment for their Annual Dues.  It was assumed this was an oversight.  Collection of the additional funds will be done at the Fall reunion.

	Preliminary discussion was directed toward the letter from Ken Bloomquist requesting the MSU Alumni Band develop stronger links with the MSU Alumni Association.  Gordon Spink volunteered to speak with Keith Williams (Director of the Alumni Association) to clarify the relationship that currently exists and possible future directions.  This discussion was tabled until a future meeting.

The date for the next meeting has been set for October 26, 1997 (2:00 pm, Buddies in Okemos)

Meeting was adjourned at 4:12 pm.

	NEXT MEETING - Sunday, OCTOBER 26, 1997
	2:00 pm
	BUDDIES in Okemos