Regular Executive Board Meeting Number 10-2, February 16, 2010 at 11 AM at Artserve

Meeting called to order at 11:06 AM. Present: Clippard, Holstein, Apana, Kerley, Kolcz, Salmasian.

MMC to approve minutes of January 2010 meeting.

Secretary-Treasurer's Report: presentation of expense report, membership rolls, bank balance data, and new members. Apana reported on correspondence from Clarion Insurance. Apana reported on WLRN elimination of local jazz program; staffing issues.

President's Report: Clippard reported on preparations for Networking Night; proposal to offer computer classes for members.

Report of Committees: none

Special Orders: MMC to schedule next meeting for 3/22/10 at 11 AM.

Unfinished Business: none

New Business: MMC (moved by Apana) to request authorization for membership drive for 2nd quarter 2010. Van Eck arrived at 11:20; Turner arrived at 11:26; Corcillo arrived at 11:32. MMC (moved by Apana) to to consider issues of AFM members living in Local 655 jurisdiction but not 655 members at first meeting after membership drive. MMC (moved by Apana) to renew fgomusicians.org domain. MMC (moved by Corcillo) to appoint Corcillo to Symphonic Committee. MMC (moved by Kerley) to appoint Turner to Scale Committee. MMC (moved by Holstein) to direct the Board to review and compile a list of membership benefits, to be forwarded to Clippard for compilation, prior to next meeting. MMC (moved by Kerley) to rescind Raimondi Director Emerita status in light of her resignation.

Good and Welfare: Clippard noted that she will be soliciting interest in offering computer classes for our members. Apana noted issues with office staff. Kerley asked regarding the status of the FGO lawsuit. Corcillo noted that the Board needs to take responsibility for encouraging members to attend meetings. Clippard solicited suggestions for updates to the website. Turner asked if b-report forms could be made available as pdf forms. Turner asked if the Local could solicit advertising revenue or sponsorship of events. Holstein departed at 1:10 PM. Discussion of lawsuit filed against Lappin/Palm Beach Pops by former Pops staffer.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:22 PM.

Jeffrey Apana, Secretary-Treasurer