Regular Executive Board Meeting Number 24-7, July 24, 2024, Virtual Meeting

Meeting called to order at 12:37 PM. Present: Fuller, Apana, Corey, Kostic, Reskin, Williams; absent: Aron.

The meeting was called to order by VP Fuller.

MMC to approve minutes of June 19, 2024 meeting.

Secretary-Treasurer's Report: presentation of expense report, membership rolls, bank balance data, and new members. Apana reported on setting up Instagram account, MPTF release of annual report, update from IRS regarding lost refund check.

VP Report: Fuller reported that the Symphonic Committee will begin meeting shortly.

President's Report: none.

Committee Reports: none.

Special Orders: MMC to schedule executive board meeting for August 22, 2024 at 12:30 pm.

Unfinished Business: none.

New Business: none.

Good and Welfare: Discussion of distribution of print newsletter. Proctor arrived at 12:50 pm. Discussion of regularly scheduled membership meeting dates. Hawley arrived at 12:53 pm. Discussion of PBOO new member booklet and recognition of audition winners; it was suggested to send new member booklet to all PBOO members. Apana noted that BAA negotiations will begin soon and that the OC will be meeting this week. Discussion of podcast; Corey reported that he will have recommendations at the next Board meeting. Apana presented options for website redesign to the Board. Hawley noted that the International Musician has asked for comments for an upcoming article on the DeSantis arts funding veto. Hawley reported on conversations about being a guest on an NPR program.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:41 PM

Jeffrey Apana, Secretary-Treasurer