Northwest Horn Society
Annual General Meeting 2018
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA
Mary Baker Russell Music Center, 322

March 25, 2018

1. Call to Order (Gina Gillie)
  • Meeting called to order at 9:02am.
  • Minutes from 2017 AGM read.
  • Motion to approve: seconded, passed.

2. Treasurer’s Report (Jeff Snedeker)
  • As of March 23, 2018, the two checking account balances stood at:
    • General Expense account: $ 1,736.57
    • Scholarship Account: $ 2,899.63
  • Scholarship account funded solely by donations. Contributions are welcome and encouraged.

3. Membership Report (Jeff Snedeker)
  • As of March 23, 2018, the Northwest Horn Society has 121 active members.
    • 32 high school, 33 College, 30 Adult/Avocational, 23 Professionals, 3 Retired
  • Reminders of renewal are sent out monthly. Please stay current with dues.

4. Scholarship Report (Kathy Farner)
  • Four applicants received awards for the 2018 symposium: Hero Winsor, Addelaine DeMarsh, Noah Reason, and Madeleine Kelly-Kellogg.
  • Scholarship directions and requirements have been updated on the website.

5. Newsletter/Website Manager Report (Mary Petty)
  • Send articles, news items, etc. to newsletter editor for inclusion on either or both media.
  • Photos requested from the weekend.
  • Next newsletter is scheduled to be sent the second week of April. There will be one more newsletter sent out the first week of June before the summer break.
  • Facebook page can be used to promote horn related events and member communication.
  • Website will be updated this summer.

6. Elections (Gina Gillie)
  • Treasurer/Membership Coordinator: Jason Johnston and Darian Evans nominated. Jason Johnston elected by vote of the general assembly.
  • Board Member at Large: Darian Evans, Naomi Olson, and Martin King nominated. Martin King elected by vote of the general assembly.
 
  • Positions of President, Website Manager/Newsletter Editor, and Student Representative will be up for reelection in 2019.

7. Old Business
  • Student Representative (Madeline Osborne)
    • Reported on goals for last year in office.
      • Partner with the website manager to feature different colleges and universities with music programs.
      • Create a section of each newsletter that is devoted to students to feature and support them.
      • Create and compile a resource of private lessons instructors throughout the region.
    • Student representative responsibilities include representing all students throughout the region and connecting and supporting the population.

8. Future Symposium Locations
  • March 29-31, 2019 at the University of Montana in Missoula, MT, hosted by Zachary Cooper. Feature guest TBA.
  • 2020, UO has first right of refusal
  • Anyone wishing to host should speak with the President or any other society officer.

9. New Business
  • None

10. Announcements
  • Scholarship guidelines will be updated on the website within the week.
  • The scholarship fund is maintained solely by donations from the membership.
  • Bylaws have been amended. Future revisions will need to be approved by the general membership of the society at an AGM.
  • The 2018 symposium was attended by approximately 200 individuals over the course of the three days - a record for a Northwest Horn Society symposium.

11. Meeting adjournment
  • Motion to adjourn: seconded, passed.
  • Meeting adjourned at 10:04 am.


Respectfully submitted,
Mary Petty
Website Manager/Newsletter Editor
Secretary (Pro Tem)