Northwest Horn Society
Annual General Meeting 2025
Hosted at University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
Annual General Meeting 2025
Hosted at University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
DRAFT of ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES to be approved at the next AGM in To Be Announced
2025 Annual Meeting of the Northwest Horn Society
Sunday, April 27, 2025
9:30 AM PT
Room 190, Frohnmayer Music Building
University of Oregon, Eugene
1. Call to Order (Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker)
The meeting was called to order at 9:34 am by President Jeffrey Snedeker
2. Approval of 2024 AGM Minutes: Lennox Morey moved, Stephen Plotz seconded, minutes were approved.
3. Treasurer’s Report (Jason Johnston via Zoom) NWHS funds as of 4/27/25
PayPal: $138.68
General Fund: $1174.70
Savings: $3463.08
Scholarship: $394.88
4. Membership Report (Jason Johnston via Zoom) 75 members
5. Scholarship Report (Dr. Martin King)
2025 Student Scholarships awarded to Christian Batcher, Janae Betcher, and Lily Simmons. Martin also shared that there had been a mandate from the NwHS membership to spend the scholarship fund. Through a streamlining of the scholarship process, that mandate has been met; the scholarship has been spent down.
6. Communications and Outreach Report (Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt)
Liz introduced the Northwest Horn Society Board members. Liz reported that there has been a reorganization of the quarterly newsletter. She encouraged individuals to submit what they are doing to the NwHS gmail account so it may be shared in the newsletter. Liz asked if there were any social media questions. There were none.
7. Student Representative Report (Jordan Gribble)
Jordan reminded the membership that the best way to get in touch with their student representative is through the Northwest Horn Society website, our Instagram account, or our Facebook account.
8. New Business (Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker)
Member Julia McConnachie stated that the board should promote diversity in programming for the Northwest Horn Symposia. Member John Cox asked that the Northwest Horn Society reach out more to high school and middle school band directors to support transferring of students to horn from other instruments. Jeff Snedeker responded that it has proven difficult to get a response from band directors when we do reach out to offer assistance. Member Quinton Chamberlain spoke to encourage personal contacts leading to NwHS attendance. He shared that when his teacher, Dr. Snedeker explained why he should come to the symposium, that personal contact made all the difference. Jordan Gribble suggested that the connection with private horn teachers is a great way to encourage more involvement in NwHS. Liz Schmidt reminded us that we need to be more creative in how we reach out to our communities. John Cox stated that we are the apostles for the Northwest Horn Society, but we have a tendency to go where we are comfortable. Lennox Morey reminded that inviting one’s friends and their friends’ friends will make NwHS more diverse. Stephen Plotz suggested that there are more networking possibilities on the NwHS website. He also asked if there are affiliate memberships to NwHS available.
Dr. Snedeker began the discussion of NwHS Board elections. He shared that the existing board had discussed evolving board assignments to fit individual skills of board members. This would lead to some current board members transitioning to different positions on the board. Jeff suggested that if any of the membership attending this meeting feel uncomfortable with this approach, they should speak up. There was no statement of discomfort from anyone.
Jeff nominated Lennox Morey for Northwest Horn Society President. Jeff then spoke in support of Lennox for the position. John Cox moved to close the nominations. Martin King seconded. Lennox Morey was elected President of the Northwest Horn Society.
Martin King nominated Mike Simpson to the position of NwHS Secretary. Mike described the duties of the office of secretary, John Cox moved that nominations be closed. Jordan Gribble seconded the motion. Mike Simpson was elected Secretary of the Northwest Horn Society.
Lennox Morey nominated Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt for the position of Communications and Outreach. Liz Schmidt mentioned receiving great support in the Communications and Outreach position, and reminded that members can always offer help. John Cox moved to close nominations and Julia seconded. Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt was elected to the position of Communication and Outreach for the Northwest Horn Society.
Dr. Jason Johnston’s term as Treasurer in completed and he asked not to be nominated to continue. He is available to mentor the new person that assumes the duties of NwHS Treasurer. John Cox nominated Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker to the position of NwHS Treasurer. Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker was elected Treasurer of the Northwest Horn Society.
Since they were earlier elected to the position of President of the Northwest Horn Society, Lennox Morey spoke to the duties of their vacated position, Member At-Large. Ciel Simpson, Cassie Fairchild, Lucy Jacky, and Darren Tanner were nominated. Darren Tanner was elected Member At-Large for the Northwest Horn Society. Dr. Snedeker encouraged all those not elected to a position to stay involved in the Northwest Horn Society.
9. Announcements
· Lennox Morey asked that if members have any projects in mind for the NwHS, please communicate these to the board.
· Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker reminded all that there is a hike after the Northwest Horn Symposium Final Concert.
· Jeff also mentioned that we still have a budget item for a Music Commissioning Consortium. While there is no money in that account right now, the board needs specific ideas to proceed.
· Jeff stated that the 2025 International Horn Symposium will be held at James Madison University in Virginia.
· Jeff shared that there is no site for the 2026 Northwest Horn Symposium yet. He reiterated our heartfelt thanks to Leander Star and Lydia Van Dreel for an outstanding symposium.
10. Adjournment
Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt moved, Lennox Morey seconded that we adjourn. Motion passed, we adjourned at 10:43 a.m. PT
2025 Annual Meeting of the Northwest Horn Society
Sunday, April 27, 2025
9:30 AM PT
Room 190, Frohnmayer Music Building
University of Oregon, Eugene
1. Call to Order (Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker)
The meeting was called to order at 9:34 am by President Jeffrey Snedeker
2. Approval of 2024 AGM Minutes: Lennox Morey moved, Stephen Plotz seconded, minutes were approved.
3. Treasurer’s Report (Jason Johnston via Zoom) NWHS funds as of 4/27/25
PayPal: $138.68
General Fund: $1174.70
Savings: $3463.08
Scholarship: $394.88
4. Membership Report (Jason Johnston via Zoom) 75 members
5. Scholarship Report (Dr. Martin King)
2025 Student Scholarships awarded to Christian Batcher, Janae Betcher, and Lily Simmons. Martin also shared that there had been a mandate from the NwHS membership to spend the scholarship fund. Through a streamlining of the scholarship process, that mandate has been met; the scholarship has been spent down.
6. Communications and Outreach Report (Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt)
Liz introduced the Northwest Horn Society Board members. Liz reported that there has been a reorganization of the quarterly newsletter. She encouraged individuals to submit what they are doing to the NwHS gmail account so it may be shared in the newsletter. Liz asked if there were any social media questions. There were none.
7. Student Representative Report (Jordan Gribble)
Jordan reminded the membership that the best way to get in touch with their student representative is through the Northwest Horn Society website, our Instagram account, or our Facebook account.
8. New Business (Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker)
Member Julia McConnachie stated that the board should promote diversity in programming for the Northwest Horn Symposia. Member John Cox asked that the Northwest Horn Society reach out more to high school and middle school band directors to support transferring of students to horn from other instruments. Jeff Snedeker responded that it has proven difficult to get a response from band directors when we do reach out to offer assistance. Member Quinton Chamberlain spoke to encourage personal contacts leading to NwHS attendance. He shared that when his teacher, Dr. Snedeker explained why he should come to the symposium, that personal contact made all the difference. Jordan Gribble suggested that the connection with private horn teachers is a great way to encourage more involvement in NwHS. Liz Schmidt reminded us that we need to be more creative in how we reach out to our communities. John Cox stated that we are the apostles for the Northwest Horn Society, but we have a tendency to go where we are comfortable. Lennox Morey reminded that inviting one’s friends and their friends’ friends will make NwHS more diverse. Stephen Plotz suggested that there are more networking possibilities on the NwHS website. He also asked if there are affiliate memberships to NwHS available.
Dr. Snedeker began the discussion of NwHS Board elections. He shared that the existing board had discussed evolving board assignments to fit individual skills of board members. This would lead to some current board members transitioning to different positions on the board. Jeff suggested that if any of the membership attending this meeting feel uncomfortable with this approach, they should speak up. There was no statement of discomfort from anyone.
Jeff nominated Lennox Morey for Northwest Horn Society President. Jeff then spoke in support of Lennox for the position. John Cox moved to close the nominations. Martin King seconded. Lennox Morey was elected President of the Northwest Horn Society.
Martin King nominated Mike Simpson to the position of NwHS Secretary. Mike described the duties of the office of secretary, John Cox moved that nominations be closed. Jordan Gribble seconded the motion. Mike Simpson was elected Secretary of the Northwest Horn Society.
Lennox Morey nominated Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt for the position of Communications and Outreach. Liz Schmidt mentioned receiving great support in the Communications and Outreach position, and reminded that members can always offer help. John Cox moved to close nominations and Julia seconded. Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt was elected to the position of Communication and Outreach for the Northwest Horn Society.
Dr. Jason Johnston’s term as Treasurer in completed and he asked not to be nominated to continue. He is available to mentor the new person that assumes the duties of NwHS Treasurer. John Cox nominated Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker to the position of NwHS Treasurer. Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker was elected Treasurer of the Northwest Horn Society.
Since they were earlier elected to the position of President of the Northwest Horn Society, Lennox Morey spoke to the duties of their vacated position, Member At-Large. Ciel Simpson, Cassie Fairchild, Lucy Jacky, and Darren Tanner were nominated. Darren Tanner was elected Member At-Large for the Northwest Horn Society. Dr. Snedeker encouraged all those not elected to a position to stay involved in the Northwest Horn Society.
9. Announcements
· Lennox Morey asked that if members have any projects in mind for the NwHS, please communicate these to the board.
· Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker reminded all that there is a hike after the Northwest Horn Symposium Final Concert.
· Jeff also mentioned that we still have a budget item for a Music Commissioning Consortium. While there is no money in that account right now, the board needs specific ideas to proceed.
· Jeff stated that the 2025 International Horn Symposium will be held at James Madison University in Virginia.
· Jeff shared that there is no site for the 2026 Northwest Horn Symposium yet. He reiterated our heartfelt thanks to Leander Star and Lydia Van Dreel for an outstanding symposium.
10. Adjournment
Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt moved, Lennox Morey seconded that we adjourn. Motion passed, we adjourned at 10:43 a.m. PT
| 2024_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2023_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2022_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2021_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2020_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2019_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2018_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2017_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2016_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2015_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2014_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2013_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2012_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2007_agm_minutes.pdf |
| 2003_minutes_in_nwhn.pdf |
| 2001_minutes_in_nwhn.pdf |
| 1999_minutes_in_nwhn.pdf |
| 1998_minutes_in_nwhn.pdf |
| 1997_minutes_in_nwhn.pdf |
| 1996_minutes_in_nwhn.pdf |