District 15 May Minutes

Chairman Humphreys called the meeting to order at 5 pm. Thanks was given to Indian Ridge MS parents, and directors Thomas Baggot and Tom Santino. The Chairman thanked the membership for their tenacity in a challenging transition year, and suggested that with their newly gained expertise, they strive to include 100% of the District in future events

James Martin	Bair MS
Russell Pittman	Pines MS
Leonard McClain	Coconut Creek HS
Glenda Fegers	Cooper City HS
Philip Jones	Deerfield Bch MS
Anthony Williams	Falcon Cove MS
Jay Dorfman	Flanagan HS
Alan O’Farrill	Hollywood Hills HS
J. Eric Miles	Hunt Elementary
Thomas Baggott	Indian Ridge MS
Neil Jenkins	JP Taravella HS
Nikk Pilato	JP Taravella HS
Heston Curry	McArthur HS
Christopher Jordan	Miramar HS
Joseph Luechauer	Music Office-County
Steve Salo	Northeast HS
Jamie Roth	Nova HS
Kim Van Landingham	Olsen MS
Marlene O’Farrill	Perry MS
Gloria Vagi	Pioneer MS
Farryn Weiss	Plantation HS
Kathleen Crotty	Plantation MS
Gretchen Marsch	Pompano Bch. MS
John Nista	Ramblewood MS
Michael Dzoba	Seminole MS
Stan Dmitrenko	Silver Lakes MS
Edgar Rubio	Silver Trail MS
John Rusnak	StonemanDouglas
Israel Charles	Stranahan HS
Gary Collier	Sunrise MS
Kim Annis	Walter C. Young MS
David Walker	U. School of Nova
Michael Antman	Pioneer MS Assist
Fred Schiff	All County Music
Paul Karasow	Music Ed Center
Kim Miles	Private "I"

Current balance (after State Festival deduction) is $8,337.70; the 2001/2002 proposed budget $64,800. The Chairman noted that the proposed budget is still based upon a $1.00 State assessment, which could change. Also, regarding cost of increased participation, Neil Jenkins indicated that Broward County Band supplements are dependant upon participation in some type of evaluation tool such as FBA Festival. Chairman Humphreys advised the District to accept a "State Festival Assessment" item increase of $2000 to cover possible shortfalls.

The Chairman read a letter from Walters Photography introducing a contract proposition, to be reconsidered at the fall District meeting. Another letter, from Music Education Center, requested a proposal be made in the form of a motion regarding FBA sponsorship equity for ALL county businesses. Deferred to New Business.

The Chairman thanked all for their hearty participation in the indoor festival events. Several members suggested improvements could be made in the selection process for adjudicators; the Chairman volunteered Mr. John Rusnak to chair an ad hoc research committee. Other suggestions included having 40 minute time blocks for jazz bands; having the Festival Programmer schedule in time blocks; having concert festival guides more closely monitor stage progress before moving bands.

The Chairman thanked Neil Jenkins and Nikk Pilato for their hundreds of volunteer hours in helping de-bug and schedule our many events, some up to the very last minute! A very sincere thanks was offered to the FBA Student Office Staff that tirelessly attended every hour of every event this year to serve and coordinate other workers. Staff included Melissa McClain (Western HS); Corey Chartan, Kira Bokalders, Stephanie Bates and Stephanie Alger from Taravella HS. Also, a tremendously large thanks was given to festival site hosts, student workers and parents, including South Plantation (Larry Brewer), JP Taravella (Neil Jenkins/Nikk Pilato), Olsen (Kim VanLandingham), Ramblewood (John Nista) and Flanagan (Jay Dorfman/John Davis/Danny Lieberman).

Sustaining member Paul Karasow attempted a motion regarding promotional activities by individual businesses shortly before sustaining member Fred Schiff reminded the chair that sustaining members were not eligible for such actions from the floor. A lively discussion ensued.

Motion: Jenkins/Charles to change the Middle School Concert Festival Dates to April 17-20 2002. Rationale-to avoid conflicts with State Band Festival and "Take your child to work" Day. PASSED

The Chairman presented a list of adjudicators for next year. Lively discussion ensued.

Santos/O’Farrill that Section IV A. #3 of the Adjudication Manual have added to it the statement

"or adjudicators who have taught in that district within the last five school years" so as to read "Districts many not use members from its own District as Adjudicators [or adjudicators who have taught in that district within the last five school years] except by special permission of the President or Executive Director. DEFEATED

District Chairman Mark Humphreys communicated his sincere sorrow at having to vacate his position due to the professional conflict of being employed full-time in the private sector. He pledged his continuing help on a personal basis, suggesting an interim replacement by former District Chairman

J. Eric Miles. By vote, the membership unanimously accepted Mr. Miles. Welcome back!

District Secretary Brewer submitted a letter of resignation, stating that the honor of serving was compromised by new professional and scholastic obligations requiring an extraordinary time commitment. The membership nominated Alan O’Farrill, and by vote was unanimously accepted. Thanks, Alan!

Remember, the FBA Summer Convention is at the Altamonte Springs Hilton, July 19-21. Keynote speaker will be former Broward Countian Fred Humphreys, and President Jenkins promises many exciting clinics and an expanded exhibit area. This would be a great time to address your Festival Program concerns, in an open format session.

Taravella HS Concerts: Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Fusion Band – May 22, 7 pm.

Glenda Fegers says: thanks to the SFWGA for their continued support of our programs.

Kim Annis is anxiously seeking a great interim sub for the first several months of the coming school year-W.C. Young Middle School. Please help her fill this important need.

Music Specialist Joe Luechauer thanked the membership for its support of the impressive Broward County "Parade of Stars" at the PA Center. These events are very important PR for our programs.

Neil Jenkins reminds members to investigate the FBA invitational trip to Japan in September.

Please forward news of available positions to Joe Luechauer as soon as possible.

All County Music will reconvene the County Director’s concert band per your wishes; contact the store for info on an upcoming repair clinic, and for donated supplies.

Nikk Pilato is publishing a "Festival Scheduler Guide for Dummies" (his design) for your benefit.

The Florida Music Director is looking for articles of a useful nature on most any topic. Submit!

Paul Karasow says that music lessons are available from a diverse staff at Music Ed. Center.

Rick Miles recommends music instructor/teacher Steven Larvenz-contact Mr. Miles for more.