January 2023 Ladies and Gentlemen: In connection with the Texas Music Educators Association Convention-Clinic on February 8-11, 2023, members of Alpha Chapter Phi Beta Mu, will be gathering in San Antonio for our Official Business Meeting of the year. The following items demand your immediate attention: 1. DUES - Using the link sent to you, follow the instructions to pay your dues, make breakfast reservations, and donate to the Hall of Fame, or Chapter. Remember that there is a $10 late fee if you do not pay your dues promptly. 2. BALLOT FOR NOMINEES AND BREAKFAST RESERVATIONS- click on the link and follow the instructions to read biographical information and vote for nominees. Please note the FEBRUARY 3rd DEADLINE for completing Ballots and Breakfast Reservations. The following items are posted on the Alpha Chapter web site: 1. MINUTES of Alpha Chapter Meetings in February 2022. 2. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR 2022. 3. ROSTER of Phi Beta Mu Committees and Board Members SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 1. PHI BETA MU HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE - 7:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2023, MILAM ROOM, MARRIOTT RIVERWALK HOTEL. 2. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - 7:30 AM, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023, RIVER TERRACE ROOM, MARRIOTT RIVERWALK HOTEL, Vice President and Membership Chairman, Bruce Beach, presiding. IMPORTANT: Sponsors of Candidates MUST attend. Also, anyone wishing to speak for, or in opposition to, membership of the new candidates MUST appear at this meeting. 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - 1:30 PM, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023, RIVER TERRACE ROOM, MARRIOTT RIVERWALK HOTEL, President Tom Harrington, Presiding. President Harrington has advised that all Committee Chairpersons (or their proxies) are to attend both the Board and Official Business Meetings to make reports. Please complete reports in written form and have a copy for the Secretary-Treasurer. Also, please upload our reports into the shared google drive folder for your committee. The Board consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, elected Board members, and Area Representatives plus ALL Past Presidents. If you are one of these, please be present. 4. CHAPTER OFFICIAL BUSINESS MEETING - 9:30 PM, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023, CONVENTION CENTER 217, President Tom Harrington, Presiding. Active members who are to remain members of the fraternity MUST ATTEND at least every other annual business meeting or present in writing prior to the meeting to be missed a statement through the Secretary to the Board of Directors justifying the absence. PAYMENT OF DUES WITHOUT ATTENDANCE OR WRITTEN STATEMENT DOES NOT SATISFY THE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT. (Constitution.) OFFICIAL CHAPTER MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Visit with your Brothers and Sisters 5. Recognition of guests 2. Call to Order; Reaffirmation of Membership 6. 2022 Membership Candidate Report 3. Receive and act on yearly Committee reports 7. Nomination of candidates for 2023 4. International Activities Report 8. Sign up TBA Reading Band. Adjourn Prior to the Chapter Business Meeting Thursday evening, there will be an envelope for each ACTIVE and each RETIRED ACTIVE member at the Registration Desk. If you have previously paid, your Breakfast Ticket will be inside the envelope. RETURN ENVELOPE TO WORKERS AS YOU ENTER THE DOOR. The completed envelope will serve as your attendance record. Please leave the envelope with Doormen, DO NOT TAKE WITH YOU. THANKS! It is essential that I have your current email address to facilitate communication with Phi Beta Mu International. If you have not done so, I urge you to register on the Phi Beta Mu International web site. 5. INSTALLATION BREAKFAST ($28.00) - 7:00 AM, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023, CONVENTION CENTER LONESOME DOVE ROOM (LDR). President Tom Harrington, presiding. New members installed. NON MEMBERS may not attend the Breakfast or Installation. Again, please note the FEBRUARY 3rd DEADLINE for completing Ballots and Breakfast Reservations. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact me on my cell: 214-417-1042; or email: pbmalphachapter@gmail.com. I am looking forward to seeing you in San Antonio! Fraternally, Scott Coulson Secretary-Treasurer |
| ALPHA CHAPTER, PHI BETA MU MINUTES OF MEETINGS, FEBRUARY 2023 MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING The meeting was called to order by Vice President Tom Harrington, Thursday, 9 February 2023, at 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM in the River Terrace Room of the Marriott Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, Texas. Present were: Bruce Beach- Chairman, members: Amy Allison, Alan Harkey, Mack Bibb, Todd Dixon, Tom Bell, Susan Meyer Patterson, Bill Harden, President Tom Harrington, and Secretary Scott Coulson. Chairman Beach outlined the agenda to the Committee and distributed supporting data and spoke regarding ethics and confidentiality of information presented on each nominee. The committee next heard comments from the sponsor and cosponsors regarding their candidate. In Executive session all nominations and supporting documents were then reviewed along with a tally of Fraternity voting. This was followed by committee voting on each candidate. The following were approved for induction into the Fraternity on Saturday: Megan Czerwieski, Ginger Denney, Angela Dominguez, Leticia Downs, Melissa Fisher, Weston Fisher, Oscar Gonzalez, Darin Johns, Jeremy Lindquist, Angie Liss, Chris Paneda, Joey Qualls, Mark Saenz, Jason Smith, Don Summersgill, Tammy Summersgill, Holly Taylor, Darcy Walker, and Kelly Wykoff. The committee also approved the reinstatement of an inactive member. The meeting was adjourned by common consent. Respectfully submitted, Scott Coulson, Secretary. CHAPTER BOARD MEETING The meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by President Tom Harrington at 1:30 P.M. on Thursday, 9 February 2023, in the River Terrace Room of the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk Hotel. Present were: Vice President Bruce Beach, Secretary-Treasurer Scott Coulson; Board Members: Kristin Hames, Jeff Jones, June Bearden, Denny Whitley, Sharon Kalisek, Brandon Brewer, Jeremy Strickland, Frank Sosa, Bob Vetter, Mike Bartley, Scott Deppe, David Puckett, and Todd Clearwater. Robert Herrings, Brian Andrade, Joe Clark, Jill Yancey, Chris Brannan, Emerico Perez III, and Bonnie Anderson were absent. Committee Chairmen present were Kevin Knight, David Brandon, Beth Bronk and Barbara Lambrecht. Barbara Lambrecht moved approval of the Minutes of the February 2022 meeting as posted on the web site. Frank Sosa, second. Unanimous. Beth Bronk moved approval of the Financial Report as posted on the web site. June Bearden, second. Unanimous. The President next asked for the Secretary’s Report on status of the chapter. Secretary Coulson reported that at present there are 304 Active members; 270 Retired Active; 55 inactive members for a total of 629. 352 have been installed in the Hall of Fame. COMMITTEE REPORTS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, Bruce Beach, Chairman, read a list of those new members selected by the Committee earlier this morning (See Membership Committee List above). Barbara Lambrecht moved approval of the report. Denny Whitley, second. Unanimous. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE, Kevin Knight, Chairman, outlined the continued use of congratulatory signs to both the new Phi Beta Mu members and to those members whose groups are selected to perform at the 2023 TMEA Convention. The committee recommended that members of the P & R Committee continue to furnish people to pass out programs at PBM concerts. Denny Whitley moved approval of the report. Kristin Hames, second. Unanimous. TBA CLINIC COMMITTEE, David Brandon, Chairman, presented two recommendations for TBA: (1) "Beginning Your Career with the End in Mind: What Does a Long Term Career in Band Directing LOOK Like?” This will be a panel discussion with three band directors who will discuss how to deal with work and personal issues that arise to sustain a career as a lifelong teacher. The first panelist will be Katie Fehr who is in her 6th year of teaching and can address issues of the young band director just starting off. The second panelist will be Corey Graves who is in the middle of his career and the third panelist will be Kerry Taylor who is well past 30 years of experience. (2) “The Power of Planning: Why planning daily, weekly, monthly and yearly helps your program stay on track for your year-end goals” Clinicians will be Ryan Johnstone and his team of directors in the Rouse High School cluster. Sharon Kalisek moved approval of the report. Beth Bronk, second. Unanimous. OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR AWARD, Pete Tolhuizen, Chairman was unable to attend. Scott Deppe reported his committee had decided to recommend Robert Floyd, retiring TMEA Executive Director for the award this year. Frank Sosa moved approval of the report. Brandon Brewer, second. Unanimous. OUTSTANDING YOUNG BANDMASTER, Beth Brock, Chairman announced the selection of Stetson Begin from Krimmel Intermediate School in Klein ISD. Documentation was presented to support the recommendation. June Bearden moved approval of the report. Sharon Kalisek, second. Unanimous. HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE, Barbara Lambrecht, Chairman, presented the following names for approval in 2023: Scott Coulson, Greg Dick, Wayne Dorothy, Cheryl Floyd, Kathy Johnson, Jonathan Kelly, Betty Pierce, Carroll Rhodes, Charlotte Royall, Bob Vetter and Jolette Wine. Jeff Jones moved approval of the report. June Bearden, second. Unanimous. Under New Business, the board discussed a stipend increase for Secretary-Treasurer Scott Coulson. An increase of $2500.00 annually, and a review of the stipend every two years was recommended. Bob Vetter moved approval. Barbara Lambrecht, second. Unanimous. A moment of silence was held for deceased Alpha members: Eldon Janzen, George Jones, Carlos Luna, Robert Mays, Fred Schroeder, the father of Doug Grice, Lisa Veenstra- wife of Mark Veenstra, Scott Cavitt- brother of Mary Ellen Cavitt. Ill members were Mitzie Olivarez, wife of Rogerio Olivarez. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted: Scott Coulson, Secretary-Treasurer OFFICIAL CHAPTER BUSINESS MEETING President Tom Harrington, called the meeting to order at 10:00 PM on 9 February 2023 in CC 217 in the Convention Center. Bruce Beach gave the Invocation. President Harrington recognized out of state visiting PBM members. Danny Allen, President of TBA, outlined the achievements of Al Mendez and announced that Mr. Mendez had been selected as Bandmaster of the Year. The membership acknowledged Al Mendez with a standing ovation. A moment of silence was held for deceased members Eldon Janzen, George Jones, Carlos Luna, Robert Mays, Fred Schroeder, the father of Doug Grice, Lisa Veenstra- wife of Mark Veenstra, Scott Cavitt- brother of Mary Ellen Cavitt. Ill members were Mitzie Olivarez, wife of Rogerio Olivarez. The Phi Beta Mu oath was administered by Secretary Scott Coulson. President Harrington next commended various Alpha Chapter members for their achievements during the year, Midwest Clinic performances and clinic and performances during the TMEA convention. Richard Crain, Immediate Past President of the Midwest Board of Directors gave a report on the Midwest Clinic and the substantial contributions of Texas Bands. June Bearden, International Executive Secretary gave the International Report. David Lambert, retiring International Executive Secretary was recognized for his years of service to the fraternity. Nominating Committee Chairman Evelio Villareal was unable to attend. Todd Clearwater, Past President of Alpha Chapter explained the selection process for TMEA Area Representatives, and the following were chosen: Brian Andrade, Area A (2023-2025) David Puckett, Area B (2023-2025) Jeff Jones, Area C (2023-2025) Jeremy Strickland, Area D (2023-2025) Kristen Hames, Area E (2023-2025) Joe Clark, Area F (2023-2025) Frank Sosa, Area G (2023-2025) Beth Adams, Area H (2023-2025) There were no other nominations from the floor so the slate was elected by acclamation. President Harrington called for Committee Reports. Reporting were committee Chairs for the following standing Committees (see Board minutes above for complete report). BDSN- Tom Harrington TBA Clinic Committee – David Brandon Public Relations Committee – Kevin Knight Outstanding Contributor Committee – Scott Deppe Outstanding Young Bandmaster Committee – Beth Bronk Hall of Fame Committee - Barbara Lambrecht Membership Committee - Vice President Bruce Beach Nominations for membership in 2024 were taken from the floor and recorded by the Vice President. Those nominating new members were reminded of needed paper work and deadlines involved. President Harrington reminded those in attendance of the importance of participation in the TBA Reading Band and the Band Directors Support Network. Forms for the Reading Band were available to the membership via QR Code. Motion to adjourn was passed by common consent. Respectfully submitted: Scott Coulson, Secretary-Treasurer BREAKFAST INSTALLATION MEETING Saturday, 11 February 2023 The meeting was called to order by President Tom Harrington, at 7:00 AM in the Lonesome Dove Room, Convention Center. The invocation was given by Bruce Beach. Breakfast was served by the LDR Staff. The Oath of Membership for new members was administered by Secretary Scott Coulson. Those installed were Class of 2023: Megan Czerwieski, Ginger Denney, Angela Dominguez, Leticia Downs, Melissa Fisher, Weston Fisher, Oscar Gonzalez, Darin Johns, Jeremy Lindquist, Angie Liss, Chris Paneda, Joey Qualls, Mark Saenz, Jason Smith, Don Summersgill, Tammy Summersgill, Holly Taylor, Darcy Walker, and Kelly Wykoff. The President next acknowledged members present with the longest record of membership in Alpha Chapter. Danny Allen, President of TBA, once again introduced Al Mendez as Bandmaster of the Year. President Harrington again commended various Alpha Chapter members for their achievements during the year, Midwest Clinic performances and clinic and performances during the TMEA convention. President Harrington encouraged members to participate in the Reading Band that performs at TBA. Vice President Bruce Beach called for additional nominations from the floor. Again, those making nominations were reminded of the requirements for membership and the necessary paper work involved. The Fraternity moved for adjournment by common consent. Respectfully submitted: Scott Coulson, Secretary-Treasurer |
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