Feb.16, 2005:

Presidents Comments:

Bob Parker and Joe Veltre agreed to clean out the storeroom.

Members have noted a distinct lack of communication from District. As example, there were no Apple Corps registration forms either in the Cider Press or on the JAD website.

Board members have been asked to review the Bylaws and Code of Regulations for necessary changes.

Parker was disappointed that his letter to all the local chapters elicited only one response. It doesn't look good for the Majestic Cruise.

Board members that submitted goals and objectives gave brief presentations on their ideas.

Parker would like the chapter to sponsor two high school students to Harmony Camp. He plans to send letters to local high school music directors for nominations. Cost would be $250 per student.

Vice President Reports:

Membership & Development: Don Redshaw recommended that the phone tree could be used to have "Captains" call members who have been absent to make sure no one is staying away for reasons we might be able to fix.

Music & Performance: Joe Veltre is becoming less enthusiastic about going to competition based on responses he has been getting from membership. The Travelers volunteered to help with section rehearsals until show time, since they will be on the show.

Committee Reports:

Show Committee: Gordon Knapp reminded the board that a venue for the 2006 show must be decided on soon so we can book a feature quartet. [it appears that we will be using Soldiers and Sailors Hall.]

March 22, 2005:

In a short board meeting following the weekly meeting, the board voted not to sponsor students to Harmony Camp [lack of funding] and to partially reimburse chapter members attending Apple Corps provided the member submits a report on classes attended.

Well, so far this year I have had little quartet activity to report on [what's new about that]?

Normally February is the month that would find us busy doing Singing Valentines. Unfortunately this year the chapter declined to participate in this worthwhile, fun and lucrative activity primarily due to lack of interest on the part of chapter members. No one wanted to coordinate the program and, as usual, getting volunteers to sing in quartets is not easy. There were a few unsolicited requests for valentines handled by the chapter.

On Friday Feb 11th, a quartet consisting of Jay Garber, Don Redshaw, Jim Shields and Bob Cavanaugh did three valentines. They traveled to the North Hills, downtown Pittsburgh and Bridgeville. Characteristically, one never knows what will occur on a "valentine." At the downtown Oxford Building they were delayed almost a half-hour getting through the building security. After showing forms of identity, signing forms and getting badges and passes, the four proceeded into the building to present their valentine. Later in the day, upon arriving at the selected residence in Bridgeville, they found that the valentine recipient (a young lady) was in the shower. Not wanting to enter the shower (they would get wet) they had to wait until she appeared wrapped in a robe and towel about her head.

On Saturday Feb 12th, a quartet with Jay Garber, Bob Steinmetz (no. hills), Bill Amos and Tom Koch did a valentine in a Monroeville apartment. Nothing of particular note to report on here except that the four had a very difficult time locating the apartment.

Monday Feb 14th (Valentine's Day), a quartet of Bob Steinmetz, Dick Hammer, Bill Amos and Tom Koch were out and about doing seven valentines, but these were valentines sold by the North Hills chapter [three members of this quartet belong to North Hills].