JAVS Fall 1991

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AMERICAN VIOLA SOCIETY MINUTES GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING JUNE 13, 1991

In attendance: Alan de Veritch, President; Pamela Goldsmith, Secretary; Rosemary Glyde, Treasurer; David Dalton, Past President Approximately 40 General Members

Meeting called to order at 10:05 AM

I. Welcome by Alan de Veritch

Asks those present to share information presented with their colleagues Introduces and acknowledges officers and board Introduces Myron Rosenblum, founder and first President of AVS II. Secretary reads Summary of Action Items from Board Meetings, June 18 19, 1990

III. Membership Report

As of June 1, 1991, Total Members 663 Full Members 526 Student Members 88 International Members 20 Explanation of Trimester system Secretary asks for telephone numbers where possible President defines categories of membership

IV. Treasurer's Report

States major expenses and intakes Primrose fund remains stable at $11 ,000 Endowment Fund stable at $7,000 Goal is a self-supporting organization

general economy is changing, reflecting the condition of the U.S. host institution is less supportive and participatory than in previous years no fees are paid to any artists, only expenses members suggest a "Plea for Contributions" at the end of the year Dalton asks membership if dues are appropriate and how would raising dues affect people Straw poll: Answers questions from membership

How many members would support a dues increase? 5-7. How many members would support a solicitation? the majority. How realistic would it be to ask for a $25.00 contribution from each member? About half.

possible new categories

patron, with higher dues