JAVS Fall 2012

2012 AVS B OARD M EETING M INUTES AND R EPORTS

Meeting concluded at 2:30 p.m.

Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY May 29, 2012, 1:00–2:30 p.m. May 29, 2012, 5:00–6:30 p.m., 7:30–10:00 p.m. May 30, 2012, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Meeting #2: May 29, 2012, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Meeting #1: May 29, 2012, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Officers present: Ngwenyama, Brown, Steely, Sayles Board members present: Bynog, Taylor, Thompson, Deighton, Tramposh, Chisholm, Plummer, Kimber, Rutledge, Dane, Klorman, Cordle Board members unable to attend: Albers, Roggen, Ritscher, Herndon, Dawkins Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Meeting began with presentation of committee reports and introduction of new board members Sally Chisholm, Allyson Dawkins, Hillary Herndon, and Shelly Tramposh who began their terms on July 1, 2012. Secretary’s Report (Brown): 1. On 12/22/11, board voted NO for an IVS mandated $2 hike in AVS membership dues to go directly to the IVS for a Congress Fund, as the AVS already provides seed money to US congresses and would like to explore other ways to support international viola events. 2. On 12/22/11, the board voted NO, the Nominations Committee shall not support the candidacy of the IVS President to the AVS Executive Board, in order to avoid any perception of conflict of interest. 3. In March 2012, eight candidates were identi fied to run for the four at-large member posi tions of the Executive Board. Due to a tie in the initial election, a run-off election was needed to finalize one position. The new members are: Sally Chisholm, Allyson Dawkins, Hillary Herndon, and Shelly Tramposh. 4. On 4/18/12, the board voted yES to endorse the proposed AVS bylaws amendments, including removal of IVS language from the

Officers present: Ngwenyama, Brown, Steely Officers unable to attend: Sayles Board members present: Kimber, Bynog, Klorman, Thompson, Deighton, Plummer, Rutledge, Cordle, Tramposh, Chisholm Board members unable to attend: Albers, Roggen, Ritscher, Taylor, Herndon, Dawkins, Dane

Meeting was called to order at 1:11 p.m.

1. Meeting began with discussion about the upcoming bylaws vote and review of a

brochure created to inform membership of the issues behind the board’s recommendation to remove IVS language from the AVS bylaws. Also discussed a brochure created to inform membership and potential members about the programs and services that we offer.

Wording on brochures was approved.

2. General discussion about relationship with IVS and use of AVS dues funds. Board wants to avoid any possibility that AVS status as a 501c3 organization could be threatened and to address current financial challenges. Desire to direct those funds to support our current projects, many of which benefit the interna tional community, including the Viola Bank, JAVS , the Gardner Competition, and the Primrose International Viola Competition. 3. Also discussed the desire to make AVS offer ings more accessible and get younger people interested.

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