JAVS Fall 2012

a. Master classes and/or lessons (of current AVS members only for the present); b . JAVS articles grouped by themes such as “In the Studio,” “Orchestral Training Forum”; and c. New materials such as études, recordings, and additional video and print material. 2. A limited number of free “teaser” resources would be made available to anyone, and expanded resources would be offered in a mem bers-only section. 3. A pedagogy blog (see Technology Report above) will be created, featuring Heidi Castleman and her Juilliard studio as the first to participate. 4. Also, the committee may consider finding some ways to connect with younger violists, condens ing some JAVS content toward younger players, and possibly collaborating with some strong Suzuki programs in regional events. 1. Elections were held for four at-large Executive Board member positions. Results as stated in the Secretary’s Report. 2. Many thanks to outgoing board members Rebecca Albers, Timothy Deighton, Sel Kardan, and Karen Ritscher for their years of service on the AVS Board. 3. The issue of encouraging nominations by the membership at large for board elections was brought up by IVS President Ken Martinson and is being addressed in the amendment to the bylaws. Bylaws Report (Klorman, Albers, Roggen, Thompson) 1. Proposed revisions to the AVS bylaws concern two areas: a. The relationship of IVS to AVS (remove IVS language from the AVS bylaws, ensuring that the AVS governs itself autonomously to remain in compliance with our legal requirements); and b. To clarify the nominations process (that a Nominations Report (Steely, Brown, Deighton, Roggen)

tion and that recommendations from the voting members of the Society may be sent directly to the committee). 2. Two additional items for consideration in the near future by the Bylaws Committee and the AVS board are as follows: a. Article V, Section 4: should the minimum quorum be increased, now that the JAVS editor and AVS webmaster are voting members? b. Article VI, Section 2: the reference to the “Primrose Memorial Student Competition” should be corrected to “Primrose International Viola Competition.” 1. In 2011, of the three originally loaned out violas, two extensions were requested and granted. In addition, there were three new applications. Two applicants were awarded loans, and so far one of the new applicants has requested and been granted a loan exten sion. One applicant will be returning a viola, so there will be at least one viola available for a loan for 2012–13. 2. Ongoing efforts will be to keep website updated with award recipient pictures and testimonials, recognize donors, make it possi ble to make donations on the website, etc. 3. Encouragement to keep brainstorming ways to increase inventory, especially to upgrade quality and directly contact luthiers, business es, and individuals for donations. JAVS Report (Bynog) 1. Continuing project to post back issues of the JAVS online. 2. A new department has been inaugurated, With Viola in Hand, in the Spring 2012 issue. 3. The Alternative Styles department has been renamed The Eclectic Violist. 4. The Editor will continue to explore ideas for new departments. 5. Continued decline in advertising, though Viola Bank Report (Plummer, Albers, Kardan, Roggen, White-Smith)

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