Our Executive Committee, consisting of the four officers and Artistic and Music Director, met on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Among the matters discussed were the following items:
- Treasurer Jim Reece reported a net income of $10,320 for the current year. The special account for the O’Toole family has received approximately $5870 from contributors.
- The minutes of the December meeting were approved and are available to members upon request from Secretary Cheryl Blackburn. In the future, minutes of Executive and Board meetings will be available after the drafts have been approved by email.
- Chorale Representative Holly McCollister made a presentation from the Dress Committee considering women’s attire. There is considerable interest in selecting a different dress for women singers. The committee is considering styles and examples of dresses and will solicit input from the women members of the chorale regarding whether or not to select a new dress and what design should be chosen. The Executives encouraged the committee to move forward with their process for determining the interest and support of a new dress and with selecting a dress. Information will be forthcoming from the committee regarding the process for choosing a new dress. The decision is to be made by the women of the Chorale with support of the Board of Directors. Men may express their opinions and/or concerns via Holly McCollister.
- Discussion regarding the coming change of name occurred. The change of name to the “Palouse Choral Society” will occur publicly at the end of the season. Marketing Director Carolyn Radakovich is handling much of the process for the introduction of the new name. Jim Reece and Janice O’Toole are preparing the paperwork for the State.
- We discussed the flow of the upcoming season – 2011-2012. At this stage we are considering a Chamber concert in October, full Chorale concerts in December and June, and a collaboration concert with the Washington-Idaho Symphony in March. Repertoire, venue, and specific dates are in the process of being determined. We hope to have the new season schedule in place in time to announce it and solicit season ticket orders by our spring concerts.
- Appreciation was expressed for the “cabaret” event held in Pullman on February 5. Eighty plus persons attended the enjoyable event, which was wonderfully planned by Board Member Barb Hayes and Carolyn Radakovich. Special appreciation was expressed to the five UI performers for their entertainment. We anticipate netting about $1350. All enjoyed the event!
- The records of the chorale will be housed in the UI Special Collections Department. Board Member Bob Staab has been especially helpful in bringing about this arrangement.
The Executive Committee meets next on March 29. The Annual Meeting of the organization will be on Monday, April 11 at 8:30pm at Moscow High School. The Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:00pm.
Members' input, comments and concerns are of interest to us. Please contact one of the members of the Executive Committee or Board of Directors with your suggestions and ideas.
Jack Kelly, Chorale President
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