Our Annual Meeting was held beginning at 8:30pm in the music room of Moscow High School. Fifty-nine members attended the meeting as well as several “guests” – community reps to our Board of Directors and our Marketing Director. The meeting lasted until roughly 10pm.
After some explanation and discussion, the recommendation to amend our By-Laws by deleting “dues” from our definition of membership was approved. Membership now is based on a successful audition and singing in the chorale and no longer includes the payment of “dues.” Each year members will be invited and encouraged to make financial donations to the financial needs of the chorale.
The proposal to eliminate “complimentary tickets” to members was actively debated. Several persons expressed opinions on both sides of this issue. The membership chose to “table” the proposal. It will go back to the Executive Committee (where it originated) for further consideration.
The several changes in the auditions policy were adopted. One clarification was noted: “Singers who do not sing for more than two consecutive semesters must re-audition for membership in the chorale.” This wording matches the wording regarding “leaves of absence.” In both cases, re-auditioning is required should a member not sing in the chorale “for more than two consecutive semesters.”
Elections were held. One office required voting – three persons were nominated for Chorale Representative: Sandy Field, Meredyth Goodwin and Helen Lombard. Meredyth was elected to the position for a two year term. The other Chorale Rep currently serving is Holly McCollister. Other persons elected are the following: President - Jack Kelly; Secretary – Cheryl Blackburn; Community Representatives on the Board of Directors: Alice Barbut, Kay Youngblood, and Susan Billin. All persons elected are serving two-year terms of office. At its next meeting the Board of Directors will consider appointing Karen Knoff and Howard Peavy to serve in the two vacant positions.
Carolyn Radakovich, our Marketing Director, presented a sketch of the new logo that is being prepared for marketing our new name. Our new name, Palouse Choral Society, will now go into effect with the beginning of the new season of 2011-2012.
Reports were given by Michael Murphy, our Artistic and Music Director, and Janice O’Toole, our Vice-president. Both reports dealt particularly with the coming season. Mike noted that the concert season will begin in October with Chamber Choir concerts and includes full concerts by the Chorale in December, March and June. The March concert will be a collaboration concert with the Washington-Idaho Symphony. Janice noted that auditions will be held in mid-August and Chamber Choir rehearsals will begin on August 22, earlier than usual. The Chorale itself will begin rehearsing on September 12. The annual singers’ retreat is scheduled for Chamber Choir singers only.
Noted during the meeting was the resigning of Bob Staab, one of our Community Reps on the Board. Bob and his wife are moving to Vancouver in May. He has served on the Board for two years and has brought a lot of insight, vision and energy to the Board especially in the area of development of support.
While our meeting was full and busy and somewhat lengthy, it did show how active and exciting the Chorale is. We are moving in new directions. We have an excellent nucleus of singers. We have an exciting and challenging director. We have a full Board, eleven members, committed to the development and strengthening of the Chorale. We are looking forward to presenting our last concerts on April 29 and May 1 as the Idaho-Washington Concert Chorale. We look forward with eager anticipation to our days at the Palouse Choral Society.
Thank you to all who attended and participated in our annual meeting. A huge thank you to Mike, Janice, Cheryl, Jim, Carolyn and our Board of Directors for all of their work within the organization of our Chorale. Mostly, a really HUGE thank you to all of our Singers! We are an excellent Choral Society because we have excellent Singers!
The next organizational meetings will be the Executive Committee on Monday, May 9 at 7:00pm at the home of Janice O’Toole out in Colton and the Board of Directors meeting on Monday, May 23 at 7:00pm at Palouse Industries in Pullman.
Thank you for your participation in our Chorale! Best wishes for wonderful concerts coming up in two weeks! And very best wishes for a refreshing summer!
Jack Kelly, Chorale President
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