February 3, 2003

President Ralph Jones called the meeting to order at 6:07 P.M. Other members present were Cyndie Lee, Lance and Kristi Lind, John Hecht, Deb Christian, Chuck Bommarito, and Gary Segers. Minutes of the January meeting were approved as read. John Hecht presented a printed treasurer's report adding that BBS had $2,129 in the bank. The board accepted John's report.

Gary reported that BBS currently has between 300 and 315 members. He had approximately a dozen membership cards that needed issuing. Gary said website e-mail would be forwarded to him for response, that he would scan minutes for website postings, and that he needed new digital photos from Ralph to keep the website fresh.

Kristi suggested an entertainment idea for the July picnic: Cyndie will explore the idea of Ladies Sing the Blues providing music. Subject to further negotiation, the board adopted the idea in principle. John mentioned new review requirements the city has imposed on park reservations.

The board approved a complimentary one-year membership for Gary and Peggy Beier in thanks for editing the newsletter. The board decided it would not commit a board representative to the Festival for Recovery blues project. BBS will set up its table at the Blues Bouquet during the Gene Harris Jazz Festival. Ralph is working on an "all-star" opening act to Michelle Wilson. Many BBS volunteers will be needed. Deb and Gary will solicit. The board decided not to participate in Earth Day activities due to the conflict with the Race to Robie Creek and the regularly schedule jam session that weekend.

Ralph and John will edit the newsletter, and Cyndie will do layout. The February 16 jam will be recorded. The board will meet at the Blues Bouquet March 3.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M.