February 4, 2002

The meeting was called to order at 6:10 P.M. Board members in attendance were Lance and Kristi Lind, Ralph Jones, Ken Harris, John Hecht, Cyndie Lee, and Jo Fryberger. BBS member Susan Green was also in attendance. Minutes of the January 21 meeting were approved as read. Treasurer John Hecht presented his report, which the board accepted.

Regarding the board vacancy created by Paul Peterson's resignation, Lance Lind read Vanna Kay Donovan's e-mail of interest and application. As provided by BBS bylaws, the board voted 6-1 to appoint Vanna Kay to fill the remaining two years of Paul's elected term.

It was reported that newsletter editor Peggy Beier needed board help to ensure that articles were submitted on deadline. Lance said he would take the point. Jo and Cyndie will submit bios (as new board members), and Ralph will do a review of the late Louisiana Red's CD recorded at the Blues Bouquet. Dan Hibben will recap Night Train's mission to Memphis representing BBS in the International Blues Competition.

Susan Green made a presentation on radio advertising, with our specific interest on the annual summer picnic. The board received good information to be digested and discussed at the next meeting. It was also suggested that good-quality posters might be used to promote the event.

Ken reported that he had the Jimmy Lloyd Rea benefit of February 17 in hand. A poster will be out this week, and PSAs (Public Service Announcements) have been released. Ralph had not yet prepared his post cards to members (to be sent to members without e-mail), but he assured the board they would be mailed next week. John Hecht was prepared and handed labels to Ralph. John said Gary would e-mail the benefit announcement to "cyber-members" the week before the event. Cost was established as a $5.00 donation at the door. BBS will hawk memberships, CDs and shirts (proceeds to BBS), and it was assumed Gary would assemble his cadre of volunteers (Thank you, Volunteers!).

The board's next meeting was scheduled for Monday, February 18. The major topic will be preparations for the summer picnic. Board members were asked to be prepared to decide on advertising options, band selections, and to present their ideas for a successful 11th annual picnic. John will provide historical information as a guideline. Lance said he had the Boise Parks and Recreation reservation packet, and that insurance was a recurring requirement.

Board members were encouraged to attend the "Night Train to Memphis"/Paul Peterson CD release party at Tom Grainey's on Tuesday, the 5th.

John Jackson will be unavailable, and "Brother" Bob Crist will organize the monthly BBS jam on February 10.

The meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.