February 18, 2002

The meeting was called to order at 6:04 P.M. Board members present were Jo Fryberger, Cyndie Lee, Vanna Kay Donovan, Lance & Kristi Lind, Ken Harris, Gary Segers, and John Hecht. Our webmaster, Justin Beller, was also in attendance. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read. John Hecht made a verbal treasurer's report, which was accepted by the board.

Justin Beller provided information and suggestions on the BBS website. He is working on links to other websites, and the board suggested links to the Bronze, Brews and Blue festival site, the Cascade Blues Society and other links based on Gary Segers information. John Nehmeth would like to be linked to the BBS site. The board discussed other website content issues, and Ralph and Cyndie are working on a calendar of area events and venues for the webpage.

Justin advised us on an alternative to the current website host that would save BBS money. The board adopted Justin's suggestion and authorized payment of $115.10 for a one-year contract beginning March 1. Since the package includes e-mail, Gary Segers agreed to monitor and respond to traffic.

Under Old Business, it was reported that the Jimmy Lloyd Rae benefit raised $550 for Jimmy's medical expenses. Great work gang, we did it again!

Discussion turned to advertising for the summer picnic. Based on Susan Green's previous presentation, and past experiences of the board members, the board decided to take a different tack this year. Print media, including quality posters located about town and the valley, will be used instead of diluted radio advertising. It was suggested a poster design might also be used for shirt printings. The board approved approaching member Ray Fuster to gauge his interest in the project. John Hecht will work on developing PSAs that might be used for radio and television advertising. It was suggested that advertising by the Salvation Army could compliment and double PSA airings.

The board agreed on preliminary talent for the picnic, specifically Night Train and Streetwise. Ken Harris is working on headliner options.

"Brother" Bob Crist had approached the board in hope of getting a BBS mailing list to promote his new CDs. In discussion, the board was reminded that last time a mailing list was provided, the vendor used it for more than advertised, and that the board had agreed not to provide such membership information. Instead, it was agreed Bob could provide stamped cards or flyers and that the board would address and mail them. Bob will need to provide 230 mailers. It was suggested that Bob's CD information should be put on the website.

The Race to Robie Creek is coming up, and John Hecht will be checking into the details of that operation (BBS has been providing a stage and brokering talent for the post-race party).

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M.