August 5, 2002
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 P.M. Members present
were Jo Fryberger, Cyndie Lee, Lance Lind, Ken Harris, Gary
Segers, John Hecht, and Ralph Jones.
Because of Kristi's absence, Lance turned the meeting over
to Vice-President Ralph Jones while Lance kept the minutes
(except when he was interfering with Ralph's presidency).
Because of ghosts in the machine, Lance had no minutes to
report. John gave his treasurer's report and said that the
net of picnic income and expense left us with less than
$100.00 in the bank. Breaking even is good enough when the
weather gods chased our headliner away just when the crowd
was getting thirsty. Revenues are expected from BBS representation
at Caldwell's Blues in the Park, the Tour d'Fat bicycle
event, and the Hyde Park street fair. The board accepted
John's report.
Cyndie reminded the board that we owe Mel Telford for the
use of his drum kit for the last two years of summer picnics.
With red faces, the board voted to pay benefactor Mel.
Gary said that having the new canopy helped his representation
at the Yellowpine Harmonica Festival. BBS made a few bucks
more than we were charged for the booth fee, so all is cool.
No applicants for the vacant board seat, so we will keep
looking. We need board candidates! Election is October,
and four seats are open.
John reported on a conversation with Ginger Jewell (our
contact with Boise Parks & Recreation) and the board
adopted the third Sunday of July, the 19th, 2003, as the
date for the next summer picnic. John will make reservations.
Ken spoke about The Blues Bouquet's non-smoking nights
to begin every Wednesday in October. Ken expressed interest
in having BBS subsidize higher priced acts. The board decided
to deal with the issue at the next (September) meeting.
It was agreed that the monthly BBS jam would be moved from
the second Sunday to the third Sunday of the month, beginning
in September.
Gary presented the board with a list of future events to
clarify BBS involvement, and the board agreed as follows:
- BBS would be represented at Caldwell on August 10;
- Volunteers are needed for the Tour de Fat bicycle event
August 17;
- Volunteers are needed for the Hyde Park Street Fair
September 13-15, and the stage will not be needed;
- The annual membership meeting will be at the Blues Bouquet
on Saturday, October 19, with music by the Boise Blues
Divas and the Hoochie Coochie Men;
- BBS will coordinate volunteers for the Gene Harris Jazz
Festival and be part of the Festival planning team. This
will involve a lot of time and a lot of volunteers; and
- Ralph and Gary have been meeting with the Festival for
Recovery folks, and BBS will co-sponsor the May 10, 2003.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
