September 9, 2002

The meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. Members present were Jo Fryberger, Cyndie Lee, Lance and Kristi Lind, Ken Harris, Gary Segers, John Hecht, and Ralph Jones. The board was joined by BBS member Deb Christian.

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as amended. John Hecht made his treasurer's report. Revenues from Yellowpine, Caldwell, Tour d'Fat, and corporate memberships have left us with over $1,500 in the bank. John said we needed $100 to renew our membership in the Blues Foundation, and the board voted for renewal.

Deb Christian was introduced to the board. She has been helping Gary with volunteer recruitment and coordination.

Lance inquired about John's expenses in revising the BBS logo, and John said it was a donation of his time and money. The board was reminded that a prior board vote was required for all non-routine expenditures.

Ken reported that James Armstrong would be the headliner for the Blues Bouquet's ninth anniversary party to be held following the BBS membership meeting on October 19. The board agreed to terms for the Divas and the Hoochie Coochie men to play the party, and to allow members to stay without a cover charge for the James Armstrong show. Things will start at 5:00 P.M. with a pot-luck buffet, and music will start at 6:00 P.M. We have tickets and will have raffles throughout the evening. BBS will man a membership table all night. Details on food assignments and other arrangements were deferred to the October meeting.

It was determined the terms of Jo Fryberger, Ken Harris, and Gary Segers were expiring. Jo and Gary will run for re-election, and Ken will take another term if no other candidates run.

Volunteers are needed for representation at Hyde Park. Lance and Kristi will get two tables to the event Saturday morning.

Starting this month (September) the BBS jam is the third Sunday of the month. Also, starting in November, the Blues Bouquet will have non-smoking nights every Wednesday from 8:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. As a trial, non-smoking nights will be run through January. The board agreed to support the Bouquet on Blues music nights. The possibility of supporting monthly benefits and special shows was tabled for specific considerations on a case-by-case basis.

The board voted to acquire a vinyl sign for use at BBS events.

There was confusion about the host of the September jam session, with Bob Crist, Cyndie Lee, and Ken Harris being options. Ken will straighten things out.

Ralph mentioned the web site was running well, but that Justin could always use more and new material.

John Hecht moved, and it was seconded and approved, that Deb Christian be appointed to the 13-month seat vacated by Vanna Kay Donovan and Paul Peterson. A recipient of the Ashley award for contributions to Boise blues was selected by the board. John will get the award made prior to October 19.

Lance suggested the Salvation Army might make a good co-sponsor of the Blues for Recovery event. It was suggested that the board consider changing the Boise Blues Society to the Treasure Valley Blues Society. No action was taken, and the meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.