October 7, 2002

The meeting was called to order at 6:03 P.M. Members present were Cyndie Lee, Lance and Kristi Lind, Ken Harris, Gary Segers, John Hecht, Deb Christian, and Ralph Jones.

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as amended. Treasurer John Hecht reported that BBS had a current balance of $2,817. The report was accepted, and the board approved reimbursement to Gary Segers for the cost of the new BBS banner. A number of upcoming costs were considered in development of a budget for the annual meeting.

The board adopted a $250 foodstuff budget for the October 19 annual meeting. The board adopted a $400 budget for entertainment. Raffle items were provided, including a couple of the new hats BBS was offering for sale. The board authorized Deb to purchase thirty hats for sale as a fund-raiser. Lance will provide ballots listing the three known board candidates with additions for two write-ins. Other basic arrangements (volunteers, set-up, etc.) were made.

On Ralph Jones' motion, the board agreed to pay Don Cunningham to record the Divas at the annual meeting. Without further commitment, this was adopted simply "to get it in the can".

The meeting is open to members only. Members can join or re-new at the door. Members can stay for the James Armstrong show, but others must pay the cover.

The Jam will be the next-day following, and Brother Bob will be in charge.

A motion for support of the Blues Foundation's "Year of the Blues" effort was tabled for the November meeting. Gary will check on the Foundation's membership request (a number or a list of names?). John suggested the need for a board retreat in December, after the new board is elected and organized. There was a lengthy discussion regarding the difficulty of getting cards out to the members, and a number of options were presented. Ralph, Gary, and Deb will work things out.

Deb presented an idea for a Ladies Blues Club, which she will work on. She reported gaining two new members at the Ha' Penny Bridge/Fat John Harp Fest.

The board agreed to give the Blues Bouquet corporate-level advertising in future newsletters in thanks for what they do for us.

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