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MINNESOTA FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS Spring State MeetingSt. Cloud Civic Center St. Cloud, MN Members present: Apple Valley MTA—Betty Olson, Adult Composers Chair; Burnsville Area MTA—Kathy Wilson, MFMC Insurance Coordinator, Parade of American Music Chair; Central Lakes Music Club – Karen Erickson, State 1st Vice-President, Teacher Trust Grant; Club 88, RCMTA—Gwen Degner; Dututh MTA—Carol Prohaska, Liz Raihala, Club President; Great River Music Club—Edythe Williams, Kari Schumaker; Gayle Gunnerson, Jeanette (Jan) Dahl, Ann DuHamel, Club President; Hibbing Musicale—Nadine Berg, State Treasurer; Mary A. Strasser, MFMC National Board Member, National Festival Bulletin Chair; Rose M Zygmanski, Club President, International Music Camp Chair; Keyboard Southwest—Carol Mattison, Club President and Treasurer; Music Marshall—Rennae Petersen, State Festival Chair; Music Southwest—Dawn Carlson, Club Treasurer; North Suburban MTA—Jo Franta, Club President; South Suburban MTA—Mary Wescott; Tuesday Music Club—Jane Jensen, Opera Chair; West Central Keyboard Club—Mary Savelkoul, Club President; Cheryl Schmidt, MFMC President, MFMC Scholarships for Challenged Students, Joyce Walsh Award; Peggy Karsten, MFMC Secretary; West Suburban Musicians—Gretchen Karg. Cheryl Schmidt started the meeting with the Federation Collect, read by all. Cheryl called the meeting to order at 9:42 am. A welcome was given by Cheryl Schmidt followed by introduction of all attendees. Attendance was taken. Secretary’s Report: Minutes were approved after the following corrections: Under the “Junior Division” heading, remove “junior” and just leave “Festivals.” Replace “junior manager” with “site manager.” Treasurer’s Report: Nadine Berg distributed the treasurer’s report. She explained the balance is usually higher in the spring than fall as between fall and spring the dues money is received. She called attention to the amount given for scholarships. The report will be filed for audit. Old BusinessNFMC Fall Board Session Update was given by Mary Strasser. 2006 Fall Session Planning Committee met with the National President in March. The components for the upcoming National Board Meeting to be held in Minnesota have been outlined. She urged members to share ideas and opinions. By fall, every club will be asked to perform certain duties. The meeting is scheduled for Aug. 1-7, 2006, at Hotel Soffitel in Bloomington. Apple Valley is planning to make colorful Kleenex holders for the packets given to all participants. Betty Olson showed a sample. Mary urged clubs to let her know about items they wish to donate so she can keep track of items to avoid duplications. Plans are for 300 convention bags filled with little gift items. MFMC Constitution Bylaws Revision Committee – Betty Olson, Chair Betty Olson reported that the committee met in March. The revisions should be ready for approval by fall or the spring meeting at the latest. Changes include: election of state officers coincide with national elections, constitution amended at any meeting by a simple majority vote, revision of attendance requirements at state meetings. Annual Membership of Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony. Opera workshops/training for young musicians. The decision was made to continue MFMC support at the patron level--$500.00. New BusinessNFMC Biennial Convention—Austin TX, June 20 – 27, 2005. Betty Olson, Mary Strasser, Nadine Berg and Cheryl Schmidt will be attending. A special memorial will be held for club members who have passed away during the past year. Our club will remember Merilyn Jax. North Central Region Federation Days—July 14-16, 2005 (Includes MN, NE, IA, WI, ND, SD, IL) Karen Erickson will attend in Cheryl’s absence. This group sponsors our joint project Junior Composers Institute. Half Notes Editor Cheryl proposed that we hire Louise Lundin as the Half Notes Editor. The executive committee had approved a search for someone to fill this position, so she was hired on a trial basis for this past issue. She produced the spring issue in a timely fashion, but delivery was delayed by the post office. Kathy Wilson moved that MFMC engage Louise Lundin as editor of Half Notes on a year by year basis (just in case a new member wanted to take over the editor duties). Karen Erickson seconded the motion. The motion passed. Web Site John Byers is currently our web site manager. A discussion will be held with Louise Lundin to consider being our MFMC communications manager and oversee both the web site and Half Notes. Cheryl Schmidt will pursue this option. Advertising Advertising requests come from various music publications between meetings, such as MMTA newsletter or a booth at the MMTA Convention. Rennae Petersen made a motion that MFMC establish a line item of $500 to be used at the discretion of the president for these types of advertisements in consultation with the treasurer. Nadine Berg seconded the motion. The motion passed. National Music Week-- May 1-8, 2005. Encourage clubs to celebrate. An essay contest is held in conjunction and students can win a monetary prize. Check the national web site for details. Consider including an article about the essay contest in the next Half Notes. Festivals – Rennae Petersen, Chair Rennae Petersen reported that this year ran smoothly with electronic systems. Two sites are just finishing reports. The number of mail and phone calls about problems has decreased. This summer a list of mistakes will be compiled to see if a further reduction in mistakes can be achieved. Everyone did reports on the computer and a large number submitted the reports electronically as well. The auditors need stipends/reimbursement for ink jet cartridges as they need to print these reports. Festival Cup – Susan Hoolihan, Chair (absent) The following information was submitted: Cup price increase:
The MFMC state treasury will cover this increase for the 2006 festivals, given the reserves in our state treasury, and will monitor this ability every year. Currently, the state is collecting an additional $1.00 to help defray costs of the 2006 National Fall Board Session. This additional cost will end after the session in August 2006. International Music Camp – Rose Zygmanski, Chair A letter and brochures were sent to each festival site. Mary reported only one applicant—a violinist. Usually, over a dozen apply. M/S/P to approve the scholarship. Junior Composer Contest – Pat Steege,Chair (absent) Results for 2005: Class I (age 9 and under)
Class II (ages 10-12)
Class III (ages 13-15)
Class IV (ages 16-18)
Junior Composers Contest Winners advancing from regional to national:
Joyce Walsh Junior Disability Award/ Minnesota Music Scholarships for Challenged Students – Cheryl Schmidt, Chair Cheryl Schmidt announced that Lucy Sirianni won the MFMC Music Scholarship for Challenged students. She is a blind vocalist who received $250.00 from MFMC and has applied for the National Joyce Walsh Award. MFMC Insurance Coordinator - Kathy Wilson Kathy Wilson announced that August 1 is the deadline for clubs to send locations and dates for next year’s festivals. E-mail is fine. She needs the information so festivals are insured and insurance certificates issued. Even if the festival site does not require a certificate currently, all festival sites need be insured and festival sites may require a certificate after our deadline. A notice was included in Half Notes. Junior Composer Institute The institute will be held July 10 – 16, 2005 at Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN. Scholarships will be offered to our class 3 & 4 Junior Composers Contest winners and student who advanced to the regional level. State Student Auditions - Sheila Shusterich, Chair (absent) Results: Alan Berg , Hibbing, MN, won in piano; Nathan Herfindahl, Duluth, MN, won in man’s voice; and Amy Hagensen, Duluth, MN, won in the woman’s voice category. These winners got $500.00 from MFMC and move onto regional competition. Georgia Chapman Piano Study Award - Sheila Shusterich, Chair (absent) Sheila Shusterich submitted a request on behalf of Kailee Ogden from Warroad, for a $500.00 lesson study award and $100.00 for materials. The financial hardship is that her mother is a teacher and was just laid off. Betty Olson moved Kailee Ogden receive the award. Rose Zygmanski seconded the motion and it was approved. Young Artist Piano Camp This piano camp is a one week experience that is intense and competitive - located in Duluth - MFMC offers scholarships to attend. Contact Sheila Shusterich. Historian - Judy Zylstra (absent) No report. Opera Report - Jane Jensen, Chair Opera in the Ozarks is supported by MFMC to help young opera students. This year the workshop includes four operas with a symphony: Magic Flute, Into the Woods, Elixer of Love, and the Mermaids Story—the last for children. Betty Olson moved to offer two scholarships to Opera in the Ozarks for Minnesota students upon request. Mary Wescott seconded. Motion passed. Legislation - Sarah Twedt,, Chair (absent) Betty Olson gave Sarah Twedt’s report. Funding for arts education has dropped 23 million. Arts funding has been cut 30%. Rose Zygmanski Teacher Trust Grants - Karen Erickson, Chair Karen Erickson reported that Terri O’Brien applied to get $200.00 to study piano with Dr. Marianne Fleming Bryan. Karen made the motion to approve, Mary Wescott seconded and the motion passed. Parade of American Music - Kathy Wilson, Chair Kathy Wilson e-mailed all clubs about November being American Music Month. She suggested that clubs contact local mayors for a proclamation. The governor signed a proclamation as well as the mayor of Savage last year. NFMC has a blank proclamation on its web site that can be downloaded. Adult Composers Contest - Betty Olson, Chair Betty Olson reported that she sent letters to colleges, composition professors, and clubs and put an ad in the Organ Guild newsletter. She netted two applicants. Junior Composer Institute teachers may have adult students and should know that critiques are available for someone 18 and older who is working on a composition. Virginia Kendrick Award of $100.00 is also available. Minnesota Scholarship Awards Chart Cheryl is in the process of finalizing the chart for distribution. Chairman of all scholarships will be requested to review the information for accuracy. Future MFMC Meeting Dates: 2005 Fall State Meeting—September 24, 2005—St. Cloud 2006 Spring State Convention—Late April/Early May, 2006 in St. Cloud,
2006 NFMC Fall 2006 Fall Board Session –August 1 – 7, 2006
2006 Fall State Meeting - September 30, 2006 – St. Cloud/Cities 2007 Spring State Meeting –Spring 2007 – St. Cloud/Cities 2007 Fall State Convention
This convention occurring in 2007 is dependant on constitution/by-law revision. Fall date and Friday evening /all day Saturday consideration by request from club members. Meeting adjourned at 11:47. |
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