LAS VEGAS JAM BAND SOCIETY
MEMBERS’ MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 2015
Meeting Begins: 7:35pm
President’s Report (Greg): ‘Things are moving along as planned.”
*We have been looking at the 15th Anniversary T-Shirt (logo/samples/colors), from my Roommate’s printing company. Our submitted logo (guitar) was used, with some changes made (a western-themed one). Officers to give their input and changes to color and the font can be made. More info TBD.
*The August ‘Friends & Family Event’ will be a 51s Baseball game. Brochure with party-levels/zone pricing will be looked at and a decision on the price/area will soon be made.
Vice President’s Report (Kathy): -nothing to report-
Secretary’s Report (Jessica): Thanks to the 5 Members (Kathy G., Ray H., Jonathan W., Basia Y., and Jessica G.) who donated their time on Saturday, May 23rd, to help collect 5 bags of trash near our ‘Adopt-a-Highway’ location, at Lake Mead. Two fun-finds were kept for the LVJBS Archive: a check, written to ‘Food Basket’, from a San Diego couple, in 1980 & a canister for NV Proposition 215. (I will contact the couple at the address on the check, to see if they still reside there & to let them know of the odd find.)
Treasurer’s Report (Paige): Filed the needed form for tax purposes. The baskets for the Brooklyn Bowl employees were purchased. Jenny M & Paige will soon make a delivery.
Mayor’s Report (Eric ‘Frobi’):
COLOR: (per daughter, Oceanna) SPRING MINT-GREEN with a touch of BRIGHT YELLOW (A music review of the recent Brooklyn Bowl shows was presented.)
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Fundraising Committee (John): A brochure was created for LVJBS fundraising help. This will be helpful when looking for donations. Businesses will be able to see our ‘vision’ and contact info will easily be provided.
The Brooklyn Bowl has been keeping our music-tastes happy, yet, there is limited funds being made (only membership dues). We will continue looking at various businesses that ‘give back’ to non-profits (i.e. Applebees, Chipolte). A future event with Fremont Street’s SLOTZILLA (zip line), where 50% of the proceeds are returned to the group will be planned. Any other ideas, are appreciated. (Thoughts of a garage sale, by members, was discussed.)
Archive Committee (Fred via Kathy): Photos were taken on past LVJBS event-posters for a Members-Calendar. (Will be available for purchase by non-members). Thoughts were to add Birthdates of Members and Anniversary Dates to the calendar dates. Other ideas? Contact Fred: grtflfred@aol.com
PRODUCTION REPORT (Greg):
*Andrew Courtney, formerly with the Hard Rock Live, is now at the Hard Rock Hotel, as their music director. He will give us 20 comped-tickets for the Friday, June 26th, RUSTED ROOT/MOKSHA show, at the pool, in exchange for our Advertising help.
*KARIKATURA (jazz, funk, African, Latin-infused) was referred to us by AfroZep. They are interested in playing Wed., July 15th. Group suggests THE HIDEAWAY, with door donations. More info TBA.
*KYLE GASS BAND advertising help, was asked of us in exchange for tickets. This event will take place at the Backstage Bar & Billiards, Friday, July 24th. (They are looking for an opening act.)
*MELVIN SEALS & JGB will play Vinyl, at the Hard Rock Hotel, in August.
OPEN FLOOR:
*Welcome, Jacob & Nava, from Oakland, CA. They are promoting this weekend’s JAM AT THE BARN, in Blue Diamond. It is the ‘JAM’s’ 9th year. It began as informal jam sessions, and, after 4 years, bands started being booked. SUNDAY, JUNE 7th, from 11am-Midnight. This is a grass-roots, volunteers, donation event. Please bring blankets, folding chairs, and coolers are welcome! Various acts: MOKSHA will end the event at 10pm, with VINNY GOLIA (woodwinds specialist), SK KAKRABA BAND (xylophonist), SZALT (contemporary dance company), and others. Check out their Facebook page/event for more details.
*Jeffrey Trower asked me (Jessica) to mention the possibility of having LVJBS support, for a future Drumming event, utilizing an out of town, African drumming team, live music, and it being a DRUMSTRONG (Cancer research) event. Group says they will support this event when more details are brought our way!
*Kathy mentioned the FARE THEE WELL shows & the possibility of having a gathering to view the pay-per-view event. The Chicago shows will be shown at the Brooklyn Bowl, on the big-screens, for $20. The FUNKY METERS will be playing the late nights, after two of the shows. More details on their website.
**UPCOMING BROOKLYN BOWL SHOWS WITH LVJBS ADVERTISING SUPPORT:--Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Orgone, John Butler Trio, Fishbone, Easy All-Stars, Earphunk
JUNE’S LVJBS FRIENDS & FAMILY EVENT (Kathy): This will be a Father’s Day event at COWABUNGA BAY WATER PARK. Discussion of which party-rate to look into: FATHER’S WITH A PAYING CHILD ARE FREE! Sunday, June 21st. GROUP RATES: $28 per person, if 20+ people (or $37.95/each) Child Price is $28. CABANA RENTALS: $169.99 (by the wave pool, for 8 people) or $220 (by quiet pool area, for 8 people).
(Looking for someone to lead the JULY FRIENDS & FAMILY EVENT: Anyone have a pool to use, or ideas? Contact an Officer!) J
NEXT MEETING: SECOND TUESDAY OF JULY DUE TO THE TRAVEL PLANS BY MANY: Tuesday, July 14th @ 4-Play Tavern, on E. Sunset Rd., near McCleod.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:40PM
