Music Teachers National Association: annual meeting minutes Austin, Texas, March 28, 2006.Call to Order MTNA MTNA Music Teachers National Association MTNA Middle Tennessee Nursery Association (McMinnville, Tennessee) President Paul Stewart Paul Stewart is the name of many notable people:
ADOPTION OF AGENDA The agenda was adopted as printed. QUORUM President Stewart declared a quorum present at the meeting. MINUTES The minutes of the March 2005 MTNA Annual Meeting of the Association stand as written. RECOGNITIONS President Stewart recognized the out-going members of the MTNA Board of Directors: Geri Cheney, NCTM NCTM National Council of Teachers of Mathematics NCTM Nationally Certified Teacher of Music NCTM North Carolina Transportation Museum NCTM National Capital Trolley Museum NCTM Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage , Southwest Division; Mary Jane Clarke, NCTM, Northwest Division Two of North America's major professional sports leagues contain a Northwest Division.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER In the absence of Secretary/Treasurer Kathleen Rountree, the Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and Executive Director Gary L. Ingle in·gle n. 1. An open fire in a fireplace. 2. A fireplace. [Perhaps Scottish Gaelic aingeal, fire, light. gave the report. Ingle reported that, as of January 31, 2006, MTNA has assets of $2,790,863.81, liabilities of $41,717.43 and unrestricted net assets Net assets The difference between total assets on the one hand and current liabilities and noncapitalized long-term liabilities on the other hand. net assets See owners' equity. of $2,749,146.38. The MTNA Board of Directors provides oversight of the finances and has established appropriate policies to protect the assets. It also monitors all financial reports prepared by the staff, who manages the day-to-day financial operations of MTNA. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT President Stewart reported on the accomplishments of the Board of Directors during the prior year: Approved the Biennium bi·en·ni·um n. pl. bi·en·ni·ums or bi·en·ni·a A two-year period. [Latin : bi-, two; see bi-1 + annus, year; see at- Agenda to include the following: * Promote the Star program and commissioned composer Program * Study the relationship of College/University curricula to MTNA Certification * Develop College of Certification evaluators * Create Model Bylaws The rules and regulations enacted by an association or a corporation to provide a framework for its operation and management. Bylaws may specify the qualifications, rights, and liabilities of membership, and the powers, duties, and grounds for the dissolution of an and Handbook Documents for Local and State Associations * Enhance the use of technology for Student Chapters * Explore the expansion of Collaborative programs * Evaluate the sites and times for the three stages of the MTNA competitions * Approved the FY 2006 budget. * Approved a Bylaws Change that gave the Division members a more direct voice in the selection of a nominating committee A nominating committee is a group formed usually from inside the membership of an organization for the purpose of nominating candidates for office within the organization. It works similarly to an electoral college, the main difference being that the available candidates, either member * Selected Pat Tuley for the 2006 MTNA Distinguished Service Award * Established the Margaret Lorince Endowment * Approved the partnership with the Group Piano and Piano pedagogy forum that makes it an MTNA Program. * Approved the establishment of an online companion journal to the American Music Teacher Magazine * Approved a New Piano Duet category in the Senior Performance competition with implementation in 2007-2008. * Approved the establishment of a national award to recognize the collaborative skills of the accompanist in the Young Artist voice, piano, strings, woodwinds, and brass competitions. Implementation plan is due at the March 2006 Board meeting. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Executive Director Ingle introduced two new services for MTNA members: 1. Effective July 1, 2006, MTNA will provide "Legal Consultation Services" at no cost to the membership. These services will be provided by Scott Gilligan, a Cincinnati attorney selected because of his expertise with associational and professional legal issues. He provides similar services for other national associations. Legal consultation will be in areas directly related to our members' teaching, including zoning, bill collection, business formation, copyright, ethics, taxation, and the like. In addition, common legal forms will be made available on the MTNA website. On issues beyond the scope of this service, the attorney will direct the member to a local attorney, or the member may contract with Gilligan at a substantially reduced fee. Ingle recognized Mr. Gilligan, who addressed the membership and provided a summary of the exclusive service to MTNA members. 2. The day-to-day assistance provided by Rachel Kramer, Director of Educational Services, to our members has been "formalized for·mal·ize tr.v. for·mal·ized, for·mal·iz·ing, for·mal·iz·es 1. To give a definite form or shape to. 2. a. To make formal. b. ." The service is now called the "MTNA Professional Support Line." In her staff role, Rachel answers pedagogical ped·a·gog·ic also ped·a·gog·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of pedagogy. 2. Characterized by pedantic formality: a haughty, pedagogic manner. and business questions from our membership almost every day. Her extended personal suggestions and insights are highly valued by our members. BUSINESS Bylaws Amendment The Board of Directors recommended the following bylaw by·law n. 1. A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization. 2. A secondary law. [Middle English bilawe, body of local regulations; akin to Danish amendment to the MTNA membership for approval. The purpose of the amendment is to change the method for selecting members of the Nominating Committee. Currently, nominations are made during a State Presidents Advisory Council (SPAC SPAC Saratoga Performing Arts Center (New York) SPAC Special Purpose Acquisition Company SPAC Sustainable Production and Consumption SPAC Student Professional Awareness Conference SPAC State Public Affairs Committee ) meeting and, in accordance with the MTNA bylaws, are voted on by all members of the SPAC. The proposed amendment would change the process so that each division would select its representative to the Nominating Committee at its annual division meeting. The name would be forwarded to the SPAC and the entire committee would be presented as a single slate for ratification by the SPAC. This would give members in each division a direct voice in the selection of their representative on the nominating committee. ARTICLE VI. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS SECTION 1. NOMINATING COMMITTEE A Nominating Committee shall be elected at the annual session in odd-numbered years to nominate Division officers, and National officers to the Board of Directors. The committee shall consist of the Immediate Past President who shall serve as chair; two (2) members from the Board of Directors elected by the Board; and, one (1) Active Member from each Division of the Association elected by [begin strikethrough]the State Presidents Advisory Council[end strikethrough] each Division at the Division Annual Meeting and ratified by the State Presidents Advisory Council. Motion (Board of Directors) to adopt. PASSED ASSOCIATION AWARDS PRESENTATION President Stewart made the following recognitions and awards: 50-year Members in Attendance Donna Bogard, NCTM, Arvada, CO Aurelia Campbell, NCTM, Hartwell, GA Dora W. Curtis, NCTM, Ogden, UT Mary Ann Hanley, NCTM, Saint Paul Saint Paul, city (1990 pop. 272,235), state capital and seat of Ramsey co., E Minn., on bluffs along the Mississippi River, contiguous with Minneapolis, forming the Twin Cities metropolitan area; inc. 1854. , MN Elba Sanchez Ruilova, Tampa, FL 2006 Collegiate Chapter of the Year University of Iowa Not to be confused with Iowa State University. The first faculty offered instruction at the University in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which, 41 were women. Student Chapter President: Joshua Russell Advisor: Alan Huckleberry huckleberry, any plant of the genus Gaylussacia, shrubs of the family Ericaceae (heath family), native to North and South America. The box huckleberry (G. brachycera) of E North America is evergreen and is often cultivated. The common huckleberry (G. President Stewart announced that the Board has renamed the Collegiate Chapter of the Year Award the "Benjamin Whitten Collegiate Chapter of the Year Award" and has also established a new award entitled the "Benjamin Whitten Collegiate Chapter Advisor Award" to recognize the advisor of the Collegiate Chapter of the Year. The funding for these two awards will come from the Benjamin Whitten Endowment. This presentation is the first for the awards in the name of Mr. Whitten. 2006 Local Association of the Year Baton Rouge Baton Rouge (băt`ən r  zh) [Fr.,=red stick], city (1990 pop. 219,531), state capital and seat of East Baton Rouge parish, SE La. Music Teachers AssociationBaton Rouge, Louisiana For the Canadian restaurant, see . Baton Rouge (from the French bâton rouge), pronounced /ˈbætn ˈɹuːʒ/ in English, and Judy McGehee, NCTM, president 2006 State Affiliate of the Year Florida State Music Teachers Association Millicent Callobre, NCTM president 2003-2005 Leadership Service Awards Outgoing Program Chairs Steve Betts, NCTM, Pedagogy Saturday Chair Sharon Lebsack, NCTM, MTNA Certification Commission John Salmon, Conference Planning Committee Chair Patricia Tuley, NCTM, MTNA Certification Commission Chair Outgoing Division Presidents Kenneth Christensen, Bozeman, Mt; Northwest Division Millie Eben, NCTM, Reading, PA; Eastern Division Diane Higgins, NCTM, Charlotte, NC; Southern Division Mary Ellen Moore, NCTM, Colorado Springs, CO; West Central Division Mark Mrozinski, Arlington Heights, IL; East Central Division Cheryl Pachak-Brooks, NCTM, Portales, NM; Southwest Division Ruth Pitts, NCTM, Waco, TX; South Central Division Outgoing Division Presidents-elect Fay Adams, NCTM, Knoxville, TN; Southern Division Lezlee Bishop, NCTM, Salt Lake City, UT; Southwest Division Thomas Ediger, NCTM, Nebraska City, NE; West Central Division Charles Jones, NCTM, Natchitoches, LA; South Central Division Carolyn Malnes, Lynwood, WA; Northwest Division Deborah Martin, NCTM, Ithaca, NY; Eastern Division Laura Swenson, NCTM, Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. , WI; East Central Division NATIONAL ELECTION RESULTS President Stewart announced the 2006-2008 National election results and declared the following individuals elected: Division Division Directors Division Directors-elect East Central Carmen Shaw, NCTM Karen Thickstun, NCTM Eastern Deborah Martin, NCTM Ellen Flint Northwest Kenneth Christensen Debra Florian, NCTM South Central Ruth Pitts, NCTM Celinda Hallbauer, NCTM Southern Diane Higgins, NCTM Fay Adams, NCTM Southwest Cheryl Pachak-Brooks, NCTM Lezlee Bishop, NCTM West Central Mary Ellen Moore, NCTM Thomas Ediger, NCTM Adjournment A putting off or postponing of proceedings; an ending or dismissal of further business by a court, legislature, or public official—either temporarily or permanently. There being no further business to come before the membership, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Gary L. Ingle, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer |
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