Tri-M General Meeting #3 (11:02 - 11:09)

Not the most recent meeting, but the one before that, to avoid beatings from Aziz.

There isn't much cohesion here, so I'll just give you a rundown:

- The Composers'/Songwriters' Club meets Fridays in the band room/practice rooms, if you're interested in joining!
- There's a petition circulating on behalf of the larger Tri-M to get music recognized as a core subject, which you can sign regardless of how futile doing so might actually be. (And it's pretty futile.)
- Those who are interested in auditioning for the All-American Marching Band should talk to Aziz. This opportunity is for juniors only.
- Make sure you join a committee NOW! It was underlined and in caps in my notebook, so I think this one's pretty important.

That's about all that was covered. Also, please make sure you sign up for events! Remember, you need to have completed at least three events to either be inducted or to maintain your membership in the honor society by the end of the year.

- Weili

Congratulations to Honors Musicians!

• Somin Kwon - clarinet
• Ben Hsieh - bass clarinet
• Eunah Lee - flute

• Ben Hsieh - bass clarinet
• Eunah Lee - flute
• Stephen Kostka - bari sax alternate

• Alice Chang - 1st violin
• Cynthia Gan - cello
  
• Jean Lee - violin alternate
  

• Emily Glassford - clarinet
• Raishay Lin - flute
• Ezra Kebrab - French horn

• Tatios Kebrab - cello
• Melissa Yang - violin alternate
  

10/20, Tri-M General Meeting #2 (11:00 - 11:19)

• originally planned to buy Tri-M instrument tags for each member, but will buy pins instead because choral members would look silly
• thus, possible fundraisers
• bake sale (in front of Strathmore?)
• singing carwash

• Band - Sahil Jhangiani
• Publicity - Mary Li
• Choral - Ilanna Newman
• Orchestra - Christina Luo
• Special Events - Nick Shawen
• Not everyone got a chance to sign up for a committee; please think about which one you'd like to join and we will continue sign-ups at the next meeting.

• If you are free on Thursday afternoons, please, please contact Amy Hosseinnian
• They really need a piano player!
  
  

10/6, Tri-M General Meeting #1 (11:00 - 11:12)

These are a little late, sorry. Some bits are still applicable, though.

Mission Statement: to help the musicians in the community

- reports from board members every other week

Induction Information:
- must be enrolled in a music class/participate in pit or marching band
- must complete 3 events over the year

Committee Information:
- special events, publicity, band, orchestra, and chorus committees
- elections for committee heads will take place at the next meeting (which I guess has already happened)
- one event must be done through your committee

* Chorus Event:

- helping at JW - after-school chorus group
- strong piano players especially needed
- will take place after school on Thursdays
- talk to Amy if you're interested

* Next meeting 10/20 at lunch, dealing mainly with committees - nominations and voting will take place.

- Weili

9/9/08, Tri-M Board Meeting #1 (2:40 - 3:12)

The first installation of what promises to be copious copies of secretary notes accomplished through blood, sweat, and a lot of hand cramps. Aren't you excited?

Meeting Overview: Held to bring Mr. Frezzo up to speed with Tri-M, gather ideas for the upcoming year, and define the roles of all board members.

Roles of Board Members:

Board Members - '08-'09
Co-Presidents: Aziz Nawrozie and Raishay Lin
Vice President: Ivy Zhou
Secretary: Weili Shi
Treasurer: Yvonne Shiau
Historian: Mark Zong

Co-Presidents: Hold meetings, oversee everything, contact the sponsor when needed, plan events
Vice President: Handles events and serves as a 3rd president if needed
Secretary: Takes notes during meetings, keeps everyone updated by annoying everyone with ridiculously long and possibly unnecessary transcripts of meetings (Hi guys, nice to meet you.)
Treasurer: Handles club funds and organizes fundraising
Historian: Takes attendance, updates attendance spreadsheet, takes pictures, and creates a REALLY BIG scrapbook

* All board members will be expected to make progress reports at the beginning of each meeting.

To-Do List:

1. Contact the big Tri-M to see about renewing membership
2. Look into open access to spreadsheets for events, members/alumni, and attendance
3. Look into field trip opportunities
4. Fundraising for senior tassels (long-term)
5. Elections for committee heads
6. Take a look at the Tri-M financial account and see how much is in it
7. Look into using this Xanga more

Goals for the Year:

1. Field trips, i.e. concerts
2. FUNDRAISING, FUNDRAISING, FUNDRAISING
3. Get committees more involved with events, especially Special Events and Publicity
4. More fun events like playing at nursing homes for CAS/SSL hours

Fundraising Ideas:

1. Chocolate sale - 25% cut for the choral department, 75% for Tri-M
2. Bake sales at Giant or at a polling station for elections
3. Donations from working the concession stand at the Fitz Theatre

Publicity Ideas:

1. September 24th club fair - get a booth
2. 5-minute presentation to each music/choral class at the beginning of class
3. Copious signs/posters
4. Most important in the period up until December

Meeting Information:
1. Mondays at lunch - 1st and 3rd Monday of every month
2. First meeting will be September 29th - introductions, getting committees started
3. Possible performances for each meeting, incorporating elements of the Music Club
4. Mr. Frezzo to be present at every meeting

- Weili