Recorder: Steve
Attending (Zoom): Hanan, Steve, Koko, Gennie, Samantha, Jackie, Charlotte, Joan, Bora, Teresa.
Absent:
Agenda Items:
1) February Minutes, as amended, were approved.
2) Strategic Planning: A half-day Board meeting will be held on April 5th to discuss Rain City Symphony: Who we are, what we want to be, and how to get there. We will be lead by Dawn McCarra Bass who will be sending us a proposal by tomorrow. Fee: TBD. Action Item: Send a survey ASAP to the orchestra members to find out their expectations concerning playing and performing in Rain City.
3) New Rehearsal Space: An Excel spread sheet is online to track our progress in finding a new rehearsal space. The Board reviewed and updated it. Board members were assigned to follow up on the spaces still under consideration. There is a list of necessary criteria that has been handed out at the last two rehearsals. I don’t know if it is available for an online download.
4) Secretary Position: After many years of dedicated service, Koko is stepping down as Secretary (Thank You, Koko, from the entire Board). Steve Marx is transitioning into this position as he learns to use the digital and online tools necessary for the job. Action Item: Steve and Koko are planning a live meet-up to assist with the transition.
5) Budget: The 2025 Budget was reported on by Bora. Action Item: A copy of the Budget will be mailed to Board members for comments and further discussion at our next meeting.
6) March 19 Concert Logistics: The concert is dedicated to the memory of Doug Potter. This will be mentioned in Jackie’s welcoming speech, and Teresa will talk about Doug after the Leonore Overture while the space is being reconfigured for the Ravel pieces. It was suggested that an empty chair with a flower on it be placed on the aisle where the clarinets sit. Action Item: We need greeters, people to hand out programs, and a place for donations. I’m not sure how this is being organized.
7) Grants: Charlotte reported on the King County Grants that we are receiving, (now called 4-Culture). A grant for 2024 in the $2,000 range has been received. We will be receiving a grant of approximately $13,000 for 2025, with further increases in 2026 and 2027. Action Items: Charlotte is following through on the steps to be taken to complete the 2025 – 2027 grants. There was also mention of a City grant.
8) Chairs: There are chairs in our rehearsal space that belong to Rain City that we can either take with us or leave there. Action Item: Hanan, I believe, volunteered to count the chairs and report back to us.
9) Next Board Meeting: April 10, 7 p.m. Live or Zoom?
