OCTOBER 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: October 3, 2023 

Meeting Start: 7:11 PM

Location: Crown & Anchor

Attendees:  Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Greg S., Shannon S., Jimmy C., David D., Dave B., Darryl

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):   “Ready to get going, Guys!”

A. The Howie Green Silent Auction was a great event at JamminOn this past weekend. We had some good exposure and was able to rid many of the items and get some donations.  (Paige to discuss more in the Treasurer’s report below.)

B. The ‘Corporate Sponsor Brochure’ is almost ready for printing. Jessica to help with printing the first set.  We will be hand-printing the envelopes for a more-personal feel.  We will need to price printing, get envelopes and postage.

C.   Officer Elections for 2024: Be on the lookout for a future email which will have a SURVEY along with a detailed email about the various LVJBS offices, the election process, and the annual dues payment options/discounts.  (Survey has been delayed due to its formatting in WildApricot.)  *Nominations will be needed by November 1^st, Nominees can accept or decline their nomination by the November meeting of the 7^th, through the 10^th, & the elections for the 2024 Officers will happen at the December 5^th LVJBS meeting—2023 active members can vote.

D. (No new update) Been chatting with Michelle Harris at the Pioneer Saloon.  They have welcomed us to choose a future date for one of their 12 PM- 4 PM events where a ‘specialty drink’ will be advertised and those who purchase it, will help raise monies for the LVJBS—a portion of the drink’s proceeds will come back to the LVJBS.   (We are hoping for one of our members’ bands to participate—Catfish John, Pitchfork?)  More details/date TBD.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report & PRODUCTION Report (Greg via JT):

A.  The mentioned Golf Tournament has not had any comments or interest in the recent Facebook post about it.  One more post with an actual date listed will be the next step to see if anyone wants to participate. 

B. The FUNDrive program from SAVERS consignment stores is happening now!  The Collection date for the donations is SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4^th.  Been in contact with the SAVERS event organizer who is inquiring our thought on how many boxes/bags we anticipate.  We are unsure of this answer, but we have a good start with advertising and pick-up areas.  So far we have a South Las Vegas and an East Las Vegas Collection site (RJ Fuqua’s and Greg’s home) and we are looking into other convenient locations to help make the Nov. 4^th morning pick-ups easily happen. (We are anticipating having enough donations to make the ‘rented’ UHaul truck reimbursed ($75) through Savers due the many boxes of books that are already readied. Greg will make rounds to the pick-up areas on the morning of Nov. 4^th.)

 

--LVJBS will provide large plastic bags for ease of collecting.  Just let an Officer know and some can be brought your way!

 

COLLECTION REMINDERS:

*Collecting Clothes (men’s, women’s, children’s), clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc. ($.20/lb.)

*Household Textiles (bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.) (Large Garbage Bags/Small Garbage Bags)

*Small Household Goods (kitchen items—pots/pans, dishes. Silverware, serving pieces, hand-help appliances, home décor, knick-knacks, toys, games, and small electronics) ($.02/lb. in BOXES)

*Books (paperback/hardcovers, all genres) ($.10/lb. in BOXES)

 

 C.  LVJBS Holiday Party is ready to be planned.  We are looking into SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9^th.  Dave B. to inquire about the use of GARAGE MAHAL as a venue and Greg to see if CATFISH JOHN will be available to perform.  (Possible PITCHFORK as some ‘before play’….)  More details TBA.

 

Item 3:  Treasurer’s Report (Paige):

• A.  The Howie Green Memorabilia Auction, on Saturday, had a cash collection of $232 and $246 online donations (so far $478 total).  There are still items that are awaiting pick-up/review.  JT and Paige to get photos taken of the leftover goods to see what else can be distributed. (Jessica to contact P. Shapiro for the mentioned cash donation.)
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• B.  Nothing Bundt Cakes were purchased to help raise funds.  We made $75 profit for selling 30 cakes this past weekend.
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• C.   All Officers were in favor of donating $1k to the annual ‘Tecopa Takeover’ event. 

• Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica):
•             A.    Adopt-A-Highway Fall Clean-up is set up for Sunday, October 22^nd @ 9 AM.     The Facebook event was created. Please join us and share the event with your friends!          J
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• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Shannon):
• A.   COLOR:  PUMPKIN SPICE ORANGE
• B.   Still sharing LVJBS keychains and cards while out and about in the city!

Item 6: Open Floor (all):

• A.     (Jimmy C.) We are all looking forward to the SEPTEMBER 2024 BENDER JAMBOREE and the soon-to-be-announced stellar line-up!
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• B.    (JT) Thanks to David DeGroot for the LVJBS static-sticker draft that was brought to the meeting to discuss.  More details/sticker edits TBD.
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• C.   (Dave B.)  TECOPA TAKEOVER INFO UPDATE:
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• *The Volunteer list is almost complete!  Go TEAM!
• *The finalized touches are being worked on. 
• -New walkie-talkies were ordered (6)
• -We are looking into having a food-truck on site since the local restaurants might not be as plentiful as in the past.  Reminders being made to attendees to BYOfood.
• -$100 3/day passes available for purchase online.  Tickets will sell out, so get your tix ASAP.  (Limited day-passes available on-site.  Prices TBD.)
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• MUSIC LINE-UP:
•  FRIDAY, 11/10:
• 4-7PM:  Catfish John
• 8-11PM:  Scott Pemberton O’ Theory
• 11PM- close:  Junk Funk Silent Disco (Jay, Roland, KDog)/Acoustic Campfire Sessions
• SATURDAY, 11/11:
• 11AM-12PM: Pablo Tecopa & Dusty Butter Band
• 1-3:00 PM: Pitchfork
• 3:30-5:30 PM:  Big Like Texas
• 6:30- 8 PM:  Psyatics
• 9-11 PM:  MegaScopes
• 11:00- close:  Dr. Vibus Silent Disco/ Acoustic Campfire Sessions
• SUNDAY, 11/12:
• 11AM- 1 PM:  Dune Baboons
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• UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS:

*Oct. 6^th—Jackson Browne @ Venetian Theater

*Oct. 6^th—Kenny Loggins @ The Pearl

*Oct. 6-8—Reggae Rise Up (festival w/ Lettuce on Sunday)

*Oct. 7^th—Pink w/ Brandi Carlile & Grouplove @ Allegiant Stadium

*Oct. 10^th—Alice in Chains @ Planet Hollywood

*Oct. 11^th—Dean Lewis @ House of Blues

*Oct. 11^th—Jackson Browne @ Venetian Theater

*Oct. 12^th—The Main Squeeze @ 24 Oxford

*Oct. 12^th—Cheap Trick @ The Pearl

*Oct. 13-15^th—Renaissance Faire @ Sunset Park

*Oct. 14^th—The Wallflowers @ The Strat

*Oct. 14^th—The Psychedic Furs & Squeeze @ The Pearl

*Oct. 15^th—Nickel Creek w/ Monica Martin @ BBLV

*Oct. 15^th-- Christopher Cross @ The Pearl

*Oct. 15^th—Porno4Pyros @ House of Blues

*Oct. 19^th—Joe Marcinek Band @ SandDollar LV

*Oct. 21^st—BrownChickenBrownCow @ GoldMine Tavern

*Oct. 22^nd—The Ojays @ The Pearl

*Oct. 26^th—Yacht Rock Review @ House of Blues

*Oct. 27^th—The Cult @ The Pearl

*Oct. 28^th—Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper @ Planet Hollywood

*Oct. 28^th—Marc Rebillet @ BBLV

*Oct. 28^th—Radford Bros. & The Bat Band @ SandDollar LV

 

Meeting adjourned:  8:33 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, November 7^th @ 7 PM

Location: The Phoenix Bar & Grill Patio @ 4213 W. Sahara Ave.