• Date: February 6, 2024

• Meeting Start: 7:11 PM

  Location: Virtual (Officers)

  Attendees:  Jessica G., Greg S., Paige T., Angela C.

• Item 1: President’s Report (Jessica): “We’re off to a good start to 2024!”

• A.   Our first LVJBS show, CUBENSIS, was a success! The band members had a great time and were happy to return to Las Vegas. Approximately 148 tickets were sold and 80 tickets with House Seats. We anticipate receiving payment in the next few weeks.
• B.   The BBLV shows and the comp tickets went well.  All recipients showed up except one who will be removed from the next available ticket-comp lottery. I will continue to create Google Forms for future Lotteries since that seemed to work well.
• C.   I was able to leave a Fundraising brochure with the box office of BBLV.  JT will also mail one in.
• D.   Left a message & sent an email follow-up for Lanice at KUNV regarding what they can do for advertisement help for $200.  Awaiting a return call/email. We hope to promote membership for LVJBS.
• E.   Liani and her company JUKE HOUSE have been a wonderful help in sharing the info from the Facebook page to our WildApricot members’ emails.  Liani is now an honorary member. At the next meeting, we will vote to create a Social Media Committee and nominate her as the Committee Head.
• F.   Liani has added the LVJBS as an LVBS sponsor for their website we will do the same.
• G.   The two FLUTES we have had donated from one of the SaddlesNSpurs patrons will be brought to my school’s music directors to send to the repair/check-up shop (Kessler & Sons) to let us know if they can do a little tune-up or let us know what might be needed before our Springtime donation to the High School band.  More info TBD.
• H.   We need to pick a date for the Officers/Committee Heads to go to the Gutzats’ to work on the ‘Archive’ database/pot-luck.
• I.   The last two Adopt-a-Highway events were canceled due to weather. One possibility is to schedule work on ‘Archive’ database and Adopt-a-Highway event on same day.
• J.   Attended the LVBS’s Membership Appreciation Luncheon @ The Composer’s Room in the Commercial Center on East Sahara.  This room has a great stage area with moveable tables for a close-up dance floor space and a bar in a separate area from the stage (possibly for all-age events?) The food from the chefs, that the LVBS provided, was very enjoyable.  The room seems to open in the evenings at 5 PM for music/dinner, but could possibly be rented out for evening events or daytime events like the LVBS Membership event (1 PM-5 PM). The LVBS had photos shared on the screen from their past year’s events/celebrations while folks were entering and mingling.  Also, had projected photos being shared while the musicians were performing.  The LVBS President shared a slideshow of their 2023 recap, their sponsors, and their membership list of names, and gave the LVJBS and myself a shout-out about wanting a future collaboration. Could this be a possible venue?
• K.     Venues to check out:  Craig Ranch Amphitheater and the Beverly Theater.
• L.     Our Mayor, Shana, has mentioned what she can be doing to help out more as Mayor instead of simply ‘choosing the safety-alert color’.  Thoughts:  LVJBS Meet-up-at-the Movies for the upcoming BOB MARLEY movie?  Maybe contacting Regal Theaters or Brenden Theaters of the Palms Casino for a 10-pack of tickets to lottery off & make a ‘Meet-up-at-the Movies’ event for the LVJBS to attend? And/or contacting the mentioned new venues (Composer’s Room, Beverly Theater, Craig Ranch) regarding pricing or sharing some of the door proceeds for future events?
• M.   The Google Spreadsheet will soon be made with a list of upcoming local events where we can ALL jump in the ‘live document’ and add notes of what has been done/what’s still needed so it helps with communicating the tasks.
• N.  Robert Shatzer has been communicating with us via Facebook Messenger in regards to him organizing a large ‘Shakedown Street’ event in a ballroom-size area (possibly the Venetian) for many Deadheads to set up in over the Dead & Co. residency.  Sent him the ‘DreamFactory’ flyer (3500 sq. ft. event space) that Jerome Baker and Jen Krause had advertised.  He has also been invited to our March public meeting (Tuesday, March 5^th, 7 PM—Location - Rocky’s). Our last correspondence was that things were moving in a positive direction for him, but nothing more to report.
• O.  We are working with Jon at Blackspy Marketing to get fliers and other promotional material for Bender Jamboree.
• P.   Phish/Dead & Co. after shows: We spoke of possible Phish live Stream before after shows.

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

• A.    Tanner of Eminence Ensemble & Josh Eckhaus of The Great Divide (Phish Tribute) made contact to our LVJBS Facebook messenger in regards to a Dead & Co. aftershow(s). Greg plans to put them in touch with the Sand Dollar.
• B.    Dogs In a Pile are a consideration for Friday, April 19 for Phish afterparty. We discussed options for a venue. 24-Oxford is already booked.
• C.    Live Stream Phish during Sphere shows – Angela will make contact Phish regarding options for legally streaming to large groups.
• D.    Shaky Feeling – Did not work out as a Phish afterparty at the Sand Dollar. We are considering a 2-day event sometime in March at Garage-Mahal and will discuss with Matt & Diane.
• E.    Wall of Sound – They have booked a venue on Fremont Street for afterparty after first Phish show at the Sphere. They might need additional help with ticket sales/ advertising.

• Item 3:  Treasurer’s Report (Paige):

• A.    $33.26, from 8-housholds have signed up with Smiths as part of our community outreach using their Smith’s rewards number.  Greg will do more research on what additional businesses give proceeds to non-profits that we could participate in.
• B.     Decided to keep same box instead of the option of paying less. This will help us in having to change out addresses & info for the current box
• C.     22 albums in the Archive were sold for $100 to member Keith K.
• D.    We need to confirm how much we can donate for scholarship money after figuring out if any monies are coming our way from the Tecopa Takeover raffle.

• Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Angela):

• A.    Jessica provided her agenda to Angela to help with meeting notes.

  

   Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Shana)

     A.    COLOR:  San Fran Kan Red AKA Taylor Swift Red

    Item 6: Open Floor (all):

• A.    LVJBS Memorial Tree Anniversary is coming up.  We're looking into a Tuesday, May 7th, 4:20 PM Drum Circle gathering @ the Sunset Park Memorial location.  Jessica to contact JFree & Frobi for assistance. More info TBD.

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS

• Feb 9^th – Chris Tofield Band @ The Sand Dollar LV (Blues)
• Feb 10^th – Catfish John @ The Sand Dollar LV
• Feb 10^th – Carlos Guerrero & Friends @ Sand Dollar Downtown
• Feb 10^th - Headz or Tailz @ The Hideaway
• Feb 14^th – Trevor & The Swinging Johnsons @ Sand Dollar LV
• Feb 15^th – Jimmy Does Jerry @ Sand Dollar LV (Blues)
• Feb 16^th - Matisyahu @BBLV
• Feb 16^th – Carlos Guerrero & Friends @ Sand Dollar Downtown
• Feb 16^th – Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ The Goldmine Tavern
• Feb 17^th – The Grateful Zone (Joel Martin) @ Voodoo Brewing
• Feb 17^th – Haleamano (Reggae, Roots, & R& B) @ Winchester Theater
• Feb 18^th – Ian Crawford & Cosmic Miles @ Sand Dollar LV
• Feb 18^th – LVBS Blue Jam @ Saddle N Spurs
• Feb 18^th – Gov’t Mule @ The Pearl
• Feb 18^th – Tool @ T-Mobile Arena

• Feb 18th - Damian & Stephen Marley @ House of Blues

• Feb 21^st – The Funk Jam @ Sand Dollar LV (Funk)
• Feb 23^rd – The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ Sand Dollar LV (Blues/Rock)
• Feb 24^th – My Fellow Astronauts @ Sand Dollar LV
• Feb 25^th – Chris Tofield Btand @ Sand Dollar LV (Blues)
• Feb 29^th - LA Vation (U2 tribute band) @ Sand Dollar Downtown
• Feb 29^th - Extreme w/ Living Colour @ Virgin Theater
• March 1^st - Dave Matthews Band @ Park MGM
• March 8^th - Lucas Nelson & POTR @ BBLV
• March 8^th - Sara Patterson @ GoldMine Tavern
• March 9^th - Badfish (Sublime tribute) @ BBLV
• March 16^th - Journey & Toto @ Mandalay Bay Arena
• March 20^th - RumoursATL (Fleetwood Mac tribute) @ 24Oxford
• March 22^nd - Bruce Springsteen @ T-Mobile Arena

Meeting adjourned:  8:37pm

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, March 5, 2024; 7pm

Location:  Rocky’s or TBD