LVJBS February 2026

Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Meeting Start:   7:00 PM 

Location:  Rocky’s Bar & Grill 

Attendees: Jessica G., Paige T., Angela C., Haley S., Greg S. (via phone)

Item1: President’s Report (Jessica G.):

A.    Ad-Partnerships updates:

*BBLV: Cory Wong was announced for an April 2026 event & Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) for July.  (Jessica hasn’t yet heard back on any confirmation for an ad-partnership collaboration.) 

**We hope to inquire with Andrew about the upcoming Virgin Hotel/24 Oxford late-night comp-tickets (Ad-Partnerships) since the WSP has been announced and tickets were given in the past. (Greg has emailed promoter Andrew Courtney several times–no response yet to either the Terrapin Flyer folks or Joe Marcinek.) 

*Reggae in the Desert:  We shared their initial promo ad–Hoping for an Ad-partnership. (Last meeting Jaime to contact Downtown Las Vegas/Clark County Amphitheater – no update today.)

*Backstage Bar & Billiards (via Tiffany who has been sharing on IG (& now on FB) and speaking with Darrell ‘Roots Rhythm’/Art from ‘Sin City Reggae Dealers’) has asked us for a possible Ad-Partnership for this weekend’s Reggae BOBFEST  (Feb. 6th, 7 PM, $25 tix.) (We declined due to lack of communication and too short of notice.) 

*House of Blues (via Tiffany) might offer us comp-tix for an Ad-Partnership for ONE DROP REDEMPTION (Bob Marley Tribute Band). (Shared on IG & FB) 

B.    Recap on our Quarterly event with the SandDollar LV: Q1 event:  PRESCOTT JRAD, Friday, January 23rd. ($210 profit made from raffle/donations! No license plates sold.)

Q2 event:  Update on Joe Marcinek WSP May late-night? (Greg has emailed Andrew several times, no response yet.) 

C. We are continuing to share/post info for the PHISH late-nights and SHAKEDOWN TUSCANY events.  

D.  Instrument Donation:  The donated Viola (from Lizzy) was tuned up by one of Jessica’s Colleagues/Mariachi Directors. (A new viola bow was also donated from KMS.)  The name of Las Vegas High School’s ORCHESTRA Director was given & contact with Mr. Bushey was made.  He looked into some dates/times that ‘could work’ for a presentation & came up with an 8:30 AM- 9:00 AM time frame for Wednesday, February 18th.  (We discussed a later date–April or May– so the instrument would be available for the new school year.)

E.Adopt-A-Highway Annual application had expired.  (They usually send an FYI our way beforehand.  This time, the new person did not.)  The new application was sent today, 2/3, asking us to renew/send in within 14 days to keep it going.  A new application was completed, signed, sent today.

F.  UNLV donations contact name given to Jessica (from Dan Bubb), a retired professor.  (UNLV VP of the ‘Foundation’”  CINDY RIBELLI - for future contact if desired)  

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Jaime H - not present.):

1. FUTURE VOLUNTEER EVENT – Update 

Three Square Food Bank is a great option if we organize an event to include youth– a 4-8 week advance notice needed to secure dates. Applications are submitted via email 4-8 weeks in advance. Minimum age is 10—ages 10-17 need signed minor-release forms. 

Jaime has contact info and list of current volunteer opportunities–Best one for our group would be the ‘Volunteer Room Evening Pack’, Mondays, 5-7 PM, max of 15 people)

1. LVJBS/Twitter future (@LVJamband). No update today.

Item 3:  TREASURER’S REPORT (Paige):

• 2026 DUES/Member updates

(2026 Membership special, if paid by March 1st, is $100/year (or $150/same address couple), or $80-$95/year for single membership if attended the 2025 meeting(s) OR $10/month.

(Officers $25/year)

• Q1 SandDollar Recap (earnings): $210

• Raffle items had:  David deGroot has offered to donate some of his created ‘Psychedelic Snoopy’ T-Shirts for future raffles & will get them to an Officer when able.

• 2026 Storage of the ‘Volunteer Tables/Supplies/Tubs’ (banners, etc.) are now/will be at Jaime Heishman’s.

• 2025 Q4 Smith’s Rewards total - $47.71

Item 4:  SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):

1.   Jessica G. sent the agenda.

Item 5: MAYOR’S REPORT (Haley S.):

COLOR: Pink

*Update on the LVJBS Memorial Box photo archive - Jessica will look into purchasing a Box. 

Jessica to send a Google Form to current and past members requesting any known names of those to be ‘remembered & should do so by month’s end.

PRODUCTION REPORT (Greg - present via phone):

• David Gans contacted Jessica, Greg, and Robert (via Messenger) about possible gig July 9, while he is on mini-tour.  Robert last looking into SoulBelly BBQ.  Other thoughts: house-party event @ Jeremy Schoenard’s or Putters’ Bar (w/ Rainin’ Moonshine Band)  (More details TBD.) 

• Joe Marcinek contacted about a possible after-WSP event. He wonders if 24 Oxford is open.  If not, he is okay to start earlier (than the show lets out) for a possible SandDollar LV Friday or Saturday show. (Greg contacted Andrew via email. No response yet.)

• Doug from Terrapin Flyer was connected with Andrew/24 Oxford for a WSP after show & they hadn’t yet heard back.

• SHAKY FEELIN’ - Angela contacted about a possible gig at SDLV in Feb/March 2026. SDLV has limited weekends available, Shaky Feelin’ not available weekdays. (Angela to follow up about playing at the Dec. Holidaze party or, in November, at Garage Mahal.) 

continued updates:

• THE GARCIA PROJECT (has west coast tour availability, March 5, 6, 7, 10) 

• The Rainin’ Moonshine Band inquired about a future ‘Garage MaHall’ event.

• The Motet, Circles Around the Sun, Dopapod (considerations for a 2026 show since those shows went well last time through Las Vegas!)

OPEN FLOOR (all):

*Website update: Samantha Schwartz has been working on our new website-to-be. Samantha was invited to the February meeting with no response as on 2/3/26 afternoon. (Angela to follow up.)

(Jessica sent her a list of our sponsors & added her as ‘editor’ to the monthly Excel-events list.)

Meeting adjourned:  7:58 PM

Next Meeting:   Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (*all are welcome)

Location: Rocky’s @ 7 PM