Las Vegas Jam Band Society
Members’ Meeting Minutes
May 3, 2016
Meeting Begins: 7:36pm
Location: Tenaya Creek Brewery
President’s Report (Greg): “Alright—Guess we’ll start this thing—yea?”
· Our ‘Friends & Family’ events have been successful. Thanks, Jessica, for getting this started.
· We have our ALO, after Widespread Panic, late nights confirmed (Saturday/Sunday), at Vinyl, and are selling tickets. Tell your friends!
· The BOOMBOX late night for Friday, late night offer was accepted. If it is a ‘sell –out’ event, we will have a 60/40 split.
Vice President’s Report (Johnnie):
· Wondering if there is a need for a RELIX volunteer table at the Umphrey’s McGee show or not. Email inquiry has been sent. More info and details regarding volunteers TBA.
· The ‘Google Grant’ has been signed up for. This will help our members to ‘stay connected’—similar to the former Yahoo! Group page.
· The website has been updated. Thanks to Tim & Stacey for working on this. Check out the ‘new, fancy’ button-links. (….seems to always be under construction—like our fabulous city!;)
Secretary’s Report (Jessica):
I did my ‘homework’ inquiring about a possible group rate. Fathom Events declined any assistance, and pointed me in the direction of ‘local theaters’. No response.
So, our ‘May’ Friends & Family event will be the ‘6th Annual Grateful Dead’s Annual Meet-up at the Movies’. Movie starts at 7pm. It is 190 minutes in length. It was decided that the group will gather at the SOUTHPOINT’S ‘XD’ Theaters (I-15 and Silverado Ranch). Bring your family & friends!
Show: Sullivan Stadium, Foxboro, MA on 7/2/1989.
Treasurer’s Report (Paige):
· Trying to get ahold of Rae, at the Brooklyn Bowl, to ask about getting a noted list of names of those on our LVJBS comp’d shows list, who are no-shows and have had no luck in responses/emails getting sent back. (We will soon, be removing names of members, who are taking advantage of the ‘lottery’ and not using the tickets, from future drawings.)
· Our 2016 Membership cards are now in! (& they look great! Thanks, Paige!) Paige will always have the box of cards with her/in car at our future events/gatherings, so be sure to ask for your card. They will NOT be mailed out this time. (We are also providing cards to some of our ‘friends’ of the Society, since they are helpful in our endeavors: Max, Erik, Paul, AJ, and the card’s artwork artist, Stephanie.) Be sure to check our website for the list of discounts this card will get you around town!
Mayor’s Report (Justin): ~absent~
Color (via JT): PURPLE RAIN
Production Report (Greg):
· THE JEFF AUSTIN BAND (from Yonder Mtn. String Band) is available Aug. 8-18 or 20-26. Group suggests connecting with the Brooklyn Bowl to ensure more attendance.
· The 10th Annual ‘Jam at the Barn’ in Blue Diamond. Saturday, June 4th. They asked us to assist again in advertising, emails, fliers. Group will be glad to help, yet wonder if they need help with local bands, if we can set up an LVJBS table, and/or have some ticket comps to raffle amongst our members. More details TBA.
· TALIA KEYS (looping-musician--Vegas raised/now in Utah) was suggested by Leslie Evans for Tuesday, May 31st. We mentioned a possible gig with Donzos Cosmos (possibly after an LVJBS meeting, a week early?) More details TBD.
· DUSTY GREENS BONES BAND contacted again for a possible Sept. 20th /21st gig. Group is unsure of the popularity of them and unsure if a weeknight show would have much success. Maybe a future event?
· JOHN KADLECIK BAND may be through Vegas again, Sept. 22-29. Group will contact Vinyl or suggest a Brooklyn Bowl event again.
· THE RAIL SPLITTERS from Boulder, CO (a bluegrass/strings/harmonies) are interested in coming through mid-June, the 15th. Group is unsure about the weeknight show, with summer events taking place.
· THE DAVID NELSON BAND will not take place in early June, as thought. A possible September date may occur. More details TBD.
Committee Reports:
· Fundraising Report (Kathy):
Have been trying some ideas, with no luck in sales: garage sale and a 50/50 for the Dead Winter Carpenters show. The autographed drumheads that were given to Indigo (via Stella) are now in Kathy’s possession. The next event will be a table at the ALO/Boombox late night events.
· PR Report (Jenny): --absent--
Friends & Family Events:
*May (Jessica): Wednesday, May 11th @ 7pm-- ‘6th Annual Grateful Dead’s Annual Meet-up at the Movies’. Location: ‘Southpoint 16’.
*June (Consalvos): A mid-late June DRIVE-IN MOVIE. Details announced SOON!
*(Upcoming October (Kathy): The LVJBS Dam-Canoe Trip: Sept.30/Oct. 1: More info TBA.)
OPEN FLOOR:
· (Jessica) CONGRATS to Mr. & Mrs. Bischel (Megan & Dave) on their nuptials this past weekend! The ‘Officiate’. Mr. Tolson did a great job, guests say! J
· (Greg) Contact Greg for a possible campfire wood-burning event at Lake Mead next weekend, May 14 or 15. Details TBD.
· (Indigo) This Thursday night, May 5th, at Tecopa Hot Springs to enjoy the meteor showers & a nice soaking! Contact Indigo if you want to venture with her. itsallbrite@hotmail.com
· (Jessica) Happy Mother’s Day to all of our LVJBS Mamas out there! J
Next Meeting: (Either: Tuesday, May 31st @ Tenaya Creek Brewery IF a loop-jam event
correlates with the date OR Tuesday, June 7th @ Rocky’s Bar & Grill.)
More info TBD.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:33PM