Las Vegas Jam Band Society
Members’ Meeting Minutes
June 11, 2019
Location: ChebaHut (Maryland)
Meeting Begins: 7:45 PM
In attendance: Greg, JT, Paige, Jessica, Jenny, Dan, Jeffrey, Boris, Ellen
President’s Report (Greg):
“Oh…well, Guess we’ll start this thingy!?“
*Looks like Paige is getting the Membership cards out. Thoughts for futures years’ cards: To have a sticker made which shows the year (easy visual for which year it’s valid/cheaper to not reorder cards annually). (Boris might be a great ‘volunteer’ for this….)
*Been trying to get a connection with the Bar172 at The Rio. There was an ‘email fizzle’/communication breakdown, in regards to the mentioned ‘Cubensis’ show. They wanted sample videos/payment info and we thought the band was taking care of the gathering. Oops.
*Spoke with Monk (from Monk & the Po’ Boys) in regards to his side-gig of sausage/meats hobby and having him be a part of a future ‘music/sausage party’ at the Garage Mahal in late Sept./early October. (Thoughts Oct. 12-13).
*Been in contact with Mike Mangan (Big Organ Trio) who wants to come back through Las Vegas. Possibly at The Bunkhouse or an addition to the Tacopa Takeover.
*Thoughts to have a regular “this date in LVJBS history’ post.
Vice President’s Report (JT):
*Wild Apricot has merged with a new software company which will benefit us with additional system updates.
*The BBLV Chromeo ‘winners’ of tickets was posted today.
*The website now has a link to an ‘informational page’ to help people better understand our purpose of the ‘Peter Porter Scholarship Fund’, with ease. It will now have a ‘GoogleDocs’ website link, with the ability to keep data records of the scholarship’s additions.
Treasurer’s Report (Paige):
*Dues are now ‘monthly’ payments. $10/month.
* Don’t forget that attending monthly meetings can get you $5 credits for the next year’s dues. (up to $20max). Attendance is noted each month and an email is sent your way each December, letting you know the needed dues to keep current.
* We raise money each month, from those using our AmazonSmiles account. This past month’s was $8.72.
An email was sent from the AMAZON SMILE corp., with a detailed description/annual overview of our supporters’ activity. Shows we have 21 supporters.
*Be sure to add your SMITH’S GROCERY card and your AMAZONSMILES account, to the ‘Jam Band Society of America’ non-profit help, to ensure a portion of your purchases comes back our way! Tell your friends/family! (We will look into posting an ‘easy’ ‘click here’ link for others to get started.)
*Spoke with JamminOn’ in regards to getting the plethora of Area51Soundtest shirts, tie-dyed for better sales/use. This could possibly be a future ‘Friends & Family’ event.
*Our ‘Lone Woof Rescue’ supported dog, Laverne, has been adopted. We now will support/advertise “Ash”, a German Shepard Mix, who had broken her leg after a 4th of July Firework escape/injury. Share the word!
Secretary’s Report (Jessica):
*JT, Paige, and I went over to JamminOn Vegas, to help Paul brainstorm their ‘June First Friday’ event. A few of us ended up showing our support and feel we should continue this!
*Bar172 is a great, little venue with good stage/lights/sound.
Mayor’s report (Jenny M.):
Color: “Black” RIP Dr. John
PRODUCTION REPORT (Greg):
· The TX band, THE BOURGEOIS MYSTICS wanted to play on August 9th. They will send us some links/clips to share to see if there is interest. Our concerns is any unannounced ‘Jerry Day’ celebrations.
· An Art Project is being done by Joe Rush, with old Grateful Dead (non-playable) albums. If any are had to help out this artist, let us know and we will connect you.
· THE MOVES COLLECTIVE will be at the GOLD MINE TAVERN in Henderson, on July 11th and HUNTER & THE DIRTY JACKS & GROOVESESSION will be at the SANDDOLLAR on July 11th. We will help promote the shows.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Fund Development Chair (Megan B.): absent (report via Jeffrey T.)
*Jeffrey T. will be sure to bring up the Monk/Sausage Party/Po’ Boys to the Takeover committee.
*Hoping to organize a ‘Drummer/Drum Cart event, at JamminOn Vegas, with some of the LV Strip drummers (i.e. Earth, Wind, & Fire or Santana band) for a future ‘Peter Porter Fundraiser. More details TBD.
*NOISE was doing First Fridays, but have been recently scouting out the Henderson Downtown location events. More details TBD.
*The Tecopa Takeover Raffle has requested use of the non-profit status to help the larger corporations to donate.
OPEN FLOOR:
*Friends & Family events for June, July, and August will be the early shows for the BROOKLYN BOWL’S Rock & Roll Playhouse events: June 15th: Grateful Dead for kids, July 20th: Reggae for kids, and August 10th:Prince’s Purple Party for kids.
*Possible August event: JERRY DAY, The 9th Annual Meet up at the Movies: Giants Stadium, June 17, 1991 will be at select theaters on August 1st. More details and theater locations TBA.
*Future FRIENDS & FAMILY Event: AVIATORS BASEBALL GAME. More details TBD by Greg. (Looking at September)
(Non-Music Related: Paige): If anyone has room for an outdoor, non-litter box 6 year old male cat, please let Paige or an Officer know. Also, if any folding tables (good for garage sales) can be lent for this weekend, June 15/16, please let Paige know. They will be promptly picked up and returned clean.
UPCOMING NON-LVJBS EVENTS
*June 15--Ziggy Marley w/ Michael Franti & Spearhead
*June 18—Chromeo @ BBLV
*June 23—Long Beach Dub Allstars @ BBLV
*July 11—Moves Collective @ Gold Mine Tavern (Henderson)
*July 11—Hunter & The Dirty Jacks with Groovesession @ Sand Dollar LV
*July 17—Toots & The Maytals @ BBLV
*July 21--Nathaniel Ratecliff & The Night Sweats @ BBLV
*July 23—Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven @ BBLV
*Aug. 18--George Clinton & P-Funk w/ Fishbone, Dumpstaphunk, etc. @ BBLV
*Aug. 28—Morgan Heritage @ BBLV
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 2nd @ Rocky’s Bar & Grill
Meeting adjourned: 8:40 PM