LOCATION: ROCKY’S
START TIME: 7:54 PM END TIME: 10ISH
NEXT MEETING: AUGUST 2 2017 THE PHOENIX – SEE ADDRESS BELOW
MEETING OPENER: TOAST TO THE BIG DAUNCH – GREG’S DAD
PREZ REPORT: GROOVE SESSION FRIDAY JULY 21ST AT VINYL - FREE!!!–
THIS IS AN LVJBS SPONSORED EVENT AND WE NEED TO GET THE WORD OUT. IT IS A LATER SHOW AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR A LOCAL OPENING BAND THAT HAS A FOLLOWING AND WILL PLAY FOR EXPOSURE AND A FEW FREE DRINKS. IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW WANTS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AT VINYL, INSIDE THE HARD ROCK HOTAL & CASINO, PLEASE CONTACT GREG AT LVSMOJOE@YAHOO.COM ASAP. OFFICERS WILL POST THIS ON THEIR SOCIAL NETWORK TO GET THE WORD OUT.
A SURVEY WILL BE GOING OUT THAT WILL CONTAIN A FEW QUESTIONS, WE WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK – WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO DO IS FIND OUT THINGS LIKE: WHAT VENUES YOU WILL COME OUT TO WHEN WE SPONSOR A SHOW? WHAT LOCAL BANDS DO YOU WANT TO SEE AT THOSE VENUES? WHAT BRINGS YOU OUT TO A SHOW/WHAT KEEPS YOU AWAY? –
IDEA TO REVAMP FRIENDS & FAMILY TO MAKE IT MORE OF AN APPEALING OUTING FOR MEMBERS & FRIENDS OF. POSSIBLY TEAMING UP WITH OTHER LOCAL NOT FOR PROFITS, ETC.
VP REPORT: ADDING EVENTS TO THE WEBSITE AS THEY ARE ANNOUNCED
GETTING LOCAL VENDORS TO OFFER A DISCOUNT TO ALL LVJBS MEMBERS THAT PRESENT THEIR MEMBERSHIP CARD
MICHAEL MULLADY – IS OFFERING 15% OFF AUTOMOTIVE WORK
JAMMIN’ ON MAIN IS OFFERING A 10% DISCOUNT ON THE MERCHANDISE THEY CARRY
STEVE BIKARIAN – IS OFFERING 10% OFF AUTOMOTIVE WORK AND WILL BE MAKING A DONATION TO THE LVJBS TO GET HIS LOGO AND INFO ON OUR WEBSITE
I WILL BE CONTACTING OTHER LOCAL VENDORS THAT MAY WANT TO MAKE A DONATION OR OFFER A DISCOUNT ON THEIR SERVICES.
SECRETARY: THE SECRETARY IS ON TOUR!!
TREASURER: WE ARE SPONSORING A NEW DOGGIE THROUGH JD & LONEWOOFRESCUE.ORG. HER NAME IS ROXIE AND SHE IS A BULL TERRIER. IT IS A CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP THAT WILL LAST THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR. WE WILL HAVE HER PICTURE ON OUR WEBSITE AND OUR SOCIAL MEDIA. LET’S GET THIS GIRL A FUREVER HOME!!!
DAN RUGOTZKE WORKED THE PIRATE FEST WITH OUR PA AND EQUIPMENT AND WE RECEIVED A DONATION FROM THE PIRATE FEST FOR OUR SERVICES – THANKS DAN!!
WE HAVE A NEW BATCH OF LVJBS BUSINESS CARDS, SO WHEN YOU SEE AN OFFICER ASK FOR A FEW SO YOU CAN LEAVE THEM AT LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SPREAD THE WORD OF THE LVJBS IN OUR TOWN.
MAYOR FOR THE DAY JENNY MINUCCI SAYS THE COLOR FOR JULY IS:
BURNT SIENNA FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN
OPEN FLOOR:
JENNY MINUCCI – WE NEED TO PUSH TO GET MEMBERS
KATHY GUTZAT – GREENSKY BLUEGRASS – IT WAS SUGGESTED WE BUY A BLOCK OF TICKETS FOR THE SEPTEMBER 15TH SHOW AT THE HENDERSON PAVILION (THEIR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY) – ALL THAT WERE IN ATTENDANCE VOTED AND WE WILL BE PURCHASING 20 TICKETS TO SELL TO OUR FRIENDS & MEMBERS. YOU WILL BE HEARING MORE ABOUT THIS IN THE COMING WEEKS.
LOOKING INTO PLANNING A FAMILY PICNIC/LEGEND’S REUNION AROUND OCTOBER. MORE DETAILS TO COME.
NEW LOCATION FOR MEETINGS – THE PHOENIX – LOCATED AT 4213 W SAHARA AVE 89102 -
Las Vegas Jam Band Society
Members’ Meeting Minutes
June 6, 2017
Meeting Begins: 7:50pm
Location: Tenaya Creek Brewery
In attendance: Greg, JT, Paige, Jessica, Kathy, Max, Megan, Ben, Anthony
Called to order (Greg): “Well, this will be a loud one….” (Ahhh, thanks Megan, for the location spot upgrade!)
President’s Report (Greg):
*Just announced GROOVESESSION, for July 21st at Vinyl, at the Hard Rock Hotel. This show should be a later start to accommodate those attending ‘Hall & Oates’ at the T*Mobile. Hoping to have a local band open the show. (**Please contact the LVJBS is your band, or if you know of a band that would want to perform, prior to GrooveSession.)
*Looking forward to the Fall, Tecopa Takeover.
Vice President’s Report (Johnnie):
*In regards to the ‘future’ LVJBS Clubhouse: Investors are currently being sought. There’s an option off Dean Martin Dr., The Garden and, also, one off of Russell & Pecos (Group concern with that location not necessarily in the ‘middle of town’, so may not be a good choice.)
*Had a meeting with Leslie Ventura who is with the Review Journal newspaper. She wants to do a ‘story’ on the LVJBS. We will have to discuss this further.
(Max chimed in with the SpeakEasy concept—if we want to continue the ‘Clubhouse’ location idea…..)
Treasurer’s Report (Paige):
*Membership cards are slowly getting out. Jammin’on Main is offering 15% off with the sent email and the membership card. We did hear back from PTs Pubs and they are inquiring more details and numbers before agreeing to any discount options--too much of a hassle, so we won’t support them, as a group. Also, Mike (a Mechanic friend of LVJBS) is offering a 15% off of mechanic-work on members’ vehicles.
*Collecting donations for JD’s LoneWoof Rescue (blankets/dog food bags). Thinking of ‘changing’ our LVJBS sponsored dog, Angus, to another dog. (Angus is having trouble getting adopted—had a few adoptions/returns, so He may just become one of JD’s personal pets.) More info TBD.
Secretary’s Report (Jessica):
*Nothing new to report—Yet, thanks to Paige for covering next month’s meeting (Officers/Committee Heads) at Rocky’s. This will be on July 11th, due to the 4th of July, the week prior.
Mayor’s Report (Kathy in for Justin):
Color: RED, RED, WINE
Friends & Family Events:
*Thanks, Greg, for the fun MAY event (51s game). JUNE’s event was a mention of possibly going to the downtown, Container Park, DOME theater. (Great sound, seats 25, all-ages.) Greg to send email to group, asking for volunteers to ‘create the June event’, allowing others to take part. More details TBD.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Fundraising Report (Kathy & JT):
*Spoke with Nezi & Cal about a ‘central’ room for bands to play (eg. ‘Gear & Clothing’ store--Charleston near Main)….They are ‘more than happy’ to work with us (sharing social media, fliers, etc.).
*Spoke with ‘Grateful Don’, who, too, shares similar interests, with his silver-jewelry sales.
Membership Report (Paige):
*Let’s get these cards out….If you see members who might not have their card yet, please help to distribute!
*Needing to get more ‘basic’ LVJBS info cards (Jenny M. may have the unused ones….more info TBD.)
PRODUCTION REPORT (Greg):
*Contacted once more by Craig, from Cubensis. Still interested in an October 13/14 date. Max to inquire about a possible Brooklyn Bowl date, yet October is always booked/busy. No confirmation can be given until early September. (Max to have Nathan, @ SandDollar, make contact with Craig for a possible gig there.)
*GREENSKY BLUEGRASS was booked at the HENDERSON PAVILION, on Friday, Sept. 15th. (Kathy may advertise this as a possible September ‘Friends & Family’ event….blankets, coolers, all-ages.)
The opener is still being determined. The ‘AllTogethers’ have inquired.
*The Funk Jam is dealing with a TOP GOLF neighborhood ‘noise ordinance’, so may start earlier. More info TBA.
*Thanks to the LVJBS for the non-profit letter, which helped for ‘free’ beer for the Takeover event. Also, bands are being ‘booked’ for the upcoming Tacopa Takeover. Suggestion: Shakey Feelin’
*Max offering to get LVJBS advertisements out during his upcoming Boulder, CO trip.
--Be on the lookout for late-night WSP show announcements.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, July 11th (due to July 4th Holiday) @ Rocky’s Bar & Grill
(….for Officers, Committee Heads/Board of Directors.)
Meeting adjourned: 8:55PM
Our June meeting for All Members & Friends of LVJBS will be TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 6th @ 7:30pm. We will meet at TENAYA CREEK BREWERY. See you there!
LAS VEGAS JAM BAND SOCIETY
April 4, 2017
Meeting Begins: 7:38PM @ Rocky’s Bar & Grill
In attendance: Greg, John, Paige, Jessica, Dan, (Visit by Intern Robin)
Called to order (Greg):
“Let’s get this show on the road….”
A concern about the LVJBS’s needed role, in exchange for the Brooklyn Bowl ‘comp’ tickets for our ‘member raffle’ is had. Due to a past busy, few months, the will-call list has been late to the Brooklyn Bowl and not enough of our ‘promised’ advertising has been done. (Greg, apologetically, admitted the negligence and will ensure this doesn’t happen again/ruin our ‘relationship’ with the Brooklyn Bowl team.)
We will be selective in our ‘requests’ to the Brooklyn Bowl, ensuring they are ‘jamband’ genres, only, to avoid any ‘overkill’.
(Upcoming shows that we will ‘NOT’ request this time around: Gary Clark Jr. (blues genre), Pink Talking Fish (due to it being an inexpensive late night show).
*We want to ensure our LVJBS Membership cards have ‘value’, as well as being an ‘ID’ for membership. (The LVJBS is a code for ‘LIFT’ where a portion of any Lyft-ride, goes back to the LVJBS. Some new sought after discounts: Jammin’ on Main (10% off), PTs Pub (various LV locations). Details TBA.
(JT to send email to members, asking of any leads for area businesses to provide discounts, deals, etc.)
*No Panera Bread contact back regarding portion of funds back to the LVJBS.
*The filing of our Non-Profit status was submitted on March 31st (due by April 18th) to the NV Secretary of State.
*Call from Megan R. (Garage Mahal Takeover), asking for a copy of our non-profit status to help get donation to the event, from area sponsors. Group will support this event.
*Checked with ‘Rocky’s Bar & Grill’, for a complimentary website ad-advertisement and/or discount, since we enjoy their establishment for our meetings/get- togethers. The owner is fine with advertisement, but needs more information submitted to him before any discounts are offered. More info TBD.
Mayor’s Report (Justin): ~absent~
…via visiting ‘substitute’ Mayor, Ms. Robin
COLOR: Gold
*L.A. based band, JAMERICANA (www.thealpinegroup.com) has been contacting for an upcoming event. We will keep them on our ‘radar’ for a future show.
*’GLOW STICK WILLY (from Indiana) will be in the area on 4/16 & 4/17 and would like to play an event. They are willing to play for ‘free’, so we put them in touch with the Bischels, to possibly have them play on Easter Sunday, 4/16, “A Resurrection-Metal show” is a possibility. More details on the Takeover-event.
*Friday, May 26th, THE HIGGS, will play at the SandDollar Blues Lounge. More details TBA.
Upcoming shows/events:
4/15: Toots & the Maytals @ the Brooklyn Bowl
4/15: The GarageMahal Takeover @ Garage Mahal
4/23: Orgone & the Monophonics @ the Brooklyn Bowl
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
*Membership Committee (Paige/John): 3 or 4 new members have joined, since the initial ordering of the membership cards. (Paige has cards, so be sure to connect with her, if yours is not yet had.)
*(Dan) PIRATE FEST 2017 will be on April 21-23. Our SoundSystem will once again be utilized for this annual event. More details TBA.
Friends & Family Event:
*APRIL’s event will be a community ‘NO PLACE FOR HATE’, Springtime family walk through the ‘Springs Preserve’ on SUNDAY, APRIL 30th, 9-11am.
LVJBS has been given a discounted rate/50%off, for those who sign-up/pre-register, using the ‘code’ JAMBAND50A (for adult price of $10) and JAMBAND50K (kid’s price of $5). Wear those tie-dyes & LVJBS shirts! Look for the Facebook/WildApricot info invite soon! J
*MAY’s event will be a 51s Baseball Game, planned by Greg. MONDAY, MAY 15th vs. IOWA is the thought date! Mark those calendars, but wait for a detailed event invite!
Next Meetings:
Tuesday, May 2nd @ Rocky’s Bar & Grill (Officers’/Board of Directors’ Mtg.)
Tuesday, June 6th @ Rocky’s Bar & Grill (for all LVJBS members, officers, & friends!)
Meeting Adjourned: 8:45pm
March 7, 2017
Meeting Begins: 7:45PM @ Tenaya Creek Brewery
In attendance: John, Paige, Jessica, Kathy
Called to order (JT):
*The relationship with RELIX magazine and our volunteer table has been positive. We are now working with RELIX’s Bradley T. (& Brian H.).
Mr. Peter Shapiro came by, during the WEEN table, thanking the LVJBS for our service and help. He took a photo of the table and of an outdated clipboard/sign-up sheet—instructing his people to correct it.
~absent~
*List of potential investors for the mentioned, future LVJBS Clubhouse were sent.
Recipients include: Zappos, Relix Inc., Agassi Foundation.
*Money has been given back to us from the AMAZONSMILES, for the 2016, 4Q ($12.64)
*No response back from Panera Bread Co. for the ‘Friends & Family’ night. Possible date(s)= TBD.
*Membership cards have been ordered for paid members. 155 cards. Same style at 2016, with different year of expiration.
*We still have to check with ‘Rocky’s Bar & Grill’, for a complimentary website ad-advertisement and/or discount, since we enjoy their establishment for our meetings/get togethers. More info TBD.
…via former Mayor, Kathy
COLOR: Shimmering Shamrock Green
Committee Reports:
Membership Committee (JT): Calendars were sent out to paid members and only 3 were sent back, due to incorrect addresses.
Archive Committee (Kathy): No report.
No report. More details TBA.
*Kathy still working on contacting the Bunkhouse and the HideAway to see about the mentioned SHAKEY FEELIN’, April show, allowing us to charge at door/split/venue taking care of band’s needs. More details TBA.
Upcoming Brooklyn Bowl shows:
3/17: Umphrey’s McGee
3/23: Donavan Frankenrieter
3/28: Robert Randolph
3/31 & 4/1: STS9
4/15: Toots & the Maytals
4/15: The GarageMahal Takeover
4/23: Orgone & the Monophonics
*Mark your calendars for an upcoming ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY clean-up, SUNDAY, March 19th @ 9am.
It’s quick & easy with more people! The weather should be nice and it is a location with a ‘easy to get to’ drive and doesn’t take long! (Grabber tools, safety vests, and the collection bags are provided!) BRING YOUR FRIENDS!!!! J
*MARCH’s event will be a Orleans Bowling event, planned by Kathy, at THE ORLEANS, Saturday, March 11th, 3:30pm. $14 for 3 games/shoe rental.
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*Tuesday, April 4th & Tuesday, May 2nd for the Board of Directors/Officers, @ Rocky’s, 7:30pm.
*Tuesday, June 6th @ 7:30pm, for ALL MEMBERS’, OFFICERS, and FRIENDS.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:40pm
Board of Directors'/Members’ Meeting Minutes
February 7, 2017
Meeting Begins: 7:46PM @ Rocky’s.
Board of Directors/Officers/Committee Heads in attendance:
Greg, John, Paige, Jessica, Dan, Ian, Kathy
Called to order &
President’s Report (Greg): We’re on track for 2017!
*Ticket lotteries have been going well. The RELIX people have contacted us again for a ‘table’ for the three-nights of WEEN, Feb. 17-19. (An email will soon go out, looking for volunteers.)
*Meeting on Friday, with a possible ‘LVJBS Clubhouse’ sponsor. More info TBA.
*Money has been given back to us from the Facebook donations, AmazonSmiles, Smith’s groceries.
*Panera Bread Café is another possible fundraiser.
*Auditing has been being done on our account. Ensuring the PayPal, Checking Account with the LVJBS checks, etc. are combined and utilized correctly.
*Noticed that ‘Rocky’s Bar & Grill’ is not one of our ‘friends-of’ on our website. We will speak with the owner to get his go-ahead for a ‘thank you-advertisement’.
…via former Officer, Ian Z.
COLOR: “Fatty Purple, Yellow, & Green”
Membership Committee (JT): As of now, 59 paid members for 2017.
Archive Committee (Kathy): *Advanced notice is needed to help gather the needs T-shirts/posters, etc. for table set-up.
*The 50/50 table drawings will help ‘rid’ the extra posters, T-shirts, calendars that are had at a reasonable price.
*More LVJBS cards with the basic info/email/website address are needed. This will help for ‘easier’ advertisement during events or set-ups like the RELIX table.
*High Times Magazine will have an event on March 4 & 5 @ Moapa Tribal Plaza for anyone age 21 & over. They have offered a handful of tickets for our ‘word of mouth’/texted advertisement. We will support this, but want to keep it ‘professional’ due to the event topic itself.
*The Go’Arounds, who are “bits of favorite bands exploded into Rock & Roll confetti”, from Michigan, are interested in Wed., 3/29. Due to the lack of ‘knowledge’ about this band and the ‘many’ March events around town, a weeknight event isn’t recommended, so we will have to ‘pass’ on ‘The Go’Arounds this time ‘around….
*SHAKY FEELIN’ are interested in a weeknight show. They gave some dates. We know a large portion of our members enjoy this band, but are trying to inform the band that ‘weeknight’ shows are not always successful. The only two ‘smaller’ venues that ‘could’ host them are the Bunkhouse or the HideAway. (Kathy to inquire if those two locations would allow us to charge a small cover/work the door OR if the location will take care of the band’s needs.) (We will mention a possible April 1st, late night, after the Brooklyn Bowl’s STS9 show, to help celebrate member, RJ’s Birthday!) More details TBD.
*Eminence Ensemble & JellyBread were both interested in a late night, May 27th, after Dead & Co. show. (The Brooklyn Bowl already ‘beat them to it’, with the scheduled PINK TALKING FISH.)
*Had contact with ‘Hunter & the Dirty Jacks’ member, Jon Siembieda. He is looking into a future LVJBS collaboration.
*Had contact by Little Tybee & Chon who are coming down the west coast, over the summer months. The dates that ‘could’ work for us conflicts with the ‘member popular’ HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FESTIVAL dates, so we could possibly catch them ‘next time around.’
2/14: Galactic
2/17-2/19: Ween
2/20: Infamous Stringdusters
2/27: Grateful Ball
2/28: Railroad Earth
3/4: Gov’t Mule
*Discussion of the definition of ‘LVJBS Charter Members, Board of Directors, and the needed ‘current on dues’ were had. A detailed list of requirements and the opportunity to ‘make due’ on any delinquent dues will be provided soon.
*(Paige to get the updated spreadsheet of member info (name/addresses/phone/email) to the Officers.)
*FEBRUARY’s event will be ‘Panera Café’ event (part of the proceeds go back to our non-profit.) Paige will send more details/Facebook invite for families to go at their convenience on the chosen day.
(**Also, Greg will choose a Tuesday, for a Drive-In movie (2for1) event. This will “happen on a Tuesday and the date will be known and shared soon!”)
*MARCH’s event will be a Bowling night, planned by Kathy. Location TBA and the possible dates would be Saturday the 11th or 25th.
Next Members’ Meeting(s):
Tuesday, March 7th for the Members/Public guests @ Tenaya Creek Brewery.**
Meeting Adjourned: 9:05pm
January 3, 2017
Meeting Begins: 7:35PM @ Rocky’s.
Called to order (Greg): “Alright—Should we start this thing….or what? Well, it’s 2017…2016 was brutal—for pets, for people, for our country!”
Side note:
R.I.P. to the last (heard about) 2016 death: Joey Boots (from the Howard Stern Show)….his name came from him almost being turned away from a nightclub due to wearing ‘boots’….He replied with, “Don’t you know who I am? I’m Joey Boots.” He was then allowed into the nightclub.
Email-chatted with the new “media marketing” person for the Brooklyn Bowl about the LVJBS’s volunteer/advertising help for member-ticket raffle-exchange, letting him know about our ‘deal’ and help with tickets and helping RELIX with their tables for the larger events. Welcome, Chris B.!
Will make contact with the House of Blues for their upcoming Dark Star Orchestra (DSO) show on 2/21 and our needed help.
Goal for 2017: To have a September ‘Golf Tournament’ with musicians, members, etc. More details to follow.
This meeting begins the $5 credit that is given for meeting attendance. (Goes towards the following year’s dues.) The next meeting, in February, will be for the Board of Directors/Offices/former Officers. This next meeting, in MARCH, will be one for all members and guests. (Officers will be given a $10 credit for the ‘Officers’ meetings’ attendance.)
Goal for 2017: To focus more on Fundraising and outside donations. This will help our ‘big picture’ goal of an LVJBS Clubhouse (for our meetings/small gigs, training, music help, etc.)
The 2017 calendars were printed. They are FREE for dues paid members or $10 to purchase. (They look great! Thanks to JT and Paige for their hard work in making it happen.) The Wild Apricot site has had some updates which will help navigate the site a bit easier.
We’ve had some members (new and former) pay their 2017 already. The membership cards have been ordered and the goal is to have them in hand by month’s end. We will have to gather the list of local businesses for available discounts. We still have the Amazonsmiles & Smiths grocery ‘give backs’.
(Suggestion from guest, Tom: The downtown, new grocery store has a lot adjacent to it….Maybe a future outdoor parking lot gig, with certain store hours (i.e. 2pm-5pm) giving some ‘proceeds back to LVJBS’ when you shop inside….) Great idea, Tom! J
The Adopt-A-Highway will happen at the end of Janaury, Sunday, the 29th. It only takes a couple of hours (less if more people!), so come check it out! A FaceBook invite will soon be made. Mark your calendars! J
Goal for 2017: To make Facebook invites for the future meetings, so those ‘interested’ or ‘attending’ can help spread the word and the meetings are better advertised.
…via phone/Jessica….
COLOR: FIRE ORANGE``
Membership Committee (JT): Membership cards should be here by month’s end. Pay those dues!
Archive Committee (Kathy): ~absent~
Production Report (Greg): The interests form last month’s minutes haven’t made contact again. Phil Simon (from Simon Says Booking) is looking for a coffeehouse-type place for John Kadlecik to have a solo-gig. Greg to contact him with some thoughts on looking into Jambase for venues and contacting that way.
1/20-1/22: Phil Lesh & Friends (with Chris Robinson Brotherhood)
*New (1/4 of the year paid) member, Tom (and his guest, Tamara) offered to volunteer/help with any staging or set-up for future gigs.
*Spread the word about Sunday, Jan. 29th’s ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY clean-up. 9am.
It’s quick & easy with more people!
*JANUARY’s event will be a Drive-in Movie. Location and date TBA by Greg. Looking at TUESDAY, JAN. 17th or 24th.
*FEBRUARY’s event will be a Bowling night, planned by Kathy. Location TBA and the possible dates would be Saturday the 4th, 11th, 18th or 25th.
Tuesday, Feb. 7th for Board of Directors/Officers
&
Tuesday, March 7th for the Members/Public guests @ Tenaya Creek Brewery.
** Meeting Adjourned: 8:35pm
December 6, 2016
Meeting Begins: 7:32PM @ Tenaya Creek Brewery
Called to order (John): “Well, here’s to next year!”
Vice President’s Report (John):
*The calendar for 2017 turned out great! They will sell for $10/ea. (*complimentary for a 2017 (6 mo. or 1 yr.) LVJBS membership!)
Membership discussion: After reviewing the Bi-Laws, it states that ‘monthly, an Officers’ meeting is required and EVERY QUARTER, should be a ‘Members’ Meeting’. Group decides this will be a bi-law to stick to for 2017 due to the ‘majority’ of the people in attendance, each month, are ‘Officers’ anyways and with only 4 meetings per year, we may get better non-officer attendance. The Bi-Laws also mention ‘officers getting ‘credits of $10 (non-officers/members get $5 credit) when meetings are attended—these monies can be used towards future membership dues. (We will hold our first 2017 Officers’ meeting after the January Members’ meeting on Tuesday, January 3rd.)
*The Holiday LVJBS Party is at THE HIDEAWAY, 3369 Thom Blvd. (LV, NV 89130) for Saturday, Dec. 17th. Mike Mangan’s Organ Trio & Friends, with Jellybread are confirmed for the music. 2 sets, per band, with a jam at night’s end. We will have a ‘gift exchange’ (number pull) and 50/50 Raffle. No cover, just a suggested donation.
*The RAFFLE (50/50) for our Holiday party was decided to go towards supporting an LVJBS member/group, rather than supporting outside of the Society. Paige and John have the roll of tickets to use for the party’s 50/50 (half to the winner and the other half back to the LVJBS for a 2017 donation.)
*The HOLIDAY GIFT-GRAB will take place for those bringing a $15 valued gift, get a numbered ticket as they drop off WRAPPED gift to the table. Numbers will be randomly drawn for an order of ‘grabbing’ any gift off the table to keep.
*NOMINATIONS for 2017 LVJBS Officers were made. Contact was made to those Offices, with multiple nominees. The only Officers who accepted/responded to their nomination were the 2016 incumbents, so the same Officers will hold each 2017 Office once more.
Treasurer’s Report (Paige): “Looking forward to 2017!
*The new memberships will get a 2017 calendar and the membership cards will given shortly after. We can utilize the previous year’s artwork if no one responds to our request for 2017 artwork. More info TBD.
*Any help for the Holiday party set-up, please get to The Hideaway prior to the 6pm, doors.
*Tecopa Hot Springs was a successful ‘Friends & Family’ event. Thanks to Megan and Dave for their hard work.
*The Adopt-A-Highway will happen at the end of Janaury, Sunday, the 29th. It only takes a couple of hours (less if more people!), so come check it out!
*I will continue to post Facebook messages for the meeting reminders, as needed.
…via Jessica….
COLOR: ‘Jingle Bell Silver’
Membership Committee (JT): Membership cards should be ready!
Archive Committee (Kathy): The yellow bin with the LVJBS archive/posters/T-shirts, etc. was brought to the meeting, but due to a ‘busy’ Tenaya Creek, we’d rather look through it later. (It was suggested that the Officers enjoy a night of beverages/snacks in January or February at Jessica’s home, to have time to reminisce and organize the tub. More details/date TBD.)
PRODUCTION REPORT (sent after meeting) (Greg):
(sent after meeting) “Glad we made it through this tragic stricken 2016 without any major incidents other than maybe one or two with some String Cheese!” :) Looks like we are status quo for Officers for 2017. Would like to keep this ball rolling in the same direction we have it going. This is the year I would like to expand into our other US markets that are desiring having a jam Band Society. Want to see other chapters start to form. That is where I'm going to concentrate my efforts...and I also am looking to host a golf tournament with jam bands as our theme. Stay tuned...
Production Report (Greg):
Contacts:
1. 1/20/16 (after Phil) – JOE MARCINEK BAND--rotating line-up super group format featuring: Shawn Martin from Snarky Puppy on drums, Freekbass, and Pete Koopmann (Family Groove Company) on keys.
Band members are:
Steve Kimock - Guitar (too many to name)
Jeff Chimenti - Keys (Dead and Company)
Wally Ingram - Drums (Jerry Joseph / Stockholm Syndrome )
Bobby Vega - Bass (Zero / KVHW)
4. Tanner Bardin here from Eminence Ensemble. Message: Hope all is well since the last time we have spoke. I am looking to see if you guys have any interest in hosting and Dead & Co. after parties in Vegas this year on 5/27. On the side of Eminence Ensemble I have started an agency that represents several bands of all genres. My immediate thought for the after show would be Eminence Ensemble and a band I represent called The Tenth Mountain Division at the Hard Rocks live after Dead and CO Finish. Tenth Mountain can start early for those who didn't get dead tickets and then finish slightly after the band ends followed by 2 sets of Eminence Ensemble. Let me know if this is possible our west coast numbers are up, we are now signed to a full bigger agency however I wanted to reach out and submit for this After Party. Let me know and hope all is well.
6. Golden Gate Wingmen -- Routing through FEB. 23rd –MAR. 5th Members: John Kadlecik (DSO, Phil & Friends, Furthur), Reed Mathis (JFJO & TLG), Jeff Chimenti (Ratdog, Furthur, Phil Lesh & Friends) & Jay Lane (Primus, Furthur, Ratdog).
7. Good morning, my name is Jerimiah and I am the drummer and manager for the Denver based improvisational rock jam band THE WILD. We are currently seeking opportunities to play out of state shows to get the chance to play to all new faces and promote ourselves in other states. We were fortunate enough to play our first show with The Higgs here in Denver in May and saw they played a show in Vegas through your society last night. That is how I found your page and was hoping we could bring some Colorado rock to Vegas. We currently have shows lined up for almost every weekend for the next month and are working very hard to promote ourselves and get our name out as much as possible. We would love to get the chance to work with the Las Vegas Jam Band Society to play out in there and would work very hard to make it the best possible show. Hope to speak with you soon and thank you for your time. Thanks, Jerimiah
8. FROM FB MESSENGER:
Hi looking for any recommendations for our West Coast 2017 spring tour.
Booking a 10-day tour through out California, Oregon, Nevada February 25th through March 11th 2017 thanks Joe Levy Booking Partner - the Garcia project The Garcia Project, performing classic Jerry Garcia Band shows from the 70's, 80's and 90s.
9. FROM FB MESSENGER: Aloha LVJBS. I hope you are great. We are musically starved out here in Hawaii most of the time. Is there someone in your organization that might be willing to rap with me about how your organization works and how you set it up. We are trying to figure out something to quench our thirst for some mainland based bands. I used to promote shows here about 10 years ago but need to make real money to survive. Any help is appreciated. Mahalo. John@OBhomes.com[ (Called him yesterday and went to vm)
*Ben Z. mentioned musician JONATHAN RICHMAN (The “Peter Pan of Rock & Roll” recognized from ‘There’s Something About Mary’ and the ‘Modern Lovers of 80s punk’) who He’s hoping to have come through Las Vegas since He’s planning on Huntington Beach and San Diego.
*Pirate Fest will be at Craig Ranch park this year, April 21st -23rd. We will support them by renting our sound system (and our Sound Guy, Dan), as well as sharing the event on our Facebook page and with our members.
*The Hard Rock Café, Paradise location is closing with the help of ‘Moksha’ for New Year’s Eve. Table reservations are being taken now.
*RAILROAD EARTH was booked for the Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas on Tues., Feb. 28th.
*DECEMBER’s event is the DECEMBER Holiday LVJBS Party on Dec. 17th.
*JANUARY’s event will be a Drive-in Movie. Location and date TBA by Greg.
Next Members’ Meeting: Tuesday, January 3rd @ Rocky’s Bar & Grill
** Meeting Adjourned: 8:15PM
November 8, 2016
Meeting Begins: 7:40PM @ Rocky’s
President’s Report (Greg): “On this ‘eventful’ Election Day, …wahn wahn wahn”
*Our LVJBS Officer Election process usually begins in October. We kept with the ‘LVJBS-fashion’ of having some delay…. The nominations for the 2017 Officers will begin, soon, online and go through the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25th. Please check out our Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, Wild Apricot) for the nomination process. The December meeting will have the Officer Elections.
*We were lucky and thankful to get an email from Christy (known via the Brooklyn Bowl), the day before the Phish shows. There were a section of available tickets for each night of the MGM shows. To avoid chaotic hassle of finding out who needed tickets, Greg allotted a handful of tickets to a few Officers to upgrade their seat, or to give away to members and friends of LVJBS to enjoy! On behalf of the LVJBS, thanks so much for thinking of us!!!
Vice President’s Report (John): Looking forward to the Tecopa Weekend. The RELIX table volunteers for the Halloween Brooklyn Bowl shows did a great job. Thanks to the Tolsons, new LVJBS fan, Justin, Jenny M, & Justin G. for their help! J
*Welcome to a new Las Vegan & LVJBS supporter, Regina,—from Seattle, WA.
*Ready for the Tecopa fun. I will be getting the LVJBS donated basket together for the Tecopa Raffle fundraiser! It will have a few LVJBS T-shirts and a voucher for an upcoming LVJBS event (up to a $50 value w/ some exclusions)
We made $11.74 from our ‘give back’ program with the Smith’s Rewards Card. We have cut a check to support the Tecopa Takeover 4, as discussed. Our poster collection donation will be taken care of around the Holidays.
…via Greg & Paige….
COLOR: ‘Cubby Blue’
Membership Committee (JT): We’ve been looking into raising funds for a ClubHouse for the LVJBS. This would be a place to host our meetings and be a place to provide training for music entrepreneurs/music lessons, etc. We want to show the ways we can be a help to the community of musicians and music fans. Our online donation page has raised $750 so far.
Archive Committee (Kathy): The yellow bin with the LVJBS archive/posters/T-shirts, etc. has now been moved to new storage. An extra key will be given to another Officer in case something needs to be retrieved, etc.
*We have confirmed our plan for the Holiday LVJBS Party. Confirmed location is THE HIDEAWAY, for Saturday, Dec. 17th. Mike Mangan’s Organ Trio & Friends, with Jellybread are confirmed for the music. We will have a ‘gift exchange’ (number pull) for the festivities and find out about any pot luck/dessert bar allowance. More details TBA
*John Perry Barlow (Grateful Dead songwriter) is going through some tough medical battles and we are hoping to have an event with David Nelson to help raise some proceeds to help ‘Send January 2017 into Good Health’. More details TBD.
*The Able Baker Brewery event at the Hard Rock Café, over Halloween weekend went well. Manos was grateful to the LVJBS for the support.
*The Hard Rock Café, Paradise location was recently purchased from the Hard Rock Hotel, for their after the New Year expansion & will be CLOSING on 12/31/16. We looked into having Particle (who helped celebrate its opening) into performing for their ‘closing’. Particle already had a deal in New York City, so had to decline. We are looking into having ‘Moksha’ to close out the Hard Rock Café’s memories. More details TBA.
*MELVIN SEALS & the TERRAPIN FLYER @ Top Golf LV, on Saturday, Nov. 19th.
*Max, on behalf of Top Golf, is working with the LVJBS on a possible ‘sponsor fee’ where the LVJBS can get donations, per show, for helping to advertise their events. This is something we may look into instead of ‘sending the donation hat around’ at these events.
*Our website domain www.lvjbs.org is once again up for renewal. Group decided to renew for another 2 year renewal.
Adopt-A-Highway’s next clean-up date will be in January. Two date options will be given to members to decide which morning would work better for more attendance: Sunday, Jan. 8th or Sunday, Jan. 29th. More details TBD.
*NOVEMBER’S event is the TECOPA TAKEOVER: November 11th-13th.
(A possibility of another, more kid-friendly event, as well.)
*FEBRUARY’s event will be a Bowling night. Location and date TBA by Kathy.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 6th @ Tenaya Creek Brewery
** Meeting Adjourned: 8:55PM
October 4, 2016
Meeting Begins: 7:37 PM
“What’s up, Everybody?”
This report will be ‘short & sweet’….Everything is ‘status quo’ in LVJBS world!
(Still awaiting confirmation on the Holiday party location—most likely Sat., Dec. 17th, yet, still confirming!)
· Met with a city-developer in regards to the ‘grant’ (non-profit/arts collaboration). They are in the preliminary stages for a 2017 (June) festival with bands (on Jackson Ave.) and activities. We decided to help ‘point’ bands in their direction, as they go further. More info TBD.
· The 2017 LVJBS Members’ Calendar is ready to be printed. The pictures are courtesy of photographer, Paul Citone. The Tuesday meetings will be ‘reminders’ on each Tuesday of the month dates.
· It was nice turning this month’s calendar page to the ‘Soundtest 3D’ poster-pic.
· Thanks to those who helped out at the Adopt-A-Highway clean-up on Sept. 18th. It only took 1.5 hours and was a fun time.
(nothing to report)
Color (via VP): Pumpkin Haze
· Saturday, November 19th: Melvin Seals & the Terrapin Flyers are available. The Hard Rock Café venues are already booked, so we can look into The HideAway Lounge or possibly Binion’s Rooftop (if heaters are available) or Top Golf. We will give an offer or possibly a percentage of the door. More details TBD.
· Johnny from RELIX magazine came to us for Halloween weekend RELIX table help at the Brooklyn Bowl. We will ask officers and, then, open up the volunteer spots to members. (It is important that responsible volunteers follow through with these spots, to avoid any future concerns with LVJBS.)
· Fundraising Report (Kathy): ~absent~
· PR Report (Jenny): ~absent~
November: Tecopa Takeover, Nov. 11-13.
December: LVJBS Holiday Party. Date: Saturday, Dec. 17th. Possible Bands: JellyBread and Mike Mangan’s Big Organ Trio. Location: The HideAway Lounge. (Confirmed details TBA)
· James Manos, a bartender from the Hard Rock Live, has offered the LVJBS entrance to an event on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 3pm-6pm, prior to the Phish-show at the MGM. It’s a launch party to his (& his partner’s) new brewery. ABLE BAKER BREWING CO. With registration online, LVJBS friends & family can get entrance to the Hard Rock Live, to sample different beers and snacks. Look for the flier, created by Manos, on our LVJBS Facebook page for registration details. J
· The TECOPA TAKEOVER event-planning is going great! November 11th (4:20pm start) through Nov. 13th (@ 2:30pm). All 3 days will have music and fun (Yoga/Horseshoe tournament, etc.). The event will end at 2:30pm, on that Sunday. RAFFLE donations are being collected, to help raise monies for future ‘takeovers’. Please contact Jeffrey Trower if any goods/services can be donated. The LVJBS will provide some cash to help with band-fees and a raffle basket of posters/T-shirts/gift cards, etc.
· The presentation of the 2015 FUNKY COWBELL AWARD was presented by JFree/N.O.I.S.E. to Jessica Grant (yay me!) for community help and music appreciation! (Thanks, Guys!) J
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 8th (*Second Tuesday! Come on by after you vote! @ Rocky’s Bar & Grill
Meeting Adjourned: 8:55PM
