From: Willa Catherty [lillius@hotmail.com]
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Subject: Last Meetings Minutes

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ContraBorealis Meeting Minutes


Tuesday, December 4, 2007


The Board listened to the Raging Hormoans Cd and approved the band for playing at contradances.  The topic of dividing up dances among bands was discussed and the Board decided to stick with the ongoing policy of dividing up the dances evenly among the bands, regardless of their seniority.  There was also discussion about whether "splinter" bands of at least two members from other bands would be considered in "new" contradance bands.  The board said that any new band needs to submit a CD.

Lynn would like to add square dances in the possible extra dance dates.  Discussion followed and it was decided that Isabelle would need to approve using the extra dance slots.  Jim will talk to Isabelle about it.  After discussion about whether Contraborealis could even afford to pay for extra dances, it was decided that we would stick with our first Friday, third Saturday schedule and Lynn would need to organize any extra dance, including collecting the money and paying for band, sound, etc.

After discussion of Contraborealis finances, the Board decided to raise the fees starting in January as follows:

Student dance fee:  $3 (member)$5 (non-member)      Student membership:  $10
Adult dance fee:      $5 (member)$8 (non-member)      Adult membership:      $15

The Board will wait at least a semester to see how the new fees add up before deciding to add extra dances to our regular schedule.

The discussion on next  fall's  Dance Camp  focused on  what to offer the band and caller in payment.  It was decided to start the negotiations with last year's rate of $400 per band member and caller and work up from there.  Alan volunteered himself and Barbara  to conduct the negotiations.

Respectfully Submitted,
Colleen Herning

P.S. Someone will need to coordinate a meeting date for January.  I will be on vacation until January 28, leaving  in about a week.

P.S.S. Happy New Year!!!