OREGON ALUMNI BAND
12/18/2004 Meeting Minutes

Laura’s Tussle Pad
Present: Laura, Renee, Monica, Jeannette, Phil, Jeff, Lani, and OAB member Von Kam.
Absent: No-one, though Jeannette had to leave midway, Phil was her proxy.

I. Old Business

A. Minutes Approval: minutes were approved via email awhile ago.

B. Financial Report: not available. Lani reports we have money and will deposit any outstanding checks and do an end-of-year report in January 2005.

C. Homecoming Review & Ideas for 2005

Armory has been booked for OAB through 2008 (or until the tenants leave the building). OMB is covering rental fee.
Due to some complaints of OAB spontaneous musical bursts of duck spirit in the Pittman Room, we have been asked to please five an approximate time we will perform there.
To encourage more participation, send out the “big mailing” in August and a reminder postcard in mid-Sept to keep OAB fresh on people’s minds.
Provide a full gate list two weeks prior to Homecoming to the OMB administrative assistant.
Write a script about OAB for announcer during the game.
OMB director Todd Zimbelman is willing to provide either windbreakers, hats, or T-shirts that complement the OMB’s uniforms.
We might march onto the field for HC ‘05!
There were no complaints about not having a full brunch prior to game.

D. Pape Jam Review

25 members signed up; only 11 showed up to play. The GGB and YGB were there thank goodness to fill in the voids!
All four rooms were used in the Embassy Suites for our out-of-town members.
Before rehearsal begins, OAB and OBB, YGB, & GGB need an icebreaker to remind us we’re all on the same team.
Meat pizzas: OAB needs to hire a security guard! OR, just order meat/combo pizzas only!
Share this with Todd Z.

II. New Business

A. OAB Board Elections

Jeff Swanson resigned his position as vice president, as well as from the Board. He has now ascended to the status of “VP Emeritus”. We thank him for his continuous determination and clear effort to make OAB better. We’ll miss you, buddy!
Monica is stepping down as Secretary (served 4 years) but still plans to be active on the board, just not in an Executive position.
Phil is stepping down as President (serving 5 years), but plans to stay on Board.
Lani is staying on as Treasurer - thank you!
After much discussion, Lani moved to nominate Laura for President, Jeannette for VP, and Renee for Secretary. Monica seconded, unanimously approved. Girl Power!

B. New board member nominations:

It was moved by Renee and unanimously approved by all to welcome Corianne Good and Robert Heinke as new OAB board members! Welcome and congratulations! We look forward to your duck visions!

C. Winter postcard to go out mid-January: Send out HC and Jam wrap up notes, announce new executive board and welcome new board members.

Meeting adjourned 6:30 pm.