Nov. 16, 2008
NIBGA Board Meeting 12:55p start

All officers were present. Plus Band committee: Joe and Chris

Secretary’s Report: Barb C. One correction for the Oct. minutes.

Joe W. motioned to approve. Sandy C. second. All say yes. Carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Linda W. Oct. 08’ Financial Report.

Sandy C. motioned to approve. Paul S. second. All say yes. Carried.

Jim W. Reports – 4% to 4-1/2% Interest on CDs right now.

Linda W. Reported on F08 Festival Income and Expenses.

Jim W.‘s Review of Festival Income and Expenses on a annual bases (May 00’ to Sept. 08’)

Attendance is down. Everyone one read and discussed areas where savings might be found.

TABLE: Maybe eliminate some Golf Carts & Port-a-jons. Decide Jan. or Feb.

Joe S. Band Report: Discussion ~ Do we/should we cut amount of bands? Reviewed list of bands for consideration. More discussion and decisions later.

Don Moore will send NIBGA a estimate for the 3 – 50 amp outlets at the fairgrounds.

It was agreed to drop the advertisement in ‘Bluegrass Now magazine. (Cost 540.00) 90x3= $270.00.

Adds will be placed in the 3 Recreational Club Management Magazines - Sunny Travelers, Jayco Safari’s, & The Chatter. Cost $540.00. the add will contain a $off coupon of some kind.

Sandy C. made a motion to advertise w/coupon. Paul S. second. All say yes. Carried

TABLE: Jim W. will work on possibilities of Radio programs to advertise the festivals.

Adds on WAWK: One time – Once per week. Jim will talk to Don M. on arrangements and prices.

Jim will e-mail each of the officers with a price quote and request a ‘officers vote’.

TABLE: For January! Advertising – Should we look for Festival Sponsors? There was much discussion. No decision. RE-ADDRESS.

Sandy C. Suggest - Vendors: If weather is bad, or turn out is low, and it effects vendors income, could we and should we give a vendor a discount at the next festival they attend. All agreed yes.

TABLE: January – Decide – IBMA Attendance in Nashville.

Do we need to cut expenses and people going?

Pam K. motioned to adjourn. T.J. C. second. Time Adjourned: 2:35 P.M.