May 17 NIBGA Festival Organizational meeting

Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association Orientation Meeting at the Noble County Fairgrounds, U.S. #6, Kendallville, Indiana

Our Mission: The purpose of this organization shall to be educate the public and promote the awareness of, Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music.

                 Pres. Jim Winger called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
         
                 Roll call: Officers present are:                  Board directors:
                   President - Jim Winger                             T J Collins
                   Vice-president - Joe Steiner                      Pam Keiper
                   Secretary - Barbara Collins                       Paul Saurborn
                   Treasurer - Linda Winger

           Others present: Jim Miller - Co-gate captain; Greg & Brenda Aldrich - Co-gate captains; Tonia Bacon - Band Scramble Chair;         Carolyn & Richard Bacon - Green Room Hostess; Maggie & Gary Bilby - Instrument workshop instructors; Louise & Terry McLouth - Merchandise/Membership table co-chair; Jay Winger; Dave Keiper - grounds; Chris Steiner - Instrument Workshop          Chair, Taxi Chair; Leslie Ellis - Co-gate captain; Julie Goldsmith - Kids Korner Craft Chair; Jeanette Young - Vendor              Chair & Merchandise /Membership table Co-chair.

• April Secretary report approved.
• Treasurer's report - Festival update.

INFORMATION ITEMS

• Internet has two different signals;: One on the Merchants Bldg & one on the Log Cabin. 
• WAWK - Behind the mic - Wed. 5/20 - 9:20 a.m. with Joe Steiner and Jim Winger. To advertise the festival. 
• Avilla nursing home scheduled; Paul Saurborn will go with the Trinity River Band to the nursing home on Friday 5/22 at 2:00 p.m.        The band will perform a show for the residents. 
• Port-a-jons will be delivered Monday 5/18 early p.m.   Service schedule will be: 
• Wednesday PM RV only
• Friday PM RV and Portajons
• Saturday PM RV and Portajons
•  Monday 7 AM  RV only
• RV pumps will be $10 each
• The stage will be inside the Activities Pavilion on a 12' x 24' x 24' platform. Need tarps hung up behind the stage Wednesday after tents are installed. Flowers available for pick up at Kroger's. Donated by Kroger;s. Will be set on the stage. 
• Garbage pickup:  AM on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. Old trash is to be picked up.
• Security Schedule: Thursday - 4 to 11 p.m.; Friday - 6 p.m. to Midnight; Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. No Sunday. 
• 2015 Summer Newsletter mailing schedule:


• June 21 - Barbara Collins
• July 19 - Paul Saurborn
• August 16 - Joe & Chris Steiner
• September - Pam Keiper

NEW BUSINESS

• Pres. Jim Winger reviewed the Emergency procedures used if necessary during the festival. Jim would call the shots for which procedure to use in case of a missing child. We cannot advise people where to take shelter in case of a storm but there is shelter in the basement of the Firehouse.
• All officers and volunteers are encouraged to be approachable and friendly to attendees. Show appreciation to attendees and campers.
• Julie Goldsmith - Kids Korner. Set up in Mini Barn needs 12 Tables and 30 Chairs.
• Activities are Saturday 5/23 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• The 'Green Room' (Band Hospitality) needs tables and chairs set up for the Bacon's in the Merchants Building.
• Workshop Review; Friday & Saturday. Set up requirements. Friday Square Dance workshop in the Log Cabin 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Need 8 chairs in the Show Arena for the workshops on Saturday 5/23. The workshop will be before the Band Scramble.
• Vendor Chair - Jeanette Young - Wood will be available for sale at Jeanette's campsite. A Church group will be opening at Bonnie's former stand with a variety of foods. The music vendor will be here. Masons will be serving food at the Lion's Stand. Other food items will be Ice Cream, Mexican food, Carmel corn, Fried Spiral potatoes, Lemon Aid,etc.
• A Jewelry vendor and a Kid's toy stand will be here. Plus a few more.
• Band Scramble - Tonia Bacon Chair; All set and ready. Band scramble drawing will be backstage at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Band Scramble will be 4:00 to 5:10 p.m.. There will be a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prize awarded.
• Merchandise table - Schedule for opening and closing will be determined by Jeanette Young and Louise McLouth - Co-merchandise chair. (They will train for using the CC processing after this meeting.)
• Chris Vogie will be stage manager for the festival. Announcers will be: Thursday 5/21 - Bob Gilson. Friday 5/22 - Terry Thacker. Saturday 5/23 Early shows Terry Thacker. Saturday 5/23 Evening shows - Donnie Voiles. Sunday afternoon - 5/24 -Terri Grannis. Sunday evening  5/24 - Elaine Vogie.
• "50 - 50 drawing" - Pam Keiper will chair the 50 - 50. Tickets will go on sale today 5/17 $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Drawing will be after the Band Scramble Saturday 5/23.
• Advertising Update; 
• Ft. Wayne Newspapers 130,000 web impressions 5 x 5 ad Thursday/Friday, Sunday.(Show ad)
• Kendallville News Sun - One page in KPC media group (show ad) * Mailing to 237 media outlets (early May)
• Updates to NIBGA Facebook page frequently to keep readers coming back.
• Facebook, Google ad buys - Joe Steiner reports

Gate Schedule - Pam Keiper & Paul Saurborn will decide when to close the gate on Saturday evening. Gibson Brothers play 5:50 & 10:00 p.m. (Gate will stay open until 8:30 or 9:00 p.m.) Sign ups for working the gate have started.

Golf Cart Allocation - If you are not using your cart, someone else gets your cart for the day. Need to share. Carts came in on Friday 5/15.

Grounds Update - Taxi signs need put on the golf carts today.

Reminder: All officers, Chair & Gate captains on stage for introduction at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday 5/23.

Paul Saurborn motioned to adjourn. T J Collins seconded. Meeting adjourned at 2:55
Next Meeting: Thursday 5/21 at Wingers Trailer. A 10 minute wrap up.

Secretary - Barbara Collins
Done 6/3/15

Thursday, May 21, 2015 NIBGA Festival status meeting

Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association - Fairgrounds - Kendallville, IN
Thursday, May 21, 2015 Festival status meeting

To cover all points in preparation for the festival beginning this evening.

Officers present:                                      Board directors:
   Pres. - Jim Winger                                       T J Collins
   Vice-pres - Joe Steiner                                 Pam Keiper
   Secretary - Barbara Collins                          Paul Saurborn
   Treasurer - Linda Winger

Others: Brenda Aldrich, Jim Miller, Jan Meade, Carolyn & Richard Bacon, Jeanette Young, Dave Keiper, Dave Vogie, Terry & Louise McLouth, Dave Smith, Chris Vogie.

Linda Winger - Treasurer gave a quick report on how many campers are on the grounds as of today.
 Linda says the flowers donated by Krogers are worth $350.00. They are to go to the Noble Co. Fairgrounds after the Sunday night show.

Merchandise: Jeanette and Louise report it is ready. The C card has been tested. A purchase needs to be at least $25.00 or more says Jim Winger.

Chris Vogie; Stage is ready. Announcers are all set.

T J - Grounds; Things are going good. No complaints for now from campers. There is a heavy water leak in the back field that will be attended to.

Green Room - Bacons report that all is ready. Water/Coffee/cookies. (All cookies are homemade by Bacon's.)

Saturday 5/24 - First Saturday band on stage at 11:00 a.m.

All Officers and Chair on stage at 11:45 a.m.

Meeting closed at 1:10 p.m.

Secretary - Barbara Collins

NIBGA Board meeting April 19, 2015

Northern Indiana Bluegrass Assoc. board meeting 

South West Conservation Club, Bluffton Rd., Ft. Wayne, Indiana

Our Mission: The purpose of this organization shall be to educate the public to, and promote
the awareness of, Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music.

Pres. Jim Winger called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m.

Roll call: Officers present are:                        Board directors:
  President - Jim Winger                                      TJ Collins
  Vice-President - Joe Steiner                             Pam Keiper
  Secretary - Barbara Collins                               Paul Saurborn
  Treasurer - Linda Winger

Others present: Chris Steiner - Workshop and Taxi Chair; Sandra Carnes - Past Vice-President ; Jeanette Young - Vendor chair & Merchandise/Membership table; Greg & Brenda Aldrich - Co Gate Captains; Leslie Ellis - Co Gate Captain; Dave Keiper - Grounds/Maintainance

• Secretary Barbara Collins: The March minutes were emailed to all on March 22, 2015.   Paul Saurborn motioned to accept. TJ Collins seconded. All say yes. Motion carried.
• Treasurer Linda Winger: The March financials were emailed to all on April 13, 2015. Linda reviewed the financials with the board. The totals are as of 3/31/15. All bills are paid as of now.  Joe Steiner motioned to accept. Paul Saurborn seconded. All say yes. Motion carried.

INFORMATION ITEMS

• eBay ad - Chris Steiner gave a update. She is working on the ads. All needs to be posted within 2 weeks.
• S15 Video by Dave Crabill - Dave Crabill has offered to video record the Spring 2015 NIBGA Festival. He has permission from most of the bands that will be performing May 21 - 24. Also he will video campground jamming, camping, plus many other activities going on that 4-day week end. The board has agreed to this. Dave will give the NIBGA a copy. These may be available for purchase later. 
• Security during the festival. The schedule will be as in the past for Thursday 5/21, Friday 5/22 & Saturday  5/23. 
• The Tents & Stage Floor will be installed on Wednesday 5/20. It was purposed and agreed to put steps on both sides of the stage. Chris Vogie will be stage manager. 
• WAWK - A 59 second radio ad-Video MP3 made by Dave Crabill will be played on the air. 
• Vendor Update: Jeanette Young - Vendor chair:  
• Mexican Burritos, Tacos, etc., 
• Soup, Chicken & Rice, Chicken Strips, 
• Buffalo burgers, 
• Hawaiian & Volcano brats, 
• a wide variety of burgers and sandwiches, French fries, Ribbon fries, Pulled Pork sliders, Fried pickles, Pickles on a stick, 
• Lemon Shake-ups, 
• Kettle corn, 
• Shaved Ice, Cotton candy, Ice Cream, 
• Mini donuts and Funnel Cakes. 
• Concession trailer will serve biscuits and gravy and other breakfast items and will open at 8:00 a.m.. 
• Avilla Masons @ the Lions Building will serve food and sell ICE. 
• A new restaurant will be serving at the stand by the Floral Hall. They are a Church group. 
• Merchandise will include craft items, jewelry & scarves, handmade Jewelry, kids's toys & novelties, and wood craft items. 
• Jeanette will fire wood for sale from the wood vendor at her camp. 
• Planned arrival dates at Kendallville fairgrounds for the officers and captains:  
• Jim & Linda W.  5/12:  
• Joe & Chris S. 5/15:  
• TJ & Barb C. 5/14:  
• Pam & Dave K. - early week:   
• Paul S. 5/14:  
• Jim M. 5/14:  
• Greg & Brenda A. - Not sure:  
• Leslie E. - in and out but back by Friday 5/22: 
• Dave S. ?:  Jan M. - ?.  R. & C. Bacon ?  Tonia - Later in the week. 
• Tim Addis was notified that the contract between the Fairboard and NIBGA needs to be discussed and renewed soon. Jim W. also addressed a list of items that need to be taken care of at the Kendallville Fairgrounds before the festival. 
• Cheri Franz will be cleaning the restrooms as usual. There are a couple of 'back ups' just in case. 
• WAWK placemat  15,000 to be distributed ; Bluegrass sponsorship is renewed. 
• Jim W. and Joe S. will go to WAWK on Tuesday May 19th @ 9:20 a.m. to talk about the upcoming festival events.  "Behind the Mic". 

OLD BUSINESS 

• Vice-Pres/Band Chairman Joe Steiner reviewed the band lineups. All contraacts are signed. 
• Some will be arriving in buses or RVs. There was a review of the band budget. 
• It was noted that Dennis Narker shared many good ideas with the board on ways to attract more attendance to the festivals. All have read this list. Pres Jim Winger suggested we review the list. 
• Linda Winger passed a list of names of those to be allocated a Golf Cart at the festival. 
• It was reviewed and accepted to be correct.
• Long discussion on credit/debit card machine use at the Merchandise/Membership table. Maybe will do. Will review possibilities. Possibly only will use at the Mds/Mbship table. 

NEW BUSINESS

• Festival fliers are printed & mailed. *Note* There is one (1) error.  Open Highway will NOT be playing at the Fall 2015 NNIBGA festival.
• Facebook and Google ads need created and scheduled. 
• Merchandise status: Jim and Linda will be going to the 'Shirt Shop' on Tuesday 4/21 to look at the colors and styles available and choose for the 2015 festival merchandise. 
• Summer Newsletter mailing schedule:
• May - Jim & Linda Winger
•  June 21 - Barbara Collins
•  July 19 - Paul Saurborn
• August 16 - Joe & Chris Steiner
• Sept 20 - Pam Keiper
• Pres. JIm W. & Joe S/ need to be prepared to negotiate a new contract between the Noble County Fairboard and Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association at the festival in May. 
• Workshop List: Chris Steiner:  1-1/2 hr. 
• Workshops. Kids Corner at 10:00 a.m. Saturday 5/23. 
• Intermediate Jam with the Bilby's and Friends at noon (both in the Mini Barn). 
• Beginning Guitar, Mountain Dulcimer, Bluegrass Banjo for beginners, Clawhammer/Frailing Banjo for beginners, and Old Time Dancing. More details are in the May newsletter. 
• Friday 5/22 Square Dancing in the Log Cabin in the evening. Time to be announced later. 
• There will be 50/50 drawings. Pam Keiper in charge. 
• Paul Saurborn motined to adjourn. TJ Collins seconded. Pres. JIm Winger called the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
• Everyone is advised to charge their club radios, discharge and then recharge. Checking to be sure they work. 
• Festival organizational meeting Sunday May 17, 2015 after the Carry-In Dinner  Noon/1:00p.m. 

Next Winter Meeting is October 18, 2015
Secretary - Barbara Collins.

NIBGA festival organizatnal meeting May 18, 2014

Organizational meeting of Northern Indiana Blue Grass Association ~ May 18th, 2014
At the Noble County Fairgrounds ~ Kendallville, IN.

The purpose of this organization shall be to educate the public to, and promote the awareness of, Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music.

The meeting was called to order by President Jim Winger at 2:00 ;p.m.
Officers Present:
  President - Jim Winger                             Board Directors
  Vice President - Joe Steiner                        TJ Collins
  Secretary - Barbara Collins                          Pam Keiper
  Treasurer - Linda Winger                             Paul Saurborn

Others present: Past Pres. Sandra Carnes, Chris Steiner - Special events/Taxi chair; Tonia Bacon - Merchandise/Memberships & Band Scramble; Carolyn & Richard Bacon - Band Hospitality Room; Dave Keiper - Grounds; Leslie Ellis- Co Gate Captain; Greg & Brenda Aldrich - Co Gate Captains; Jan Meade - Co Gate Captain; Jim Miller - Co Gate Captain; Julie Goldsmith - Kids Korner Crafts; Jay Winger;

• Secretary's report - The minutes of the April 20th meeting was sent via e-mail to all officers on 4 - 21 - 2014.  Motion to accept - Paul Saurborn. Seconded - T.J. Collins. All say yes. Motion carried.
• Treasurer's report - Financials as of 4/30/2014 were emailed to all officers in early May. It was reviewed and Paul Saurborn motioned to accept. Joe Steiner seconded. All say yes. Motion carried.
• A Thank You was given to Paul Saurborn and Jim Miller for making the new signs for Ticket Prices for the festival gate.

INFORMATION  ITEMS

• WAWK - Behind the mike @ Noble Co. Fairgrounds will be 5/21 Wednesday @ 9:30 a.m.. 
• Avilla Nursing Home schedule - 5/23 @ 2:00 p.m.. Paul Saurborn will be escorting the band. "Buck and Company. 
• Grounds has been wet preventing leaf pick up and mowing. Work release group came in and raked along the fences. Contact is Ron Richards. Frank Morton is not to be used. Tim Addis daughter was injured and is on a walker.
• Service schedule for Port-a-jons & RV's is:  Wed pm RV only, Friday pm -RV & Portajons; Sat pm - RV and Portijons; Monday 7 am RV only. Propane for guest will be $12 for 20# tanks and $15 for 30# tanks. RV pumps will be $10 each. 
• Portajons will be delivered Monday PM on 5/19. 
• Randy Moore will deliver the rental stage to Kendallville on Wed. 5/21, set up, then take down on 5/26 and take away. 
• Garbage pickup: AM on Thurs., Fri, Sat, Sun & Tues. 
• Security Schedule: Thursday  5/22 - 4 to 11 p.m.: Friday 5/23 - 6 p.m. to midnight: Saturday 5/24 - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. No Sunday. 
• 2014 Summer Newsletter mailing schedule
  June 15 - Barbara Collins
  July 20 - Paul Saurborn
  August 17 - Sandra Carnes (needs mailed week before festival)
  September 21- Joe & Chris Steiner

OLD BUSINESS

• Emergency procedures were reviewed for the fairgrounds. 
• Review of ATC stage 

NIBGA Board meeting minutes April 20, 2014

Meeting of Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association - April 20, 2014 at South West Conservation Club, Bluffton Rd. Fort Wayne, IN

Mission: The purpose of this organization shall be to educate the public to, and promote the awareness of, Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music.

The meeting was called to order by President Jim Winger at 1:05 P M

Roll Call; Officers present:                                    Board Directors:
  President - JIm Winger                                          T. J. Collins
  Vice-President - Joe Steiner (Via phone)            Pam Keiper - (not present)
  Secretary - Barbara Collins                                    Paul Saurborn
  Treasurer - Linda Winger
Others Present: Past V-President - Sandra Carnes; Greg & Brenda Aldrich - Co Gate Captains;  Jim Miller - Co Gate Captain.

• Secretary Report - Barbara Collins; The March minutes were emailed to all on 3/15/14  Paul Saurborn motioned to accept. T. J. Collins seconded. All say yes. Motion carried.

• Treasurer's reports - Linda Winger; March Financials as of 3/31/14 were emailed to all officers on 4/19/14. Financials were reviewed. Also the F13 Festival Tally was sent to officers on 4/18/14. The tally was reviewed. Paul Saurborn motioned to accept. T.J. Collins seconded. All say yes. Motion carried. 

OLD BUSINESS

• 501c3 Grants - A letter from AEP says, "they read our application. We can not apply this year (2014) but can apply next year (2015). 
• Jim Winger President got a letter saying "Noble County Fair Board (NCCFB) has waived the requested $500 for reduced rent for the fairgrounds for 2014. A possible rent reduction will be addressed in 2015 by NCCFB. 
• Special Events - Chris Steiner Special Events planner was not present and had no update.
• Stage Statis: NIBGA has recieved a solid Quote from ATC Moore Custom Trailers in Nappanee, IN for a custom built stage. There was a review of the Quote and further discussion took place. This Quote will be worked on. Possible adjustments may need done. The board will continue with this project with Pres. Jim Winger's direction and contact with Jim Moore Motors. 
• V.-Pres Joe Steiner will work on a quote from Jim Stone Maintenance & Fabrication. 
• Elliott's Cars and Carts in Warsaw Quote process started week of 3/10/14.  They declined to bid
• Randy Moore will deliver the rental stage to Kendallville on 5/21, set up, then take down on 5/26 and take away. Jim Winger reports. 
• The 2014 T-Shirt design is complete says Treasurer - Linda Winger.  Merchandise Order for S14 Festival. Linda is looking at colors and will decide soon and place an order. 
• News Sun - Kendallville newspaper. April 30th is the deadline to submit.  Jim Winger said, "Don't know if they will do a 'Pass Out' or just a newspaper ad"  Contents need to be created. Joe Steiner will do a set up for a Pass Out. 
• NIBGA Taxes are due 5/30/14. CPA needs information. Treasurer Linda Winger will do.
• Stage contents replacement. A list of what will need to be purchased was reviewed. Jim Winger made a list. Plans to buy some of the items the week before the festival. Jim will be ordering the tarps soon. 
• CC Graphics - Lillian Carnes re-submitted for new Quote.

NEW BUSINESS 

• Security coverage for Memorial festival was reviewed and approved. 
• No Vendor  update. Jeanette Young not present.
• Kids Korner - Julie Goldsmith will be doing the crafts again this year.
• Gate Sign with prices - Designs were sent to officers by Pres. Jim Winger via E-mail (PDF) All approved. 
• Advertising: Joe Steiner reports on Facebook add he maintains. Needing to do some redesigning. 
• 2014 Summer Newsletter mailing schedule:

• Sunday May 18 - Mail from Kendallville - Wingers et all. 
• June 15 - Barbara Collins
• July 20 - Paul Saurborn
• August 17- Sandra Carnes
• September - Joe & Chris Steiner
• Paul Saurborn motioned to adjourn. T. J. Collins seconded. Meeting adjourned at 1:45 P M. 
• Next meeting of NIBGA at Noble Co. Fairgrounds - May 18th, 2014

Secretary - Barbara Collins

NIBGA Board minutes March 17, 2013

Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association - March 17, 2013 at Southwest Conservation Club, 5703 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809

The meeting was called to order by President Jim Winger at 12:55 P.M.

Officers Present:                                     Board Directors:
  President Jim Winger                              T.J. Collins
  Vice. President Joe Steiner                     Pam Keiper (via conference phone call)
  Secretary Barbara Collins                        Paul Saurborn
  Treasurer Linda Winger
Others present: Chris Cooperrider - Special Events; Tonia Bacon - Co-Merchandise  and Band Scramble Chair; Carolyn Bacon - Band Hospitality Room; Jade Bacon; Jeanette Young - Vendor Chair; James Miller.

• Secretary Report - Barbara Collins e-mailed to all officers Feb. 20, 2013. One addition was made by Jim Winger. The Festival T-shirt design was chosen at the Feb meeting. (Windmill design.)  Motion to accept by T.J. Collins. Paul Saurborn seconded. All say yes. Motion carried.
• Treasurers Report - Linda Winger emailed the Feb report to all officers on Feb. 13, 2013. The Feb Financials were reviewed. Paul Saurborn motioned to accept. T.J. Collins seconded. All say yes. Motion carried.

INFORMATION ITEMS

• Reminder: 4-H Club Horse Show, May 17-19, 2013
• Security: same as 2012 except Fri. until 1 a.m. instead of midnight. Jim W. emailed their chair.
• Port-a-jons: Ordered and verified. 
• Address replacement is live. This month we are mailing to 365 former members asking them to renew. Working copies will be sent to Barb & Joe soon. 
• Charlotte, MI festival will go on 2013. Charlotte was bought by Wes Pittenger. 
• Marshall, Mi festival will happen on schedule per Jeremy Cole. 

OLD BUSINESS

• NCCFC contract not due until 2016 but 2014 rate is $12,500 and 2015 is $13,000. If 2013 is a loss, these rates need to be renegotiated - TABLED NO ACTION
• Friday Workshops-Memorial week end. Update - Chris Cooperrider. One more has been added totaling 16 workshops. Chris will make up fliers. Chris will also make up a workshop description for the next newsletter. 
• Band Scramble - Need detailed times for next newsletter. Those wishing to participate need to meet 1 hour before starting time (2:40 p.m.) to get their name in the drawing. $5 fee and perform 3 songs.  Band scramble will start at 3:40 p.m. on stage. Tonia Bacon will write up the article for the next newsletter. 
• Joe Steiner - Joe reviewed the band listings and other items pertaining to the bands. All bands are hired for the Spring festival and almost all for Fall. Joe will give Jim & Linda a list of the band addresses so they can mail them festival fliers.
• Research Grants - Jim Winger reports. Jim contacted Robin Wenger who writes grants for a living. Robin is Research Director for the City of Elkart. Mr. Wenger has consented to help NIBGA with searching for grants. 
• Advertising strategy. Jim Winger talked about Facebook and Google. Officers discussed how each works. Adds on Google - $50. Adds on Facebook $100. It was decided to use Google. Paul Saurborn motioned to advertise with Google. Barbara Collins seconded. All say yes. Motion carried. 
• 50-50 logistics. Pam Keiper - Chair. Order tickets. How many drawings? Who will sell? When to draw etc.. 
• Vendor report - Jeanette Young. Jeanette has received 3 applications. She keeps getting request and reports from potential vendors. She will check with the Moose and Lions to confirm. She will check with the wood man but sure he will deliver again. 

NEW BUSINESS 

• Advertising B.U.G. (Bluegrass Under Ground) Jade Bacon will post on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks. B.U.G. is the After Hours Jam that will take place on Friday night of the festival after the stage show finishes.  
• Mini Barn setup - Tables and chairs need to be set up on Sunday before festival. Kids Korner supplies will be set in and secured. Need security during workshops and B.U.G.  Clean up after B.U.G. before Kids Korner on Sat. a.m..
• Review "TASK LIST for Fair board" at Bluegrass festival. 
• TABLE: Decide on how late to keep the gate open on Friday P.M. of festival. How to handle the ones coming in for B.U.G.  Pam will decide on how early to open and how late to close. 
• New 2013/2014 membership cards are available. 

Paul Saurborn motioned to adjourn at 1:50 P.M. T.J. Collins seconded.
Next meeting of NIBGA is Sunday April 21, 2013
Secretary - Barbara Collins

Memorial Day Festival Extended Guitar Workshop

Don’t forget about the special 2 hour extended guitar workshop being held at the Memorial Day festival. It will be conducted by Dan Miller, the editor and publisher of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine (FGM), a bi-monthly periodical dedicated to presenting all aspects of the art of flatpicking the acoustic guitar. FGM has been published non-stop since September 1996. Each issue contains interviews with top performers (which include tablature of their favorite licks and breaks ) as well as a wide variety of columns written by an impressive group of contributors. Since September 1999, a 68-minute companion audio CD has been available with each issue. Dan has authored or co-authored many publications, including the  popular eight volume Flatpicking Essentials guitar course and the book, The Guitar Player's Guide to Developing Speed, Accuracy, and Tone. Through FGM, Dan has published many of his own instructional materials as well as many written by other notable performers and instructors. Through the related FGM Records, he has also released many recordings from such notable performers as Brad Davis, Tim Stafford, Jim Nunally, Robert Bowlin, and John Carlini.

The workshop will focus on how to use efficient left and right hand technique and mechanics to increase speed, improve note clarity and fluidity, and develop good tone and volume. Dan said, "After interviewing over 200 professional guitar players for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine I took all of the information that I had gathered about developing speed, accuracy, and tone and worked with my good friends Brad Davis and Tim May to develop a book, DVD, and workshop presentation that would help players of all levels break through playing barriers and improve their tone, volume, speed, fluidity, and note accuracy." 

The workshop will be held at 2 PM on Friday afternoon and is well worth the $25 registration fee, but registration is limited so sign up early. You can register by calling 419 721 8016, or emailing bands@nibga.com.

May 25 Guitar Workshop at Tri-State

Dan Miller, the editor and publisher of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, will conduct a two-hour all-level flatpicking guitar workshop that will focus on how to use efficient left and right hand technique and mechanics to increase speed, improve note clarity and fluidity, and develop good tone and volume.  Dan said, "After interviewing over 200 professional guitar players for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine I took all of the information that I had gathered about developing speed, accuracy, and tone and worked with my good friends Brad Davis and Tim May to develop a book, DVD, and workshop presentation that would help players of all levels break through playing barriers and improve their tone, volume, speed, fluidity, and note accuracy."

Vern McIntyre's Appalachian Grass

Hmm, how do you say s**t I screwed up? I forgot Appalachian Grass on the front page of our flyer. I reprinted it today and sent Kitty the new version. I also, update the web site. 


I am so sorry for missing this band. They are on the schedule correctly on the back of the flyer. 


Again, they are appearing at Tri-state this Memorial weekend.


Jim

You Tube interview re: Memorial festival

IPFW Arts Weekly speaks with the Northern Indiana Bluegrass Association

Linda & I were invited to present NIBGA on Fort Wayne PBS. The show was aired on May 15, 2011. It includes video from the DVD made in May 2005 by Gordon Peterson.

I had a couple of facts in error during the interview. Can you spot them?  Add a comment here.

Propane sale during Tri-State festival

Amerigas, located just west of Kendallville, IN on US6 (5695 East US Highway 6, Kendallville, IN 46755 260-347-2266) will fill 20# for $10 and 30# for $15 if you bring canned goods for the local food bank before 3p each day. You can register to win 100 gallons of propane.

On Friday, May 27 from 11a-2p WAWK broadcasting with free pop and hot dogs. The propane drawing will be during this time.

Stage and vendors are at Tri-State

The stage arrived a few minutes ago. Tires were low so the crew had to pump them up. There has been some minor damage while it was in storage. It appears the soft aluminum skin has been scraped.

Two of many vendors arrived Sunday night with many more expected.

As of Saturday night there were 74 rigs on the grounds.

The chairs are awaiting an audience.

Propane special at festival

Praxair Distribution, 801 Commerce Dr, Kendallville, IN 46755  (260) 347-5908, is offering a bluegrass special for 20# propane tanks, $16. 

Show your bluegrass ticket to get the discount.

DISCOVER BLUEGRASS DAY - May 27, 2011

DISCOVER BLUEGRASS DAY

A Full Day of Workshops Presented by Professional Musicians

We are excited to present a full day of workshops on May 27, the Friday of the Memorial Day Festival.  These workshops will be free to all festival attendees.  If you would like to just come for the day, the cost of a Friday daily ticket is $8 and will allow you to attend all workshops, plus all other activities and concerts on Friday night. 

           

Workshops will be 2 hours in length, including time to pack up and move to the next workshop.  Preregistration is not required…just show up at the door!  You will find schedules posted on the bathroom doors and at the merchants’ building, but if you want to start planning your day now, here is the preliminary schedule.  You can attend one session per time slot.

Choices are:

10am until noon – Song Writing, Banjo, Dobro, or Guitar

Noon until 2pm – Mountain Dulcimer, Fiddle, or Bass

2 pm until 4pm – Mandolin or Harmonica

4 pm until 6pm – Harmony Singing, Beginner Bluegrass Jam, Old-Time/Bluegrass Dancing

In addition to the above FREE sessions, we will be offering a workshop from 2pm until 6pm (yes, FOUR hours!) with Bull Harmon.  This will be geared towards the more advanced players, and there will be a $25 fee for this class.  You must preregister in advance with Chris Cooperrider as there is a limit of 12 students in this class. Call 260-302-1555 for more information or to preregister.

The Saturday morning workshops are being replaced by this Friday spectacular. There will still be the “Slow Jam” on Saturday from 12-1:30p in the Mini Barn along with the Kids Korner at 10:00 to 11:30a.

Memorial Showcase bands

We have 2 showcase bands signed up for the 2011 Memorial Day festival -- the Matt Scutchfield Band @ 6:20 and Lost Road Ramblers @ 6:40. The bands will perform on Thursday May 26.

WiFi at Kendallville Memorial Festival

The WiFi will be on at the fairgrounds during the festival. Exact dates are:
On: May 16  Off: June 1

The antenna is located atop the Merchants building. The range varies but is generally line of site for 100 yards. If you cannot get reception at your location, move closer to the east end of the Merchants building.

The antenna is off when we are not on the grounds to prevent free service to area homes.

Our thanks to Ligtel Communications for providing free WiFi during our festivals.

May 27 HillBenders at Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, IN

Undeniably the hottest young band on the acoustic scene, The HillBenders have been winning over audiences from coast to coast with their unique style, original compositions and relentless drive. These buzz-worthy bluegrass whiz-kids are quickly rising above many of their peers and gaining international recognition for their aggressive combination of contemporary influences with traditional inspiration and instrumentation, as well as their infectiously energetic stage performances.


They will perform for the residents of the Provena Sacred Heart Home in Avilla, IN at 2 p.m. on May 27. 


This show is sponsored by Northern Indiana Bluegrass as a part of their community outreach program.

REVISED - Bull Harmon Workshop

Due to numerous requests, the Bull Harman workshop for the Memorial Day festival will be geared more to intermediate to advanced players. Unique and original created chords, different styles of rhythmn techniques and appropriate use of them will be taught as well as creative "licks". Bull will be around the festival all weekend and will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

This class is limited to the first 12 paid attendees. The fee for the four hours is $25 Contact Chris at cooperrider@yahoo.com or 260-302-1555

Masters guitar workshop on May 27, 2011

Bull Harmon will be teaching a four-hour class on the Friday before Memorial Day.  There will be a $25 fee for this class, and the class size is limited to 12.  Please sign up with Chris Cooperrider at 260-302-1555.


Bull is no stranger in the Midwest when you mention guitar playing, Bull has won numerous awards doing just that. A respected instructor and teacher in his field, Bull also traveled for several years with Rhonda Vincent and in 1999 formed his own band, "Bull's Eye" which he still performs with today. Bull and his band recently won 2009 National Single Mic Championship at Silver Dollar City. He holds the title of SPGMBA Midwest Guitar Player of the Year for 2004, 2006 & 2007. Bull has 2 solo projects that have received high recognition titled "Bull's Eye" and "Rosewood, Spruce & Ebony".



“Bull Harman’s workshop will include basic guitar instruction. Different types of rhythms used in bluegrass, lead-in runs to chord changes as well as basic chords and non-basic chords unique to Bull's style. Quick tips on string changing and different sounds from different tunings. Class will learn a basic tune. Feel free to contact Bull, bullharman@cs.com,  prior to the workshop if you have any questions.”

NIBGA facebook page for TriState Bluegrass Festival

Everyone has a Facebook page and we didn't want to be left behind. If you would like to help the club, let us know the best ways to use this new capability. Here is our Facebook page for TriState.

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