Annual Fall Conference 2024
Minutes (draft)
District VI
Texas Federation of Music Clubs
November 16, 2024 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Austin
President Janie Keys called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. with the following members present: Lois Armor, Brett Bachus, Sue Bachus, Huiyoung Chun, Johnana Clark (by zoom), George Edwards, Marcia Edwards, Judy Gorrell, Mike Gorrell (by phone), Yulia Hanna, John Isaacks, Virginia Kniesner, Sherry Stricker and Angela Smith.
Janie introduced herself in her new capacity as District VI President, replacing Virginia Kniesner who resigned due to health problems.
The group sang “America” led by Sherri Stricker.
Sue Bachus, President of Opus 64 Club, welcomed everyone to the meeting and Lois Armor, President of Etude Music Club, responded and announced that next year’s meeting will be in San Antonio.
The Minutes of the October 2023 meeting were approved as distributed, with one minor addition: Sue Bachus, President of Opus 64 Club was added to the list of Club reports.
Treasurer John Isaacks presented the proposed 24-25 budget. He noted that there is a shortage of approximately $200 to cover the cost for the District VI web site. Judy Gorrell made a motion to use the dividends from our CD which renews in September toward the cost of the web site and divide any additional need between the District VI Clubs. Motion was seconded and unanimously passed.
Judy Gorrell moved to Accept the Budget as presented. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Lois Armor brought forth the subject of the need to appoint someone to fill the position of 1st VP vacated with the ascension of Janie Keys to President. She moved that Marcia Edwards be appointed to the 1st VP position for the remainder of the term. Motion was seconded and unanimously approved.
The minutes of the Executive Board meeting held November 6, 2024 were reviewed and approved as presented.
OFFICER REPORTS:
President Janie Keys gave a brief report of District VI responsibilities for the NFMC Convention being held in Austin in June 2025. One need is for exhibitors and presenters. There were several attendees who voiced interest and requested more information.
2nd VP Judy Gorrell reported on her activities (copy attached)
CLUB REPORTS:
Reports were given by the following and attached to these minutes:
Judy Gorrell, Arpeggio
Sherri Stricker, Crownridge
Lois Armor, Etude Music Club of San Antonio Janie Keys, Music Club-Austin
Johnana Clark, New Braunfels Music Study Club Sue Bachus, Opus 64 Club
Yulia Hanna, Russian Overtones
Memorial Service: Angela Smith of Music Club-Austin recognized Katharine L. Parmelee Race and Carol Bann Kook, members of their club who have passed away since our last meeting.
Marcia Edwards requested Clubs send photos for our Web page.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. for a musical interlude in the sanctuary. Brett Bachus and his student, Krithik Tenneti, played selected duets from Miniatures, 46 Piano Duets for Student and Teacher by Leopold Godowsky. Also, singers from A Cappella Unlimited, a chapter of Sweet Adelines, performed a variety of music, including a Christmas piece for us.
Lois Armor, Recording Secretary
