MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes from previous board meeting were read. Amendment to minutes: To be eligible for member fees at conferences, MENC members without EMEA affiliation need to establish such affiliation by paying $20 directly to EMEA. Music teachers living and working in Europe need to be EMEA members in order to pay the member fee for participation in EMEA conferences. 

FINANCIAL MATTERS
1) Treasurers report: Anita submitted a sheet reflecting the balance before this conference. 

2) Gary Bogle requested $750 in support of his attending the MENC Eastern Division Conference. The board approved this expense, pending availability of funds. This will be determined by the end of November, following journal expenses. 

3) The board discussed the possibility of supporting five students who are slated to attend the honor groups performing at the Eastern Division Conference. It was decided we do not have the funds for this. EMEA could provide students with a letter requesting financial support from community  organizations. EMEA's backing might help students solicit support. It was suggested students could offer to perform in return for financial support. Diana will draft the letter. 

4) There was a brief discussion regarding developing scholarships for graduating seniors who plan to study music education. However, our organization has limited funds. It was decided we should spend our money to support our European music educator needs. 

5) As a small way of recognizing the hard work involved in setting up a conference, it was decided to exempt the president  from the conference fee. It was agreed to also exempt Tom Donaldson, since he was instrumental in setting up this conference. 

NEW OFFICERS
The following people have agreed to run for office, with terms beginning March, 1999: 
     President elect: Ron Lundy 
     Secretary: Hope Matthews 
     Treasurer: Annetta Morrelli 

Elections will be held tomorrow during the conference with a hand vote. 

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1) Some chairpersons are changed since our last board meeting: 
     Music in Our Schools Month: Butch Wilcher 
     Technology: Bob Hartline 

2) Gary Paulson has agreed to contact Eric Measells to see if he is still interested in chairing the choral area. If not, he will ask John Bockman to consider the position. 

3) The board decided we should include the chairpersons in board meetings. Gary Bogle will call them together tomorrow morning to let them know about attending board meetings. Tom Donaldson will request articles from each person for the next EMEA Journal. 

4) Diana Davidson has agreed to be an assistant editor for the EMEA Newsletters and Journal. 

DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS
    Choral Eric Measells 
    Band  Ron Judd 
    Elem/Gen Music  Gary Giorgis 
    Technology  Robert Hartline 
    MIOSM/WLC  Butch Wilcher 
    Orchestra  Joan Burton 
    TRI-M  Geri Shimabukuro 
    Solo/Ensemble  Mike Steenson 
    Media  Tom Donaldson 
    International School Rep  Philip Benson 
    Industry Representative  Dennis Johnson 

MISCELLANEOUS
1) When organizing a conference, the president should not be involved with attendee hotel reservations. 

2) We need to continue sending EMEA publications to non-members; hopefully, non-members will realize the importance of joining EMEA/MENC. 

3) In August, 1999, there will be a procedure EMEA must take in order to retain our non-profit status. 

4) We discussed making the fall meeting informal; and the spring conference a "major" conference. We decided we need to continue with agendas at both conferences. 

5) We discussed the lack of music teachers from Italy attending conferences. We need to be in close communication with them and encourage attendance. It’s very difficult for teachers in other districts to attend. 

6) Gary Bogle will ask Marie McGurn to write a letter to principals reporting briefly on our conference. We see this as a way to increase awareness of EMEA and music education and to promote music education. 

7) We decided to send letters to presenters and students who participated in the fall conference. 

8) Spring, 1999, conference will be in Garmisch. Fall 1999 conference will be in Heidelberg. 
agreed to also exempt Tom Donaldson, since he was instrumental in setting up this conference. 

The meeting was adjourned with just enough time to get to the restaurant for a wonderful dinner with 30+ members attending. Members at one table were terribly rowdy, however. Keep an eye out for the next dinner party!