A voice student of Community Music School teacher Maria Goodrich, Keyes was one of two winners in the ages 18-20 category. She will receive a $50 scholarship to the school.

Judges for the 2018 competition included soprano Cheryl Hudson, guitarist Peter VanDyke and pianist Anna Whistler, all members of the Community Music School faculty. Other 2018 competition winners were Jackson Lasher of Lockport, Waylon Mattimore of Buffalo, Andreea Merzianu of Buffalo, Lauren Roetzer of Lockport and Ellie Zhu of East Amherst.

Founded in 1924, Community Music School provides instrument and voice lessons for people of all ages. For information, contact the school at 884.4887 or info@cms-buffalo.org, or visit w.

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Members present: Julie Maedl, Janet Lyndaker, Donna McCloy, Brendan Dymes, Dave Stockton, Keith Bond , Ann Bush, Ann Fisher-Bale

Treasurer’s Report: Balance of $3585.08

• Discussed:
  Upcoming Music in the Park Event
• The Moon Hunters Band may be able to play for the hour before Easy St. Big Band. We should know by the next meeting.
• Dave Stockton suggested we contact John Hotaling to participate in the event this year. He makes wooden wine bottle holders and other wood crafted items. Ann Busch will contact him.
• Ann Fisher-Bale volunteered to design an event flyer and redesign the tickets.
• Donna McCloy said they could print them on the FMC printer. Julie said the flyers and posters should go up 3 weeks in advance, about mid July.
• Julie said there are 72 wine glasses left from last year. Ann Busch will order 12 dozen more glasses from the Print Shop in Medina.
• Wineries participating: Leonard Oakes, Schulze, 810 Meadworks and Vizcarra Vineyards. Barker Brewing is also participating.
• We all need to promote this event to our family and friends and sell as many presale tickets as possible!
• It was decided that we should provide the portable toilets this year since we are anticipating a good turnout.

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Attendees: Julie Maedl, Ann Fisher-Bale, Ann Busch, Janet Lyndaker, Keith Bond, Donna McCloy, Vonda Westcott

The meeting was called to order at 8:12 AM by Vice President Julie Maedl.

Treasurers Report: Current balance – $3,982.58. There are no bills.

Old Business

• Membership Month – Julie has spoken to a couple of people about joining to add to our membership.
• Music In The Park – July 17th
• Tents/Tables/Port-a-Potty: Julie reported that the tents, tables and port-a-potty have been rented.
• Music: Dave Stockton and The Blind Leading the Blind have been confirmed for music.
• Wineries: Leonard Oakes, Schulze, Vizcarra Vineyards. Barker Brewery will represent craft beer. Ann B is also waiting to hear from 810 Mead Works as to whether they are interested.
• Chocolate: Della’s Chocolate will participate.
• Farm Markets: Ann B will check with the local farm market (John LePard) to see if they want to participate. Julie will contact Harris Farm Markets to ask if they would be interested.
• Goat Chip Bingo: Sara is available and will provide the goat for this event.
• RH Community Library: Julie reported that Rebecca Schweigert asked if the Library could participate. This was approved.
• Publicity: Ann B will check with her brother-in-law to see if he can give us a price on posters. Julie will talk with Patt about doing flyers, tickets and postcards. Ann F-B will check with the Village to confirm they are doing an ad this year. Julie will try to get a picture for a newspaper feature.
• Caterer: It is Darrell’s turn so Ann B will see if he is interested.
• Door Prize: Donna said FMC will provide the basket for the door prize. Julie will ask Wendy if she can contact her friend about the overnight stay as part of the basket.

New Business

The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 AM. The next meeting will be Wednesday, June 8th at 8:00 AM at Darrell’s.

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