May 13 2007
USARD ANNUAL MEETING
Attendance: Bill McGrath, Joe Gillotti, Gary Rockwell, Phyllis Gillotti, Dave Noel, Gary Gillotti, Bill Mojica, Bob Zarfoss, Bill Strickland, Mary Saunders, Charlie Kammer. John Bosworth, Paul Mosley, Ron Church, Larry Bourne, Joe Fontana and Virginia Wilkos Stafford.
I. Review of the 2017 USARD Convention
Positives
a.) Bill Mojica- The Friday night social was outstanding, having time to socialize is a must.
b.) Bill McGrath-Events were on schedule this year, almost to the “T”
c.) Bob Zarfoss- Encouraging people watch all events was a plus
d.) Phyllis Gillotti – The individuals being later in the morning was better than last year, when the Juniors had to be there at 8:00 am
e.) Bill McGrath- More frequent breaks helped the flow of the Convention.
f.) Virginia Stafford- Overall hotel experience was very nice, the fact the owner Mr. Genetti was there, was amazing
g.) Meals were such an improvement over Danbury.
Negatives
a.) Harry Jenkins- Vendors on the inside could be a distraction to the clinicians
b.) Charlie Kammer- No lunch at the hotel on Saturday a problem, something like box lunches should have been set up.
c.) Noise from other venues(wedding) could be heard in our room
II. Election of Officers
External Vice President position vacated by Gary Rockwell only office that received nominations.
Nominated:
David Smith, retired Professor of Percussion, Western Ct State University
David Noell, retired drummer from the United States Army Old Guard
a.) An amendment was proposed by Bob Zarfoss, that after the voting the second place nominee will be added to the Advisory Board. This motion was seconded by Bill McGrath. All in favor, Motion Passed.
David Noel was elected External Vice President and David Smith appointed to the Advisory Board.
III. Plans for next year
It was discussed that as soon as the Convention was over we need to plan next year’s event.
a) Return to Genetti’s
b) Check other hotels
c) Expand and market Jr Competition
d) Next meeting Date?
IV. Adjournment
Bill McGrath made a motion to adjourn, motion passed.