Contact Person:  Brian Bak

ORLANDO MUSIC CLUB MEETING MINUTES
 Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 7:30 PM
 Location: Zoom Meeting
 In Attendance:
Jeannine Mongeon, Yun-Ling Hsu, Hannah Yang, Brian Bak, Lisa Moore, Elaine Knight
Absent:
 Christine Peterson, Christina Gant, Daniela Monzon-Villegas,
 
Meeting Purpose
 
Zoom meeting to discuss Orlando Music Club's upcoming events, competitions, and organizational matters.
 
Key Takeaways
·       50th anniversary celebration planning is ongoing; meeting scheduled for Sunday at 11:30 AM via Zoom
·       Piano competition entries: 51 total after refunds, generating $1,470 in revenue
·       String competition and masterclass scheduled for Saturday at Calvary Baptist
·       Potential new events discussed: playathon fundraiser, Alexander technique workshop, additional master classes

Topics
50th Anniversary Celebration Planning
·       Meeting scheduled for Sunday at 11:30 AM via Zoom
·       Many details still undecided: costs, sign-up process, table decorations, food, program book printing
·       Considering fee for members; aiming to keep it low to maximize attendance
·       $500 budget allocated from general account, plus $100 donation from Publix for cake

Piano Competition Update
·       51 entries after refunds (originally 53) ·          Revenue generated: $1,470
·       One class canceled due to only having two participants ·          Judges' instructions to be revised for future competitions
·       Results for elementary B division pending from two judges 

String Competition Preparations
·       Scheduled for Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church
·       Four violinists performing in one division advancing to in-person round.  Expected to run from 1:30 PM to 1:50 PM
·       $10 observation fee to help cover competition expenses 

Technology Update
·       Acquired Adobe Acrobat for the club through TechSoup
·       Single-user license assigned to Orlando Music Club Gmail account Future Events and Workshops


·       Discussed potential Alexander technique workshop for next year
·       Considering survey on membership form to gauge interest in various workshop topics
·       Playathon fundraiser idea proposed for fall, possibly at Ryan Seacrest Studio
·       Exploring additional master class opportunities

Venue Considerations
·       Sweetwater increasing prices; need to find alternative locations ·  Considering Maitland Presbyterian and other church venues

Community Service Recitals
·       Discussed asking for donations in advance for future events ·   Successful December recital raised $100
·       Considering spring recital at assisted living facility, possibly in late April or early May
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Next Steps
·       Send Zoom invite for Sunday's 50th anniversary planning meeting
·       Finalize and communicate schedule for in-person piano competition rounds
·       Contact Ryan Seacrest Studio to explore playathon possibilities
·       Develop survey for membership form to gauge interest in workshop topics ·      
        Explore new venue options for future events
·       Discuss directory details with Tina on Saturday
·       Consider fall Suzuki group performance event; discuss with Rolando