The May meeting of the Smoky Mountain Blues Society (SMBS) was held on May 23rd, 2010 at Mulligans.  The meeting started at approximately 4:15

Approximately 25 people were in attendance.
General Discussion:
Blues Cruises
T-shirts designs, posters designs.
Times, money and bands were reiterated

The June and July SMBS meetings will be held one hour before boarding at the Knoxville Riverboat Facility. This is to save time, efforts.
Tim will speak with Riverboat to confirm food availablity and beer stock.

Blues Night Out

James Armstrong@ Brackins- Thursday  June 24th(est. start 8pm)  $7 cover.
Don't forget Mem Shannon this Saturday, May 29th at 8 p.m.  not sure of cover.

IBC
Entry Deadline for SMBS sponsored competition is July 30, but will be flexible to accomodate more bands.
Entry fees:
Bands $50, Single/Duo $30, Youth $20
All acts must be members (at least one per band)

Blues Jams now 3 nights a week

Smokys-tues. nights in Fountain City
Brackins now moved to Wednesday nights effective June 3 in Maryville

Ricks Place on Thursday Nights in Downtown West, Knoxville.

Website

It was mentioned by several the website must be updated, including a calendar. Several of the website committee members mentioned they would help Robert to ensure website was updated constantly

501C3 Status

SMBS unaffected by the IRS ruling

Election results and officer selections for new board members:

Angelia Garrison removed her name
Mike Feeback was elected and named treasurer by the board
Robert H. was elected and named secretary by the board
Diane Michel was elected and named President of SMBS by the board
Tim Spencer was elected and named VP of SMBS by the board

The next meeting will be held Sunday, June 13th at the Tennessee Riverboat Facility on Neyland Drive at 2 p.m.  Covered patio. Rain or shine.

With thanks to Tim Spencer for taking the minutes in my absence.

 

Robert Higginbotham
Secretary
Smoky Mountain Blues Society
www.smokymountainblues.org