USARD Meeting Lancaster Pa April 17 2011
In Attendance:
Steve Young, John Bosworth, Bill Mojica, Gary Rockwell, Nick Biscotti
Charlie Kammer, Joe Gillotti, Phyllis Gillotti, Gary Gillotti, Bill Hartmann
Warren Lee, Nan Lee, Jeff Salisbury, Dave Hevrin, Leo Ehrhard
Betty Ehrhard
Steve Young opened the meeting with reviewing the USARD second Convention
A )How was the Convention ?
Evaluation of clinicians and demonstrators
Was agreed that even though there were fewer clinicians, the clinics were
excellent.
Special thanks to Lee Caron, Jeff Salisbury and Fred Johnson for their presentations
Comments from new members
Jeff Salisbury University of Vermont Drum Instructor
“Standard of musicianship was outstanding”
Dave Hevrin- Rock and Drum Corps drummer Burlington Vermont
“Since the time I arrived I felt comfortable and accepted”
b) Hotel
Discussion on the Hotel- Heritage Hotel
Good variety of food for the banquet
The bar and restaurant were super. The Hotel staff was polite and helpful, very accommodating
Acoustics in the banquet hall were better than the last hotel.
Only negative issue was some attendees had trouble with the electronic room keys
There was a discussion that the Convention should be moved to another state. Was agreed
that Pennsylvania was good central location. Also agreed that the Heritage should be considered
for next year’s convention.
There also was a discussion on whether to limit the Convention to just Saturday. But for the people from New England and Western New York this would be a long trip for one day,
c) How can we improve for next year? Suggestions
More Performers
Need to get Young People involved to perform or attend
Need to do more PR work , advertise, PAS, Ancient Times? Drum Corps World
d) Membership Report
Charlie reported that USARD had 113 members, 39 renewed so far 2011
e)Website
Joe Gillotti will be working with Gary Rockwell to move the USARD Internet domains from his to Rockwell’s hosting service. Joe asked that if there are any issues with the website, please notify him
f) Next meeting end of July
g) Expense Report Charlie Kammer
