CENTRAL REGION SUMMER MEETING

MAY 14, 2007

Cabot High School Choir Room

The meeting was called to order by Chairman, David Willard.

The minutes from the Fall meeting were read by secretary, Amber Holden.

The minutes were approved.

The treasurer’s report was given by treasurer, Tina Nederbrach.

Tina distributed an expenditure report. Expenses and deposits for the year's events

were explained.

OLD BUSINESS

Harding University has the master DVD of the 2006-2007 All-Region concert.

It was noted that participation in the Region Solo Festival was down. Directors were reminded

this event was for students in grades 7-12. Invitational Festival is also for grades 7-12.

Both events provide an excellent performance experience for students.

Please e-mail Tina if you need a plaque plate for a CPA plaque. She needs to know if it is one

of the old plaques or the new ones. The old ones are shaped like a triangle. The new

ones are in the shape of the state of Arkansas.

We were reminded that the region will pay the airfare of the current chairperson to attend the

ACDA Convention. This benefit is contingent upon the Central Region having an excess of $4000 in reserve.

Directors revisited the idea of the realignment of regions. This issues was tabled from the Fall

meeting. Craig Jones went into great detail using maps and other manipulatives. He

explained the suggested boundary lines. These new lines would basically cut the current

Central Region in half. Scott Whitfield expressed concern that this would leave the

"new" Central region gutted. Janie Cunningham stated that jr. high students enjoy

attending large events.

Elaine Harris suggested the following and asked the following questions...

-use a rubric in judging All-Region.

- she asked if the proposed new region balanced on paper.

-what is the square mileage of the new Central Region compared to the others.

-what is the travel time across regions.

Facilities were discussed.

The new Central Region would loose Harding University for All-Region Clinic.

Some Little Rock and North Little Rock schools have expressed interest in

hosting events.

Tina Neiderbrach also explained some of the details and wrapped up the discussion

with a reminder that all ArkCDA directors will be able to vote on the issue.

NEW BUSINESS

Officer Elections

Nominations were taken for the office of Secretary.

Amber Holden was nominated. There were no other nominations.

All were in favor of Amber Holden continuing in the office of secretary.

Nominations were taken for the office of Treasurer.

Tina Neiderbrach was nominated. There were no other nominations.

All were in favor of Tina Neiderbrach continuing in the office of treasurer.

Nominations were taken for the office of Region Chair.

Elaine Harris and David Willard were nominated. Those present voted by secret ballot.

Elaine Harris won the office of Region Chair.

Future Events

07-08 Jr. High All-Region auditions will have co-chairs. Bennie Carol Wade will be the

event planner and David Willard and Chuck Massey will host the event.

07-08 All-State selections were announced. David will e-mail the titles to directors.

07-08 Sr. High All-Region auditions: Event Manager- Elaine Harris

In the future, let's consider having Sr. High Auditions before Jr. High.

07-08 All-Region Clinic- Craig Jones

07-08 All Region Directors:

Sr. Mixed: F. Lofton Sr. Treble: L. Warner Jr. Mixed: J. Adams Jr. Treble: K. Robinson

08-09 Confirmed: Tom Street & Matt Foy

Meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.