Fall 2025 Minutes

1. Treasurer Report – NSA Fee Reimbursement Pilot
   • 14 students requested reimbursement, total reimbursement requested: $1,125.
   • Finance officers to confirm the available budget for student support.
   • Draft a student support/reimbursement policy for review at the next meeting.
2. Review of Last Year’s Auditions
   • Positive feedback from parents and teachers.
   • Challenges identified:
     • Comparing students at different stages of vocal development (especially 6th vs 8th grade, during voice change).
     • Monitors training and communication at audition venues.
   • Suggested improvements:
     • Reorganize age divisions? Review and update age divisions for future auditions.
     • Prepare monitor training resources.
3. Upcoming Auditions
   • Chapter Audition: April 11, 2025
     • Morning session for younger students; late morning session for college students.
   • Winter workshop: Proposed for January 2026
     • Center Houston location suggested (Lone Star or HCC?)
     • Preference for educational workshops over masterclasses.
     • Online format considered for cost efficiency and accessibility.

Action Items:

• Submit candidate presenters and workshop ideas by October 1st.
• Investigate venues for the Winter workshop.
• Develop specific workshop topics for future events.

4. Miscellaneous
   • Membership: 87 members; ~33 actively participate.
   • Engagement strategies:
     • Focus on teacher development initiatives to highlight the value of membership.
     • Outreach to encourage participation from all members.
   • Administrative updates:
     • Chapter bylaws need updating.
     • The website required immediate revision.
     • Newsletter planned for September 1, 2025 (include winter workshop info and upcoming decisions).

Action Items:

• Follow up with non-participating members to encourage engagement.
• Update website and bylaws.
• Prepare newsletter content and send blurbs by September 1st.