Minutes – December 6, 2025

1. Board Succession & Election
   • The VP of Auditions position is open.
   • Recruit new board members to ensure a smooth transition for the next cycle.
2. April 11 Spring Auditions
   • April 11, Sam Houston State University.
   • The event will be combined classical/MT, and CCM
   • Registration opens on Feb 9 and closes on Mar 11.
   • Room Requirements: About 12 rooms with pianos to compress the schedule. Emily Heilman will secure as many as possible.
   • Pianist Policy: 10 ‘auditions’ per pianist.
3. Treasurer Report
   • Treasurer’s Report: The chapter has a healthy balance of $16,822.92.
   • Audition fees will remain flat.
   • The chapter will continue covering national audition fees for qualifying students.
4. Bylaw Updates
   • Change: Update the bylaws to the current Membership “Director” Title.
   • Eliminate: Winners’ Recital Chair. The Winners’ Recital was canceled due to low enrollment and schedule conflicts.
5. Miscellaneous
   • The Winter Workshop was canceled.
     • Solution: Shift focus to student-centric masterclasses.
     • Idea: Joshua Wintergrade (Rice) is interested in presenting.
   • The board will nominate Judy Boiter for NATS for Life membership, recognizing 45 years of service and active involvement.

Action Items:

• Contact Lauren Pastorek about assisting with auditions.
• Official bylaw update.
• Gather recommendation letters for Judy Boiter.
• Contact Joshua Wintergrade about a potential workshop/masterclass.
• Secure as many audition rooms as possible (target: 12-13)