Homecoming is a question mark. Our website is live (Obviously, or you wouldn’t be reading this). Membership exceeds goals. We’re strong financially.

That, in a nutshell, summarizes the TMBAA’s annual membership meeting on June 28. About 85 alums attended the meeting, which is almost 30 percent of our membership. Not bad for a Sunday summer afternoon. 

Here’s a recap of the meeting:

Homecoming: Jan Berkeley

• Because of COVID-19, the football season and spectator attendance are in jeopardy. We’re continuing to make plans; if homecoming is postponed, these plans will be implemented next year.
• This year’s homecoming is scheduled for Nov. 14, alumni registration will run through Oct. 24. 
• The jock rally will be held on Nov. 13; heavy attendance expected, followed by an alumni band rehearsal. Full rehearsal with TMB slated for Saturday morning.
• Survey results, 728 responses.
  • 96% plan to attend.
  • Trumpets, silks/flags and trumpets have highest participation.
  • 82% would attend jock rally.
  • 96% will or might attend Friday rehearsal.

TMBAA.org: Michael Runzler

• Publicly accessible, with “members only” site for exclusive TMBAA information.
• Main features include news, membership (with member roster, In Memoriam and section for “lost members”), contact information (members only), downloadable music and videos.
• Contact section allows direct communication with board members and committee chairs.
• Future plans include section for members to provide updates on their personal lives.

Membership: Marty Lichtmann

• Demographics:
  • 303 members as of June 20, exceeding first year-goal of 300.
  • 33% marched in the 70s. 23% in the 80s; about 14% in each of the 90s, 00s and 10s.
  • 24% are young alums under 35 years old.
  • 76% at Fanfare level; trumpets, clarinets and trombones most represented.
  • Most members from California, followed by Washington and Arizona. Members also in China, England and Spain.
• Renewals:
  • Founding membership extended to June 30, 2021.
  • Dues payable now through Oct. 31.
  • All membership and renewals can be done on TMBAA.org.

Finance: Howie Szabo

• Income: $94,814.31
  • $87,944.31 from membership; $5,550 from jock jackets
• Expenses: $78,541.67
  • Program expenses: 89% (TMB support, jock jackets, membership benefits)
  • Operations: 9%
  • Professional fees: 1%
  • Alumni events: 1%

Dr. Bartner Q&A

• Gala scheduled for May 2, 2021; possible venues: Coliseum, Galen Center, McCarthy Quad.
• Band director search ongoing; applications being accepted through September.