This page is provided to keep all our members informed of business matters affecting WTB/TMA.
We ask that everyone attending our jams sign-in at the welcome
desk upon arrival every time.
This gives us an accurate head-count for planning future events
and to provide information needed to secure the facility for our events.
Additionally,we ask that anyone who hasn't
already signed one, review and sign a Participation Agreement providing us your contact information and acknowledgement
of WTB/TMA rules. No other stipulation for membership is required.
The contents of the Participation Agreement is provided
below for informational purposes.
Address,
phone, or other contact information changes may be given to us at the registration table as you enter the jam or
emailed to us at music_jam_wtbtma@yahoo.com
Your contact information is strictly for WTB/TMA use and not shared.
The following is a "view only" document. The actual form to be signed by participants
will be provided at the welcome desk upon arrival at our jams.
West Texas Bluegrass/Traditional Music Association
Participation Agreement
In accordance with the West Texas Bluegrass
Traditional Music Association (WTBTMA) goal to provide a FAMILY-ORIENTED environment, NO SMOKING
is allowed except in seperate, designated areas. NO ALCOHOL OR ILLICIT DRUGS are permitted
at our jams or meetings. Anyone not maintaining family-appropriate behavior will be dismissed from WTBTMA-sponsored
activities. These values will be strictly enforced!
ALL AGES AND LEVELS OF
MUSICAL ABILITY are welcome to participate. We are traditional music of all kinds, not just bluegrass. We welcome other
traditional styles including Celtic, Folk, Americana, and Gospel. We are strictly ACOUSTIC, which means NO
AMPS, MICHROPHONES, OR ELECTRIC INSTRUMENTS OF ANY KIND. NO DRUMS are permitted excet for Celtic and other
hand-played drums. Our intent is to have a naturally balanced blend of instruments and voices.
We want to spend our time playing and enjoying music, not conducting business meetings. Our business meetings are
conducted by committee and minutes are published on the WTBTMA website. Jams will be reserved primarily for playing
music.
NO DUES are charged at this time. Financing for the association will
largely rely on CONTRIBUTIONS at the door from guests and members. However, the Steering Committee
reserves the right to re-assess this policy as future needs may dictate. WTBTMA expenses currently include monthly website
fees, room rental, and incidental supplies. Steering Committee approval will be required for use of association money
for anything other than the above items.
Membership and participation in WTBTMA activities requires this signed
agreement. By signing, you achnowledge that you are aware of and agree to abide by all the above rules. By providing
the further requested information you allow WTBTMA to contact you about future activities only. Your information is
NOT SHARED outside the WTBTMA Steering Committee. Participants are responsible for their own personal
property. Participants hereby release WTBTMA and Hillcrest Country Club from any liability for accidents resulting in
personal injury, damage or loss of property.
I have read and agree to
all above conditions & statements to effective (date)_________until revoked in writing by participant or revised
by WTBTMA
Signature_________________________________________Printed
Name__________________
Mailing Adress_____________________________City______________State_____Zip ________________
Home Phone(including area code, please) ____________________Cell #___________________________
E-mail Address:__________________________________________________________________________
MESSAGE FROM FOUNDER TOMMY REECE:
Soon after my wife Myra and I started plans to organize an association for the purpose of conducting regular monthly
music jams, we determined that leadership of the organization would include a Board of Directors. Joining us in that
capacity are four men who are experienced musicians and their wives. I am pleased to introduce the WTB/TMA
Board of Directors:
First, I would like to introduce Gene Swift and his wife Virginia who have been around
bluegrass music for a number of years. Gene is an avid guitar player and singer. He is member of the Flatlands
band.
Next I would like to introduce Randy Redman and his wife Vanita. Randy is also a member of the
Flatlands band. Randy is a multi-instrumentalist with his primary instrument being the banjo.
I am
also pleased to have Barry Tilley as a Board Member. Both Barry and his wife Renee are accomplished vocalists.
Barry is an avid guitar player as well. Barry has a lot of experience in areas that will be quite helpful to our
association.
Finally I would like to introduce Ron Seacrist and his wife Debra. Ron is a multi-instrumentalist,
prolific composer, and singer. He has many years experience playing and singing with a gospel group.
I am pleased that these individuals have agreed to give of their time and expertise to assist this association.
At our first committee meeting, Feb. 6, 2007, The Board agreed that this association will not use membership
dues as a method of finance. For the forseeable future we will depend upon donations at the door to provide for
our financial needs. If we fall short on collections, then we may in the future consider some sort of membership
dues. A monthly report on our financial status is posted on the website.
We also discussed
membership in the context of one how one becomes a member of our association. We discussed several possible venues for
membership and settled on a "Participation Agreement". This agreement outlines the goals and principles of
our association. Copies of this agreement are posted on the website for review. By signing the Participation
Agreement, you consent to abide by WTB/TMA rules regulating the jams. Also, the form provides us your contact information
to receive regular announcements about the jams and WTB/TMA news.
In subsequent meetings, the Board affirmed the
resolution to maintain the jams for accoustic instruments only with no amplification or microphones. This is to allow for
a natural balance and blending of voices and instruments.
In the interest of creating a "Family-Friendly"
environment for our jams, WTB/TMA Board members also concur on strict "No Alcohol" and "Smoking in Designated
Areas Only" policies. We ask that all attendees abide by the association rules and violation may result in
immediate dismissal from WTB/TMA jams.
We appreciate the high level of cooperation and show of support for
WTB/TMA goals and rules among attendees. The wide interest and attendance that WTB/TMA jams have attracted shows support
for this kind of organization emphasizing "music over meetings". General business matters are handled
via this website rather than to take up jam time with business meetings. There is no business meeting, just music, at our
monthly jams. Inquiries, comments, suggestions, requests and news are welcomed at the WTB/TMA E-mail: music_jam_wtbtma@yahoo.com
Thank you for your interest in WTB/TMA. If you haven't already attended one of our monthly jams, we hope to see
you there soon.
Respectfully
Tommy Reece, Founder WTB/TMA
