NOTES FROM THE BOARD - The Flower City Jazz Society

VOLUME IX, NUMBER 11 ROCHESTER, NEW YORK NOVEMBER 2008
SPECIAL MEMO TO THE FLOWER CITY JAZZ SOCIETY
FROM:
TO:
RE:
Ted Howes
The Flower City Jazz Society
The Tri-City Jazz Band, Monday, November 17, 2008, 6:30-9:30PM at the
Green Lantern Inn
The Tri-City Jazz Band was put together by yours truly, after a suggestion from
Dick Lacey that I put together a band of musician friends that have not performed
together on a regular basis. I thought it was a great idea, and the Tri-City Jazz Band was
soon formed. Here’s the lineup:
Ted Howes, cornet–Buffalo area; Bill Bates, drums–Buffalo area; Floyd Hughes,
trombone–Rochester area; Peter Ferran, clarinet–Rochester area, Milo Tomanovich,
piano–Rochester area; Phil Flanigan, bass–Syracuse area; Hannah Richardson, vocals-
Syracuse area.
The Rochester musicians are the largest contingency in the band, but it’s your jazz
society we’re performing for, so you get the numerical preference. At least, that’s my
best excuse. I’m sure most of your concert audience is well aware of the talents and
capabilities of these musicians. They are very accomplished and I’m sure the band will
be cooking on all burners.
My thanks again to Dick Lacey for his suggestion, and thanks to the musicians who
are joining me to perform for the Flower City Jazz Society. I know the band will enjoy
playing together and we will do our best to make sure the audience also has a wonderful
evening. So-“COME ON DOWN” to the Green Lantern Inn, and let’s have some fun.
All the best – Ted Howes

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REVISED DINNER RESERVATION FORM
Please note, we have revised the dinner reservation form. There has been some confusion lately
in filling out the form. We hope the new form will be easier to follow.
HISTORICAL NOTES
In 1992 at the fifth concert, when the club started charging an admission free (to pay the bands),
the fee was $2.00 for members and $5.00 for non-members. In January 1993, that was increased to
$5.00 for members and $8.00 for non-members. In almost 16 years since then, the only change that
has been made was this year to increase the fee for non-members to $10.00.
CONCERT ENTRANCE FEES
Recently, there have been some questions regarding our concert entrance fees. Just to be sure
that everyone understands our monthly fee schedule, we would like to offer the following:
We have 10 sit down dinners per year and 2 buffets (August & December).
At each sit down dinner, the entrance fee is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for guests. There are
no exceptions. Several members have dropped out and have been coming to the concerts with their
spouse (or significant other) and have expected to pay the members entrance fee. Please do not expect
to pay the member fee if your spouse (or significant other) is not on our membership roster – they must
pay the guest fee. Of course they can join at the concert and we waive the entrance fee for new
members for that night.
At each buffet, the entrance fee is waived for members, as this is our way of saying thank you for
your membership and love of Dixieland music. Guests must pay an entrance fee of $5.00. The same
rules apply as above. Guests will always pay $5.00 more than members!
Our entrance fees help pay for the band that evening. The amount of money that we collect for
dues each year is not enough to pay for the bands as well as mailing costs, office costs, income tax
preparation, insurance fees and ASCAP dues. We ask for your cooperation in this matter.
Board of Directors
THANKSGIVING DONATION
We have given a $100 donation to the Salvation Army as a donation for the Thanksgiving holiday.
NOVEMBER
17th (Mon.)
DECEMBER
2nd (Tues.)
CATCH THIS JAZZ!
SUPPORT LIVE JAZZ!
Ted Howes’ Tri-City Jazz Band at Flower City Jazz Society, Green Lantern Inn, 6:30PM
Smugtown Stompers at Fairport Village Inn (103 N. Main St./Route 350), Fairport;
7-9:30PM (585-388-0112). Call to confirm
7th (Sun.) Smugtown Stompers at Queen City Jass Society Gala Holiday Party, 4-8PM, includes
buffet dinner ($25). Reservations required thru Bev (716-773-1782); send checks to
Queen City Jass Society, P.O. Box 882, Grand Island, NY 14072-0882. Location: Protocol
Restaurant, (near exit 49, NYS Thruway), 6766 Transit Rd., Williamsville, NY
15th (Mon.) Johnny Matt Band at Flower City Jazz Society, Green Lantern Inn, 6:30PM
30th (Tues.) Smugtown Stompers Alumni Evening at Fairport Village Inn (103 N. Main St./Route 350),
Fairport; 7-9:30PM (585-388-0112). Call to confirm
JANUARY 2009
19th (Mon.)
FEBRUARY 2009
16th (Mon.)
Smugtown Stompers at Flower City Jazz Society, Green Lantern Inn, 6:30PM
Jon Seiger & The All-Stars at Flower City Jazz Society, Green Lantern Inn, 6:30PM
THE NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH AT
JON & JAN PAPIETRO’S HOUSE AT 7:00PM.

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THANKS TO RENEWING MEMBERS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Walter/Gail Albers Dick McSorley Glenn/Shirley Harris
Roger/Carolyn Bastian Bob/Lorraine O’Neill Joan Hawes
Mary Bischoff Don Peoples Ralph/Norma Hyman
Mary Lou Broderick Ann Salisbury Mary Lancto
Mickey Collier Al Santillo Robert Remington
Gary Gath Loretta Welch Mary Sweeney
Judith Gerlach
Jayne Yates
Tom/Carol Ireland
PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Harry Clauss recently had a hernia operation. Hope you’re doing well, Harry.
It was great to see Bob & Molly Rutzen back at the October concert and also Joanne Dinkel after her knee
surgery.
♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ HAPPY THANKSGIVING! ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫
COMMENTS FOR THE BOARD?______________________________________________________________________
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RATE LAST MONTH’S BAND: BELOW AVERAGE AVERAGE ABOVE AVERAGE
(ED CLUTE’S DIXIE FIVE PLUS)
Name Telephone Date
DINNER RESERVATION FORM
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(Last name)
(First)
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(Spouse/Companion) (Telephone) (E-Mail)
Reservation form and payment is due on or before Tuesday, November 11 th , 2008
MAIL TO: MICKEY COLLIER, 1725 QUALTROUGH RD., ROCHESTER, NY 14625 (585-381-5543)
MENU FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 th , 2008 @ 6:30PM
Price
TOTAL
Meal Description Meals Include w/Gratuity # of Meals Dessert # of Desserts DOLLARS
(White
Cake w/
Frosting)
1) Chicken Parmesan Salad, Vegetable, $17.00 ________ $3.00 ______ $______
w/Mashed Potatoes Rolls/Butter,
Coffee or Tea
2) Filet of Salmon w/ Same as above $18.00 ________ $3.00 ______ $______
Pasta Alfredo
3) Sliced Sirloin w/
Mashed Potatoes Same as above $17.00 ________ $3.00 ______ $______
Total of check enclosed $___________
(Please make check payable to FLOWER CITY JAZZ SOCIETY)

FCJS NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2007 PAGE 4
FLOWER CITY JAZZ SOCIETY, INC., ROCHESTER, NY
Board of Directors 2007-2008
Mickey Collier Carrole Corrigan Donna Lacey Dave Sturmer
Carolyn Bastian (Historian) Elaine DiFulvio George Morris Jeanne Thomann
Kathleen Campbell Rod Ham Jan Papietro
Kent Campbell Dick Lacey John Papietro
Officers
John Papietro, President (585-671-5306)
Jan Papietro, Membership Chairperson
[jpapietr@rochester.rr.com] 684 Park Vista Tr., Webster, NY 14580
Dick Lacey, Vice-President (585-293-2548)
(585-671-5306 [janpap@rochester.rr.com]
[rlacey1@rochester.rr.com]
Mickey Collier, Dinner Reservations
Donna Lacey, Secretary (585-293-2548) 1725 Qualtrough Rd., Rochester, NY 14625
[rlacey@rochester.rr.com] (585-381-5543)
Dave Sturmer, Treasurer (585-381-7603)
Jeanne Thomann, Editor (send copy to the editor
[sturmerd@msn.com]
by the 20th of the month to:
Past President: Mickey Collier (585-381-5543) 1433-5 Stowell Dr., Rochester, NY 14616
Ginnie Ransom: Newsletter Mailing (585-865-4027) (585-227-6684) [jthomann2@rochester.rr.com]
FLOWER CITY JAZZ SOCIETY, INC., 684 Park Vista Trail, Webster, NY 14580. FCJS was formed to preserve and
promote Dixieland Jazz in Greater Rochester. Dinner-Concerts are held on the 3rd Monday of the month, January
through December, at the Country Party House (handicap-accessible), 321 East Linden Ave., E. Rochester, NY 14445
(585-381-9630). The FCJS NEWSLETTER is published monthly, January through December, at Rochester, NY.
Membership dues are $15 per person for 1 year.
[E-MAIL ADDRESS: fcjs@rochester.rr.com]
[Website: www.flowercityjazz.org]
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