Posted on December 15, 2008 - by Russell

Follow-Up on Private Meeting

The TLMA and a select group of TLBAA Directors met in secret on December 12, 2008. The TLMA had requested the meeting. Those in attendance representing the TLMA were Joe Munsch, Johnnie Robinson, Mike Casey, Wes Chancey and from TLBAA there was Dr. Dameron (he tends to side with TLMA) , Lana Hightower, Ty Wehring, Brent Bolen and Maurice Ladnier. Having spoke with two of those who attended I have the following information about the meeting.

a)      It lasted about three and a half hours.

b)      The tone of the meeting was civil for the most part.

c)      TLMA leaders spent a lot of time explaining why TLMA was formed and that TLBAA should embrace the Marketing Alliance.

d)     TLMA presented a list of demands for their return to TLBAA.

a.       Replace Trails Magazine with the Journal Magazine

b.      Fire certain TLBAA staff

c.       TLMA Sale Management headed by Jim Curry would handle ALL sales.

d.      Replace certain TLBAA Directors

e.       TLMA seemed concerned about who would be the next TLBAA Chairman of the Board. They are hoping for a TLMA friendly COB.

e)      TLMA would not reveal the circulation size of the Journal

f)       TLMA wanted the TLBAA Horn Showcase to move to Oklahoma and merge with their World Horn Championships. TLBAA measured over 400 entries compared to TLMA’s 200 entries.

g)      TLMA’s boycotting of TLBAA events was discussed.

h)      The fact that the TLMA has embraced and welcomed Don L. King and SuzAnn Spindor (who stole TLBAA Funds) at their events was discussed.   

i)        TLBAA Directors listened to what TLMA had to say but there are no negotiations that need to be done.

j)        TLBAA has not at this time set any requirements for TLMA members to return, they have not be expelled or kicked out of TLBAA. They may return at anytime.

If you would like to know more about this meeting I would recommend that you contact one of people that was present at the meeting. They should be able to provide you with more detailed information.