Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Meeting Start: 7:05 PM
Location: The Irish Spot
Attendees: Jessica G., Jaime H., Angela C., Haley S., Paige T., Janet S., Roland F., Larry W., David deG., Robert S., Jim C
Item 1: President’s Report (Jessica G.):
“We’re almost to the mid-point of the year! Welcome to our ‘public, all are welcome’ Members’ meeting! Let’s have some fun with a 50/50 donation fundraiser.”
A. Ad-Partnerships updates:
*BBLV: Didn’t have a reply from BBLV for the May/June events (Father John Misty, Circle Jerks, Burning Spear).
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) for July 30th–We will have a ticket or two to lottery off to our Members.
Will offer upcoming show-partnerships: Get the Led Out (Sept. 20), Toadies (Oct. 2), Roger Cline & the Peacemakers (Oct. 4), Snarky Puppy (Oct. 5), UB40 (Nov. 1), Violent Femmes (Dec. 13)
*VIRGIN THEATER: Dogs In A Pile tentative January 2027 at Area 15. Let’s be sure to help with this event. Greg mentioned Andrew will likely support us having a table at the show. Ad-Partnership might be ‘welcomed’ since most locals wouldn’t know much about DIAP. Details to be announced.
**(Have noticed a lack of LVJBS gratitude/mentions for those who are gifted a ticket/Lottery wins. It’s important to get the praise out to help with advertising/membership.)
B. Q3 SandDollar LV partnership event is SHAKY FEELIN’ on Friday, July 31st. Table Volunteer list to go out prior to, or at, the July meeting. (Raffle: Wooden ‘one show’ plaque & a couple Jammin’On dyes) License plate sales. (Q4 event: Let’s aim for MOKSHA)
C. Many emails for a ‘Facebook Business Manager Partnership’ Requests (meta for business) Any knowledge of what that is? Most likely Facebook AI tool. We agreed to delete all past and future emails.
D. Instrument donations to happen after schools start back: End of August/early September
E. Venue options: Tommy Rockers (on Dean Martin, near Flamingo Rd.) Now hosting bands (Fri/Sat Evenings) Angela to make contact.
Dust Land Bar – The Mega-Scopes had event on Friday that went great! They are interested in future events. TBD.
Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Jaime H.):
A. VOLUNTEER EVENT
Three Square Food Bank–‘Volunteer Room Evening Pack’, Mondays, 5-7 PM, max of 15 people. Monday, August 31st from 5-7 is confirmed. Considering next event a weekend in October. Plan to discuss possible quarterly event.
Helping pack produce and grocery items for elderly & local students. We will be provided an information packet with details and expectations prior to event.
Item 3: TREASURER’S REPORT (Paige.):
● Stripe, payment platform for new website setup complete. A test transaction has not been done yet.
● 2026 DUES/Member updates – no update
● Raffle items had: We still have 4 JamminOn dyes (sizes 2x/3x) & the OmGrown Arts’ ‘One Show at a Time’ wooden plaque.
Item 4: SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):
A. Jessica G. sent the agenda.
Item 5: MAYOR’S REPORT (Haley S.):
COLOR: Flamingo Pink
*Update on the LVJBS Memorial Box photo archive: Haley now has it & will work with JFree on combining his photos/keepsakes with the carry-box. No update.
*Brian Wolfe’s ‘Life Celebration’ will be held on Sunday, June 14th @ BigDog’s Brewhouse on North Rancho, 4 PM.
PRODUCTION REPORT(Greg):
● David Gans is confirmed for FRIDAY, JULY 10th (6-9 PM) at SoulBelly BBQ. (Conflict: Grace Potter recently announced for GVR, 8 PM gig. Let’s try to get fans over to SoulBelly BBQ at 5 PM for food and an hour of tunes before they make their way to the SE part of town.)
*Three 45 minute sets. David Gans solo, David Gans with Rainin’ Moonshine Band, then The Rainin’ Moonshine Band on July 9th -band/production private party with The Rainin’ Moonshine Band
*Lodging @ the Tolsons- Paige to follow up.
*Paige will also request a W9.
*We need fliers/ad and to create a FB event
– Printing of flyers/posters (thanks, Robert!)
– (Robert) Event poster/flier created with art from David Gans/ LVJBS / Shaky Feelin’ Cost is $60 for 250 4”x6” fliers. These can be reused in the future. Robert to send Jessica the file .Jessica to send to Todd at King printing.
– Jessica to possibly share info on SiriusXM’s ch.23 TalesFromTheGoldenRoad radio show about the event and about the ‘JamBand Societies of America’/LVJBS (the Sunday prior to the David Gans event).
Reminders/notes:
SHAKY FEELIN’ – Dec. Holidaze party at Garage Mahall (or, for Tecopa in November) *both events TBD
The Rainin’ Moonshine Band inquired about a future ‘Garage MaHall’ event.
The Motet or Dopapod (considerations for a 2026 show since those shows went well last time through Las Vegas!)
The Dead Marley Matthews Band (from So.Cal) would be a good contact. They may also have contact with Particle.
OPEN FLOOR (all):
*JT sent Greg & Jessica info on a possible future GOLF FUNDRAISER for the Fall: GolfStatus (info on Facebook or GolfStatus.com) Haley to follow up.
*Last year, we were contacted by Ritchie Lipson, Esq. who wanted to know ‘more about the LVJBS’ and ‘how it came to be’. Greg spent some time on the phone with him. He recently contacted us again, saying Liani sent him our way & asked for someone to phone him. We had asked VP Jaime to look into ‘what more’ he is needing from us. Update: Jaime sent email. No response.
*Adopt–A-Highway has a new webpage that is easy to make contact their way, order bags, etc. (Next ‘after-summer’ event date thought: Sunday September 20th, 10 am.
*Last month, Paige mentioned a future table (Recycled Propaganda: Art Gallery on Main Street) We are aiming for September date. Let’s make contact their way in July to reserve a spot. Paige to follow up.
*Website update: Samantha Schwartz has been working on our new website.
UPDATE: Via text: We have 1 (possibly 2) payment methods set-up. Just need to transfer over the ‘active memberships and set-up a few additional things.
(David deG) – He captured video of bands that played before and after Phish sphere shows. Posted them online and tagged LVJBS. Has had 100,000 + views, which is great publicity for LVJBS.
(Jim C) – Cytrus just announced a local gig at SandDollar LV on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
*50/50 Winner: Janet (who kindly donated her half of the $75 back to the LVJBS!) Thanks, Janet!
UPCOMING LVJBS (& non-LVJBS) events:
Will follow—check Facebook & website for info!
Meeting adjourned: 7:52 PM
Next (Officers) Meeting: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Location: Tommy Rockers @ 7 PM