July 2010 Minutes

July 2010

April 2010

March 2010

Band Booster Meeting

Minutes

Thursday, July 8 2010 

• Agnes called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm with a greeting to new parents, and an introduction of the board members.
• The April Minutes were approved as written.
• Greg Schumacher, the Treasurer, presented the Financial Report.  The current balance is $11,000.  The Financial Report was approved.  Greg then explained that during the open budget meeting held on June 24, the board, and those parents in attendance, discussed line by line the proposed budget for the 2010-2011 band year.  The projected budget is $63,700, making the dues for the marching season $640.  After a short discussion, the budget was approved.
• Renee Wittmaier explained the Band Buddy Program for incoming parents, and provided an e-mail address to contact her: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  She also advised that she needs upperclassmen percussion parents to volunteer to be Band Buddies.
• Mike DuBois, the webmaster, informed incoming parents that there is a “New Band Parents” information page on the website, and encouraged parents to read it.
• Carol Graham, the Volunteer Coordinator, talked about upcoming fundraisers including “Enjoy the City” coupon books, Pizza & Sweet Treats, and a carwash scheduled for August 14.  The locations for that event are Culver’s on Hwy K, Bandana’s, also on Hwy K, and Arbys on Mid Rivers Dr.  She also asked for parents to sign-up as chaperones at those sites.  More details will follow.  Carol also asked for parents to help at football games and competitions with things such as distributing and retrieving “chickens” for the uniform hats, handing out water, and hauling pit equipment.
• Carol Stewart presented information about the Trivia Night to off-set the cost of the Spring Band Trip to Disney World scheduled for August 21, she provided flyers.  Also discussed was that any family selling a single seat will be credited $10 to their Family Account; any family selling a table will receive a $70 credit to their Family Account.  Parents will be called upon to put together raffle baskets, and assist with other fundraising opportunities for that night.
• Fundraising Captains explained the various opportunities available for families to raise money for their accounts.  See the Agenda for a list of those opportunities.
• Jeanine Wolf was introduced by Valerie Perkins as our new Scrip captain.  She also reiterated that scrip pick-up is on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursdays each month unless otherwise noted.
• Mark Graham will coordinate “hole” donations for the Mark Sanders Benefit Golf Tournament, which is being sponsored by Salvatore’s Restaurant on August 28^th.  No Booster funds will be used, but donations are encouraged.
• Mr. Miller provided the Director’s Report.  This year’s show music is “Medusa.”  So far, the Thursday evening rehearsals have been great and turn-out is good.  He is happy with the number of students in the band, and is hoping to field 100 members.  He is satisfied with his staff.  He talked about band camp, including what students need to bring with them, i.e. water, sunscreen, etc.  Once daily practices begin, Mondays in September and October will be off-days when parents can schedule doctor appointments or other activities.  He stressed the need for students to attend rehearsal daily, and to practice and memorize their music.  If he needs to cancel a rehearsal, he will do so by 2 pm, so parents can make transportation arrangements if necessary.
• With no other business to discuss, Agnes adjourned the meeting at 830 pm.