September 2008

Booster Meeting: September 9, 2008
The business meeting was held after the reception to welcome new boosters.
REPORTS: Treasurer, Concessions

OLD BUSINESS:
1) Officer elections
a. Nominations from the floor
i. Officers for the Boosters shall be elected from the membership and shall consist of President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The President shall preside over meetings of the Boosters and shall have the power to appoint committees to oversee the normal business of the Booster organization. The Vice-President shall preside over meetings in the absence of the President and shall perform other duties as assigned by the President. The Secretary shall keep minutes of the meetings of the Boosters and handle all correspondence for the organization. The Treasurer shall keep the financial records of the organization and make monthly reports to the membership.
b. Voting
The following officers were elected unanimously 5-0:
Janice Embry-President
Amy Beard-Vice President
Elaine McKim-Secretary
Debbie Crase-Treasurer
2) Concessions
a. Up and running. Contact Debbie, or Cindy to work
b. We received a resignation letter from Heather Walter. We now have 2 positions available on the management team. A reminder was given that these are stipend positions.
3) Fundraising
a. We need someone to contact Walmart’s about community grants
b. Any further ideas (we’ll discuss and plan Battle of the Band next month)
NEW BUSINESS
1) Marching Band
a. Equipment trailer: Ryder truck has discounted truck to $70/unlimited mileage for 26’. Should we use it all season, taking from the transportation budget? Discussion (no need to vote because it’s in the budget)
b. Thanks to KC for working on the backdrops and getting those together.
c. Thanks to everyone at IU for making it a great day for the kids.
d. Contests will need food, help, and support. Come Thursday evening at 8:30 to help learn.
e. Calendar: Columbus North is Saturday, then rest of season.
2) Items from the floor
a. The next meeting is October 7
b. After officer elections, the new executive board decided to move and approve meetings to be the first Tuesday of the month. This is a change from last month. Motion passed 5-0.