October 2008

Booster Meeting: October 7, 2008

REPORTS: Treasurer, Concessions

OLD BUSINESS:
1) Marching Band:
a. Thanks to all for helping out this year.
b. No Bethlehem parade this year—too may conflicts with student’s schedules.
c. There will be a party at the Crace’s for the Marching Band kids, 17 October.
2) Fundraising
a. Wal-Mart’s community grants – Janice Embry called Scottsburg and they only have $500 available and it has been previously donated. The request must be for a specific goal. February starts a new year for requests.
b. Judge Fleece’s grant program was discussed. A request for an equipment trailer and request for funds for instruments were discussed.
c. Opening the concession stand for the Snake Dance was discussed. Possibly chili/hot chocolate. Wendy’s possibly will donate cups and lids.
d. Battle of the Bands will be November 22nd. Mr. Kahl will handle the specifics. Possibly 3 or 4 bands will be invited. They will bring their own sound. Possibly offer a $100 prize.

NEW BUSINESS
1) Junior Jackets
There is a student committee that will decide a point system to earn the jackets.
2) Auditorium updates – Mr. Kahl had a meeting with Mr. Ledbetter and discussed the pit in the cafeteria. The pit will be filled in. Acoustical panels possibly will be hung on the walls. They will try to make it a performance space with risers brought in.
3) Cheerleading request – The motion was made by Debbie Crace, seconded by Cindy Combs, and approved unanimously to allow the cheerleaders to use the concession stand and charge a minimal fee for use of the popcorn maker/supplies.
4) Saturday, 11 October, Salem contest for Marching Band
5) Items from the floor:
a. The next meeting will be held November 4 (Election Day)
b. Host Winter Guard January 31st – The motion was made by Cindy Combs, seconded by Ron Richter, and approved unanimously to explore the possibilities of hosting the Winter Guard Contest on January 31. We would do the concessions.