November 2008

Booster Meeting: November 4, 2008

REPORTS:
1) Treasurer, Concessions
Concessions were discussed. Coke machine is still broke and Cindy is working on getting a new machine.
2) Minutes
The motion was make by David Kahl, seconded by Amy Baird and approved unanimously to approve the October minutes.

OLD BUSINESS:
1) Fundraising
a. Wal-Mart’s community grants – Janice Embry called Scottsburg and they only have $500 available.
b. Judge Fleece’s grant program was discussed. A request for an equipment trailer 8 ½’ X 16’ has been written. The letter will be given to Todd Webb’s father to submit.
c. Battle of the Bands date was taken. Mr. Kahl is looking for a date in Jan/Feb depending on the guard schedule.
2) Junior Jackets
The jackets have been ordered and will be presented at Concert. Thanks to Nancy Richter.

NEW BUSINESS
1) The After Prom Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was distributed and discussed. The following are the decisions made and voted on to present to the After Prom committee:
a. We will only allow one outside organization to sell concessions per year.
b. The organization needs to give 5% to the Athletics department.
c. The outside organization will only be able to sell items at 2 games per year, one game per semester.
d. All requests will be handled on a case by case basis when the organization approaches the Band.
e. An MOU will be given to any organization that sells concessions other than the band. The MOU will be between the band and the organization.
f. The motion was made by Ron Richter, seconded by Debbie Crace, and approved unanimously to approve the above recommendations listed in items a-e above and add those changes to the MOU already drafted.
g. The motion was made by Nancy Richter, seconded by Amy Baird, and approved unanimously to accept the MOU after the changes are made and the After Prom Committee accepts.
2) Winter Guard
a. Practices have begun for the High School. There are 8 girls participating.
b. Middle School Guard is being run by Bri/Kacey/Charissa for applied credit. There are eight girls participating. The program is working on a minimal budget from fees.
3) Six students selected for honor bands (four from High School and two from the Middle School) The concerts are November 15 and 22.
4) The upcoming calendar is:
Snake Dance – Nov. 14
Pep Band – Nov. 21
5) Items from the floor:
a. The next meeting will be held December 9th at 7:00 p.m.
b. Host Winter Guard January 31st – This date is taken at our school (Middle School boys basketball tournament). Mr. Kahl will see if perhaps we could host the contest at Scottsburg.