December 2009

Booster Meeting: December 1, 2009

REPORTS:

1) Minutes

The motion was made by Faith Stivers, seconded by Tammy Shelton, and passed unanimously to approve the November minutes.

2) Treasurer

The Treasurer’s report was given. The current balance is $5,372.00. It was noted that the transportation for the Marching Band season was paid for by the school which was about $2,100.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Trailer:

The trailer is still not titled or licensed. GCCS sent paperwork to the IN State BMV and there was a form missing. Mr. Kahl will take the paperwork to the BMV on Saturday and start the process all over again.

2) Fundraising:

Calendar sale:

1) Enough photos have been submitted and 13 photos were picked.
2) Sales information was sent home with the students the week of 23 November and forms are due back on 3 December.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Jazz Band:

a. Christmas tour is set for 15 December. They will perform at the Sellersburg Health and Rehab Center and then at Borders at Fourth Street Live.

2) Marching Band:

a. The uniforms will be cleaned by the Bielefelds.

3) Winter Guard:

a. Sponsors requests are going out this month. These are separate from the Marching Band sponsors.

b. A trailer driver is needed from the end of January through the first two weeks of March. Mr. Kahl will ask the guard members if any of their parents are interested.

4) We discussed having a Rock concert in the spring. Mr. Kahl will start making contacts (band, stage, etc.).

5) Concessions:

a. We discussed the need for people to sign up to work.

6) Concert Band:

a. The Winter concert will be 9 December at 7:30.

b. The jackets will be given out to the students during the concert.

The motion was made by Leigh Ann Peters, seconded by Barbara Bielefeld, and passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

The next meeting is 11 January at 6:00 p.m.

November 2009

REPORTS:

1) Minutes

The motion was made by Faith Stivers, seconded by Nancy Richter, and passed unanimously to approve the October minutes.

2) Treasurer

The Treasurer’s report was given. The current balance is $3,883.00.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Trailer:

a. Still waiting to get in touch with Sherriff Rodden about the painting of the trailer.

b. There isn’t an update on the trailer insurance or title from GCCS.

2) Fundraising:

a. Dance

1) Good job helping with the dance. Mr. Yancey was complimentary on the clean-up.

2) We made $939.00.

b. Calendar sale:

1) We need photos. Letter was handed to students to take home. Mr. Kahl will send phone numbers home to various booster parents to call the parents to remind them to send in pictures.

2) The sales kickoff will be Nov 20^th, due back the Monday after the break.

3) The committee will meet the week after the orders are returned to select pictures.

4) Mr. Kahl will set up the order form. The calendars will be sold for $13.00. For every calendar the kids sell, they will get $1.00 back in cash.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Marching Band:

a. WHAS will be coming Nov. 11^th from 5-7 AM.

b. The uniforms need to be cleaned after Nov. 11^th.

2) Pep Band:

a. The Snake Dance is Nov. 13^th and the first game to play at is Nov. 24^th.

b. The band will be using the Hoskins’ trailer, but we’ll need a truck/driver to pull the trailer.

3) Concert Band:

a. We had 6 students in the High School honor band and 2 in the Middle School honor band.

b. Jazz Band has started. They will meet Thursdays after school.

c. Percussion Ensemble will begin Tuesday, Nov. 10^th.

d. Winter Guard starts Wednesday, Nov 4^th.

4) Concessions:

a. We discussed the need for people to sign up to work.

b. A calendar of events has been/is being handed out to students.

The motion was made by Nancy Richter, seconded by Faith Stivers, and passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

The next meeting is 1 December at 6:00 p.m.

October 2009

Booster Meeting: October 6, 2009

REPORTS:

1) Minutes

The motion was made by Nancy Richter, seconded by Ron Richter, and passed unanimously to approve the September minutes.

2) Treasurer

The Treasurer’s report was given. The current balance is $4,134.63.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Trailer Painting:

a. Monty Snelling gave a $500-$700 estimate to paint the trailer.

b. DannyRodden, Sherriff’s Dept, is going to donate the painting (decal) for the trailer.

2) Fundraising:

a. Rock Concert “Rocktober”

1) Dillan Johnson is set, working on heading up the group.

2) School paperwork is completed.

3) $5 ticket admission, advertising should go up around Oct. 19.

4) Nancy Richter/Leigh Ann Peters will head up the food.

5) Will need volunteers (kids) for tickets and clean-up.

b. Calendar sale:

1) Ken Peters passed out information on the calendar sales and discussed them. A local printer can print the calendars for approximately $7.00 each. A letter will be sent out at school requesting pictures of the community be submitted for the calendar. We will need a minimum of 13 pictures. We will price the calendars around $12.00. We will preorder one calendar for every band member to present to people to take orders from. We will order in November and deliver in December. The $100 and up sponsors will be included on the calendar. Advertising could be sold for the calendar, but, we will not do this the first year. It is a possibility to try this for upcoming years.

2) Diana Yingst, Leigh Ann Peters, and Ken Peters will be on the committee to select pictures for the calendar.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Marching Band:

a. Mr. Kahl is very pleased with the progress of the Marching Band.

b. The band boosters will feed the band prior to going to the Salem Contest on Oct. 10.

c. Regional will be very much like District but a bigger stage. We will perform at about 3:15 (2:15 our time). We will also feed the band prior to the contest.

d. Mr. Kahl appreciates all the help that has been given this year with the band.

e. There will be a bon fire at the Crase’s for a post-season celebration. It is possible to be held during Fall Break.

2) Band Jackets:

a. The order has been placed with Awards America.

b. There will be 11 students receive their jacket during the winter concert and 1 during the spring concert. Student’s sizes need to be checked.

c. Information letter will be handed out with directions on how/where to apply the patches before December.

3) Concert Band: Tuxes/Polo order forms went out today and are due next Wednesday.

4) Concessions: We discussed the need for people to sign up to work and also the need for a calendar of events to hand out to students.

The motion was made by Ron Richter, seconded by Nancy Richter, and passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

The next meeting is 3 November at 6:00 p.m.

September 2009

Booster Meeting: September 1, 2009

REPORTS:

1) Minutes

The motion was made by Nancy Richter, seconded by Ron Richter, and passed unanimously to approve the August minutes.

2) Treasurer

The Treasurer’s report was given. The current balance is $3,710.48.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Trailer: Mr. Kahl has contacted Brian Jones about painting the trailer. This should be done before going to IU. We will use a new logo.

2) Fundraising:

a. We will plan a rock concert on Friday, October 30. Mr. Kahl will check to see if the school is available and put in the correct forms. We will call it “Rocktober”. Nancy Richter and Leigh Ann Peters will head up organizing the food.

b. We are planning a calendar sale for November. Leigh Ann Peters will head this up.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Marching Band:

a. The Indiana State Fair went great and was a good experience for the kids.

b. Please be respectful of each other while moving equipment and the tarp. It is important to listen to our staff especially about moving the tarp. The help was and is very much appreciated.

c. IU Band Day. Debbie Crase will be in charge of the food. We will leave the school at 6 a.m. and arrive at IU by 8 a.m. The boosters will grill for lunch and provide the meat, buns, condiments, drinks, and paper products. Mr. Kahl will pass out a list asking the students to bring chips and sides. We will stop at Moe’s for dinner.

d. Possibility of performing at Charlestown contest if the time is changed (9/12/09).

e. Paoli and Floyd Central contests. The boosters will provide food for the kids before they leave the school for the contests.

f. District (Columbus East): This will be early morning. We perform between 11 and noon and will be home pretty early. We will need to be very strict regarding rules for equipment, limited talking, etc.

g. There will be two or three other contests we will discuss in October.

2) Concert Band:

b. The size of the band is a little smaller this year. There is still decent instrumentation at all levels.

c. Possible overnight trip to Morristown on May 7^th or 14^th for high school only. The concert would be on Friday night, have a lock-in afterwards, and come home Saturday. We would pay for the hotel room for the bus driver.

3) Concessions: We discussed the need for volunteers to sign up to work.

The motion was made by Leigh Ann Peters, seconded by David Cole, and passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

The next meeting is 6 October at 6:00 p.m.

August 2009

REPORTS:

1) Minutes
The motion was made by Ken Peters, seconded by David Cole, and approved unanimously to approve the July minutes.
2) Treasurer
The Treasurer’s report was given. The current balance is $5,726.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Trailer: Mr. Kahl will contact Brian Jones about painting the trailer after the Sate Fair. We are still waiting on the license and insurance from GCCS.
2) Fundraising: Fireman’s Festival booth – We made $81.00 off of the “Guitar Hero” game and $60.00 in sponsorships.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Marching Band:
a. The Indiana State Fair will be 7 August. We discussed the food and drinks for the fair. Nancy Richter and Debbie Crase will get the food and drinks Thursday 6 August. We will need a canopy, extra chairs, and coolers.
b. Parents will meet Thursday, 6 August, during the last part of band practice to do a trial run with the tarp and to connect the carts together for the show.

2) Calendar:
a. Indiana State Fair: 7 August
b. Perform for the Opening Day Celebration for GCCS Faculty & Staff at Jeffersonville High School: 24 August.

The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting is 1 September at 6:00 p.m.

July 2009

REPORTS:

1) Minutes
The motion was made by Nancy Richter, seconded by Ron Richter, and approved unanimously to approve the June minutes as corrected:
Corrections:
NEW BUSINESS: 1) b. “The Festival will be held 10-11 July.”

2) Treasurer
A Treasurer’s report was not given.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Trailer: Mr. Kahl would like to be kept accountable concerning the painting of the van. Nancy Richter plans to call him once a week to remind him.
2) Fundraising:
a. Fireman’s Festival booth – Janice Embry will check to make sure we have a space to set up the booth.
b. Nancy and Ron Richter will set up the booth with Mr. Kahl. We will need a screen, projector, and canopy. Two tables will be set up. One for advocacy and one for “Guitar Hero”. We will charge $.50 per game. The high score will be recorded on a white board.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Parade:
a. Water will be provided for the band members during the parade. The parade begins at noon.
b. We will need two students to carry the banner.
2) Marching Band:
a. Work is being done to build props and carts for marching band.
b. We need to borrow a riding lawn mower (without a deck) or golf cart to pull the equipment.
c. Band Camp will be 27-31 July. Mr. Kahl would like water provided for the morning session. Nancy Richter will organize this. On Friday, 31 July, we will have ice cream and drinks at about 7:30 for the band members and their families. The band will present a performance of the show they have worked on during camp.
d. The Indiana State Fair will be 7 August. We will discuss the food and drinks at the Booster meeting, 4 August.
e. We discussed the possibility of purchasing Booster shirts.

3) Calendar:
a. Marching Band: 27-31 July.
b. Indiana State Fair: 7 August.

The motion was made by Julie Fugate, seconded by Nancy Richter, and approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

The next meeting is 4 August at 6:00 p.m.

May 2009

Booster Meeting: May 5, 2009

REPORTS:
1) Minutes
The motion was made by Nancy Richter, seconded by Debbie Crase, and approved unanimously to approve the April minutes.
2) Treasurer
There was $13,160 in the bank account at the end of April. All concessions have been paid.

OLD BUSINESS:
1) Trailer
a. Trailer is in, picked up on Friday and is currently at the Crase’s house. The walls of the trailer are ¾ inch plywood—very sturdy.
b. The next steps are to submit a gift form to Greater Clark and contact Tricia Spellman about licensing
c. Brian Jones has been contacted about painting our lettering. We’re working on a design for this. The writing will say “New Washington Band and Guard”. There will be spaces for sponsors on the trailer. These will possibly be on magnets so it can be changed as sponsors change.
2) Fundraising
a. Krispy Kreme sale was a success. We made $760.
b. Begin thinking about our presence (advocacy) at Firemen’s Festival and other summer fundraisers (sponsors, car wash, etc.)
c. The paperwork to apply to the three Wal-Marts in the local area for grants must be resubmitted due to a new form.
3) Band Banquet
a. Most awards are ordered, except for seniors/plaques
b. Date will be Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30.
c. Planning:
High School...........................Sides/Casseroles
7th-8th Grade.....Drinks (2-Two liters preferred)
6th Grade…...........................................Desserts
Nancy Richter will order the meats (chicken/sandwiches).
Debbie Crase will provide the plates, forks, napkins.
4) Student Accounts
a. A document was drafted concerning the Student Accounts.
b. The motion was made by Elaine McKim, seconded by Nancy Richter, and approved unanimously to approve the student account document with no changes. This document will be added to the band handbook under the booster section.

NEW BUSINESS
1) Officer Elections
a. A letter was sent home with the students asking for nominations/participation.
b. Nominations are being accepted from the floor.
c. Elections: The motion was made by Kay Dieterlen, seconded by Ron Richter, and approved unanimously to elect the following individuals:
President – Janice Embry
Vice President – Nancy Richter
Secretary – Elaine McKim
Treasurer – Debbie Crase
2) Calendar:
a. The High School band earned a Gold Rating at the ISSMA contest.
b. A party was held at the Crase’s in April.
c. Concert is Friday, May 8th.
d. The Jazz Band will play at the re-dedication of the Middle/High School on May 17th.
3) Marching Band
a. Dates and sign-ups are still available on door and on website.
b. Mr. Kahl will present the Marching Band portion of the budget at the June meeting.
c. We are looking for someone to pull the trailer. We have a lead.
4) Items from the floor
a. There is a Booster workshop at Marion College in Indianapolis on May 16th. It will be held from 9:00-3:00. The workshop will be about new and established booster organizations.

The motion was made by Elaine McKim, seconded by Julie Fugate, and approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

The next meeting is June 2 at 6:00 PM.

April 2009

Booster Meeting: April 7, 2009

REPORTS:
1) Minutes
The motion was made by Debbie Crase, seconded by Nancy Richter andapproved unanimously to approve the minutes as corrected.
Corrections: OLD BUSINESS: 1) a.iv. ….the policy is not very expensive.
NEW BUSINESS: 5)c. …is April 7th at 6:00.
2) Treasurer
We discussed the concessions. The balance as of the meeting was $14,800.

OLD BUSINESS:
1) Trailer (8.5’x20’)
a. Mr. Kahl talked to Mr. Ledbetter and Tricia Spillman about: GCCS licensing, registration and the storage of the trailer. The trailer can be gifted to NWMHS and will stay in New Washington. The trailer will have the NW band information painted on the side and will be for the band use only. We will be able to register and license the trailer through GCCS.
b. Look at bids (2 were received: One from Bluegrass Sales ($5,000) and one from Tow Zone Trailer and Equipment ($7,108.81)
i. The motion was made by Nancy Richter, seconded by Debbie Crase, and approved unanimously to purchase the trailer from Bluegrass Sales for $5,000.
2) Fundraising
a. Krispy Kreme sale was discussed. The sale will be held 4/25. The order forms will be sent home with all band students (grade 6-12) 4/17. The orders will be taken 4/17 – 4/22 and pickup and delivery will be 4/25 (if agreeable with Krispy Kreme). The students will meet at the school to deliver. Donut pick up will be from 8:00-9:00 and delivery will be 9:00–10:30. We will sale only regular donuts at $5.00 a dozen (pre-pay). What the student sales they will deliver. Each student will make $.50 per dozen sold and this will be put in their band account.
b. Mr. Kahl and Cindy Combs will organize the sale/process.
3) Band Banquet
a. Most awards are ordered, except for seniors/plaques
b. Date will be Tuesday, May 26th at 6:30.
c. We will do the planning for the banquet in May.
d. Preliminary planning:
High School...........................Sides/Casseroles
7th-8th Grade.....Drinks (2-Two liters preferred)
6th Grade…...........................................Desserts

NEW BUSINESS
4) Officers
a. Nominations are being accepted this month.
b. A letter will be sent home with the students asking for nominations/participation.
c. The schedule for the process is as follows (per the by-laws):
April – nominate (nomination committee – all present officers)
May – elect
June – new officers start
5) A document was drafted concerning the Student Accounts. The document will be discussed, finalized, and voted on at the May meeting.
6) Calendar:
a. The high school ISSMA contest is April 17th at Floyd Central. Performance is at 5:00.
b. Concert is May 8th. This is a combined concert for the 6th grade, Middle School band, and the High School band
c. The planning of a social activity was discussed. It will probably be April 25th along with the Donut sale. If nice it will be a party outside, if not nice probably bowling.
7) Marching Band
a. Dates and sign-ups are now available on door and on website.
b. Updates: We are in the design process for this marching band season. Steve Nauman will do staging. Jake Blanton will be the new percussion director. Working on securing tarp
c. Mr. Kahl will present MB portion of budget in May or June meeting
8) Items from the floor
a. Victoria Embry will participate in the All State/All Star Marching Band and will march in the Indy 500 parade. A check was given to pay for her participation.
b. There is a Booster workshop at Marion College in Indianapolis on May 16th. It will be held from 9:00-3:00. The workshop will be about new and established booster organizations.
c. The grant given by Target has been applied for. Also, the paperwork to apply to the three Wal-Marts in the local area for grants has been completed and will be delivered.
d. The next meeting is May 5th at 6:00.

March 2009

Booster Meeting: March 3, 2009

REPORTS:
1) Minutes
The motion was made by Cindy Combs, seconded by Nancy Richter, and approved unanimously.
2) Treasurer
Discussed concessions (New business).

OLD BUSINESS:
1) Fundraising
a. Trailer (8.5’x20’)—things to do:
i. We are now looking at a 20’ trailer because the total weight is the same as a 16’.
ii. Have been discussing this with TowZone.
iii. We will take bids from three companies and accept the best bid in April.
iv. Janice Embry reported that State Farm would cover damage to the trailer only. No contents and the policy is probably very expensive. Whoever pulls the trailer would have to have insurance to cover their own vehicle.
v. It is possible the GCCS could license and insure the trailer. The trailer could be given to the school as a gift from the band and the licensing and insurance could possibly be only $15.00 (more info to follow).
b. We discussed organizing the Krispy Kreme sale.
i. The dates for the sale will be either 4/25, 5/16, and 5/23.
ii. We will place orders and then pick up the donuts on a Saturday morning. The kids (and adults if needed) will deliver the donuts.
2) Awards
a. The system is finalized for the distribution of awards. Currently working on designs for the patches and letters.
b. Mr. Kahl will work with Amy Baird to set up a spreadsheet.

NEW BUSINESS
1) We discussed concession concerns as follows:
a. Buy a new electric skillet to cook the hot dogs.
b. Buy individual bags of nacho chips.
c. Raise prices on popcorn or get smaller bags.
2) Possible dates for the band banquet: May 14th of May 21st.
a. Some of the awards have been ordered and others will be ordered soon.
3) Calendar:
a. The middle school ISSMA contest is April 3rd or 4th in possibly Jeff.
b. The high school ISSMA contest is April 17th or 18th in possibly Floyd Central
c. The contests will be either Friday night or Saturday morning.
d. We will plan to have a social activity for the kids after the contest (at least feed them.
4) Marching Band
a. Dates for the calendar will be available next month.
b. The theme is based around “The Claudaugh Ring.” Hoping to set our band apart from other groups, possibly using a tarp on the field.
5) Items from the floor
a. A discussion was held about the band student accounts. This will be discussed again at a later date.
b. The nomination procedure to elect band booster officers for the next year was discussed. The schedule for the process is as follows (per the by-laws):
April – nominate
May – elect
June – new officers start
c. The next meeting is April 7th at 7:00.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

February 2009

Booster Meeting: February 10, 2009

REPORTS:
1) Minutes
The motion was made by Nancy Richter, seconded by Ron Richter, and approved unanimously.
2) Treasurer
a. Report given: $14,600 is the current balance. This balance does include the $4,800 given by Judge Fleece for the equipment trailer.
b. Concessions were discussed.

OLD BUSINESS:
1) Fundraising
a. Trailer (8.5’x16’)—things to do:
i. Still seeking one. Mr. Kahl will try to look for one January 16th. If not, he will look Spring Break.
ii. Janice is looking into the licensing and insurance for the trailer.
b. Rock Concert: January 16th.
i. We made $422 ($310 from the door and $112 from concessions).
ii. We will try to do this again in the fall at the beginning of the school year. We will talk about it in June.
2) WinterGuard
a. Season began January 24th at Danville. They finished in second place
b. The guard members are going to Butler High School to make up the snow date on March 7th.
c. The guard will perform February 24th at the last basketball game. They will also do a community show sometime in March at Scottsburg High School.

NEW BUSINESS
1) Fundraising:
a. We discussed having a spring flower sale. The spring athletics are already planning a sale so this is probably not an option.
b. We discussed the top soil/mulch sale that Earth First has. This is a possibility and will be discussed again.
c. We also discussed having a Krispy Kreme Donut sale.
2) There will be the cheerleading contest on Saturday, February 14th. They will set up on Friday February 13th.
3) Marching Band will start late June. We want to encourage vacations in June.
4) Trip: Mr. Kahl met with New Horizons to look at trip options for 2010. They discussed two locations: Pittsburgh/Cleveland and New York City. He would like the band to perform as a concert band at least once on the trip.
5) Student recognitions (jackets, letters, etc.) were discussed. The motion was made by Cindy Combs, seconded by Nancy Richter, and approved unanimously to update our reward system. Mr. Kahl will try to have the system updated by our March meeting. He discussed with All-American Awards our program and they offered a couple of suggestions for our program. Amy Baird as Vice-President will track this program.
6) The last pep band game is February 24th and it is senior night. The Winterguard will also perform.
7) Composite pictures will be shown at the March meeting.
8) Items from the floor
a. The next meeting is March 3rd at 7:00.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

January 2009

REPORTS:
1) Minutes
The motion was made by Nancy Richter, seconded by Debbie Crace, and approved unanimously.
2) Treasurer
a. Report given: $9,140 is the current balance. This balance does include the $4,800 given by Judge Fleece for the equipment trailer.
b. Concessions were discussed. Amy Baird will open the concessions the weeks that Debbie Crace is unable to do so.

OLD BUSINESS:
1) Fundraising
a. Wal-Mart’s community grants—no update
b. Trailer (8.5’x16’)—things to do:
i. Discussion held on type/size of trailer. Doug Sawyer has been/will be looking for a trailer. David Kahl is also going to look for a satisfactory trailer.
ii. Brian Jones has been contacted to paint the trailer.
iii. Janice is looking into the licensing and insurance.
iv. After we get the trailer, we will ask Mr. Ledbetter about storage.
c. Rock Concert: January 16th. Tonja Brading has secured 2 groups.
i. We will have concessions. Cokes and candy will be sold. Mr. Kahl will ask each band student to bring in a 12-pack of canned soft drinks to sell at the concessions. Water will also be sold. Everything will be a dollar.
ii. Tickets will be $5 at the door.
iii. Students will be asked to work. There will be twenty different jobs for them to sign up for. If they work, they will get in the dance free.
iv. Bands are donating time and will keep merchandise sales.
2) After Prom agreement: accepted by AfterProm. The dates they will sell sandwiches are: January 23, February 7, and February 24.
3) WinterGuard
a. Season begins January 24 at Danville. Performance time before noon.
b. They had a successful camp, staying within budget.

NEW BUSINESS
1) Fundraising:
a. January 13—Brochure sale starts—Jewelry/Chocolate.
i. Surprised at success of last year, so we’ll try it again.
ii. School fundraiser, not boosters.
2) Charlestown game—I won’t be here, kids want to play. Cindy Combs will help organize/lock up/etc.
3) Calendar: Pep Band next two Saturdays.
4) Items from the floor
a. The next meeting is February 10th at 7:00.

MEETING ADJOURNED.

December 2008

Booster Meeting: December 9, 2008
Called to order at 7:02 PM
REPORTS: Minutes, Treasurer, Concessions
Minutes were approved (Richter, Combs)
Concessions:
• Locks have been placed on big machines
• 2 keys were made
• Athletic account set-up with Coke
OLD BUSINESS:
1) Fundraising
a. Walmart’s community grants—any update? Janice will follow up
b. Judge Fleece’s drug probation grants. Received $5000! We need to find a trailer (8.5’x16’).
i. We’ll need a parent to lead this project. Maybe Ken Combs, should contact Doug Sawyer
ii. Also, I’ve contacted Brian Jones to paint it.
iii. I’d like to get it before guard season (January), but not rush into a purchase
iv. We’ll need to look at licensing and insurance Janice will call.
v. We’ll need to talk to Mr. Ledbetter about storage
c. Rock Concert: January 16th. Tonja Brading is working on contacts for groups (we have 1 of 2). We are developing a contract of some sort (much like Jamboree). Mr. Kahl explained this, details will be assigned next month.
i. We need to plan for concessions
ii. We need to plan for ticket sales ($5 at the door)
iii. Students for clean up?
iv. Bands are donating time, can keep merchandise sales
2) After Prom agreement: Counter offer was made by AfterProm. After discussion, the counter offer returned with a change to 4 games. We accepted last month’s vote as approval from the committee.
3) WinterGuard
a. Schedule has been released on the website.
b. MS Guard performance is Thursday.
NEW BUSINESS
4) Old instruments: Sold old inventory to Middleton’s Recycle. We are going to purchase 2 marching baritones with these funds, trading old for new. We have to call this a booster project, and probably do a gift donation to the school.
5) Fundraising:
a. Greenraising—ongoing website fundraiser, eco-friendly products
i. 25% profit from sales, 40% until tomorrow
ii. free for us, so posted it before Christmas…we’re not out anything!
b. Pens in concession stand—Mr. Dieterlen, free…worth a try.
c. January 13—Brochure sale starts—Jewelry/Chocolate
i. surprised at success of last year, so we’ll try it again
ii. School fundraiser, not boosters
d. January 16th—concert, see above (booster fundraiser)
e. Late spring—I’d like to look for a flower vendor. No one sold these last year. Cindy will call SIGS for more information before spring.
6) Calendar: Concert tomorrow. Pep Band Friday.
7) Items from the floor
a. The next meeting is January 6.
Motion to adjourn (Combs, Yingst).