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.
