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.