March 2010

REPORTS:

1) Minutes

The motion was made by Janice Embry, seconded by Debbie Crase, and passed unanimously to approve the February minutes.

2) Treasurer

The Treasurer’s report was given. The current balance is $10,650.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Trailer:

a. We are in the process of finalizing the artwork for the trailer. No action is needed at this time.

2) Fundraising:

a. Elaine McKim gave information concerning the flower sale. We will work with the Feed Store in Charlestown. We will start the sale April 2, and orders should be turned in by April 16. Delivery date will be May 8.

b. We will offer both flats of flowers and baskets.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Concessions Review:

a. Season review: We still need to purchase a skillet.

b. Concerns for next year (possibly service credit?). We discussed and will discuss again at a later date. Ideas were: requiring the students to work, etc.

2) Advocacy 101: Discussion of: What do we do now?

a. Review of our mission statement.

b. What do we “the boosters” do well? What does our program do well?

c. What do we need to work on?

We will discuss again at the next meeting

3) The nomination procedure to elect band booster officers for the next year (per the by-laws):

April – nominate

May – elect

June – new officers start

4) Calendar items:

a. Winter guard has contests at Butler (3/6) and the Scottsburg community show Friday (3/12) and finals at Scottsburg on Saturday (3/13).

b. Concert Band: MS contest in Jeff is April 9, and the HS contest at Floyd Central or Columbus is April 23 or April 24. High School concert will be May 7 and Middle School concert will be June 1.

The motion was made by Janice Embry, seconded by Debbie Crase, and passed unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

The next meeting is April 6, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.

February 2010

REPORTS:

1) Minutes

The motion was made by Nancy Richter, seconded by Janice Embry, and passed unanimously to approve the January minutes.

2) Treasurer

The Treasurer’s report was given.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Trailer:

a. The trailer is now licensed.

b. We are in the process of finalizing the artwork for the trailer.

2) Fundraising:

a. Elaine McKim will find out specifics about having a flower sale. We will work with the Feed Store in Charlestown. We would like to have delivery between Derby and Mother’s Day (May 8^th).

b. We discussed having a donut day/coffee sale day around Easter. The majority felt it would be too much to have the two sales.

3) Concessions:

The girls sectionals will be 2/9, 2/10, 2/12, and 2/13. We will plan for two lines and fill additional coolers with cokes. The Athletic Director needs a list of workers for admittance to the games. We need workers for the Sectional and all games.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Advocacy 101: Mr. Kahl gave a presentation. He discussed the shortage in the Greater Clark School System budget.

2) Calendar items:

a. Winter guard has contests at Pike (2/6), Greenfield (2/20), and Highland (2/27).

b. Solo Ensemble: We had 9 people participate on 30 January. Four participants received gold and five participants received silver.

c. Pep Band: There will be a make up game played February 16th with Borden.

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

The next meeting is March 2, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.