May 2010

Booster Meeting: May 4, 2010

REPORTS:

1) There were no minutes from April.

2) Treasurer: There was $6,830 in the bank account.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Fundraising

a. Flower Sale

i. Delivery details: Saturday distribution 9-12 at the high school. Those who can, will meet at the Feed Store to pick up the flowers.

ii. The trip to Holiday World will be June 5.

NEW BUSINESS

1) Officer Elections

a. Nominations were accepted from the floor.

b. Elections:

President – Dianna Yingst

Vice President – on hold

Secretary – Elaine McKim

Treasurer – Debbie Crase

2) Advocacy 101:

a. We need to prepare an “elevator speech” to promote the band. We brainstormed ideas to include in the speech. Some ideas were: Support the band program to ensure program stays; Keep music education; Participation provides expanded opportunities for students; Outlet for creativity; and Community support. We will discuss further at the next meeting.

3) Marching Band

a. First rehearsal is May 17.

b. Review of the Marching Band season will be held in June.

c. The trailer design has been completed.

4) Band Banquet

a. Date will be Thursday, June 3^rd at 6:30.

b. Planning:

High School...........................Sides/Casseroles

7^th-8^th Grade.....Drinks (2-Two liters preferred)

6^th Grade…...........................................Desserts

Nancy Richter will order the meats (chicken/sandwiches).

Debbie Crase will provide the plates, forks, napkins.

5) Calendar items:

a. High school and Jazz band concert will be on Friday, May 7.

b. Middle school concert will be Tuesday, June 1.

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

The next meeting is June 1, 2010 at 6:00 PM.