Tuesday, October 5, 2010

September 2010

Booster Meeting: September 14, 2010

REPORTS:

1) The motion was made by Dianna Yingst, seconded by Amy Baird, and approved unanimously to approve the minutes of the August meeting.

2) Treasurer: The financial report was approved as presented. The balance as of September 14 is $5,142.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Parent’s reception:

a. Agenda

i. Welcome

ii. Review Boosters overall mission

iii. Introduce Responsibility list

iv. Introduce Charms, SmartMusic

v. Fair Share Program

vi. Questions

2) Car Wash

Dianna Yingst did a great job organizing the car wash. We made about $270. The car wash was held August 28 at the Jay C Store in Charlestown.

3) Marching Band

a. Mr. Kahl wanted to thank everyone for the help so far. Continued help will be needed with the tarp, equipment, and food.

b. Equipment

i. Need to build one additional set piece which is a front drop

ii. Trailer: Maintenance concerns, tires, and battery reminder

c. Calendar

i. Saturday September 18, is Paoli. We will feed the band before we leave.

ii. Saturday, September 25, is Floyd Central. We will feed the band before

they leave this day also.

iii. District at Columbus East, October 2. This will be an early morning.

iv. Male High School, October 11. The contest will not start until after 1:00.

May need to feed them if we make the finals.

v. Regional, pending qualification. Schedule will be similar to last year.

We’ll eat in Evansville.

NEW BUSINESS

1) Greater Clark

a. Approached by Charlestown band booster president, Lindon Dodd, about

opening up communication among schools. No action necessary, but

thoughts are welcome. Follows up on our discussions from the Spring.

i. Advocacy of our program: “Our mission is to serve students involved in

the band program.”

ii. GCCS booster discussions: Share ideas and advocacy.

2) Fundraising

a. Halloween Dance: October 29th. Discuss needs and assignments.

3) Calendar Items:

a. Concessions

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

The next meeting is October 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM.