Tuesday, May 3, 2011

April 2011

REPORTS:
1)       The minutes were approved as presented
2)       Treasurer:  The balance as of 5 April was $6,608 
OLD BUSINESS:
1)       Strategic Planning
a. We reviewed the benefits discussed previously
b. We discussed the drafting of a Value Proposition
c. Next month:  How do we deliver the information to parents, students, and administration?
2)   Instrument Replacement: 
      a. Mr. Ledbetter contacted Mr. Galovic (school board) about the replacement of instruments
    The answer was “no”.  We discussed ways to further approach the school board concerning this          
NEW BUSINESS     
      1)    Flower fundraiser:
              a. We reviewed the order form (fewer choices).  Possibly offering cash and carry on-site
  b. The students will be able to earn Bats tickets for the sale of flowers
  c. Pizza party to the class that sells the most flowers
  c. Order dates:  11-20 April
  d. Deliver Derby Day (organize Oaks day-meet at 3:00 at the Feed Store)
      2)    Banquet:
              a. Date will be discussed at the next meeting
              b. Mr. Kahl will work with Amy Baird (Vice President) to order awards  
              c. The food will be planned at the next meeting 
       3)   Officer Nominations:
              a. Dianna Yingst will send an email through CHARMS requesting nominations
              b. Elections will be in May
              c. New officers start in June
       4)   Marching Band:
              a. No draft schedule as of yet
              b. Show arrangement will cost approximately $300
              b. Sign-ups for marching band will begin after the ISSMA contest
       5)   Winter Guard:
              a. The season finished on Saturday, 28 March, at the Tri-State finals
              b. Very pleased with their progress throughout the season
CALENDAR
       1)  ISSMA Contests
            a. Middle School was 1 April.  They received a Silver rating
            b. High School is 8 April, at Floyd Central.  The band will stop at CiCi’s for dinner
       
The motion was made by Dianna Yingst, seconded by Amy Baird, and approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

The next meeting is 3 May 2011 at 6:00 PM.