September 2011

September 13, 2011

REPORTS:

1)       Minutes:  the motion was made by Diana Yingst, seconded by Debbie Crase, and approved unanimously to start the meeting and approve the August minutes.

2)       Treasurer:  current balance approximately $6,205.00.  Approximately $3,000 came in, but had to pay out $6,000 mainly due to marching season.  Expense report provided using charms.     

OLD BUSINESS:

1)       Marching Band:  Appreciation to Booster Parents for all the help. 

2)       Trip for Marching and Concert Band

a.        Location:  Canada – Montreal and Quebec.  Passports will be needed. 

b.       Proposal:  Needs approval from the board, October Parent Meeting on trip (need 48-50 kids/parents/relatives to commit)

c.        Timeline:  June 10-15^th, schedule can be adjusted and tweaked, some flexibility 

d.       Payment Options:  proposed schedule is flexible and management of money is to be decided (band or trip organizers).  Fundraisers will be done for the kids such as a selling project and concession money that kids earn can also apply. 

NEW BUSINESS:

1)       Fundraising:  Halloween Dance October 28th

a.        DJ:   Debbie knows someone who may donate his time/skills

b.       Decorations:  To be assigned

c.        Organization of Kids:  to be assigned

d.       Tickets:  to be assigned

2)       Concessions

a.        Equipment:  several new items

b.       Sign up:  sheet outside concession stand

CALANDAR:

1)       First March Contest:  Saturday September 3^rd. 

2)       September 10^th:  Columbus North

3)       September 17^th:  Paoli

4)       September 24^th:  Floyd Central

5)       October 1^st:  District at Columbus East

6)       October 8^th:  Warren Central and Center Grove in Indianapolis

7)       October 15^th:  Regional at Evansville Central

8)       October 22^nd:  Semi-State at Franklin

The motion was made by Diana Yingst, seconded by Kay Dieterten, and approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting.  The next meeting is October 4, 2011, at 6:00 p.m.