January 2012

January 3, 2012

REPORTS:

1)       Minutes:  the motion was made by Diana Yingst, seconded by Amy Baird, and approved unanimously to start the meeting and approve the December minutes.

2)       Treasurer:  current balance $5,305.  Everything is going good.       

OLD BUSINESS:

1)       Trip for Band:  Refunds issued to those who had begun payments for trip since new timeline payments begin in May, 2012.  It was agreed that even though the trip is postponed a year, seniors can still go if they want. 

2)       Band Jackets:  A thank you to the Boosters for their help

NEW BUSINESS:

1)       Fundraising: 

a.        Chocolate/Jewelry Sale:  starts January 25, 2012.  50% of profits will go toward Band Fee’s and Canada Trip.  The other 50% goes toward Booster expenses.

b.       Flower Sale:  Needs to decide on the provider, and what flowers are most popular to sell.

2)       Calendar: 

a.        BOA (Bands of America) competition is an $800 entry fee.  Discussion that entry fee might be better spent on another band activity. 

b.       Review of Booster Management:  Ideas obtained from Midwest Clinic in Carmel, IN.

1.       Communication is Key:  discussion on how to expand and do better

2.       Development of Officer Responsibilities:  Discussion of Creation of a Handbook 

3.       Establish Long Term Goals:  Discussion on where we want the Boosters and Band to be in 2-4 years

4.       Establish Short Term Goals:  Develop Handbook for Boosters for 2013, Travel to Canada in June 2013, Develop a Booster Newsletter with Student Input, Develop Financial Plan to present to GCCS Board by November, 2012.  Additional ideas discussed. 

5.       Action for Next Month:  List Responsibilities for Each Officer

c.        Concessions:  Support and Work Volunteers going well.

d.       Pep Band:  Time of year that Pep Band will be busy playing at several games.

3)       Band Jackets:  Start Planning Early

The motion was made by Diana Yingst, seconded by Debbie Crase, and approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting. 

The next meeting is February 7, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.

December 2011

December 5, 2011

REPORTS:

1)       Minutes:  the motion was made by Diana Yingst, seconded by Amy Baird, and approved unanimously to start the meeting and approve the November minutes.

2)       Treasurer:  current balance $2,400.  Percussion and Guard collecting their individual fees.       

OLD BUSINESS:

1)       Trip for Band:  approximately twenty (20) have shown interest, and it seems prudent to post-phone the trip until 2013.  Will adjust payment timeline appropriately, and deposits will begin in May, 2012.  The destination will not change.

2)       Band Jackets:  A thank you to the Boosters for their help

NEW BUSINESS:

1)       Fundraising: 

a.        Corn-hole boards:  Ken Gregory donating skills in building said boards.  Discussion on how best to raise money, and appears that a drawing or some “skill based” giveaway would be best.  Also discussed those interested can purchase their own custom board.  Price to be determined. 

b.       Chocolate/Jewelry Sale:  this will be a brochure fundraiser.

c.        Impellizzeri’s Pizza (downtown location):  they will donate a portion of their proceeds on a certain night to the band.  Date to be announced so all those supporting the band can eat there that night. 

2)       Calendar: 

a.        Discussion on possible school calendar change and how it might affect the Band.

b.       Bands of American addition.  Possible performance in the Fall. 

c.        Reminders:  Pep Band and Concert Band Performance Dates

d.       Jazz Band:  Playing in a couple of locations for the holidays, Nursing Home and Seelbach

3)       Concessions:  going well.

The motion was made by Amy Baird, seconded by Diana Yingst, and approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting.  The next meeting is January 3, 2012, at 6:00 p.m.