GENERAL MEETING NOTES
September 8, 2003
Music Boosters joint activities and interests:
Piano has been repaired which should help it stay in tune longer.
Music Patron Donations: as of Sept. 8th over $ 7500 received to date for band, orchestra and choir, of which $680 donated by alumni.
Fundraising:
- Ranger Coupon book now available for $20, of which the student earns $10. Over $200 in coupons to many local businesses, this replaces the entertainment books. See Mr. Pool for Ranger Coupon books.
- Citrus Sale - $ 7 profit per unit, 10 large boxes would yield $140 profit, all monies will be collected up front. Sale begins Oct. 8th, fruit delivered Dec. 5th.
- Meijer’s reward card – use card to track purchases toward your students account under the master band, orchestra or choir account number. Go on line or pick up an application from the band boosters and directors. Band # 948571, Orchestra # 403000. Note: you must spend $100 per month to start earning rewards.
Disney Trip:
The trip is set for Thursday Feb. 12th, returning early Monday evening of Feb. 16th. Use the fundraisers above plus scrip to reduce your out of pocket costs. Letter has been sent home outline the itinerary and costs. Chaperones selected will be based on the director’s decisions.
Note: Band Boosters meeting has been changed in November to Tuesday the 18th from the 11th. November 11th is the combined EGR / FHC orchestra concert.
BAND BOOSTER MEETING
September 8, 2003
President’s Report: Lisa welcomed and thanked the numerous parents who assisted with band camp, uniforms, the patron donation letter, the band dessert, scrip and the band board organization. She reminded the group more marching band treats are needed for the marchers after a performance. Also need chaperones for Kenowa Hills marching competition and for MSBOA.
Vice President’s Report: Nancy thanked the parents helping with uniforms and made the point that dry cleaning fees are still due from many parents. Please send your check for $ 19 to June Rudy now ($8 for concert dry cleaning only). Also a big thank you was given to the parents who built the hat racks inside the trailer to keep the boxes from toppling over during transit.
Vice-President Fundraising: Bandtasia is proceeding well per Jane Streb, tickets on sale now, call hotline for info, or purchase them before marching practice on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7pm. Dates of Bandtasia – Oct. 20, 21 and 23rd. Call Jane if you would like to volunteer with the citrus sale. A new event will be the Percussion concert, which like Jazz night will be self-supporting, mini-fundraising events.
Secretary’s Report: April meeting minutes were approved, see web site (FHC Band Boosters) for a copy. The Strategic Planning Report summary was presented which outlines the planned activities and goals of the band boosters for 2003-04. This report is on the web site under the FHC Band Booster home page.
Treasurer’s Report: Budget review by June Rudy. Ad sales helped add unplanned revenue. A goal is to raise the level of giving to pay off the debt from the instruments. All individual fundraising (scrip, citrus, ranger cards) will go to the student’s specific account to offset the Disney trip expense. You must tell June if you want to use your student’s funds towards a specific payment. Remember your dry cleaning bills are due.
Director’s Report: Great improvement in sending your kids to marching band rehearsal on Tuesday evenings. Please continue the effort as this is the only time the entire band meets and marches together. Need help from parents for the pit crew for each game and for competitions. Please see Mr. Williams to volunteer – it’s fun and you will enjoy it.
Come out to see the marching band perform Saturday at Kenowa Hills high school.
New voice on the band hot line – check it out.
Thank you for coming and see you Nov. 18th at 7pm.
Web site: www.fhcbands.com
Hotline: 493-8963
Talk to a director: 493-8717.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Cisler
Secretary