GENERAL MEETING NOTES
March 8, 2005
Music Booster Meeting:
Mr. DeStefano introduced Chris VantHof, student teacher from WMU. Stated we received a copier and would like to have a repair contract for the general upkeep. It would be $1340 a year. It gets used a lot and would like it to be taken care of properly. The cost would be split between Band, Orchestra, and Choir.
MSBOA Festival Band on March 3, Middle School Orchestra on March 4. Concessions were sold on both days and ran very smoothly. Volunteers and students did a great job.
Choir: Betty Belding reported the choir went to Chicago on January 12 with 58 students and 10 chaperones. They had a great time.
BAND BOOSTER MEETING NOTES
March 8, 2005
Presidents Report (Lisa Carpentier). Welcomed the 8th grade parents.
Band Logo Contest We had 83 entries from students. The Board and Directors chose
a winning design. We are meeting with Mark Azkoul, a graphic designer, who is helping us
finalize the logo design.
Board Nominations Board positions are being filled for next school year.
Nominations are being considered now. See Lisa Carpentier, Roz Palusci, John
DeStefano or Glenn Williams if you are interested in filling a position. Voting for
postions will take place at the next Booster Meeting.
Secretary’s Report (LuAnn VanHaren) Minutes from the last meeting on January 11, 2005 were available to review. The minutes were approved and will be available on the FHC band website (January minutes).
VP Operations Report (Julie Dunakin) Stated the need for volunteers for next year. Need Chaperones, Uniform chairperson, Hospitality.
VP Fundraising Report (Kathy Oberlin)
February Artist Series went very well. First time at the FAC and first time
using Ticketmaster for ticket sales. Sponsored students from GRPS with a donation from
a business, Raymond James. Congratulations to Cindi Magnifico and Tracy Flanders for
a great job organizing.
MSBOA We sold concessions. It worked out well. We kept it simple. Sold pizza,
candy, doughnuts, juice, chips, water and pop. We made about $400.
D&W Days There are 5 days available to shop and support the band. Scrip order
forms can be downloaded from the band website.
Treasurer's Report (Vince Palusci) We have funds to decide what to do with. That decision will be made at the next meeting. We need to think about Band Camp for this summer and how much we need to charge. The Chicago trip should break even.
Director's Report (Mr. DeStefano) Purdue went very well. Students and parents handled themselves well considering an extra night due to snowy weather. Jazz I & II to Chicago in April. Musical, Annie Get Your Gun runs March 17-19.
New Business Repair contract for copier. Motion approved to have a contract. Band Camp letters will go out in April. Freshman Open House on March 28.
Next Meeting is Tuesday, April 19th 7:00pm.
Web site: www.fhcbands.com
Hotline: 493-8963
Talk to a director: 493-8717.
Respectfully submitted,
LuAnn VanHaren, Secretary