FHC BAND BOOSTERS MINUTES

APRIL 17, 2008

Band Booster Meeting:

Kathy Oberlin called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm and welcomed everyone.

President’s Report – Kathy Oberlin

• Past Events Review
• Jazz Night – Even with the reschedule we had 350 people attend.
• Upcoming Projects/Events
• Event of Percussion – May 1 is date, would like posters passed out in

Community.

• New Marching Uniforms – New uniforms for Fall, Sept. 3rd, financing arranged through the district and Band Boosters. Will have to get 3 bids.
• Band Camp ’08 – Aug 3 – 8 at CMU.
• End of Year Banquet/Auction-is scheduled for May 15 in the high school cafeteria. This year a Silent Auction approach is planned. All prize considerations should be directed to Bill Morrow.

VP Fundraising Report – Mike DeNeff

• Music Education Shirts-Kim Banks has taken over this fundraiser from Debbie Rashid. She has used proceeds from previous shirt sales to order an inventory to present to the elementary schools and upcoming concerts.
• Geezer Bash –We deposited $700 into the band account.
• Auction – Bill Morrow has received 30 contributions- would like to get more from the band students.
• Musician’s Notes – Kathy O.- offering ads for purchase by band families, with proceeds going to Band Boosters.
• Spring Flower Sale – Andrea Keefer to help co-chair this coupon-based upcoming fundraiser. Working with Romence Gardens. The e-mail will go out this week.

Secretary Report – Debbie Rashid

• Minutes of the Jan 8 and March 4 minutes were approved by Mr. D and seconded by Terry Popa.

Treasurer Report – Terry Popa

• CD matured in March. He handed out and reviewed the financial report.

Election of 08-09 Executive Board:

President – Kathy Oberlin

VP of Operations – Mike DeNeff

VP of Fundraising – Lisa Shatney

Treasurer – Brad Berkshire

Secretary – Melinda Kozulis

Asst. Treasure (appointed) – Andrea Keefer

The floor was open to any other nominations. None were presented. Mr. D

closed the nominations. Diane Peneycad made a motion to accept the slate of

officers as presented and seconded by Bill Morrow. Motion passed.

Director’s Report-Mr. DeStefano

• Jazz Lab Band Performs at MSBOA.
• Students performed at State Solo and Ensemble at Portage North High School.
• Spring Concerts Dates – May 1 Percussion Concert, May 2 Jazz Band, May 5 Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble.
• Band Awards Night May 15.
• Band Camp Fees Due.

• Leadership Clinic and Auditions April 28 – 29.
• Drumline – 52 students auditions.
• Visual Unit auditions next week.
• 2008 RANGER marching band Show will be the music of Earth Wind and

Kathy thanked the current board for stepping up and doing a great job during the year.

Meeting adjourned at 8:02 pm