GCHS Titan Band Booster Meeting

July 3, 2007

The meeting was call to order at 5:45 p.m. by President Leslie Ward. Those present were John Lopez, Anita Metz, and Leslie Ward.
The minutes from the previous meeting were approved with a motion to approve by Anita Metz and seconded by John Lopez. The motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

• Checking account balance is $2528.13.

Old Business

• Anita Metz has learned that in order to procure our tax exemption number, we must pay a fee of $300. It was decided that we would save this amount in less than two years, possibly in one year. Mr. Lopez moved that we pay the fee when funds become available; Anita Metz seconded, and the motion carried.

• Uniform Cleaning. During the first and second week of band camp we will do fittings during sectional time. Selected uniforms plus a few extras will be sent to Weston for cleaning. The cost is $10 per uniform (a discount price). Anita Metz moved that we spend the necessary funds on dry cleaning; Mr. Lopez seconded and the motion carried.

• Prime Time Advertising. Leslie Ward is playing phone tag with Prime Time, ensuring they have a current graphic.

• Band Camp.

  • Mr. Lopez has the keys to Glenville Elementary.

  • Instructors are selected and scheduled.

  • We have permission to paint lines on the field (Mr. Lopez will do this). Levy money will be used to purchase paint for lining the practice field.

  • Meals will be served in the music room or outside (we cannot use the cafeteria).

  • We will have water coolers (contributed by Anita plus some Mr. Lopez has access to).

  • Mr. Lopez will talk to Foodland and see if they can donate breakfast items or cut us a deal on them. He will pick up breakfast items each morning before camp. Sweet rolls, milk, juice, etc.

  • Parents will maek sandwiches and put chips in small baggies. PowerAde and fruit also to be served. Mr. Lopez will look into getting the PowerAde. Details on sandwiches, chips, and serving will be discussed at the next meeting.

• Activities Bus. Mr. Lopez has been talking to Brenda Bligh about this. There will be a levy vote in September, but activities bus monies probably will not be availalbe this year. Mr. Lopez will also talk to Ed Toman. Amy Shreeves has looked for grants but not found anything appropriate.

• Car Wash and Bake Sale. Foodland has us scheduled for August 18th. We will have a car wash from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and ask for donations. Leslie Ward will bring the hose and Anita Metz can bring two tables. We will discuss baked goods, buckets, sponges, soap, and sprayer at the next meeting. Kids will sign up for shifts during band camp.

• Tag Day. Tabled for now.
  
  

New Business

• Booster Membership Drive. Leslie Ward suggested we send a letter home with all band students recruiting new Booster members. She will draft a letter and send it to Mr. Lopez.

• Ad Page. To be discussed at the August 7th meeting.

• Food left over from Spaghetti Dinner fund raiser. Anita Metz has purchased the extra garlic toast (2 boxes at 3.19 per box) and Leslie Ward will purchase the extra meatballs (3 bags at 10.83 per bag).

Announcements

• Band Camp will be August 6-17th (Mon-Fri) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• The first football game is August 24th (before school starts).

Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. with a motion by John Lopez, seconded by Anita Metz, and carried.

Respectfully Submitted

Leslie Ward

President