May 27, 2010

Band Booster Meeting

Kathy Bures, President - welcomed everyone to the meeting.  An introduction of officers was done.

Penny Snead – annsnead@smsd.org

·         Penny welcomed everyone.  She noted that kids who are a part of band, tend to have success overall.

·         She reviewed her expectations of the students – professional, respect, language. 

·         Band camp begins August 2^nd.  Penny noted that during the break, many kids car pool for lunch and freshman parents should be aware of this.

o   8:00 – 11:30 – Practice

o   11:30 – 1:00 – Break

o   1:00 – 3:00 – Practice

·         Communication is important.  If a student wants to talk to her, they should be patient and wait after class for her.  She will get to them and issue them a pass.

·         Rehearsals begin when school starts

o   7:00am – M, T, W, F

o   7:00pm – 8:30pm – Thursdays

·         Penny will work with conflicts, however performances must be cleared.

Christine Tarne 

• Reviewed the sample uniform order form
• Reviewed the parts of the uniform.  New marchers will need to buy shoes.  One order is placed to save costs.
• Students are responsible for the uniform. 
• Uniform try-on dates:  August 2, 3, 4 – evenings from 5:30 – 8:30.  Seniors and Juniors are the 1^st night, Juniors and Sophomores the 2^nd night and Freshman are the 3^rd night.  If a parent volunteers, their child can come be fitted the night the parent volunteers.

Section Leaders introduced themselves.

Kathy Bures

·         Reviewed band camp attire.  What clothing is appropriate.

·         Fund raising is available to help offset band fees ($150)

·         One marching festival (K-State) currently on the schedule.  Working to add an additional one to the schedule.

·         Thanked the Butler’s for their tremendous help in merchandise procurement last year.

·         Noted that there are a number of committee positions open.

·         A new committee has been formed – Retention/Promotion Committee.  This committee’s goal will be to generate interest in high school band as there has been a marked decrease in band enrollment at the middle school and elementary levels.

·         Booster meetings will be held ever other month.

·         Noted that we need a webmaster in training to assist with the web site.

·         Marching band takes a trip every 3^rd year.  One was just taken last school year, so the next one will be in 3 years.

Bruce Bienhoff

• Reviewed the summary budget
• Fundraising last year exceeded expectations
• Ended the school year with approx. $14,000 in the general fund.
• Band fees can be paid anytime.