CHS Music Boosters Meeting Minutes

February 8, 2007

 

Attendees 

Cindy Lewis, Suzanne Reamer, Debbie Ruark,  Judy Bushey, Michelle Harrod, Allison Croft, Nancy Thompson, Jim Kelley, Tammy Richards, Jeff Richards, Steve Stephey, Derrick Askew, Allison Holiday, Rob Mattera, Mark Shaughney, and Susan Stephey.

 

Call to Order

  • The Music Boosters meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Cindy Lewis.

 

Treasurer’s Report

  • Debbie Ruark distributed an up-to-date copy of the budget. 

 

Music Director’s Report

  • Mr. Askew would like to host three marching band shows next fall; Sep 29,

Oct 20, and Nov 3. The Oct 20th event would be a USSBA hosted show. He will check with USSBA to see if we can receive a percentage of the admission money for having the show at Century. Jim Kelley voiced concerns regarding “degeneration of volunteer availability” with three shows at Century.

 

  • Mr. Askew would also like the Music Boosters to begin planning the 2nd Annual  Pops Concert for late January 2008. Promotions for the concert should begin in late August 2007. A volunteer to head up this effort is needed.

 

  • The 2007-2008 Operational Budget is being drawn up and will be presented to the executive board in the near future.

 

Choral Director’s Report

  • Allison Holiday was introduced as the new Choral Director.

 

Ways and Means Committee

  • GL Scrip card program. POC is Suzanne Reamer. A list of all participating businesses is available at www.glscrip.com. Suzanne’s e-mail is suzo@dellmail.com.
  • Pizza Hut “Knights”.  Future Pizza Hut “knights” scheduled: Feb 28th, Mar 28th, Apr 25th, and May 23rd.  Mention Century HS Music Program and a percentage of the total order is given to Century Music Boosters. This applies to dine-in and carry-out orders. Notice will be given if a date changes.
  • Multiple fundraising brochures were brought to the meeting by several people and given to Suzanne for review.
  • Suggestions for future fundraising efforts included: a raffle for an iPod, laptop computer, television, or a packet of high dollar gift cards with tickets being sold by the students at school during lunch mods. Nancy Thompson presented the idea of a fundraising letter that has proven very successful for other organizations she has worked with. She will send a sample letter to Mr. Askew for review. Watch for details. Jim Kelley presented the idea of a “mega-raffle” where a long-term raffle is held for a large item; i.e., a car. He also mentioned an idea to sell donated items on ebay as an on-going fundraiser.

 

 

Music Program Spring Trip

  • Nancy reported that there are currently 103 students signed up for the spring trip. The maximum number is set at 150. Mr. Askew is in the process of selecting chaperones. Information regarding which musical each student would like to attend will be coming home soon. The choices are Phantom of the Opera, Mama Mia, and Lion King. As the instruments will be transported on the buses, packing blankets are needed. If you have a padded packing blanket that can be borrowed for the trip please contact Nancy Thompson or Mr. Askew. 
  • On March 5th, there will be a parents meeting in the cafeteria to discuss trip details.

 

Music Booster Webmaster

  • Dave Bushey has graciously volunteered to head up this effort. Thanks Dave!

 

Adjournment

  • Suzanne Reamer motioned to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. and Jim Kelley seconded.

 

Next Booster Meeting

  • March 1, 2007 at 7:30 in the band room.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Stephey

Secretary

February 11, 2007