CHS Music Boosters Meeting Minutes

May 31, 2007

Attendees

Tony Caracciolo, Cindy Lewis, Suzanne Reamer, Debbie Ruark, Moe Ruark, Judy Bushey, Maureen Stewart, Phil Respass, Jim Kelley, Rob Mattera, and Susan Stephey.

Call to Order

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

Treasurer’s Report

• Debbie Ruark presented the budget. The current Music Booster’s checking account balance is just shy of what it was in June of 2006. The Vera Bradley Bingo and the computer raffle both helped significantly to bring the balance closer to last year’s end. June marks the end of the Music Booster’s fiscal year. All income/expenses at this point will go towards the 2007/2008 budget. The budget was motioned to be approved by Suzanne Reamer and seconded by Cindy Lewis.
• The Music Boosters Board will meet on Monday, 6/11 at 5:00 p.m. to finalize the 2007/2008 budget.

Music Director’s Report/Choral Director’s Report

• Derrick Askew was not present at the meeting.
• Allison Holiday was not present at the meeting.

Ways and Means Committee

• Vera Bradley “Bag” Bingo. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this fundraiser a success. Over $7,000 was raised. The next Vera Bradley Bingo is in the planning stage and is scheduled to be on 9/14/07. Please watch for details. Volunteers are needed.
• Raffle. The raffle for an ACER notebook computer was won by Kevin Green and raised over $400.
• Flower Bulbs. Danielle Mattera organized the Flower Bulb fundraiser that raised $500.
• 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.
• Visitourmall.com. Please checkout “visitourmall.com” for convenient online shopping. A percentage of every purchase made through this website is deposited into the Music Boosters account. Simply go to “visitourmall.com”, click “Find Group”, scroll to and click on “Century High School Music Boosters”, and start shopping! Or visit the mall through the Century Knights home webpage at knightsmusic.org.
• Banners. The Carroll Count Board of Education has recently developed guidelines regarding the sale and use of banners in CCPS. Tony will contact Mr. Cockley to verify that the Music Boosters will continue with sole rights to banner sales at Century. At this time, it is still unclear whether logo’s will be permitted.
• Grant Applications. Suzanne is working on and has submitted several Grant applications to local business to include Target, Black & Decker, etc.
• Business Donations. State Farm has donated a $500 grant to the CHS Music Program. A huge Thank you to Tony for this.
• eScrip. For 2006/2007, the eScrip program raised $2,781 from current participants simply using loyalty club cards (i.e. Safeway Club Card), credit cards (i.e., Macy’s credit card or Macy’s Visa card), and debit cards that have been registered with eScrip. There is a 6-step process to register any cards you feel comfortable registering with the program. Please register your cards at www.escrip.com. A group ID number or name must be entered in step 1 of the registration. Our information is: GROUP ID # 148958018 or use the group name CENTURY MUSIC BOOSTERS INC. This is a very simple way to raise money for the CHS music program!

2007 Graduates (Due to the late date of getting the minutes out, the following events had already taken place.)

• Senior Farewell. June 5^th at 7:30 in the CHS cafeteria. Desserts were provided. Mr. Askew was not able to be present. The Music Boosters President, Tony Caracciolo spoke with the seniors who were able to attend. Congratulations SENIORS!!!

• Scholarships. The Music Boosters awarded three $500 scholarships at the Community Awards Night on Thursday, June 7. The recipients were: Nate Potee, Celia Croft, and Matt Harman.

Music Boosters Board for 2007/2008

• President – Tony Caracciolo, Vice President – Cindy Lewis, Treasurer – Deb Ruark, Assistant Treasurer – Michelle Harrod, Ways & Means – Suzanne Reamer and Maureen Stewart, Secretary – Susan Stephey.

Marching Band

• Rob Mattera represented the marching band instructors. The first payment for marching band is due June 15^th. This money will be used for/toward any major purchases. If the first payment is not made by June 15^th, students will not be allowed to participate in marching band. If anyone has financial concerns, please contact Debbie Ruark, Treasurer. The marching band plans on several student-run car washes over the summer. Details to come. There is still the potential for Century to host three marching band shows. First, on 9/29 – Tournament of Bands (TOB) format Knight of Reckoning. There are currently 5 bands signed up as of 5/31/07, usually bands do not commit to shows until over the summer. Second, on 10/20 – USSBA MD State Championships. There are currently 10 bands committed. And possibly a third show on 11/3 – TOB Chapters. We have hosted this show for the past two years; however TOB is still in negotiations with both Century and Liberty HS. Everyone’s participation will be needed for these events to be successful. Jim Kelley has volunteered to continue as Show Coordinator for the upcoming 2007-2008 season.
• Parent Meeting. There will be a marching band parent meeting on Thursday, 6/14 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Website

• John Bushey is working to change the music program website to a more user-friendly domain. Check out the website @ www.knightsmusic.org.

Next Meeting

• The Music Program Boosters will be recessed until the beginning of August. A meeting date will be announced closer to that time.

Adjournment

• Jim Kelley motioned to adjourn at 9:05 and Debbie Ruark seconded.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Stephey

Secretary

June 10, 2007