CHS Music Boosters Meeting Minutes

November 6, 2008

Attendees 

Tony and Deanne Caracciolo, John and Judy Bushey, Scott Stewart,   Sharron Antolick,  Dawn Anuszkiewicz-Lundgren,  Mary Laulis,   Donna Pieciak,  Christine Fallon,  Lori Cady, Jim Kelley, Mirrell Wothers, Marty Mankowski, Bob and Teri McLeod

 

Call to Order

  • The Music Boosters meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m. by Tony Caracciolo.

 

Secretary’s Report

  • Sharron A presented a summary of last month meeting minutes.  The minutes were approved by Marty and seconded by Judy. 

 

Treasurer’s Report

Scott Stewart presented the budget. The original budget projects are continually being updated to accommodate the year’s actual expenditures. 

 

  • There are currently about $1000 in outstanding Marching Band fees.  Scott will contact families that have an outstanding balance.
  • The USSBA show was very profitable.  At present, we made a $2500 profit from concession sales and anticipate at least that much from ticket sales.  Total profit is estimated at 6K.
  • Nearly all MB staff is now paid.
  • We still owe a $1050 show consult fee
  • Anticipated transportation cost to the Hagerstown show is $500-$1000.  All other transportation costs were covered by the school budget.
  • $1000 is budgeted for Indoor Performance.
  • Income appears ahead of expenses for now
  • Investments for new uniforms were shared.  50% of funds will be put in a 4 year CD at a rate of 4.75%.  The other 50% will be put into a growth mutual fund.  Startup will be $2500 with additional monies contributed monthly.
  • Marty motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and John seconded.

 

Music Director’s Report/Choral Director’s Report

  • Derrick Askew and Heather Caparaso were not present at tonight’s meeting.

 

Ways and Means Committee

  • Banner Sales are still being pursued by Marty but he is getting a “cupboard is bare response” due to the current economy. Bringing the banners inside was discussed as well as possibly moving them to the tennis courts for better visability.
  • GL Scrip card program POC is Mary Laulis.  This fundraiser seems to be doing well.  Think about gift cards for the holidays!  Money will be fronted to purchase gift cards that will be available for sale at the Winter Concerts.A list of all participating businesses is available at www.glscrip.com. Mary can be reached at mlaulis@verizon.net. The first GL Scrip order was placed and received. Orders will be placed the last Wednesday of every month so that cards may be distributed at the following Thursday Booster meeting.  It is very easy to place an online order and use PrestoPay (which deducts the card total from your checking account. There is a $0.39 charge to use PrestoPay.) Otherwise, simply order online using our code: LF7L317611982 and put a check made out to CHS Music Boosters in the band room box for your total.
  • Clothing Sales Orchestra and Chorus families will be asked to help out with this fundraiser during the football season.
  • Board Game Night fell throughL
  • Cookbook  A followup meeting is being held in the near future.  Publication is scheduled for early 2009. 
  • Sub Night was determined cost prohibitive.
  • Dinner of some type is possible.  Spaghetti was discussed.
  • Vera Bradley Bingo will not be pursued as it has not done well recently for us and other groups.
  • 50 Yard Line Movie slated for February as a recruiting strategy
  • Other ideas included a children’s consignment sale and/or used book sale
  • 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.
  • GoodSearch.com. This is a Yahoo-based search engine and earns the music boosters .01 for every valid search. Click on “Century High School Music Boosters (Sykesville, MD)” to designate CHS as the organization to receive credit. Keep on searching!
  • eScrip. By 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! This fundraiser has the possibility of ongoing success but needs to be better promoted.

 

Liaison Report 

  • Choral-Dawn- Nothing to Report
  • Band/Orchestra-Jennifer-not present.  Marty and Nancy Thompson will be in charge of helping Derrick and Heather with Winter Concerts.  Dawn will ask Rob Holt about programs.  Freshman students will be identified.  Senior member and families will be thanked.  All County  Chorus/Orchestra Auditions will be held Nov 17, All County Band Auditions will be held Nov. 20 and All State Band will be held Nov 22.
  •  Marching Band-Jim Kelly- Great job everyone for all the hard work at the USSBA show.  The Nov 8th show was cancelled due to lack of interest from competing bands.  Thank you Jim for your negotiating such a lucrative contract!!!
  • A Pot Luck Marching Band Banquet will be held Monday, November 17th in the CHS cafeteria.  A donation of $10 is being requested to cover the costs of gifts for the instructors. Maureen and Teri will have a DVD of this season’s Marching Band to show at the Banquet.
  • The Music Boosters will split the cost of a conductor, Mr. Materra, for the Spring Musicial, $500 each.
  • Historians- Teri and Maureen continue to work on compiling photos!!!

 

Next Meeting

  • Will be held December 4th at 7:30.
  • Nominations for officers for 2009 will be accepted at that time.  All offices are available.  Voting will occur at the January meeting and new officers will take over in March

Vice President Comments

                John shared that Mia Bella “Cash and Carry” candles may be a good idea for the winter concerts as a fundraiser in addition to flowers and food.

   

Adjournment

  • Scott Stewart motioned to adjourn at 8:30pm and Sharron Antolick seconded.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Sharron Antolick

Secretary

 

 

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