CHS Music Boosters Meeting Minutes

October 4, 2008

Attendees

Tony and Deanne Caracciolo, John and Judy Bushey, Scott and Maureen Stewart, Traj and Sharron Antolick, Steve and Susan Stephey, Dawn Anuszkiewicz-Lundgren, Mary Laulis, Jim Kelley, Donna Pieciak, Isabel Tejero, Christine Fallon, Paul andNancy Thompson, Sarah Robinson, Laura Moses, Lori Cady, Skip Campion, Heather Caparaso, Derrick Askew

Call to Order

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

Student Performance

· Elissa Lawrence and Wesley Robinson, members of the CHS Chorus were accompanied by Heather Caparaso and sang excerpts from songs that will be showcased in upcoming concerts. Great job Elissa and Wesley!!

Secretary’s Report

• Sharron A presented a summary of last month meeting minutes. The minutes were approved by Isabel 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.

• Scott discovered that Fidelity Funds have a lower expense ration than Susquehanna. He reported that overall “risk tolerance” has changed and now face increased financial risk due to the current uncertain economy. He suggested “spreading our financial risk” but investing in two mutual funds. Discussion regarding “should we invest at this time” was held. The Boosters will need to access funds in 4 ½ years to purchase new uniforms. Should we invest approximately 7K? Tony and Scott were given the go aheadd to do what makes sense for the organization.
• There are currently about $1000 in outstanding Marching Band fees
• Banner sales netted $1770, approximately $1200 short of our goal.
• Program Ads came up $1000 less than budgeted.
• Marty is currently still trying to sell banners separately due to the economy.
• GL script did well last month…. brought in about $800.
• Derrick needs to submit individual requisitions for payment of Marching Band staff.
• Jim Kelley motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and Isabel seconded.

Music Director’s Report/Choral Director’s Report

• Derrick Askew, Heather Caparaso and Nancy Thompson suggested not sponsoring an overnight trip this year due to the current state of the economy. A day trip that includes a performance will be researched.
• Derrick stated that he has high expectations for wind ensemble and orchestra is doing “exceedingly well”. He is also impressed with Symphonic Band and Marching Band is currently in full swing.
• Derrick shared that he recently met with regional music staff, grades k-12, and said the meeting had positive implications for Century’s music program.
• Winter performances are as follows: December 10^th Bands, December 18^th Chorus and Orchestra
• Tony said that Marty volunteered to coordinate efforts for both performances.
• Heather shared there will be 12 Choral selections in the winter performance. The group is about 2/3 of the size of last year’s group, is “really dedicated” and has an equal balance of men and women.
• Dawn volunteered to pursue a flower fundraiser on those evenings.
• Auditions for Pit musicians for this year’s musical “Oliver!’ will take place the first week in December. Rob Materra will coordinate and conduct this year.

Ways and Means Committee

• Judy shared there continues to be a problem with drinks “missing from the chorus closet” A locking unit or storing concessions off site was discussed.
• Judy passed out a flyer explaining possible upcoming fundraisers including:

Chick-fil-a Cow Calendars

Cookbooks

Sub nights

Dinner Fundraiser

On-line Magazine orders

• Banner Sales resulted in selling 3 banners with two being currently on display. We are waiting on Coffey Music’s logo. Marty is in charge.

• GL Scrip card program POC is Mary Laulis. 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.

• Board Game Night. Dawn L. is working on a board game night where we can sell popular board games for profit. November 8 conflicts with our next scheduled home show. She will work on changing that date.

• 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-Marty/Jennifer-Nothing to report
• Marching Band-Jim Kelly- Volunteers are preparing for the USSBA MD State Championships to be held at Century on October 18^th. Gates open at 12:00pm. Tickets are $12 each. There are 23 bands total. We have the potential to net substantial monies during this event.
• Historians- Maureen and Teri are starting the Power point presentation

Next Meeting

• Will be held December 4th at 7:30.

Adjournment

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

Respectfully submitted,

Sharron Antolick

Secretary

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