Milford Band Boosters Minutes

July 29, 2008

 

CALL TO ORDER:  distributed to attendees:  Sign in sheet, June meeting minutes, financial reports, agenda

 

June 26, 2008 MINUTES:  Minutes approved without revision.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT; Joe Haas- Joe presented, to the membership, May and June’s fiscal report.  Time was spent explaining the reports.  A discussion ensued in regards to the accounting of the Winter Guard account.  Due to the amount of questions, an executive board meeting has been called to discuss this matter in detail.  Joe did point out to the membership that the Boosters will need to do additional fund raising to cover the budget shortfall.

 

PRESIDENTS’ REPORT; Kim Slade and Brenda Baynes- Band Camp packets have been mailed.  Things are gearing up for Band Camp.  Please watch for emails.  We still need chaperones, help with food for students and Directors/Clinicians.

 

DIRECTORS’ REPORT:  Brian Brown and Drew Steinbrecher-  Contest schedule has been finalized for the 2008 Marching Band season.  Mr. Brown thanked everyone for their support for the Jazz Band event on July 18.  Boosters netted $780.

 

Mr. Brown and Drew Steinbrecher spent time describing the upcoming season – in regards to the music and visual effects.  The music is almost completed.  Rookie Camp is going great.  Senior leadership was dynamite.   Discussion ensued on the show’s  props.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

WAYS AND MEANS:  Kim Haas-  Reinerated the need for the Band Boosters to fund raise.  Still selling Reds Tickets.  Boosters will make $2. on each ticket sold.

Max and Erma’s Restaurant will host fund raiser on Sept. 22, 08.  Spiritwear is available for order.  Decision made not to do car washes this year, Fruit sale cost us $100.  Mulch sale was down 1,500 bags. 

 

SCRIPT:  Kim Haas-  Thank you for using Presto Pay, it is much easier and quicker.

We have Panera Strips available and Kroger Cards.

 

DELEGATE  AT LARGE-  No report.

 

CHAPERONES-  Kim Haas- Theresa Wandstrat has handled scheduling for Band Camp and has most covered. 

 

EQUIPMENT:  Tony Brewer-  Clean the Shed Day is scheduled for August 9th beginining at 8:00 am until finished.  Purchase of third trailer is desperately needed.   We have a bid for $5,900.  This is comparable to what we currently use and does not include any exterior logo painting.  Bob Slade was able to secured a tractor for the pit crew to use for equipment moves from Clermont County Equipment.  This company’s name should be placed on a trailer as a Band supporter. 

 

DRUMLINE:  Ann Shook- No report.

 

GUARD:  Connie Duguid- No report.

 

MEMBERSHIP:  Julie Foster-  It is time to take student pictures for the buttons.

Pictures will be taken during Band Camp.  It was suggested to have membership forms available during the parent show.

 

UNIFORMS:  Kathy Christopher-  Uniform fittings will be the next two weeks during Band Camp.  Cathy issued a plea for help with fittings.

 

BOA-  Tim Gerber-  Planning is still in the works for the BOA contests.  Entry fees have been paid and buses reserved.

 

HOSPITALITY/FOOD:  Kim Slade stated they still needed help with Directors/Clinician meals and for football games (cookies).  Contest meals will be handled by Angie.

 

PUBLICITY:  Gary Presley- no report.

 

OLD BUSINESS;

 

  • Parent Show- will be to Aug. 15.  Show to begin at 7:00 p.m.  Pool party from 9:00 p.m. to midnight.    A DJ has been reserved.  Students are reminded to bring drinks or snacks according to grade level.  Parents are encouraged to come.
  • Senior After Football Game Parties will be held if there is not a contest the next day.  Parties last until midnight and parents are encouraged to be there. Contact Cindy Bachman, Senior Mom, to schedule party

 

Meeting adjorned.

 

DATES COMING UP:

 

Band Camp-

Clean the Shed Day – August 9- 8:00 a.m.

Executive Board Meeting – August 11

Parent Show- August 15

Pool Party- August 15, 9:00 to midnight

Next Booster meeting – August 26th, 7:30 p.m.

Max and Erma’s Restaurant- fund raiser- September 22- all day

 

Contest Dates:

  9/20   Campbell County

  9/27   BOA regional- Massillon

10/04    Practice Mini Camp

10/11     Homecoming

10/18    Mason

10/25   Colerain

11/01    Kings

11/13,14,15- BOA- Indianapolis