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Boiling Springs Band Booster

Minutes of March 16, 2010 Meeting

1. The meeting was called to order by Deby Lefin at 7:00.

2. Motion to approve the minutes of January 12, 2010 as posted on the web site moved by:  Laurie Fitzgerald.  Seconded by:  Glenda Burkholder second.  Motion passed unanimously.

3. Christy Pasquariello presented the treasurer report. The Boosters made $783 on the ham sandwich sale. Laurie Fitzgerald made the motion to accept the treasurer report, Pam Martin seconded. Motion passed by unanimous vote.

4. Uniform committee will send out an e-mail requesting help for the new uniform measurements and leadership for next year.

- A motion was made by Laurie Fitzgerald to have parents responsible to get uniforms dry cleaned after football season. Seconded by Glenda Burkholder. Passed unanimously.

5. Fundraising:

A motion was made by Pam Martin to contact companies which will provide pre-made sandwiches for the fall sandwich sale. Seconded by Glenda Burkholder. Motions passed unanimously.

A motion was made to authorize Maryanne Murtoff to investigate and order mugs to be sold in the fall. Moved by Pam Martin seconded by Glenda Burkholder. Motion passed unanimously.

Allenberry fundraiser is ongoing. 50% of a purchase of a gift card from Allenberry will go to the band. Mary Ann Murtoff can be contacted at 258-3211.

Diana Moscato will talk to Mr. Roden and Mr. Govern to arrange a concession booth for the football season.

6. Directors Report:

-Jazz Festival is April 15. an e-mail will go out requesting volunteers. Ticket sales will be chaired by Laurie Fitzgerald. Janice Wiss will chair refreshments.

-Band Banquet is May 11 - Chair is Diana Moscato

-  Glenda Burkholder will chair tickets

-  Decorations will be Janice Wiss and Jenny Spangler

-  Program will be developed with the president and vice president of the band.

-  Diana will hold a meeting to discuss details.

-  A motion was made by Pam Martin to raise the price of the band banquet to $15 to cover costs.  Prices for children grade k-5 would be $10. Glenda Burkholder seconded.  Motion passed with one no vote from Laurie Fitzgerald.

- The new uniform purchase was approved by the school board and is out for bid. Measurements should be completed in April.

- Band Trip - Mr, Kenyon is researching a number of locations, including Toronto.  If we go to Toronto, students and chaperones will need either a passport or a boarder card.  Border cards for those under 18 are $35.  Over 18 are $45. Other locations being considered include Chicago. Information will be available early in the school year.

Summer Lessons will begin the week after school ends. A motion was made by Christy Pasquariello to raise the price of four lessons to $25 to cover costs.  Price for a family with three students would be $60.  Glenda Burkholder seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

- Band Camp will start the week of August 9. Mr. Kenyon will send out details before the end of the school year.

- Web stats were provided by Dennis McMahon. The stats show increasing use of the site.  We will continue to populate the site and encourage our members to visit.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20.

Submitted by Pam Martin

• Motion to accept Treasurer Report moved by: Laurie Fitzgerald, Seconded by: Pam Martin. Unanimous vote to accept.
• Motion to request treasurer to include a column showing profit from fundraising activities was initiated by Glenda Burkholder, seconded by Janice Wiss. Motion passed unanimously.

4. Uniform committee

• Laurie Fitzgerald presented Mike Pearson, the representative from Stanbury uniforms.
• Prototype uniform was demonstrated for comment.
• Uniform parent representatives will be present for measurements.

5. Chaperones – no report

6. Fundraising

• Glenda Burkholder gave the fundraising committee report
• Grocery cards are available from Sharon Sites. The band makes 5% of face value.
• Turf products are being stored for the winter.
• The next orders for the sandwich sale are due February 5. Sandwich making day is February 16. We need more adult volunteers to be present.
• There was not enough time to put together the Sweetheart Dance. Laurie Fitzgerald suggested we reconsider for next year.
•  Fundraising Committee is: Glenda Burkholder (chair), Darla Lee, Diana Moscato, Sharon Sites, Sherry Snyder and Susan Snyder.

7. Bylaws Modification.

• Motion was made by Glenda Burkholder to accept the by-law changes and seconded by Diana Moscato. The motion passed unanimously.

8. Band Banquet.

9. Director Report

• Mr. Kenyon will be requesting parent volunteers to help with punch and cookies after the band concert.
• Jazz Festival is scheduled for April 15. Three bands have accepted so far.
• Mr. Kenyon is considering a number of sites for a band trip in spring of 2011. He will provide more information as he settles on a destination and budget.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Submitted by Pam  Martin