The Spirit of Great Oak Band & Color Guard
Minutes For: Booster Board Meeting
September 10, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Board President, John Rossi.
JERRY’S MOMENTS: There was further discussion about the previous winter drum line meeting that was presented by Jerry & Pete for the 2008 winter drum line season and the planning of a trip. Jerry shared an email from travel agency regarding expenses. After a lengthy discussion with the board, a unanimous decision was made to focus on local WGI regional’s this winter season and build up for the big championships in Dayton, OH for 2009.
The Concert Band has been given a prestigious invitation from The National Parks Services to be a part of the rededication for the 100th year celebration of the Pinnacles National Park located in the Central Coastal region of California. This is an overnight trip involving a 6-hour drive. John will start working up a budget and Teri Rose will coordinate the trip costs, etc… This will be presented at the next General Parent Meeting.
The Spirit Band & Guard has also been invited to participate in the National Memorial Day Parade in 2009. This has to be looked into a little bit more and will be presented at a General Parent Meeting in the future as well.
Other upcoming events include:
1. 9/11 Remembrance at the Duck Pond – Schedule discussed along with a schematic of where the band will be standing. All permission slips must be turned into Kara Langham before riding the bus.
2. Winter Guard Regional’s, San Diego, March 1 & 2;
3. Winter Drum Line WGI Regional’s, Rancho Cucamonga, March 1 & 2;
4. SCPA Winter Drum Line Semi finals with GOHS hosting will be held on Saturday & Sunday, April 5th & 6th.
FUNDRAISING:
1. The “Pita Pit” - Wednesday, September 12, from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Present flyer with order and Pita Pit will give back 33% to the band.
2. Milano’s - Sunday, September 30, present flyer with order and they will give back 15% of the proceeds to the band.
3. Pizza Factory Fundraiser brought in $300.00. Thank you to all who participated.
Suggested Fundraisers:
1. Popcorn Sales – 3 per pkg., cost per pkg., $7.00 and the profit $3.50 per pkg.
2. Car Give Away HHR Paradise Chevrolet – This will replace the Pass, Punt & Kick opportunity drawing. Tickets can be purchased for $10.00 per ticket with $5.00 going towards the Boys & Girls Club and $5.00 to PSG. Drawing will be held on February 16th.
GOLF TOURNAMENT: We have a total of 73 confirmed golfers for the September 17 golf tournament at Red Hawk Golf Course. If you do not want to golf but attend the dinner, please make sure to confirm with Joann no later than tomorrow.
For anyone that would like to come and help, the silent auction baskets will be wrapped on Sunday at Maris’s house around 5:30 p.m.
MINUTES: The minutes from the May 23rd, July 10th, August 7th booster board meetings were reviewed and approved as presented.
FINANCIALS: A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the treasurer’s report & expense report.
UNIFORMS: A motion was made, seconded and carried to pay the cost of the embroidery on the student’s duffle bags that will cost $618.50.
EQUIPMENT: A motion was made seconded and carried for George to purchase batteries for the golf cart.
PLAN OF ACTION: Review the budget at our next meeting for marching band trips, concert band & drum line etc…
By the October meeting, coordinators will need to have budget, and total number of students with cost & breakdown.
We need cases of water for the students and the upcoming competitions. Nancy - email all parents to please donate a case or two of water.
George - scan Milano’s coupon onto website
Next General Parent Meeting will present the 3 events & give a golf tournament overview. Our Next General Parent Meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday, October 16th.
The meeting as adjourned at 8:15 p.m. and the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 2nd.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Marshall,