CMS Band Boosters

Executive Board Meeting

Christina’s Restaurant

Attendees: David Dunham, Gayle Amato, Art Denis, Melissa Smith, Amy Johnson, Jen Simerson, Perri Ann Kaufman, Sue Zempke, Julie Kalish, Kim Kinnamon, & Carol Mullin

 Minutes:

• Meeting called to order at 8:05 p.m.
• Introductions were given by the Band Directors, outgoing board members, and incoming board members.
• Melissa Smith thanked outgoing board members for their effort and commitment to CMS Band Boosters in 2005-06.
• Amy Johnson presented the Budget Report for April 2006:
  • – Scholarships will continue to be paid out over the summer.
  • – Expenditures were lower than projected in several budget categories including Operating Supplies, Scholarships, Transportation, Awards,
• Social Fees and Contest Fees.
  • – As a result, start-up funds for 2006-07 should be well above $3,000.
• David Dunham provided an update on changes in the band program for the 2006-07year:
  • – There will be 3 ½ Band Directors.
  • – Art Denis is leaving for a position at Wakeland High School and Gayle Amato will move into the ½ Director position.
  • – Ben Katz has been hired as the 1st Assistant Director, and interviews are continuing for the 2nd Assistant Director.
  • – CMS band will have 191 students in Beginning Band, the largest ever.
  • – Total number of students in Band is expected to be approximately 350.
• The preliminary Budget for 2006-07 will be prepared by David Dunham, Melissa Smith and Carol Mullin prior to the next Executive Board meeting.
• Date of the next Executive Board meeting is Thursday, July 27/06 at 7:00 p.m. (location TBD).
• Dates for regular monthly Board meetings in 2006-07 will be determined in accordance with the Band calendar.

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Prepared by: Carol Mullin