CMS Band Boosters Meeting
Attendees: David Dunham, Carol Mullin, Ben Katz, Julie Kalish, Melissa Smith, Daniel Taylor, Sue Zempke
Minutes:
• Meeting called to order at 7:55
• Board/Committee Openings – presented by Melissa Smith: We are still in need of a Volunteer Coordinator, and a Coordinator for Concessions for Volleyball and Basketball.
• Budget Review – presented by David Dunham:
David presented preliminary numbers to be finalized and presented at a later date but some tentative information is as follows:
The $23 contest fee was designated to go to UIL competitions. This year we will only go to one UIL festival so part of the $23 fee will go to accompanists.
• Fund Raising – Pens (USA Fundraisers):
Important dates:
Aug. 30 Representative of USA Fundraisers will present the program to the students.
Sept. 7-21 The students will sell, sell, sell!
CMS band has done this fundraiser in past years and it has proven to be very profitable.
• Calendar Overview – presented by David Dunham:
The 2006/07 calendar was presented with the following events coming up in the very near future:
- Aug. 21 Band Parent Orientation
- Sept. 7-21 Fundraiser
- Sept. 15 Back-to-School Dance
- Oct. 13 Fall Concert (Symphonic, Concert Band I, Concert Band II)
- Oct. 19 Beginning Band Concert
- Oct. 20 Band Fall Party
• Wish List – presented by David Dunham:
Already purchased has been a tote for music stands, Timpani drop covers, and a CD Holder.
Still on the list is a 2-drawer file cabinet.
• Other Business:
Transportation issues were discussed for All-Region auditions.
The Solo and Ensemble Contest will be at held at CMS this year. The Band Boosters will do concessions and parents will be used to monitor the rooms.
Mr. Dunham expressed his appreciation of the Band Boosters.
• Next meeting:
The next board meeting will be held on Sept. 5 at 4:30 in the CMS Band Hall.
• Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.