CMS Band Boosters

Business Meeting

CMS Cafeteria

Band Boosters Board Attendees: Melissa Smith, Amy Johnson, Jen Simerson, Perri Ann Kaufman, Scott Kaufman, Nina Lambert & Carol Mullin

Minutes:

• The business meeting was called to order by Melissa Smith at 7:11 p.m. She asked for a motion to open the meeting; a motion was made from the floor and seconded.
• Introduction of 2005-06 Board Members – presented by Melissa Smith:
  • – Executive board members were introduced to the band parents.
• Volunteer Requirements – presented by Scott Kaufman:
  • – Scott Kaufman requested attendees to help the band by volunteering at volleyball concessions, basketball concessions and the Back-to-School dance on September. 9, 2005.
  • – A list of parent email addresses is being compiled in order to improve communications and inform parents of upcoming band events.
  • – A request was made for a Polaroid camera for the dance.
• Fundraiser – presented by Jen Simerson:
  • – This year the CMS Band fundraiser is Interstate battery sales from Sept. 23 to Oct. 4. This is the only fundraiser for the year.
  • – Jen Simerson briefly described the wide variety of products available. In addition to personal sales, internet orders will be available to accommodate relatives and friends who live in other cities/states.
  • – Jen Simerson also noted that Alliance Programs will be set up with major local merchants such as Tom Thumb, Kroger and Target to help raise additional funds for the CMS Band. More information will soon be forthcoming.
• Band Boosters Budget for 2005-2006 – presented by Amy Johnson:
  • – The following items were presented (with a note that individual items may be changed if necessary upon approval of the Band Boosters Executive Board):
    • Clinicians $6,625
    • Recording Fees/Photos (new) $1,350
    • Operating Supplies $2,500
    • Scholarships $3,000
    • Transportation $2,465
    • Awards/Incentives $1,915
    • Items paid by Student Social Fees:
    • Food/Social Fund $3,225
    • Fall Party $ 925
  • – $22,505 is needed to meet the 2005-2006 Budget.
  • – Amy Johnson stressed the importance of the fundraiser and dance to meet these requirements. She noted that 77 students still have not paid band fees.
  • – Melissa Smith opened the floor for discussion on the 2005-2006 Budget; there were no comments from parents in attendance.
  • – A motion was made by Dave Howerton to approve the 2005-2006 Budget. It was seconded from the floor and approved unanimously with a verbal vote.
• Melissa Smith asked for a motion to close the meeting. A motion was made from the floor and seconded. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

Prepared by: Carol Mullin