Clark Middle School Band Boosters
Executive Board Meeting
Meeting called to order at 6:00pm
Attendees: Sue Zempke, Cathy Ripkowski, Renee Taylor, Jane Arradaza, Janet Hilton, Heather Wattier, Benjamin Katz, Daniel Taylor, Jessica Powell
Treasurer’s Report:
Cathy Ripkowski presented the financial report showing the checking account currently has a balance of $10,857.74. Cathy reported we only have receipts for $150.00 so far on the Winter Party. Sue Zempke commented the receipts for the pizza had not been turned in yet. Mr. Katz commented on the private lesson scholarship portion of the budget. He stated we have already spent $1,888.00 and only have $2,000.00 in the budget so we may need to look at increasing this number. Mr. Katz also stated we needed donation letters to go out on the donated televisions from the Winter Party as well. Cathy asked if there were any further questions regarding the financial report and budget and none were noted.
Secretary
The minutes need two corrections from the February 9th meeting. Cathy’s name was listed twice under the attendees and Heather Wattier’s name was left off.
VP of Fundraising
Renee mentioned we should continue with the coffee sales next year. People are still asking about the coffee. There is no new further business in regards to fundraising.
VP of Volunteers
Frisco Jazz Fest is Saturday, March 6th at Wakeland High School. Mr. Katz announced the students will meet at Clark at 11:00am, rehearse from 11-12, and then will be bussed over to Wakeland to perform at 1:00. The students will be done at 1:30. Several volunteers will be needed to help load up the truck and transport the drums. Tuesday, March 9th is the Pre-UIL Concert for Symphonic Band from 1:00-3:00. They will need to wear their polos. Symphonic Band will also perform at Curriculum Night on March 9th at 7:05pm in the band hall. Students need to report to the band hall at 6:55pm and can wear school clothes for the event. Wednesday, March 10th is the Pre-UIL Concert for Honor Band and Concert Band. Concert Band will leave Clark at 9:30am. They will be bussed to Heritage High School. They will warm-up at 10:10am and perform at 10:40am. Mr. Katz stated we will need 4 parents to ride the bus and help load and unload the truck. Honor Band will leave Clark at 1:00pm, check in at Heritage High School at 1:30, perform at 2:10, and leave at 3:00. We will need 4 parent volunteers to report at 12:30 in the band hall. The parent volunteers will ride the bus and help load and unload the truck. The kids will need to wear their polos for the event. Monday, March 22nd is the Pre-UIL Clinic from 4:00-6:30pm. Mr. Katz stated we will need 2 parent volunteers to hand out soda, chips and water. Mr. Katz also stated that we need to get checks for the two clinicians that will be at the clinic. Saturday, March 27th is the Collin County Jazz Fest at Collin County Community College Spring Creek Campus. Details for this event will be announced as the information comes in. We will need several parent chaperones for this event as well. Monday, March 29th Honor Band UIL will be held at Little Elm High School. Wednesday March 31st, and Thursday April 1st, Symphonic and Concert Band UIL will take place. Concert Band will be at Little Elm High School and Symphonic Band will be at Wakeland High School. Mr. Katz stated he does not have exact dates and times for the events as of yet so more information will be coming. We will need 4 parent volunteers for each band to ride the bus and help load and unload the truck. The students will wear their polos, black pants, black socks, and black belt for the event.
Old Business
Sue stated we had over 200 kids attend the Winter Party. The party was a huge success and the kids seem to have a great time. We may want to consider ordering more pizza next year. Sue also suggested we may want to have the kids write their names on the back of the raffle tickets in pen instead of pencil next year. We may also want to consider having more prizes.
Director’s Notes
Mr. Katz sent out a mass email inviting parents to attend the open meeting on Monday, April 12th at 7:00pm. We need to replace almost the entire board. We will introduce the current board members at the meeting and have them give a brief description about what their position entails. We are hoping to recruit new board members for next year. The focus will be on 6th and 7th grade parents. It was decided the next board meeting will be on Monday, April 12th at 6:00pm. This will be right before the general meeting at 7:00pm.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:47pm.