Meeting Minutes

February 21, 2023
Call to Order
The Band Boosters meeting officially began at 7:32 pm via Google Meet and was presided over by Robin Marquart, with Ellen McGuinness as secretary.  

Attendees
Nick Gasemy, Robin Marquart, Jaclyn Smith, Denise Failacci, Traci Poppert, Jo McManus, Kim Belisle, Ellen McGuinness, Moira Fisher

Minutes
The January minutes were approved, 1st Jo McManus, 2nd Robin Marquart, unanimous.

Director’s Report -- Mr. Gasemy
  • None/absent

Treasurer – Jaclyn
  • JANUARY --
    • IN = $1,712.38
      • $0.30 interest
      • $154.47 Raise Right (Scrip)
      • $325.72 tree pick-up
      • $90.91 South Mountain Creamery
      • $300 Café Bueno
      • $329.18 Championship Wear
      • $110 wreaths/poinsettias
    • OUT  $ 3,656.93
      • $5 bank fee
      • $225 Custodians (Santa’s Workshop)
      • $776.32 taxes
      • $975.61 Busses (marching band)
      • $1,675 Old Line (member fees)

VP2 (Student Accounts) – Jo  
  • Applying Raise Right credits.
  • Sending statements soon.
  • Possible Easter egg fundraiser in the future.

VP1 – Robin  
  • ¼ zip sweatshirts have arrived – distributing them during Connect & after school on 2/23.
  • Uniform room – working with Moira on cleaning & organizing.

Secretary/Chaperones – Ellen
  • No secretary report.
  • Chaperones – a new chair is needed for next year.  Ellen will help!

President – Traci
  • no Old Line update.
  • KIDA –
    • 3/11 Home Show
    • Sign-up Genius going out for volunteers (Ellen), but the site is being uncooperative…
    • Jenn A is in charge of volunteers for handing out plaques.
    • Old Line will be the only independent ensemble.
    • Inform new families what the event really is – a BIG fundraiser!
    • All proceeds will go to the TJ Band program.
  • JAZZ NIGHT (Moira) Saturday 4/29/23, TJ Cafeteria
    • Have the kids serve the food?
    • Ask for donations.
    • Silent auction.
    • We already have a lot of decorations, not many more are needed.
    • Provide deserts & beverages.
  • BAND BANQUET (Jen Anderson) is “A work in progress.  Volunteers will be needed!”
    • Have it at TJ for cost purposes, rather than an off-site venue.

Fundraising – Denise Failacci
  • Raise Right $296 in January.
  • $670 profit from Valentine cookies.
  • Need a co-chair for fundraising to prepare for next year.

Next Executive Meeting:  Tuesday, March 7, 2023 @ jo’s house, 6 pm.
Next booster meeting:   thursday March 16, 2023, virtual or at tj  (tbd).
Meeting Adjourned 8:10 pm
*1st jaclyn, 2nd robin, unanimous