Meeting Minutes

TJBB general meeting (virtual)
 
President – Moira Fisher
1st Vice President - Robin Marquart
2nd Vice President – Jo McManus
Treasurer – Kim Belisle
Secretary – Sherry McCoy Quinones
 
In Attendance:
Nick Gasemy (Director), Jo McManus, Kim Belisle, Sherry McCoy Quinones, Jacklyn Smith, Denise, Failacci, Gillian Berlutti, Heidi Fisher
 
Call to order Motion (Moira) (7:08pm)
        1st : Sherry
        2nd : Jo
 
Previous meeting’s minutes
no corrections
                    Motion to approve:
                    1st :  Jaclyn Smith
                    2nd  :Kim Belisle
                    Approved unanimously
 
First Report - Nick Gasemy (Director)

• Small Ensemble concert did not make the calendar - it is Monday, May 6th 7pm at TJ auditorium. Encourage your students to sign up for a small ensemble or solo - check the weekly newsletter
• Info meeting for Marching Band next Tuesday night in the band room with a virtual link. It might be tight, but it will work so everyone can fit
• Posters sent (with Cora’s help developing the poster) to hang around the school and emailed to other schools.
• Spring Concert is Wednesday, May 8th
• Awards Banquet is on the 16th (invites sent for RSVPs including to staff)

 
Second Report – Kim Belisle (Treasurer)

• (see attached)
• All taxes and certifications are completed and sent
• Need staff to cash checks asap - Kim will send a list to Nick
• Staff list will be sent to Kim from Nick

 
Third Report - Jo McManus (2nd Vice President)

• Indoor payments are trickling in. Kim keeps Jo informed of black box drops. All seniors have paid and can walk in graduation

 
Fourth Report – Robin Marquart (1st Vice President) absent, info from Moira

• Robin posted about extra spiritwear available

 
Fifth Report – Sherry McCoy Quinones (Secretary)

• Nothing to report

 
Sixth Report – Moira Fisher (President)

• Jazz night went well - was well attended. Final numbers not yet in. TJ Jazz, AFA combo, FCC jazz band, and Monocacy Middle participated. 2nd year back from COVID and it was a success. Thank you to everyone who volunteered
• Banquet May 16th - Heidi, Cindy, and Sherry are working on the planning of the event. Kids have their cake decorating contest. Signup genius is forthcoming.
• Please let Denise or Jenn know if you are interested in any of the board positions
• The one vacant position is first VP (Robin). We propose that the 1st &2nd VP roles revert to pre-COVID roles. This proposal and vote will happen on May 29th. This will be a few sentences to amend the Bylaws. If you have any questions, please reach out to anyone on the board or to Denise Failacci and Jenn Duthoy.

 
Seventh Report – Denise Failacci (Fundraising)

• Nominating committee news - Moira President, Jo McManus 2nd VP, Kim Belisle Treasurer, Cindy Canizales Secretary.  You have until we do the election on May 29th to put your name forth for a position. Show of hands if only one person running. If two or more people are nominated for a position, then there will be a paper ballot.
• Raise Right will be handed over to Rebecca Lavo. Proposed changes need to be discussed and voted on before notes go out to parents.
• Gatorade collection during band camp needs a chairperson, and need ice cream for when kids turn in their Gatorade bottles
• Maybe resend the information to see if anyone is interested in fundraising opportunities and other volunteer needs (like Pit Crew, Uniform Room)
• Debbie Smith is taking over the car washes instead of Hershey Park

 
Other Discussion

 
Next meeting
 Annual Meeting with elections - in person on Wednesday, May 29th in the band room
 
Vote to Adjourn  Moira 7:34pm
        1st Jaclyn Smith
2nd Jo McManus
        Approved Unanimously