Meeting Minutes
August 18, 2022
Call to Order
The Band Boosters meeting officially began at 7:31 pm at GTJHS and was presided over by Traci Poppert, with Ellen McGuinness as secretary. 1st Jaclyn, 2nd Denise, unanimous
Attendees
Traci Poppert, Denise Failacci, Jo McManus, Jason Fangmeyer, Lenka Syslova, Nick Gasemy, Jaclyn Smith, Tom Keller, Joe & Kim Belisle, Ellen McGuinness, Robin Marquart, Cindy Canizales,
Jen Anderson, Tracy Clark, Harish Kumar, Donald Lee, Pierre & Loi Angeles
Minutes
July minutes were approved: 1st Denise, 2nd Lenka, unanimously.
Treasurer – Jaclyn
• Who wants to be the next treasurer? This is Jaclyn’s last year in the position but she will let someone shadow now.
• JULY: $8,198.20 IN and $3,536.95 OUT
◦ “IN” sources – band fees, Scrip, car washes, bingo, interest, general donations.
◦ “OUT” sources -- tax, jazz night custodian, banquet custodian, music copyright, picnic
• BINGO 11/14
◦ 2 tickets/student will be distributed at the picnic.
◦ $$ is due by 10/1
◦ Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
◦ We will need LOTS of volunteers!
Director’s Report -- Mr. Gasemy
• Encourage kids to turn to peers if they are feeling overwhelmed with all things school.
• Chart in bandroom – “Why are you in band?
◦ Name in triangle where they fit, can be more than one – social, competitive, …
• Phase 1 = summer, Phase 2 = now.
• Elks parade information will be going out tomorrow.
• KIDS NEED TO BRING & USE DEODERANT!!!
• PREVIEW – wear shoe shoes & all accessories.
◦ It will be the “opener” part of the show, 3 minutes.
◦ Part 2 = “ballad,” 2 minutes.
◦ Entire show when complete = 7 minutes.
VP1 – Robin
• The Spiritwear order has been placed & approved.
◦ Picking up in Baltimore 9/9.
◦ Handing out at the 9/10 rehearsal.
• Show Shirts – finalizing dates.
◦ Getting prices from vendors.
◦ Hope to have items to the kids by 10/1.
Secretary/Chaperones – Ellen
• No secretary report.
• Chaperones are needed for all band events.
◦ 4 for the Elks Parade
◦ 5-6 for football games.
◦ 8 max for competitions.
◦ A Sign-Up Genius will come out about one week prior to event.
VP2 (Student Accounts) – Jo
• Tuition due dates are on the band calendar.
◦ $450: 7/7 $125, 8/4 $125, 9/1 $100, 10/6 $100
• 45 students were billed; $250 total per student is due so far.
• 16 paid in full, 18 paid on time, 11 are past due.
President’s Report – Traci
• Absent
• Picture orders are due Monday, 8/22.
• Senior Night is 9/16.
Fundraising – Denise Failacci
• Sent ads for band fundraisers to the TJ office today to be put in the weekly Find Out First.
• Danielle is still counting the BandAde $$.
• RAISE RIGHT (formerly Scrip) $438 rebate -- $350 (student accounts) & $56 (general fund)
• October Cookie Sale – Fall/Halloween theme?
• Santa’s Workshop – hoping for 12/10.
• Bingo volunteers needed! 11/14.
• NEW – collect shoes & send to the company
◦ No cost.
◦ They us $ based on the weight.
◦ Shoes can be new or used.
◦ Denise is checking the time frame & the details.
◦ Board must decide.
Next Executive Meeting: thursday 9/7/22, 6:30 PM, marquart residence
Next booster meeting: Thursday 9/15/22, 7:30 pm, TJ band room
Meeting Adjourned 8:19 pm (Jaclyn 1ST, jo 2ND, UNANIMOUS)
The Band Boosters meeting officially began at 7:31 pm at GTJHS and was presided over by Traci Poppert, with Ellen McGuinness as secretary. 1st Jaclyn, 2nd Denise, unanimous
Attendees
Traci Poppert, Denise Failacci, Jo McManus, Jason Fangmeyer, Lenka Syslova, Nick Gasemy, Jaclyn Smith, Tom Keller, Joe & Kim Belisle, Ellen McGuinness, Robin Marquart, Cindy Canizales,
Jen Anderson, Tracy Clark, Harish Kumar, Donald Lee, Pierre & Loi Angeles
Minutes
July minutes were approved: 1st Denise, 2nd Lenka, unanimously.
Treasurer – Jaclyn
• Who wants to be the next treasurer? This is Jaclyn’s last year in the position but she will let someone shadow now.
• JULY: $8,198.20 IN and $3,536.95 OUT
◦ “IN” sources – band fees, Scrip, car washes, bingo, interest, general donations.
◦ “OUT” sources -- tax, jazz night custodian, banquet custodian, music copyright, picnic
• BINGO 11/14
◦ 2 tickets/student will be distributed at the picnic.
◦ $$ is due by 10/1
◦ Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
◦ We will need LOTS of volunteers!
Director’s Report -- Mr. Gasemy
• Encourage kids to turn to peers if they are feeling overwhelmed with all things school.
• Chart in bandroom – “Why are you in band?
◦ Name in triangle where they fit, can be more than one – social, competitive, …
• Phase 1 = summer, Phase 2 = now.
• Elks parade information will be going out tomorrow.
• KIDS NEED TO BRING & USE DEODERANT!!!
• PREVIEW – wear shoe shoes & all accessories.
◦ It will be the “opener” part of the show, 3 minutes.
◦ Part 2 = “ballad,” 2 minutes.
◦ Entire show when complete = 7 minutes.
VP1 – Robin
• The Spiritwear order has been placed & approved.
◦ Picking up in Baltimore 9/9.
◦ Handing out at the 9/10 rehearsal.
• Show Shirts – finalizing dates.
◦ Getting prices from vendors.
◦ Hope to have items to the kids by 10/1.
Secretary/Chaperones – Ellen
• No secretary report.
• Chaperones are needed for all band events.
◦ 4 for the Elks Parade
◦ 5-6 for football games.
◦ 8 max for competitions.
◦ A Sign-Up Genius will come out about one week prior to event.
VP2 (Student Accounts) – Jo
• Tuition due dates are on the band calendar.
◦ $450: 7/7 $125, 8/4 $125, 9/1 $100, 10/6 $100
• 45 students were billed; $250 total per student is due so far.
• 16 paid in full, 18 paid on time, 11 are past due.
President’s Report – Traci
• Absent
• Picture orders are due Monday, 8/22.
• Senior Night is 9/16.
Fundraising – Denise Failacci
• Sent ads for band fundraisers to the TJ office today to be put in the weekly Find Out First.
• Danielle is still counting the BandAde $$.
• RAISE RIGHT (formerly Scrip) $438 rebate -- $350 (student accounts) & $56 (general fund)
• October Cookie Sale – Fall/Halloween theme?
• Santa’s Workshop – hoping for 12/10.
• Bingo volunteers needed! 11/14.
• NEW – collect shoes & send to the company
◦ No cost.
◦ They us $ based on the weight.
◦ Shoes can be new or used.
◦ Denise is checking the time frame & the details.
◦ Board must decide.
Next Executive Meeting: thursday 9/7/22, 6:30 PM, marquart residence
Next booster meeting: Thursday 9/15/22, 7:30 pm, TJ band room
Meeting Adjourned 8:19 pm (Jaclyn 1ST, jo 2ND, UNANIMOUS)