Governor Thomas Johnson High School Band Boosters

Call to Order
Officially began at 7:40 pm at GTJHS and was presided over by Traci Poppert, with Ellen McGuinness as secretary.

Attendees
Traci Poppert, Dan & Denise Failacci, Harish Kumar, Moira Fisher, Teresa Vaughn, Nick Gasemy, Jaclyn Smith, Krista Allen-Bossaller, Ellen McGuinness, Robyn Marquart, Sarina Hart, Bryan Hirschmann

Director’s Report -- Mr. Gasemy

• Missing some instruments; received most but others back-ordered.
• Staff –waiting to hear back.
  • Early marching season
  • Before band camp – one rehearsal per week
  • After band camp – usual, aka, two nights & all day Saturdays
• Tom Keller @ last meeting –
  • Nick will streamline social media and upgrade website
    • Previously all were created by different people at different times.
    • Website through “Snap-pages?”
  • Banquet – info coming
    • Invite grads from past two years?
    • Trying to choose a date, but March is busy – 5/16?
  • 5/23 = TJ Graduation
  • Band camp = last week of July & first week of August
    • No marching band clinics in May, too busy.
  • Chavez – advertise in stadium is ok (banners)
    • Talk to athletic boosters about location – behind band seats?
• Musical = 3/24 - 3/27
• Bryan Hirschmann / Old Line –
  • Tripled transportation budget
  • Banquet with awards – April-sh; potluck, casual
  • Old Line –
    • Richmond reports excellent
    • Not making trip to Dayton, OH in April (too $ & too soon)
    • Working out facilities issues with percussion/guard, & other users (spring sports)
    • Guard – Richmond this Saturday, 8am – may have to carpool due to weather
    • THS event 3/19; Old Line perform at 5 pm
    • Championships in Chambersburg, 4/1(Guard) & 4/2(Percussion)
    • Looking into facility rentals in nearby schools.
    • KIDA – “happy they are here, opportunities for higher level instruction.”
    • “Full Remo Endorsement” – drum heads, reduce costs significantly
    • Honesty/maturity have been an issue
    • Lots of support & sponsorship
    •  Two more performances – Tuscarora & Chambersburg
    •  48 kids & 20 staff
    •  Early membership contracts to returning members next year.
    •  Add marimba & vibe
    •  Sell 18’ trailer & purchase 32’ trailer?
    •  July = Fire Sale fundraiser (last year made $8K)
    •  Hoping next year’s fees = $700

President’s Report – Traci

• Tom Keller – corporate fundraising
  • Band must pay taxes (Dan F.) if they get something in return, ex: banners
• Jazz Night – Saturday 5/7, 6 pm.
  • Need one more parent to help on the committee.  Set up/clean up; oversee the group for future planning.
  • Donations coming in slower from stores/businesses
  • Silent Auction – items needed.
  • Many volunteers needed.
• Open Board positions – vote is in May
  • Both VP are essential and open positions!  Teresa is moving & Krista’s stepson is graduating (Neil).
  • Need a nominating committee/person.

Treasurer – Jaclyn

• KIDA profit = $2,532.43; major expense was payment to the judges; smaller & earlier event than years past.
• This has been a rebuilding year – there have been more upfront costs than usual.
• February budget -- $9,561.73 income & $9,992.93 expenses
  • “coffers” have approximately $68k
  • Big upcoming expense = bibbers
  • Recently purchased many new instruments & equipment.

VP1 – Teresa

• Absent/no report
• Need someone to organize the end-of-year banquet.

Secretary – Ellen

• Everyone – please continue to read the monthly minutes and encourage other families to read them as well.
• Also, everyone please keep track of band volunteer hours.

VP2 (Student Accounts) – Krista

• Absent
• No report for VP or for uniforms.

Fundraising – Denise Failacci

• Scrip rebate total $324 -- $267 student & $44 general fund
• Cookie sale  -- last day = Saturday
• Started Hershey Park ticket sale
  • Share with middle schools
  • Advertise on our own; not a TJ fundraiser
• Car washes approved by Good Shepherd, 1415 W 7th St
  • Ellen supervising and selecting dates (5); Moira assisting – yea!
  • We will need student & parent volunteers!
• Spin-the-Bottle – 4/10?  Traci checking with Mark (owner)
  • Tickets are $15 each (need to sell 50)
  • 4:00 & 5:30
• Start planning for next year!
• TRAINEES NEEDED –
  • Restaurant nights
  • Uniform room

Next Executive Meeting: April 4, 7:30 PM ???
Next booster meeting: April 11,  7:30 pm (@ GTJHS)
Meeting Adjourned 8:22 pm (jaclyn 1ST, dan 2ND, UNANIMOUS)