Minutes from the Farragut Band Boosters Meetings
Meeting was called to order and attendees (36) were welcomed by Dinah Bates, President, at 7:02PM.
President Bates asked for a motion to approve September meeting minutes as recorded. Motion was made and seconded by Barb Browning and Peggy Shaw respectively.
Treasurer’s report was not made (Bob Browning was absent).
OLD BUSINESS /CHAIRPERSON REPORTS:
Concession (M. Gubanc) – D. Boykins stated that pizza and drinks were the best sellers. Mr. Rogers reminded the group that usually neither Ooltewah nor Soddy Daisy games have large attendees.
T-shirts & Magnets (P. Shaw) – Currently T-shirts are not here. She encouraged the sale of magnets, ($5 each) still lots available.
Jewelry (B. Browning) – Sales have been about 50 to 60 orders per game.
Fruit Sales (M. Murphy) – Parents help was requested for Blitz Day and for unloading/sorting fruit. Blitz Day activities were explained. About $665 in sales needed to off set remaining band fees. A memo of fruit sale activities was handed out. Prices are same as last year. Sale officially starts October 19, 2005.
Chaperones (M. Evans) – E-mails are being sent out for upcoming games and competitions.
Uniforms (M. Johnson) – It was requested that she should be contacted if there are any problems with uniforms or if students need extra things (such as gloves or anything forgotten).
E-Mail & Directory (C. Boykins) – D. Boykins stated that there are still a few e-mail addresses, which can not be linked to the owners.
Kroger Cards (C. Schroeder) – FHS band cannot participate in the cards program because FHS is participating in the caring and learning program. Still there are a number of cards already purchased and the band can make about $200 profit if they are sold. Caring and learning codes were distributed to boosters. Mr. Taylor plan to place the code on band website for further distribution. Mr. Rogers has discussed the caring & learning program with Mr. Reynolds, and it was agreed that the band would receive about $1800 for their participation share (this will cover bus expenses to the Bradley County game).
Calendars (S. Davy) – Chick-fil-a coupon calendars (about $25 worth of coupons per calendar) available for $5 each. $2 profit per calendar. There is no investment associated with sale. Calendars were distributed for review. Mr. Rogers stated that he thinks calendar sale timing will cut into fruit sales. L. Pickens stated that kids sale too much, so maybe calendar sale should be performed at football games. It was motioned and seconded (L. Pickens and C. Schroeder) that calendars be booster project. The motion was carried by booster vote.
Web Site (S. Taylor) – Currently site is behind on event pictures.
Golf Tournament (B. & B. Browning – D. Boykins) - March 17 or 31, 2006 potential dates, Mr. Rogers prefer March 31, 2006 (9:00 AM to ~ 2:00PM, shotgun start) date due to the fact that FHS is hosting concert festival and students will be busy helping as needed. L. Pickens motioned that tournament be held on March 31, 2006 and P. Shaw seconded the motion. Boosters agreed by vote. Chairpersons and teams still needed (T. Earith is currently only chair person). Interested persons should see B. Browning ASAP. B. Browning recommended that if no chairpersons and committees are established by the November meeting, the tournament should be cancelled. Mr. Rogers and L. Johnson stated that the FY budget needed the anticipated $8, 000 + from the golf tournament.
Competition Hospitality (M. Reinert) - Food will be provided for competitions on October 15 and October 29.
Booster Needs (D. Bates) –Urgent need for chairperson for Band Banquet (May 2006), Video Yearbook, and Concert Liaison.
NEW BUSINESS:
Band Pictures (D. Bates) - Pictures are taken at each game by Reveiz. They are posted on the web-site (CRFoto.com). If purchased by band parents the band will get 10% of purchase price.
Director’s Remarks (Mr. Rogers) – Competitions:
Heritage (10/08) - FHS will be first of three bands performing in their class (Powell and Oak Ridge in class). FHS performs are 6:00 PM. Travel Schedule is on web site. Contest starts at 12:45 PM and there will be 18 bands participating.
UT Chattanooga, Finley Stadium (10/15) USSBA (United Stated Scholastic Band Association)- 15 bands participating. FHS performs at 7:15 PM.
October 29, final competition, near Ashville, SC.
No overnight trip this semester!
All travel pans will be posted on the band web site.
Spring Break Trip, New York – Includes all FHS music department. March 24-27, 2006. Cost ~$600 per student (includes transportation, lodging, 2 meals per day and 2 Broadway shows). Performances will be at Statue of Liberty. Lodging will be in NJ.
Concert Band(s)- auditions November 8 (woodwinds) and November 10 (brass and all others)
JR clinic – auditions November 19, Maryville College; Clinic- December 2-3
Sr. Clinic - auditions January 14, S. Doyle HS; Clinic -February 2 –4 Gatlinburg
Competition travel will utilize Premier Travel Company (rates are cheaper than Brooks)
Band will participate in the Vet’s Day parade on Nov 11 - Knox Co pays for transportation.
Band will participate in Christmas Parade on December 2 (participation optional).
L. Pickens motioned that meeting be adjourned at 8:11 PM and P. Shaw seconded motion.