Minutes from the Farragut Band Boosters Meetings
President Jim Johnson opened the March meeting at 7:04PM.
Meeting Minutes: Maria Gomez motioned to approve the meeting minutes, and Norma Cooper seconded. The February 2005 meeting minutes were accepted.
A/P Treasurer’s Report: New Accounts Payable Treasurer Bob Browning was not in attendance, and a report was not available for this meeting. Jim Johnson said that he would try to attach a treasurer’s report later.
Nominating Committee: Dinah Bates announced that some positions have been filled for next year’s band boosters; however, there are some Executive Board and Committee Chairperson openings still open.
Band Banquet: Committee Chairperson Kathy Newman said that the band banquet is confirmed with Rothchild’s on May 12. Ms. Newman said she is looking for suggestions on a theme for the event. Plans include the “Parent Band,” a yearly favorite. The band banquet is for the whole family and not just for the students. Kathy Newman needs donations and any other help for the banquet. Email her at newman800@yahoo.com.
March 15th Dinner and Concert Update: Jim Johnson said that the boosters are waiting for additional ticket orders for the March 15 pre-concert dinner. Due to a low amount of orders, he will make a decision by Friday.
Committee Chairmanship Turnover Information: Jim Johnson asked that committee chairpersons write or update instructions, guidelines and any other information to help the new person taking over the job next year.
Uniforms: Committee Chairperson Marie Johnson announced that only about four more students need fitting for uniforms. If a band student is not in Symphonic Band, he/she needs to return his/her BLUE (“North”) uniform jacket immediately. She is still collecting “Marching only” students’ uniforms. Ms. Johnson also encouraged us to dry-clean uniforms at Concord Cleaners because they donate $2.00 per uniform to the FHS Band.
Chaperones: Jim Johnson announced, on behalf of Head Chaperone Janice Moore, that “Concert only” students must turn in their permission slips.
Director’s Remarks:
Mr. Rogers discussed upcoming band dates:
| March 9 | Symphonic Band Concert Festival (UT-Chattanooga) Day Trip (Students received a copy of the itinerary.) Students will report to the band room at 9AM. After rehearsal, the buses will depart from FHS. There will be a lunch stop en route at Hamilton Place Mall. The schedule shows Symphonic Band performing at 4:15 PM. Mr. Rogers expects a great performance and plans to submit a concert recording for a possible trip to Chicago next December. Back at FHS, students should leave their uniforms at school for a professional photo the next day, March 10. |
| March 15 | Spring Concert and Dinner (FHS Auditorium) |
| April 5-6 | Middle Area Concert Festival. Mr. Taylor told us that his band will perform at this festival, which is held at FHS. |
| April 13-16 | Tennessee Music Educators All-State Clinic, Nashville – Seven band students will attend. |
| April 21 | Band Concert (FHS Auditorium) |
| April 23 | Concert Festival at Union County --Ms. Lewis' band will perform at this festival. |
| April 26-27 | State Concert Festival (Symphonic and Taylor Bands) Blair School of Music (Ingram Hall) Nashville. Both bands will leave after school on April 26 and overnight in Nashville. On April 27, scheduled performance times are at 11:20AM for Mr.Taylor’s band and at 4:20PM for Mr. Rogers’ band. |
| May 17 | Drum Major, Majorette and Guard Captian Tryouts |
| May 21 | FHS Graduation (Thompson-Boling Arena)- Students have the option of taking a bus or getting their own transportation to graduation. |
Mr. Rogers also stated that next year’s marching theme has not been determined at this time.
Jim Johnson announced that next month’s meeting would be April 5; however, the date could change due to a conflict with Concert Festival.
Lynda Johnson motioned to close the meeting. Mike Murphy seconded and the meeting adjourned at 7:45.