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Monday, December 12, 2011

GHS BAND BOOSTER MEETING 12/05/2011

Prior Meeting Minutes were approved.

Band Director Report:

  • Bill Pirzer thanked the parents for helping to make this marching season a wonderful success. He also wanted to let everyone know how important each persons role was.
  • Tuesday, December 6th: Indoor Percussion gets underway. Rehearsal will be from 5:30 – 8:30. Mr. Pirzer will hand out all specifics to the interested students. The cost is $150.00 in addition to the regular fair share. Students must have $425.00 of their fair share amount paid in order to participate. We are happy to have Steve Prendes and Davide back on staff with us again this year.
  • Wednesday, December 7, 2011: All County auditions are being held at GHS. We have 38 students auditioning. Results will be posted on Thursday.
  • Friday, December 9th: Westwood Middle School Concert @ 7:00 pm.
  • Tuesday, December 13th is our annual Holiday Concert. The band will play the entire marching show and also some holiday music.
  • We will not have a band booster meeting in January. The next scheduled meeting is February 13th.
  • Solo and Ensembles will be held at Buchholz High School on 2/24 and 2/25/12. Information sheets will be handed out on 12/6. There is a $10.00 entry fee. We will be having a brass, woodwind and a 22 piece percussion ensemble this year. If an individual or group rate a 4 or 5 on their music piece, they will qualify for State which is held during spring break.

Volunteer Coordinator Report:

  • Gator Nationals will be held on 3/8-3/11/2012. Discussions are being held with Jim and Dave from Santa Fe High School regarding working with their school on Thursday and Friday.
  • Sometime in January volunteers will be needed to clean out the Johnny trailer. They will also clean the outside.

Treasurer Report:

  • We have had a lot of expenses. $19,000.00 in bills was paid out. We need to collect fair share money. Emails will be sent out to parents to let them know what the remainder amount is on their child/children’s account.
  • Ms. Sickon felt we need to educate the parents on what is involved with the band throughout the school year. There are still a lot of activities and responsibilities after marching season is over. For example, we have indoor percussion and indoor guard, all county and all state, solo and ensembles, concert band and symphonic band.
  • Ms. Sickon would like the students to be reminded that they can utilize the patron letter to help with their fair share amount.
  • Mrs. Sickon also expressed how much she has enjoyed working at GHS because of its diversity in its student body. The band program brings these kids together to

Fundraising Report:

  • There will be a chance drawing for baskets at the Winter Holiday Concert. An email has gone out with a list of the items needed for the baskets. You may also send in monetary donations toward the baskets. The money will be used to buy items that might be needed to finish filling a basket.
  • Ornaments are being made to sell at the concert also. There will be “Illusion” themed ornaments and personalized ones.
  • If you would like to help make baskets or ornaments, parents are getting together at the school on Friday 12/9 at 5:30.
  • We have 24 white poinsettias for sale after the Holiday concert. The plants are being used to decorate the stage. They will be sold for $12.00 each.
  • Gator concessions brought in $5,826.00. Each person that worked will get $69.00 towards their fair share for each game worked.
  • $250 dollars was made at the Zaxby’s family night. There will be another family night being held next Monday (12/12)
  • We have extra wreaths and miniature trees for sale. Please email Mr. Pirzer if you would like to have one.

Uniform Report:

  • There is nothing to report right now

Other:

  • After 12/16/2011, Dr. Dixon will be retiring. Please take the time to email your appreciation for what he has done for the school. There will be a reception honoring Dr. Dixon on 12/14 for students and parents to attend. Please try to make it.
  • David Shellnut, the vice principal from Buchholz will be replacing Dr. Dixon. He comes very highly recommended.

The meeting was adjourned.

Monday, November 14, 2011


Band Booster Minutes - 11/14/11

Meeting began at 7PM.


Approved minutes from prior meeting.


Band Director Update

Mr. Pirzer thanked all parents for their help for the past month.

For this coming weekend:


See one-page summary for parents – State FMBC 2011 Itinerary (Parents) – attached.

All Students need to pack 2 bags – the overnight bag (don’t need until hotel check-in), then a carryon for easy access. Friday’s lunch – needs to be carried on.

One big difference from other competitions – not allowed to bring water jugs.

When students arrive – should be wearing one of the purple competition shirts, black G shorts, and black shoes/shorts.

· If they don’t have extra G shorts, wear the black shorts they wear to practice.

· If they don’t have an extra purple travel uniform shirt, Mr. P. will give them one.

Please do not wear the same thing on both days.


Weather prediction for both days - mid 70s on Friday/Sat, low to mid 60s at night.

Pack plenty of sunblock.


Friday –

· Students will practice a King High School – same place we practiced last year.

· Westfield Countryside Mall Friday night.

· Saturday morning – breakfast provided at hotel.

· Bring lunch own lunch for Saturday.


Stapled handout with detailed information was given to students today, as well. Please ask them for it and read it in its entirety.


Students need to bring $$ for meals/mall


Videos of the performances– more expensive than the standard competition, higher quality. They can be purchased at the competition or afterward, online.


Itinerary is on back page of the stapled handout. It is included with this document, as well.


Admission to prelims - $14, Finals is $20 – No cash on site, and no credit cards, so bring your cash.


Parents, we need to bring more snacks than the usual competition as the students will be hungry over the 2 day period and they likely will not bring enough food. We need donations of water, crackers, and fruit (apples, bananas, and grapes). Please bring non-perishables Thursday instead of Friday. Fruits – bring Friday early AM (before 7:30, or Thursday night).


We will be loading trucks Thursday night.


If you are driving and leaving car here, park at upper end of Hurricane Lane, and best to get here BEFORE 7:15am.


Preliminaries:

We are the last band to perform at prelims …

Check the website below for lots of detailed information about this event.


www.floridabandtournament.com

Sixteen 3A bands – we must finish in the top 5

Performance order is random at finals, and we won’t know placement in prelims.

Caption awards are given, however.

Different judges for prelims and finals

We will start a carpool list for people who are driving to the event(s) on Saturday who are interested in sharing rides. Please be on the lookout for a separate email.


Treasurer report – Susie Hummel

Current fair share balances are hanging on the back of Mr. P’s door.

Still have FSU game to do for Gator concessions, have been making approx $60 per game, per student. Will reconcile after the last game.

· Collected $336 for chicken dinners

· Collected $600 trailer sponsors, so far, and have received commitments for more.

· Approx $4000 in fair share account.

· Approx $10,000 bank account balance – will spend most of that this weekend.

Still have 6 spots available to ride busses – must tell the hotel tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.


Fundraising – Laura Netardus

Will be making holiday baskets for holiday concert – stay tuned for further communication after state competition.

Wreaths will be in the week of November 28.

· Will need help sorting on the day they come in – will send out message when we know the exact day.

· Will be at least $5 per item (wreath, centerpieces, sprays, and trees) to go to student’s fair share.

· 113 items were ordered in total, including those that are to be sent – similar to last year – collected $3115.


Volunteer Coordinator Report – Mike Grantham

Pit crew is set for the weekend and corresponding directly with Mike.

Still working out the ice situation for Saturday.

Gatornationals parking fundraiser … more info in January


Uniforms – Susie Hummel

The sections assigned to help with uniforms on Monday afternoon are drum major, and props. This will occur right after school – 3-3:30 – Susie and Adela will confirm.


Miscellaneous

Between now and next meeting, we will launch into concert season.

38 students have turned in forms and money for all county band – auditions on Dec 7th.

Will have 5 new music pieces of music for holiday concert. Plenty of work to do over Thanksgiving.

Dec 6 first indoor meeting.


Next meeting, Monday, December 5th.

Meeting adjourned approximately 8:11pm.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Band News and Notes - Week beginning 11/14/11

Parents and students,
Another very successful weekend is behind us and now just one more week to go. There is a lot happening this week and we hope that you will be able to join us for the State Championships.
On Monday night, we are having a fund raiser night at the Zaxby's on 43rd St. Come out between 5:00 and 8:00 PM. (From Carolyn: For those of you going to the booster meeting, this would make a great "pre-booster meeting meal!") The band will earn 10% of all sales that Zaxby's collects for this time frame.
There is a large amount of information to be given out regarding State. Join us at Monday's Booster Meeting for all of the information.
I have a few seats left on the bus for State. Please let me know ASAP if you plan to ride the bus and spend the night with us at State.
See you all at the Booster Meeting tomorrow (Monday) night at 7pm.

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Friday, October 28, 2011

Sunday, October 23, 2011

The Weeks Ahead - Weeks beginning 10/24 and 10/31

Parents and Students,
I wanted to send out a reminder email about our rehearsal and football game schedule for the next two weeks. Next week we have Homecoming and the following week the football game has been moved to Thursday Night. So, here is the exact schedule.

This Week
Monday, October 24th: Full Band 3:00 to 5:00 PM (Normal)

Tuesday, October 25th: Horns 3:00 to 5:00 PM and Pit/Battery/Guard 5:30 to 8:30 PM (Normal)

Thursday, October 27th: Full Band 3:00 to 5:00 PM (Different)

Friday, October 28th: Full Band 1:00 to 3:30 PM than travel to stadium at 4:30 PM for rehearsal with Alumni. We will perform our show after the game due to Homecoming taking over halftime.

Remember, students may purchase a chicken dinner that will be delivered to the stadium at 6:00 PM for $8.00. Seee Mr. Pirzer to buy a ticket.

Saturday, October 29th: Southern Showcase of Champions @ Santa Fe HS. Students are to report at 9:00 AM for rehearsal.

Next Week
Monday, October 31st: Full Band 3:00 to 5:00 PM (Normal)

Tuesday, November 1st: Full Band 3:00 to 5:00 PM (Different)

Thursday, November 3rd: Football Game vs Lecanto, 6:30 PM, Senior Night. Senior Parents are asked to report at 5:45 PM for pre-game Senior Recognition Ceremony.

This is a date change for the football game. We no longer have a game on Friday, November 4th

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Band Updates

Parents and Students,
Here are some updates from the GHS Band for the upcoming two weeks.
Football Games:
This Friday is the game vs. Vanguard in Ocala that we have been asked to take a pep band. The band consists of juniors and seniors and the full drum line. Everyone else will be released from rehearsal at 5:00 PM on Friday to go home for the evening.
Next Friday (October 28) is our GHS Homecoming and the GHs Band and Guard Alumni night. Please remember that we are offering to deliver a chicken dinner to your child at Citizen's Field, but they need to purchase their ticket from me for $8.00. The band will perform their competition show after the football game has concluded.
Competitions:
This Saturday (October 22nd) is our FBA District marching Festival at Williston HS. The students have been given the itinerary and it is also available on the website. Students need to be on the pactice field at 1:00 PM and we will be back to GHS at 10:00 PM. Tickets for FBA will be $7.00.
Next Saturday (October 29th) is the Southern Showcase of Champions at Santa Fe HS. I will have a detailed itinerary available next week, but it is an All Day event like the Middleburg Competition.
Fund Raisers:
Wreath Orders and Money are due no later than this Friday.
Chicken BBQ money is Due Monday, October 24th. Remember to have your students buy their tickets from me if they want the dinner delivered to Citizen's Field.
Have a great week,
Bill

Monday, October 10, 2011

Band Booster Minutes - 10/10/11



Meeting began at 7PM.


Approved minutes from prior meeting.


Band Director Update

Coming up over the next 6 Saturdays, 5 competitions, 1st one being this Saturday (Middleburg). Itineraries and directions were given to students today.


  • At the Middleburg competition, there are 3 bands in 3A (which is the division in which GHS competes). In the finals, the competition is against everyone. Sixteen bands in total are competing.

  • For the finals, the champion from each class, plus the next 5 highest scoring bands, are able to participate.

  • Goals and expectations – goal is to achieve a score of 81 in preliminaries or finals to get block scoring. This allows the band to perform later in state preliminaries. This is important. Higher scores are typically saved for the bands who perform later.

  • Classification (1A to 5A) depend on the number of brass and woodwinds on the field:
  • 3A - 46 to 64 (GHS has 64)
  • 2A – 31-45 (Santa Fe is 2A)

  • Bands can compete in a higher class (but not a lower class) in the competitions leading up to state. At state, you must go in your designated class.

  • How it is judged: 10 different judges focusing on different areas: ensemble music – intonation, are the kids playing together? Music judge walking around on field listening to each student and what he/she is playing. General effect music – are the students performing, are they communicating to the audience, phrasing, colors? General effect coordination – how the visual presentation fits with the music. In this category, judges can comment on anything.

  • Admission is $12 for parents, students are $8, children under 6 are free.

  • Students need to bring their own food for both lunch and dinner!! Send healthy foods (PBJ sandwiches. Pasta salad, no mayo). Be sure to send sun-block. Water jugs. Blanket/pillow for bus ride. Will get chilly for the ride home. Stay away from caffeine NOW. It dehydrates badly. Need to mix water and Gatorade. Need donations of bottled water and powdered Gatorade. We go through approximately 400 bottles of water at each competition. Need the smaller (8 oz) bottles of water. Donations should be brought to the band room. Donations of apples, bananas, crackers would be most appreciated. Parents/fans – wear purple!

  • Friday, October 14th - This Friday night – Buchholz. Will rehearse 3-5pm, just playing in stands, no half time performance. Students are to wear travel uniform top, jeans, and sneakers.

  • Friday, October 21st – Dr. Dixon is paying for us to bring a pep band to Vanguard in Ocala. 40 kids. Offered it up to the juniors and seniors.

  • Saturday, October 22nd – FBA District Marching Festival at Williston. Perform at 8pm, one performance and that is it. While agenda hasn’t been sent yet, kids will need to be there at 1pm.

  • Friday, October 28th, GHS homecoming and alumni band night.

  • Saturday, the 29th - Showcase – tentative performance time 3:30.

  • Middle school event last Friday – big success. They felt like they were part of it. Have received lots of positive feedback from middle school band directors.


Treasurer report – Susie Hummel

  • Gator Concessions – total 3.3K on the 2 games since last booster meeting. Only 2 more home games – Vanderbilt and FSU (on Thanksgiving) – if you are thinking about signing up, please let Ruth know ASAP.
  • Gator Dockside – Fundraiser yielded approximately $600,
  • Yankee candles – $4K
  • Fair share – 4K collected since last meeting
  • Bank Balance – 14K
  • Need to get regular Fair Share payments in. They are lagging. $75 was due on 9/30/11.


State Band Trip – Please submit your form for the room/ bus if you are interested in attending.


Fundraising – Laura Netardus

  • October 28 – Chicken dinner fundraiser. Dinners are from Hills Barbecue. This is a non school day and students will be practicing for Showcase. We have lots of tickets available to be picked up. Tickets are $8 each. Envelopes have 10 tickets each at $8 each. Don’t need to take 10, however. This is also the same day as the alumni event. Money needs to be back by 10/24.

  • Wreath fundraiser – money and orders are due in Monday, 10/17. Have the traditional program ($25 per item) as well as the holiday gift program ($35 per item) this year. For the holiday gift program, you are able to order and have the order delivered directly to the recipients. (Please write your message on the order form). This is different than last year. This makes the deadline earlier. At least $5 per item goes to the students’ fair share accounts. Delivery will take place week of December 2.

  • Baskets for holiday concert. Asking now for donations to make the baskets. Contact Laura Netardus for details.

  • Scrip is due this Wednesday, 10/12. Order forms are available in the band room.


Volunteer Coordinator Report – Mike Grantham

  • As indicated previously, donations of snacks/water would be most appreciated. Less perishable snacks, like PB crackers, will be accepted anytime. If you bring apples/bananas/grapes – bring them Friday or Saturday so they don’t spoil.

  • The Pit crew needs to be in the trailer area by 12:30pm to move Pit for preliminary round of competition.

  • Parents, park in designated area, and come visit us while students are practicing.


Uniforms – Susie Hummel

We are in good shape as far as alterations go. Thanks to all who have helped after games. Bibbers need to go home after this competition – volunteers needed to take 10 each home to wash.


Miscellaneous

Applebees’ will provide dinner for Friday night (pregame).

Note: Please recognize / patronize vendors who have provided dinner for the band on the nights we have had football games:

· Texas Roadhouse

· Little Caesars

· Olive Garden

· Applebees

Next meeting, Monday, November 14th.


Meeting adjourned approximately 7:55pm.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

The Week Ahead - Week beginning 10/10/11

Parents and Students,

This week is going to be a very busy and exciting week for all of us. Please take a look at the following information and be prepared for everything!
First, students, rain is predicted for most of this week. We will be going outside so long as there is not lightning or heavy rain. Please be prepared to bring a poncho and an old pair of shoes for practice, especially for Monday and Tuesday. We must finish the closer drill before the show this Saturday. We will go outside without instruments if we need to.

There will be a lot of distractions this week with the Buchholz game and all, but we need to stay focused on the competition this weekend. Keep practicing at home and don't forget to practice as much visual as you can as well.

Parents, we have a booster meeting Monday Night at 7:00 PM. I will have all of the information you need for the Middleburg Competition. For right now, I can tell you that we will be meeting at the school at 7:45 AM on Saturday morning and returning around Midnight or a little later on Saturday Night.

I will give out all of the other little details at the meeting Monday Night.
I hope everyone will join us in Middleburg this Saturday. Admission is $10.00 and that is good for prelims and finals. We are currently scheduled to perform at 1:30 for prelims. Finals time will not be available until after prelims.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Band Updates

Parents and Students,
I just wanted to pass along several bits of information that will be helpful over the next few weeks.
Come join us at our Football Game versus Citrus HS this Friday night at Citizen's Field (where we play all of our home games). We will be hosting a whole bunch of students from six different middle schools. The middle school students will play the National Anthem with us and then join us in the stands during the first half. I hope you will come sit in our parent section as we will be seating the MS parents in the same area and I am sure they will have plenty of questions to ask about high school band.
We will be performing at halftime for the Citrus Game.

NOTE: THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT FOR NEW BAND PARENTS:

Competition season is upon us. I will give the students the itinerary and special instructions for the Middleburg Competition on Monday. Ask your child for this information! Right now, we are scheduled to play at 1:30 for prelims and finals start at 7:15 PM so we will play sometime between 7:15 and 10:00 PM for Finals. We will not know what time we play for Finals until prelims are over. We hope you can be there and join the sea of purple as we take the field in competition. Admission is usually $10.00 for the whole day.
With competition season being so close, it is time to stock up on your GHS Band and Guard Swag. I have Band Parent Polo Shirts available in mens and ladies sizes ranging from small to 3XL. They are $25.00 each.
We also have the band hoodie sweat shirts available for $35.00.
Hats are $12.00
The student shirts and shorts are available for $10.00 each.
You can never have enough purple stuff, so come on in and stock up.
Be sure to join us at our next Booster meeting on Monday, October 10th at 7:00 PM. I will have plenty of information about the Middleburg Competition.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Albertsons Community Partner Challenge Grant

Dear GHS Band Families and Friends:

Because we support Albertsons through their Community Partners program, we have an exclusive chance to earn a $10,000 grant for our Band to purchase new instruments. We can only earn this grant with your help! Please follow the steps below to vote for our project:

BEGINNING OCTOBER 1 --

1. Go to albertsonscpchallenge.com and log in, by entering your email address.

2. If this is your first time to the site, you will be taken to the email verification page.

3. Once your email is verified, you can log in and vote using just your email.

4. Enter Charity Code # 0498 in the upper left hand corner, and click "go".

5. When you see the GHS Band & Guard Boosters entry, click on "VOTE."

You can vote up to five times per day from October 1st through October 15th.

Please spread the word to your family, friends, and co-workers by forwarding this email or printing it for them. Please also announce our grant challenge on your Facebook and Twitter. If you tweet about it, include our Community Partners Challenge Charity Code ( 0498 ) in your tweet and the Twitterverse will follow you and retweet it to Albertsons followers. If you post the challenge on Facebook, please click over to www.facebook.com/AlbertsonsMarket, click "Like" and tag Albertsons in your post so all of your FB friends can see our grant challenge. Include our Charity Code in your post so your friends can find our project and vote for it.

We will send reminders during the voting period -- the success of this grant challenge depends on getting as many people as possible to vote the maximum number of times each day. Thanks for your support!

GHS BAND & GUARD BOOSTERS FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

Monday, September 12, 2011

Band Booster Minutes

Band Booster Meeting 9/12/11

Meeting Minutes

Meeting began at 7PM.


Approved minutes from prior meeting.


Band Director Update

  • Please make sure students are bringing water/Gatorade/snacks on practice days. Practice was tough today, students were not prepared nutritionally.
  • Thursday’s football game … Olive Garden is going to donate Thursday’s dinner – pasta and marinara sauce and breadsticks. Kids need to provide drinks … water/Gatorade. No carbonated beverages, please.
  • Pep rally Thursday AM – game-day … students need to be here early.
  • Thursday is going to be a long day. Please be prepared.
  • Students are not allowed to have food or any non-watered beverages in the stands.
  • The students get 3rd quarter off to have food.
  • Will get back to school sometime between 10:30pm and 10:45pm.
  • Friday – off completely.
  • This Wednesday (9/14) – practice is from 3pm to 6pm – not as stated in schedule. This is the only Wednesday practice we have this year.
  • Tomorrow (Tuesday, 9/13) is open house. No need to come if you are at the band booster meeting. Will be in TA building if you want to come.
  • After this Thursday’s game, next football game is Sept 30 – Eastside.
  • October 7 – an additional football game. Added to calendar.
  • Good job of having kids at practice thus far, however some students are getting sick. Please do what you need to do to keep them healthy.
  • Parent Bus and Hotel for state (November 18/19). Not same hotel as last year. Staying at a Days Inn in Clearwater. Will go down on Friday, rehearse for a couple of hours at a high school. Form is for the bus for both days (40 seats available), and for hotel. Right now, just taking reservations for people who are taking the bus and staying over. $80 per person. Have about 20 rooms (double occupancy). If you want to room with someone specific, let Mr. Pirzer know.


Treasurer report – Suzanne Clark and Susie Hummel

Fair share -

· 18K+ has come in for Fair Share, but it is getting depleted quickly. Have not gotten all the money in from fundraisers yet. Cup fundraiser generated over $3K in cash. Another $75 in fair share due the end of this month … but if you want to pay early, that would be great.

· 2nd trailer was paid for this summer.


Fundraising – Laura Netardus

Lots of fundraisers going on right now.

October 28 – Chicken dinner fundraiser. Looking for a volunteer (s) to head this up. Non school day. Kids will be practicing for Showcase. This is also the same day as the alumni event.


Wreath fundraiser – money and orders are due in Monday, 10/17. Have the traditional program ($25 per item) as well as the holiday gift program ($35 per item) this year. For the holiday gift program, you are able to order and have the order delivered directly to the recipients. This is different than last year. This makes the deadline earlier. At least $5 per item goes to the students’ fair share accounts. Delivery will take place week of December 2.


Pancake breakfast – this Saturday, 8am-10am. Volunteers need to be there at 7:15am. If your student is working, must wear band shirt and closed toe shoes. Can still use a few more student volunteers. Any checked-out, unreturned tickets will be charged to individual fair share account, so please be sure your student returns any unsold tickets to Mr. Pirzer. People can buy tickets at the door, as well, and there will be a tip jar. Tip jar is distributed amongst the students who work. Laura Netardus suggested buying a bunch of tickets and giving them to friends. They tend to leave good tips!


Gator Concessions – now MUST be 16 or older to be able to work it. 1st game $832 sales, $54 in tips. $55 per person for each person who worked. Next game – total $797.50. $56 per person who worked. Will actually not divide up the money until the very end so it is fair for everyone. Should work out to no less than $50 per person per game. Games have gone great. Still have openings for this week’s game (and others, as well). If interested, contact Ruth. For this weekend’s game, all volunteers must be “in the system” by Thursday (9/15) – need full name and driver license (or SSN and GHS picture ID).


New possible fundraiser: popcorn bucket - $15 - $5 goes to student’s fair share. More to come on this one.


Volunteer Coordinator Report – Mike Grantham

24 people have volunteered for pit crew. Mike will send an email tomorrow (Tuesday) with specific instructions.


Needs

· A large van/suburban to take the uniforms back to GHS (after game half-time performance) with the uniforms.

· Servers for dinner on Thursday – parent/booster volunteers need to be there at 4:15pm.


Uniforms – Susie Hummel

Thanks to all who helped with uniform alterations. Still waiting for a few (that are being tailored) to come back … please return as soon as possible.


Other – Mr. Pirzer

  • Oct 7th game – hosting a middle school night. Middle school students will play national anthem on the field at pregame, and play in the stands, as well.
  • Put together goodie bags for this game. (Ruthie Dean to lead this effort.)

  • October 28th game – GHS band and guard alumni – night before Showcase, and GHS homecoming. Check out Facebook Gainesville Marching Band Alum. Putting out a registration form to come out and play with the students at pregame. $20 – tshirt, chicken dinner, and admission to the game. If alumni need instruments, need to get to Mr. Pirzer to make a reservation.

  • End of year trip – once you have paid off fair share, you can apply $ to this 3 day trip to Daytona Beach. This past year, cost was $120 per student. Will likely be similar this year.


Next meeting, Monday, October 10th.

Meeting adjourned approximately 8:30pm.