GHS Band Calendar for 2013-2014 

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GHS Band Camp #1 Reminders

June 10^th – 13^th, 4:00 to 9:00 PM

Dress Properly…wear black shorts, white or light grey t-shirts, tennis shoes/socks, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

Bring plenty of water or sport drink

Bring your water and snack food for breaks

You will need a 3-ring notebook for drill charts and music.  You will want plenty of the clear page protectors as well for your music.

Bring your $100 assessment (remember, this is the first $100.00 of Fair Share)

Make checks payable to: GHS Band Boosters

Band camp begins at 4:00pm…. DON’T BE LATE!!

Band camp ends at 9:00pm

Thursday Night we will have a parent meeting at 7:00 PM in the GHS Auditorium.  At this meeting, we will answer any questions you may have about the GHS Band or High School in general.  Following the meeting, we will have a short demonstration of what the students have learned at camp.

If you have any questions, please contact me at pirzerb@gm.sbac.edu. 

I look forward to working with you and your students.

GHS Band & Guard "Spirit Night"

GHS Band & Guard SPIRIT NIGHT

Gainesville High School Band and Guard will be hosting a “Spirit Night” at Texas Roadhouse on Wednesday May 29^th.  They have graciously offered to give us 10% of the sales from  11:00 am. until 10:00 pm.

Attached are “Spirit Night” cards to be given to your waiter/waitress.  Put a name of your favorite band member/section on the back of the card so we can see which section has the most Spirit!!!

*Texas Roadhouse, 3830 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

GHS BAND BOOSTER MEETING 5/13/2013

Minutes taken by Cindy Mason

Meeting was opened at 7:05.  Minutes from prior meeting were approved.

Band Director Report:

The Band Awards and Senior Recognition will be held on Friday 5/24 at 7:00.  We have 36 seniors graduating!

Graduation is on June 1, 2012.  Friday 5/31 is the first early release day.  There will be a full band practice on that Friday from 1:45 until 2:45 to rehearse the music for graduation.    The trailer will be loaded after practice. 

The underclassmen need to be at the school at 8:00 am sharp.  Please dress nice for the ceremony (Sunday best).  Students will be transported by bus to the O’Connell Center and will arrive at 9:00 am.

Seniors need to be at the O’Connell Center no later than 9:00 am to check in.  They must meet Pirzer at 9:15 am for warm up.  Be aware that parking will be an issue.

Graduation starts at 10:00 am and the students should be back to the band room by 12:00 noon.

Band Camp 1 is June 10^th – 13^th from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Band Camp 2 is August 3^rd  and August 5^th – 9^th from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm

There are 5 home football games scheduled:  9/5, 9/13, 10/11, 10/24 and 11/7.

We will be doing 4 competitions this year:  10/12 – Showcase @ Santa Fe High School; 10/19 – West Port, 10/26 FBA Districts @ Williston High School and State will be on 11/23 at Tropicana Field.

The practice times for the Pit, Battery, and Guard (P/B/G) on Tuesdays and the Full Marching Band (FMB) on Thursdays have been changed to 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. (instead of 5:30pm to 8:30pm as it has been in previous years). 

The Indoor Percussion and Guard competition dates are not available yet.

• The Daytona trip is this weekend (5/17-19).  All the students going to Daytona were given an itinerary and a flyer containing information on what is allowed and what is NOT allowed on the trip.  Please read the information and go over it with your student.  The information was discussed in class.  We have 78 students going on the trip.
• Please check your students’ luggage/bags before bringing them to the school.  Please label all bags.   Please do not bring shaving cream or Red Bull.  The bags will be left in the band room in a designated area and will not be allowed to be opened by the student until it is time to have his/her bag checked by a parent/chaperone.  All prescription medications will be written down by the chaperone.  Student will keep their medications with them.  If bringing over the counter medication (ibuprofen, etc), please make sure it is in a sealed (new) container.  All bags will go directly to the trailer after being checked.
• Students are allowed to bring Xbox, Playstation 2 and other electronics.  They are responsible for these items.  Bring at your own risk!
• Please send money for meals (2 Breakfasts – 2 Lunches – 2 Dinners).  There is a restaurant at the hotel.  The students may bring breakfast type food for both mornings and lunch on Saturday.  Students are allowed to bring a cooler with drinks and cold items.  All drinks must be in sealed containers.  No glass please.  Most students try to coordinate what they are bringing in food/drink items with their roommates.
• Friday we will be having dinner at the Food Court at the Volusia Mall.  Saturday we will be going to the Daytona Beach Boardwalk for dinner, where the students will have a variety of restaurants to choose from. We will stop on our way back to Gainesville for lunch on Sunday at the Volusia Mall.
• The buses will be back on Sunday at 3:00 PM.  Parents need to be at GHS at that time to pick up their student.  DO NOT BE LATE!
• Chaperones are needed to ride on bus 2.  Please let Pirzer know if you are able to do this a.s.a.p.
• Drivers need to meet at the Volusia Mall to help chaperone the students.
• Chaperones will be given a schedule with their duties when we arrive in Daytona.

Volunteer Coordinator Report:

Frank Mason will be sending out an email to parents regarding volunteering at Band Camp 1.

Treasurer Report:

We have $3500 in the bank.  The money from Gator Nationals has not come in yet.  We still have other expenses to be paid.

Fundraising Report:

• The Spring Concert Basket fundraiser went very well.  Thank you to all who donated and participated.  We raised $909.
• The Zaxby’s Family night that was held on 4/22 went well also.  We raised $212.  We will be doing a Family night in at the Main Street Zaxby’s again in June and July.  An email will be sent with the final details.
• A report on our H R Block tax program was also given.  The band received a check for 800 dollars.
• We will be hosting a Family Night at Texas Roadhouse this month.  An email will go out, as soon as the date is finalized.
• The Domino’s Pizza Cards are still available.  The cost is $10 and $9 goes to fairshare.  Please see Mr. Pirzer if you are interested.
• Cindy Mason is still collecting aluminum cans. We have made $30 so far and have collected more cans to be cashed in.  If you have any to donate, please contact her at suncyn@cox.net.
• We will be holding “Hat Drop” Fundraisers over the summer at various stores around Gainesville.  Each section will be asked to set up tables at local businesses (Publix, etc) to ask for donations for the band.  Details will be given to our new section leaders, captains and Drum Majors.

Uniform Report:

Thank you Sharon Sailor for volunteering to be the uniform co-chair and work with Susie Hummel. 

Hospitality:

• Awards night and Senior Recognition will be held on Friday, May 24^th at 7:00 pm.  Lea Musselwhite is looking for volunteers to help put together the senior gifts after school on Wednesday 5/15 and Thursday 5/16 (if needed) at 3:30 pm.  She has also asked for donations of candy and small items to go in the senior gift bags.  (36 seniors)
• Lea has purchased 4 purple linen table cloths to be used for any band functions.    If anyone needs to use them, please contact her at lea_musselwhite@casjax.com

Other:

Board Nominations:

Frank Mason reported that the Board met two months ago and discussed potential board members and officers.  The By Laws allow for 9 members and board recommended the flowing slate of Board members:

• President – Lea Musselwhite
• Vice President – Julie Tricky
• Secretary – Amy Wagner
• Treasurer – Susie Hummel
• Co-Treasurer – Marlene Thomas
• Bill Pirzer
• Mary Ann Sickon
• Frank Mason
• Amy Palmer

Frank Mason called for a vote and the slate was approved unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned.

Band Booster Meeting Minutes - 4/8/13

Meeting began at 7:03  PM.

President’s Report

Approved minutes from prior meeting.  Motion made and seconded.  All in attendance approved.

Band Director Update

• Congratulations to Guard state champions – 1^st championship won by the guard in a very long time (early 90s).  Very proud.  12 will be returning to the program.
• Indoor drumline – finished 11^th in their class in state championships.  But, they improved tremendously since the beginning of the season.
• State -  11 events, 8 superiors (4 of those distinguished), and 3 excellents. 
• Daytona Beach Trip - Friday, 5/17 – Sunday, 5/19.  Anyone interested needs to sign up ASAP.  Students must have fair share paid and then must pay for trip in order to go.  Highly encourage parents to go. Cost is $125 per student and $125 per parent.  Need to have at least 10 parents.  See Mr. Pirzer if you are interested.
• Dallas Brass – only about 2.5 weeks ago.  Less than 100 (of 900) tickets remaining.  Running an ad in Sunday’s Gainesville Sun, and will go on the SBAC website.  It will sell out.
• Need a handful of volunteers to guard the doors to ensure people don’t come in without a ticket.  Susie, Marlene, and Carolyn will take tickets.  Need a few bouncers (5).
• Need 2 people that will be willing to sit at intermission and afterwards to sell Dallas Brass merchandise (for Dallas Brass).
• Nadine is working on getting food, etc. for Dallas Brass – email went out for people to sign up.  Almost everything has since been covered, but take a look at the list to see if anything is left.  Texas Roadhouse is also going to help out with the Dallas Brass members.
• Spring concert 4/30, starting at 6:30 pm (instead of 7pm) due to performance by superior solo and ensemble performers, indoor guard and drumline performance, and so forth.
• Band awards night – May 5/24, takes approximately 2 hours – cake and punch afterward.  Fair share needs to be paid to receive awards.  See Susie for any updates on balances. 
• Section leader auditions and color guard auditions 5/6 – 5/10
• Graduation – Saturday, 6/1 – meet here at 8am, ceremony starts at 10am
• Band Camp 1 – June 10-16

Treasurer’s report  - Susie Hummel

• Bank balance:  $1,303.09
• Outstanding Fair Share:  $15,755.95 – Updated list was put on Mr. Pirzer’s door at end of booster meeting.  Please contact Susie Hummel (thehummels@bellsouth.net) if you have any questions.
• Upcoming Expenses:  Buses to Daytona
• Outstanding Expenses:
• Bus Bills - $3,000 (from the fall = football games, competitions)
• Neff - $3,000
• Also, awards need to be ordered and there will be the final staff checks for the indoor staff.

Fair Share

Some thoughts to improve the situation for future years –

• Carpool to Showcase? Can we get 30 parents to bring students?
• We can go and get Commercial Driver Licenses and go pick up busses and drive  ourselves, and just pay mileage.  Mr. P is considering doing this.
• Silent Auctions – virtual and actual.
• Donors Choose – www.donorschoose.org
• Mr. Pirzer and others will research each of these and see what can be done.
• Transportation costs are killing us – very expensive to get the band where it needs to go.
• Discussed several different options, which Mr. Pirzer will take under consideration.

Fundraising-  Cindy Mason

• Spring Concert baskets – communication went out already.  Items were suggested by marching band section, but feel free to send other things.  Everything due by April 24^th.  Need to beat Oak View (Lori Pirzer’s school), who had 54 baskets at their holiday concert.
• Family night at Zaxby’s on 4/22 – see flyer.  Only the Main St. location – NOTE, NOT 43^rd STREET!  Monday night has a good meal deal.
• Dominos pizza cards still available – Send handout for this!  Pay $10, $9 goes to fair share.
• Cans are still being collected for recycle.
• Tax program – 32 GHS-related people have had (or signed up to have) taxes done through the H&R Block program.  Approximately $640 will get donated to GHS Band as a result.

Uniforms – Susie Hummel

No Report

Hospitality – Lea Musselwhite

Lea has the materials to make the items for senior night - 5/24.  Anyone that wants to assist putting things together after 4:30pm on May 13, it would be appreciated.

Next meeting:  May 13, 2013

Meeting adjourned approximately 8:15 pm.