Band Booster Meeting 10/7/13

Band Director Report

This week:

Thursday practice has been changed to 3-5:30. We have a Full Uniform Run beginning at 5:00. If you are picking up your child, please help get uniforms back to band room and hung. We are NOT playing for Storm Warning.

Friday’s game has been moved to 7:00 so we will be leaving for Citizen’s field at 5:15. Plan to pick up after the game, at GHS, at 11:15-11:30.

Saturday – Showcase! Kids need to arrive by 7:45 for 8:00 run-through. No instruments. Leave for Santa Fe at 10:30:

·         Spectator tickets are $10 - $12 each.

·         Perform prelims at 2:20.

·         Pit Crew should arrive by 12:30.

·         Will return to GHS at midnight.

We are in need of water and bananas for Saturday. PLEASE 8oz waters only, NO large water bottles, NO Crackers.

FUTURE

·         10/19 Westport = perform at 3:30, one and done performance

·         10/26 FBA@ Williston = perform at 8:30, one and done performance

·         10/25 Middle School Night = No school, Practice for our kids 1:00-3:30. At 3:30, the Middle   School kids report, they will be practicing, eating, and riding buses to football game with band; full experience for them.

·         11/23: State Competition - Forms are now available to ride the Parent Bus. Cost is $ 40.00 person. There are a limited number of spots.

Treasurer Report: Susie Hummel

·         Bank Balance: $6609.15 less outstanding bills of $1484.69 = ending balance of $5125.46

·         Upcoming Expenses – Payroll for Staff; payment to Neff for uniforms

Fundraising Updates: Cindy Mason

·         Yankee Candles: Can still be ordered on line until 12/31/13 from Fall Catalog.

·         Krispy Kreme: Tickets are still available for check out from Mr. Pirzer, or pre-order forms are
        available.
·         Wreaths: Starts Monday October 14, through November 8th. Wreaths will be delivered the week
        of December 3, 2013. Cindy’s email is wrong on the website. Her email is Suncyn@cox.net.
·         Lea Sofia fundraiser: Lea Musselwhite is hosting a Lea Sofia fundraiser. Catalogs can be picked
         up from band room. It’s very easy to order on line; any questions or problems, please email Lea
         at: lea.musselwhite@casjax.com. All proceeds will be used for State.
·         Gator Concessions: On Saturday 2 parents did not show up; causing quite a hardship. If you are
        signed up to work, and cannot make it, please let Lea know ahead of time.
·         Scrip: Form will be available by this Friday in the band room.
 

Volunteer Coordinator Report: Frank Mason

·       Pit Crew please be at Showcase by 12:30 on Saturday. Frank will email Pit Crew with more details regarding Friday night and Saturday.

·        Trailer washing planned for Tuesday or Wednesday. Details coming.

 Uniforms: Susie Hummel

·         Thursday - Any help getting uniforms back to band room and hung up would be appreciated.

·         Friday = While you wait on your child after the game, we could use your help laying out
        uniforms.
·         Saturday = When you drop you child please come in and help put uniforms together to load
        for Showcase.
·         Sunday = Clarinets on deck to put uniforms back together at 2:00 p.m. BUT anyone is welcome.

Opportunities to see our kids in action! 

Thursday: Come down to the field and watch practice. The bigger the crowd the better the kids do! 

SHOWCASE: PLEASE COME TO SHOWCASE ON SATURDAY AND MAKE A WALL OF PURPLE TO SUPPORT THE BAND!

Next Meeting: 11/4/13 7:00