Spruce Creek High School Band Boosters
General Meeting
January 7, 2003
Call to order: 7:31 p.m.
Parliamentarian’s Message: Anita Lapidus
-Welcome back after a wonderful Winter Break
-Please keep comments brief and professional
Secretary’s Report: Jane Weimer
-Motion to approve: Jack Friedman
-Second: Jerry Lapidus
-Passed: Unanimously
Band Captain’s Report: Andre Smith and Katie Kearn
-December was an extremely busy month
-Concert at DBCC went well. Great facility
-Performed in the Disney Christmas Parade in the rain
-Creek hosted All County Auditions
--16 students made the band
--4 practices with a January 23, 2003 performance
Guest Speaker: Creek Football Coach Zito
-He wants to get out and be known in the Creek Community
-Important to have student and community involvement
-Football and Band Parents must learn to work together
-This year was rough. Hard for a variety of reasons: injuries, he received the job 10 days before season began
-Thank you for supporting the team and him
-Loves having the band there playing at each game. Great for morale
-He played high school football and knows the value of a great band program
-He appreciates all the time the band students put in on the music, practice, etc.
-Also realizes that the band program continues throughout the year
-Very envious of the parent support program Mr. Kidd has in the Band Boosters
Treasurer’s Report: Stan Schmidt and Ken Lipowitz
-Please see handouts
-Luminaries: great fundraiser, few expenses
-Buses for Universal Macy’s Parade: will receive $1,000.00 to help with the bus expenses
Student Accounts: Ken Lipowitz
-$5,000.00-$6,000.00 in escrow for the students accounts
-If interested in knowing what is in your child’s account: see Ken
Motion to accept report: Anita Lapidus
Second: Pam Lachaussie
Passed: Unanimously
Director’s Report: Mr. Andy Kidd and Mr. Victor Hornilla
Mr. Hornilla:
-All State is this week in Tampa
-All County auditions were held and 16 Creek Students made the band
-Performance will be January 23, 2003
-Rehearsals leading up to the performance are quite intensive
-Guest clinicians will conduct
-Solo/Ensemble will be Friday, February 7, 2003 at Oviedo High School
-Superiors will advance to the State level of competition
-2 Jazz Bands will perform
-Deadline for commitment: Tuesday, January 14, 2003
-County will pay for District Solo/Ensemble Festival fees
-Each student must have an accompanist: fees run from $25.00 to $35.00
-Available accompanists: Barbara Larsen, Dan Weimer, Tim Murphy and Connie Hart
-Please see a director for phone numbers
-Concert Festival for Wind Ensemble: March 7, 2003 at Lake Howell High School
-Superior ratings will advance to State Festival
-Will rehearse after school
-Guest clinicians will assist
-Sectional rehearsals will also be part of the preparation
-Percussion Camp: January 24 and 25, 2003 at Creekside Middle School
-Charge of $15.00 per student to attend
-Website is being updated by Alex Bodytko
-Please give Mr. Hornilla ideas for improvements
-A new facelift is in the works for the site
-Website will be the site of the most up to date calendar for the instrumental music program. Please consult regularly.
-Recruiting: Gathering names of all 8th graders that will be attending Creek
-Both directors will be going out to all the middle schools that feed into SCHS
-Officer Candidate School: will begin in February 2003
Mr. Kidd:
-Lakeside Jazz Festival: Vice-Mayor Mary Martin and Andrea Todd went to the State Convention for recruiting purposes.
-30 bands have expressed interest in attending our festival
-March 21 & 22, 2003 at the Kenneth Parker Amphitheater
-Need everyone’s help in the undertaking
-Subcommittee must be formed. Sign up sheets available
-Money raised helps defray costs of Leadership Camps and Summer Music Camps for our students
Photo proofs are being conducted today and tomorrow
-Very expensive
-Prices must be visible at all times
-We do not receive a kickback from this
Dixie Classic Competition
-Students in both Jazz Bands, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Orchestra will attend this event
-Richmond, Virginia
-April 3-5, 2003
-Big name judges will be in attendance
-Proposal will go to the school board for approval
-Cost: $277.00 per student
-Payment plan: $93.00 due on January 15th, February 15th, and March 15th
-Coupons will be sent home with all students
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2004
-Application is due 2-15-03
-Sending our portfolio containing documentation on: our status as a Demonstration School, Tournament of Roses Participation, etc. It is a quite impressive portfolio
-We should know by 5-15-03
-Remember: we are applying for November 2004
-This will give us a year to fundraise to defray costs
-Should cost between $600.00-$700.00 per student
Demonstration School Recognition at State Convention in Tampa: Mr. Kidd, Mr. Hornilla, and Ms. Gilliam will be presented the certificate
Grand Pianos are being refurbished inside and out. Will be beautiful
-Costing $6,500.00 per piano
-Dennis Lamb is doing work
-Our A+ School money being well spent
Color Guard Report: Mr. McKaig
-Hosted Judges Workshop, which was a success
-Hospitality room was a great success. Everyone loved it!
-Premier:
-41 schools participating
-8-10 minute performance per school
-We need people to work Early, Midday, and Evening Shifts
-Judges are being flown in for evaluation
-7:40 p.m. our girls will perform
-Please show your support by sharing your time and talents during this event. Double service hours will be given to the students who volunteer
-Sign up sheets are available
-Candy Wojtkowiak is in charge of the VIP Room
-Will feed the judges and guard directors (at least 125 people)
-Please consider bring food to assist
-Floor Crew: students needed to help with props
-Hosted a luncheon for the janitors in the name of the SCHS Instrumental Music Program
Adult Staffing: Andrea Todd
-Thank you to all the Parade Chaperones
-3 trips coming up that will need chaperones:
-UNF Jazz Workshop on February 4, 2003. 8:00am to 5:30pm. Will need 5-6 people
-Solo/Ensemble Festival on February 7, 2003 will need 5 chaperones. Will leave after school
-FBA on March 7, 2003 will need 10 chaperones
Uniforms: Pam Angelo
-No report
Concessions: Joe and Donna Papa
-Premier is next week. Will need help in concessions. Sign up sheet is available
Luminaries: Noreen Kearn
-Used 37,000 pounds of sand
-Thank you to all who made this 10th Anniversary Luminary Sale a success
-Treasurers did a great job
-$21,665.95 total raised. $2,700.00 in donations
-250 kits left for next year
-Will try to re-design as party kits for the Silent Auction
-Freshmen Parents were surprised at how smooth everything went
-Seniors did a great job this year
Silent Auction: Bonnie Harris
-Please copy the forms as needed
-Event will be 3-16-03 at the Port Orange Regional Library from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
-Concessions will be available
-Table monitors are needed: must be adults
Each student in the instrumental music program must bring in -3 items
-1 service hour per donation
-Volunteer hours will be given
-Collection will begin in February
-Donor receipt with each item is necessary
-All donations must be in by the end of February
-Letter for Businesses: item description page: Xerox as many as necessary
-Please list the value of the item
-Expiration Date if applicable
-Tax deduction form is included
-Large items: we will arrange for pickup if needed
-Gift Certificate Form: if needed
-Thank you note is included for your use
Nomination Committee: Anita Lapidus
-Nomination committee members: Noreen Kearn, Nancy Suah, and Anita Lapidus, Chairperson
-New officers will be needed for the 2003-2004 school year
-If you are willing to serve, please contact Anita Lapidus: 615-0683 or allap6@aol.com
Motion to adjourn: Jerry Lapidus
Second: Becky Sita
Passed: Unanimously
8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Jane C. Weimer Daniel V. Weimer
Secretary President