General Meeting
March 4, 2003
Call to order: 7:30 p.m.
Parliamentarian Report: Anita Lapidus
-Announced that it would be a short meeting
Band Captain Report: Jenna Wheeler
-OCS has 40 participants
-Silent Auction is coming up
-Lakeside Jazz Festival is at the end of the month
-FBA Music Festival on Friday
Secretary’s Report: Jane C. Weimer
-Motion to accept: Jerry Lapidus
-Second: Sandy Comparato
-Passed: Unanimously
Treasurer’s Report: Ken Lipowitz
-See handout
-$29,118.71 Balance
-Motion to accept: Anita Lapidus
-Second: Ken Lipowitz
-Passed: Unanimously
Director’s Report: Mr. Hornilla
-Solo & Ensemble performances were great. Numerous superior ratings
-State Solo & Ensemble is on March 31, 2003
-MBA is at Lake Howell on March 7, 2003
-Will perform 3 pieces and do sight-reading
-State competition is in April
-Orchestra District:
-Held at Seabreeze High School on March 14, 2003
between 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
-The reason that both bands will travel together on Friday, March 7, 2003, is because FBA asks students to listen & observe at least 3 other bands
-Students will go to the Winter Park Mall and then return to the competition
Director’s Report: Mr. Kidd
-Lakeside Jazz Festival:
-US Band Quintet is free on Saturday night
-US Navy Band-Saturday Night
-Bethune Cookman-Friday Night
-Dixie Classic:
-Itinerary passed out to all parents
-April 3-6, 2003
-Last payment must be paid by March 15, 2003
-Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2004
-February 13, 2003 the application was sent
-Decision will be made by May 2003
-Coca Cola Sales
-Delivery Date has been changed: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
-Eighth Grade Orientation
-Tuesday, April 8, 2003 for all new band and guard
-Need to have Football Ad Band Packets ready to distribute
-Website:
-Check the band website (www.creekband.org) if you have questions about dates and times. Most current information will be posted.
-12:00 Jazz Band:
-2:30-3:15 at the Images Art Festival in New Smyrna Beach
-All Jazz Bands and Combos on March 15, 2003
-All Jazz Bands and Combos will perform at the Silent Auction on March 16, 2003
Adult Staffing: Kathy Shapiro
-No report
Color Guard Report: Alecia Frank
-17th in the nation!
-Have state and district competition for Winter Guard
Uniforms: Kathy Shapiro
-No report
Concessions: Joe and Donna Papa
-Sign up for Silent Auction is available
-Coke sales: Pick up is Wednesday, March 12, 2003 from 3:00 to 6:00. This is a new date.
-Coke orders must be turned in by March 9th
Ways and Means:
-Silent Auction: Bonnie Harris
-Good news: Items are coming in!
-Bad news: only 54 students have brought in items. This is only 1/3 of the band students
-Sign up sheets to volunteer for Saturday set up are available
-Sign up sheets to volunteer for Sunday Table Monitors are available
-Please wear Black or Gray Band Shirts
-Only cash and checks will be accepted. No credit cards will be accepted
Old Business:
-Nominating Committee: Anita Lapidus
-Slate of officers will be ready for the next meeting
-Band Banquet: Donna Papa
-Senior Gifts will be purchased
-$20.50 per person
-Room is an “L” shape
-Menu will be announced at the next meeting
-New committee members: Sandi Comparato and Loretta Brambier
-Tables of 10 will be set up
New Business:
-Board reappointed Pam Lachaussie to the Executive Board
-Board appointed Jerry Lapidus as assistant parliamentarian
Motion to adjourn: Jerry Lapidus
-Second: Anita Lapidus
-Passed: Unanimously
8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Jane C. Weimer: Secretary
Daniel V. Weimer: President