SPRUCE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION

Luminary - Jan Albert thanked all those who volunteered for luminary this year. $21,000 gross – will net a little less, exact figures not known. Treasurer has report on high selling vehicles and those prizes will be awarded soon. Applause for Jan’s efforts on successful sale.

SCRIP - Noreen Kearn reported that the holiday order was for $14,426.12 and that amounted to $1,539.38 in profit to the band. “Thank you” to the Boener family reunion attendees for ordering Marriott SCRIP totaling $7,500 dollars (profit to the band of $900)! Current inventory to sell this evening $4,715. Parents, please take a minute to think about large purchases, remodeling, vacations, etc. and see if SCRIP can help you while supporting the band.

Band Captain Report - Megan Frazer, Band Captain, thanked parents for help during luminary sale. Fun times and great memories.

Concert in the Park – March 14, 2009 – 7 p.m. Concept, swap with City, goods and services, use of pavilion. Minimal concessions needed. Estimate 250 in attendance.

Uniforms – Mary Flynn Boener reported she is missing about 40 uniforms. Parents please check at home and have student return uniforms to school. Band jacket order would be going in next week, would like to get orders confirmed.

Colorguard – Andrea Stuart said that the group was now traveling further to practice at the YMCA in Holly Hill. Church on Beville Road being renovated. Premier set in two weeks. Group is working real hard. No date set for friends and family show. Andrea will let us know.

Orchestra – Kevin Tilley, All-State is this weekend, All-County in March, check website. Orchestra results have not been posted. Adjunct instructor, Armand, is receiving $60 for his services. Looking in to securing another instructor to assist, Ms. Light to get names.

Banquet – Wanda Roberson in charge of May 16^th event. “50” points are needed to attend the banquet. In-service points will be updated with luminary event and cantata if your students were involved in these. Once again there will be a dance that follows the awards banquet.

Lakeside Jazz – Mr. Kidd reported good and bad news. Brighthouse is still sponsor with $5,000 donation. However, CBL (Mall property owner) has notified us that they will be unable to sponsor this event. Their contribution was to be $7,500. In the process of securing another sponsor, perhaps Waste Management Company or other company. Lots of headliner groups on board and slate of judges named. Susan MacKenzie, Barb Hall and Mary Hoag will be at FMEA booth in Tampa this week working the LSJ booth.

Director’s Notes - Mr. Butler explained the calendar of events. All should check the band website weekly as it is constantly being updated. www.creekband.org A lot of information is posted there and we are attempting to minimize paper use/toner, etc. Tentative band camp dates have been set. Students should receive a postcard with time and date for photo proof viewing for January 22 and 23^rd. Free Symphony Concert tickets for January 23^rd at Peabody Auditorium, see Mr. Butler if interested.

Mr. Kidd discussed the February 3^rd Jazz Festival. Excused field study – one charter bus would be ordered. Leaving at 8:30 a.m and schedule will determine return time.

February 17^th – U.S. Airforce Jazz rock combo comes to SCHS for 4 hr. presentation/workshop. Also U.S. Marine All-Star for all instruments prior to Lakeside Jazz will visit SCHS.

Europe 2010 – Mr. Kidd reported that the “preview group” consisting of Directors Kidd, Butler, and McKaig and Spirit Group leader Susan MacKenzie and Vice President Cindy Berdeguez would be visiting all sites over the MLKing holiday. All pre-site logistics would be addressed. Currently have 198 people signed up to go. That mix consists of 124 students and 74 adults/chaperones/spirit. Trip to max out at 230. Instrumentation looks good.

NEXT General MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2009 - 7:00 P.M.

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