Welcome by Cindy Berdeguez.
Pledge to the American Flag.
Minutes can be viewed on-line at creekband.org.
Motion to approve minutes of September 1, 2009 meeting – John Skora
Second – Corrine Skora
Passed unanimously.
Shopping Cards – Pam Alexander reported that the sale of shopping cards at the last football game amounted to $3,000. Shopping cards will be available at the homecoming game and also at the pancake breakfast.
Colorguard – Patti Fronauer informed the membership that a practice venue had been found at Silver Sands Middle School. Applause and thanks to the administration there for allowing the guard to practice at the school. Also, they are selling luggage tags. Set of (2) for $10.00. Order forms can be found in the band room.
Adult Staffing - Lori Figgins had several clipboards to circulate for upcoming football games and marching festival in October. Twenty chaperones will be needed for the marching festival at Colonial High School on October 31, 2009.
Concessions - Wanda Roberson has been speaking with the manager at Bob Evans regarding a SCHSMPAA day at the restaurant. Carry in a coupon, purchase food/drink at the restaurant and 15% of the ticket purchase will be donated to the program. Wanda asked for assistance in this quick fundraiser, contact her. The date was not selected but it could be any day from open to close except on weekends.
Uniforms - Mary Flynn-Boener stated that the order for band jackets for anyone wanting one would be placed soon. All orders must be paid for in advance. Cost for jacket is $48.00. Plan ahead – no rush orders. Tuxedos from John’s Bridal will be in soon. Dresses will be ordered tomorrow. Europe t-shirts and sweatshirts were displayed on the board. After homecoming game, all band uniforms are to be taken home with student and dry cleaned and available for October 30th - 31st events.
Pancake Breakfast – Dorrine Dalley is working on the pancake breakfast, scheduled for Saturday, October 17th at Aunt Catfish. Proceeds to be split $2.00 to band, $2.00 to student account and $1.00 to cover expenses. Tickets were printed and distributed. More would need to be printed and distributed. All tickets need to be returned by October 14th with money. If not planning on attending, please return unsold tickets ASAP to the band lock box. Volunteer sign up sheets were passed around. Students and parent volunteer help is needed.
Luminary – Jan Albert passed around the clipboard and asked for confirmation on volunteers that will drive during the event December 5th and December 12th. For success of the first day sales, at least 55 drivers are needed. Daytona Beach Shores has been added as a territory to cover. Construction of the luminary kits will be done in the classes before the Thanksgiving holiday. Mr. Kidd informed all present that parents are to commit to volunteer for one day or the other.
Lakeside Jazz - Cindy Berdeguez invited all to attend the LSJ meetings, which are held on the third Thursday of each month. More will be discussed on this at a later date.
Treasurer’s Report – Terri Karol reported the bank balance was $203,405,83. This total includes the following: Europe trip payments - $158,001.70; Europe donations - $14,944.00; Europe t-shirt money – $240.00 and Student Accounts - $8,345.11. The general fund balance is $21,875.02. We will need proceeds from luminary fundraiser to carry us until the spring. Obligations to student accounts have occurred. No one will be able to purchase homecoming tickets until paid. Student accounts went out over the weekend as well as Europe trip statements. Contact tkarol@cfl.rr.com if you have any questions or did not receive your statement(s). Still large amount in outstanding fees, please see that these are brought current. No student will be permitted to travel to Germany unless his or her student account is current.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. All were invited to visit the field to watch the students practice the marching show.
Respectfully submitted,
Noreen K. Kearn
Secretary