SPRUCE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION
General Meeting October 6, 2009

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.


Director’s Report - Mr. Kidd thanked all for attending – great turnout. Thank you to the Band Board for their hard work and dedication. Also, Thank you to the field crew for major improvements to the trailer. Version three of the calendar was available on the band table. Addition to the calendar on October 17th, in addition to Homecoming, please add Pancake Breakfast 8 – 10 a.m. at Aunt Catfish, (workers are to arrive at 7 a.m.) Also later that morning a small group (20-40) students will be playing the National Anthem for the dedication of the newly renovated All Children’s Park. Cooks are needed for the Pancake Breakfast. Please wear khaki pants and black polo shirts.


Marching contest October 31, 2009 at Colonial High School in Orlando. One show contest, ranked, and trophies (sub-categories). Contest begins at 4:45 – 7:30 pm. Creek has received a perform time of 7:15 p.m.

FBA Marching Festival November 7, 2009, at Deland Spec Martin Stadium, directions will be available in the band room. Parents come out for this fun event. We will briefly work the concessions at the stadium enabling the Deland band boosters to watch their students perform. Volunteers will be needed for this.

Luminary construction will be November 23 and November 24th during classes. Approximately 2,200 kits to be constructed and 900 kits updated with current flyer.

Marvin Hamlisch at Peabody Auditorium – Wednesday, January 20, 2010 – Our orchestra has been invited to play with Marvin Hamlish during a portion of this concert.

All County auditions dates not on calendar yet. All County Band – Deland Concert, January 23, 2010;
FBA Concert Band MPA on March 4, 2010, Orchestra District MPA set for March 6, 2010, All County Jazz Band Seabreeze – Orchestra at Mainland on March 19, 2010 also the BON VOYAGE Europe concert at the Port Orange Amphitheater from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. is set for March 23, 2010. Please refer often to the Calendar of Events.

Jazz bands will be performing at Adult dances to defray costs. Graduation date is set for Friday, May 21, 2010. Parents this is a school day and details have to be worked out as far as transportation.

Thank you and applause for Anthony Malena’s efforts on the annual football program. $19,200 was raised to date on this fundraiser. The next major fundraiser is the luminary sale in December. Money is spent on instructional staff, music and equipment.

Dr. Musson and Mr. Kidd are teaching 345 students within the many classes at the school.

Europe bulletin board will reflect chaperone and student sign ups. Groups will stay together for the entire trip. No freight cargo with any airline. Small instruments will be hand carried or checked on the airplane. (Check a bag – carry an instrument or vice versa). All other larger instruments will be rented over there.

All passport information should be copied and in the band box by the November 5th deadline. Airline has guaranteed no fuel surcharge. A small amount of money ($15.00) will be exchanged for euros and distributed to the students traveling before departure.

Many students involved in outside experiences – a group participating in the Florida Youth Symphony, others in Volusia All-Stars, others to attend Tri-State and still others playing at Booths Bowery.
Motion to adjourn – Maureen Bubb
Second – John Skora

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