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Minutes are available on-line at www.creekband.org.
Motion to approve minutes of January meeting – John Skora
Second – Jan Albert.
Passed unanimously.
Lisa Russell and Amy Murray of Bank of America (Westport) spoke at General Meeting on setting up student accounts for Europe travel. They will be present at the meeting on Tuesday, February 9th. Parent accounts/student accounts. If student is over age of 16 they can open their own account. Photo I.D. debit card. Accepted at partner banks in Europe. Extended hours at Westport office on Tuesday nights to accommodate those wishing to open account. Fundraiser for group program was explained. If parent opens an account with $125.00 and refer a friend (student) the (student gets $25.00 and band gets $25.00) after ninety days and debit card usage. If parent does not open account, student can open account but contribution is smaller.
Luminary – Jan Albert had nothing to report. Thank you to all those who assisted.
Shopping Cards – Pam Alexander reported the profit to date after all inventory is sold would be $2,438.50.
She believed that the recession and Europe expense was impacting sales and would plan on selling at the upcoming mandatory Europe meetings. Mr. Kidd to announce the sale of cards before the meeting starts so that Pam can fill orders during the meeting.
Pancake Breakfast - Dorrine Dalley had tickets available for scheduled breakfast at Aunt Catfish on March 6th. This will give students at least three weeks to sell. Sign up sheets for volunteers passed around. Bright yellow advertisements would be distributed to the campgrounds and biker locations around town. Tickets are $5.00. ($2.00 to student, $2.00 to general fund and $1.00 to cover expenses of breakfast).
Uniforms – Cindy reported that Mary Boener would be distributing the Europe shirts in the middle of February. Names would be placed inside of shirts once size and fit was confirmed by student. Few parent volunteers would be needed to assist in writing names in shirts. Shirts will be on sale at the Europe meeting for those wishing to purchase them.
Orchestra – Terri Giuffrida reported that the Orchestra would be attending District MPA, Solo Ensemble to be held March 13th and the All County Concert would be March 20th at Mainland High School.
Lakeside Jazz – John Skora questioned the quantity of DVD’s that would be needed this year.
Trophy opportunities still remain for two categories – Most Outstanding Jazz Band and Most Outstanding Soloist. Cost for this would be a $100.00 donation per trophy. Joe Boener to head set-up at amphitheater. He will need a handful of people to assist him on April 15th for approx. 4 hours. Get in touch with Joe Boener if you can help. Phil Whilhite to head up security. Phil will discuss his needs next month. Marine Band will be returning this year.
Nominating - Cindy reported that Jill Matthews will be working on the slate of officers and that anyone wishing to hold a position for next year should make their interest known. The slate will have to be presented at the April 6th meeting with the vote in May. There will be a need to divide Terri Karol’s position among two people, Dawn Heuer will continue to write checks. There will also be a need to add a Uniform helper for Mary Boener who will take over during Concert season.
Director’s Report – Both Directors at University of North Florida Jazz Festival. Bon Voyage concert is Tuesday, March 23rd and not March 21st as printed on recent e-mail. Verification of medical forms with updated signatures will take place at Europe meeting on Tuesday, February 9th. All should bring their passports for verification of signatures. All travel information will be distributed then. Still in need of $7,000 - $8,000 to cover expenses for Europe (i.e. euros, equipment rental, instrument overage, etc.) Stress deadline for payment of $24.00 fuel charge for those traveling to Europe. March 13th is Grand Opening of Pavillion in Port Orange, band may be involved in this event. April 21st is PRISM concert at the SCHS. May 15th is Music Award Banquet at Daytona Beach Resort and Conference Center. Kick-off is June 3rd.
Treasurer’s Report – Terri reported success of various fundraisers. Football ads, under budget. Pancake breakfast will make budget and Luminary exceeded budget! Discussed also the need for additional funds for Europe. Band fees in the amount of $15,000 still outstanding. All are expected to bring these current as soon as possible. Student accounts went out. Those traveling to Europe received the $24.00 fuel surcharge. Get this in as soon as you can. Cash balance is $49,064.85. Spring is a very expensive time for the program and the budget will be tight. Busses still need to be paid for. Applause for Terri and all of the work that she does.
Europe – information will be distributed at Tuesday’s meeting. Some flight numbers have changed. Interested parents may want to sign up for car-pooling to and from Orlando International Airport.
Miscellaneous opportunities – Pam Alexander shared that Habit for Humanity had suite for races and for donation of $150.00 one could see race and be granted access to fan zone with lunch and snack. If any race fans are interested in this contact Pam.
It was also reported that Mary Boener had work opportunity for those wishing to earn dollars for general band fund cleaning race stands on February 13th and 14th. Please contact Mary Boener if you are interested.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Noreen K. Kearn
Secretary