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Kenosha Band Boosters
Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2007
Attended by: Patty Mahoney, Jay Labedz, John Whyte, Keenan Dreger, Rich Mich, Jamie Hobbs, Janet Schoettler, Jackie Battersby, Joanie May, Shelly Flasch, and guest Steve Kumorkiewicz
President Patty Mahoney called the meeting to order and introductions were completed.
Approval of Minutes:
Meeting minutes from February 27, 2007 were reviewed. A motion carried to accept the February minutes as written.
Financial Report:
Marlene Tack is entering the financial data into Quicken and keeping the records up to date. The Insurance has been paid. Band-O-Rama t-shirt deposits are being made.
AT & T Score Program
It was decided that the AT & T score program information will be handed out at Breakfast with the Bands on May 12 and the 5th grade reception on May 1st.
Fruit Sale
The Booster presidents from band, orchestra and choir will have a meeting to determine whether they are interested in continuing with the annual fruit sale.
Kenosha Beats:
They participated in 3 competitions in Minnesota taking 2nd place, 1st place and 1st place. They will try to set up a local performance in April. 300 people attended their free Friday evening performance in the Bradford field house in February. They will perform at Breakfast with the Bands.
Black Watch Trailer:
The trailer is built and at the dealer. It will be moved to Kenosha after the registration and insurance is completed. The final cost is $15,089.10. We received discounts on the inside lighting and the side steps. The balance due at this time is $13,589.10 including freight charges and "D" rings to secure instruments. Rich showed graphics samples including the Band of the Black Watch logo and the Kiwanis Breakfast Club logo.
Additional costs include $2500.00 for decal detailing on both sides plus approximately $330.00 for the Kenosha Band Boosters logo and lettering. Letters have been sent out soliciting advertising for the back of the trailer. So far, $500.00 ads have been purchased by AM Credit Union, Rotary West and the Lion's Club. The Rotary and Lion's club ads are in response to grant money previously received from those organizations. The back of the trailer advertising is $500.00 for 6 inch by 24 inch recognition. In addition to these ads, the Kiwanis has committed to $8,000.00.
There was concern expressed with the expenses exceeding the $16,000.00 budget set by the Boosters. The detail work has been discussed with the business doing the work, and this amount exceeds the budgeted amount.
72 letters have been sent out to businesses and now these letters need follow up via visits or phone calls. It was felt that the original trailer committee including Chuck Romano and Ken Wiele should follow up with the businesses that received letters. Patty will also email the list to the Booster members attending the meeting in case there is a personal connection any of us may follow up on.
Other suggestions included following up with our insurance company for an ad, asking Culvers, Jelly Belly, local funeral homes and A & B Pro Hardware and Lock shop. There was concern expressed that the trailer committee that advocated for the purchase of the new trailer have not put forth maximum effort to raise funds. There is concern with depleting the truck fund by using those funds for the trailer. This puts the Boosters in a vulnerable position, should the truck need replacing any time soon.
Trailer ads were noted to be available as follows:
2 inch by 24 inch = $100
6 inch by 24 inch = $500
24 inch by 24 inch = $1000
It was noted that we will be holding off on selling the old trailer until the new one is ready to be used by the band. It is uncertain if the old trailer will sell and how much we may be able to get for it.
A motion carried to hold off on the detailing of the Black Watch trailer until the fundraising group comes up with $2500.00 more income through advertising. This amount is above and beyond that money raised and donated thus far. This item will be reviewed again at the April Booster meeting.
Kiwanis Events:
Steve Kumorkiewicz from the Kiwanis Club noted that their organization is having a "Texas Hold 'Em" fund raiser on April 21st from 3 to 11 pm at the Masonic Temple. This event is $125.00 per person and includes a prime rib dinner. They need 50 to 100 players. 50 are needed to make it a profitable event.
The Kiwanis baseball tournament will be held August 10, 11 and 12. He passed along this information hoping for patronage.
Website:
John Krerowicz continues to update the site. The summer band information will be posted. We are also hoping to post a plug for the Kiwanis poker event. Keylight photography "code" to review Band-O-Rama photos needs to be posted.
Band-O-Rama
no report
Coalition to Save Music
This organization will be revamped. There was a meeting in March to generate ideas on how best to advocate for music in our schools. It was suggested that we promote our music students by having the "one star" Solo and Ensemble state music student finalists recognized by the school board. Another idea was to gather statistics on the"at risk," graduation, honor roll and music students to determine how many overlap. Keenan suggested a grant writer position to raise funds for music, perhaps on a commission basis. It was also suggested that a slide show be created and presented to the school board as an agenda item. It was felt that the group avoid minimizing the importance of other groups, such as sports.
Donation of Old Uniforms:
The old uniforms have been donated and sent to New Orleans.
AHA
The Arts and Humanities Alliance meets on Tuesday, April 3 at the Kenosha Public Museum at 5:30.
Eagle Scout Ceremony:
Andrew Donalds was presented with an award gift from the Boosters at his Eagle ceremony on Sunday, March 4, 2007.
Solo and Ensemble:
This event went well. As stated above, it was suggested that we try to promote the "one star" students who will be going on to compete at the state level. A newspaper article was suggested as well as school board recognition.
Large Group Contests:
Large group contest for bands will be Saturday, April 21. 6 volunteers are needed in the morning and 6 in the afternoon as door monitors. The Boosters will provide lunch for the judges and directors. A sign up sheet was distributed.
5th Grade Reception:
The first-year students will be playing their concert on May 1, 2007 at Mahone Middle School. Julia Yeary will coordinate the reception this year. Servers are needed to assist. Janet and Jay will set up and serve cookies and juice since Mrs. Yeary will be arriving late.
Breakfast with the Bands:
This event is being planned for Saturday, May 12, 2007. Ensembles are being determined. The Kenosha Beats will play as well as several jazz bands. It was suggested that we ask the Mahone Pep band to play.
Summer Bands:
Ken Wiele will direct the Band of the Black Watch. John Nepper will be overseeing Lukas Dickensen as the Rambler director and a University of Illinois graduate as the Continental director. Rambler camp is slated for June 9, 10, and 11. Mike Monk and Kathy Ripley will co-direct the KL band. Info will be posted on the website. Patty will meet with the head chaperones, uniform chairs and financial people.
Ice Cream Social
This event is schedule for July 17, 2007 at the Kemper Center. Volunteers are needed.
Festival of Arts and Flowers
Volunteers are also needed for this event.
Band Booster Officers:
Keenan Dreger has volunteered to be the vice-president.
Fundraising:
Keenan distributed a spread sheet with info regarding a John McGivern comedy event. McGivern charges $2000.00 or 35% of sales. Saturday, September 29, 2007 was set aside for this event at the Reuther auditorium. Tickets will sell for $15.00.
A motion carried to sign the contract with John McGivern for a fundraiser at Reuther auditorium on Saturday, September 29, 2007.
Ideas about the raffle of the spa from Hansen Pool and Spa were discussed. Tickets will be sold at the Ice Cream social and at the Festival of Arts and Flowers. The spa will be raffled off at the end of the Festival of Arts and Flowers.
By-laws:
The Booster by-laws need to be re-written and updated.
Banking:
There was more discussion about the treasurer position for the summer months when there is a great deal of activity. It was also noted that the Kenosha Band Booster 990 (non-profit IRS form) would be much simpler if we did not operate as the "bank" for the summer bands. It was felt that we should change over to each band operating on their own money after this summer. Research will need to be done to determine how this system can be possible. The Boosters would like to provide their donation to each summer band and have them operate financially independent from that point on.
Budget:
Revenues were reviewed and approximate data had to be entered. Income projectives include $4000.00 from the John McGivern event and $2000.00 from the hot tub/spa raffle.
Revenue total: $23,001.15
Expense total: $22,430.00
A motion carried to pass the budget as written.
The meeting adjourned.
Meeting Minutes for March 27, 2007
Attended by: Patty Mahoney, Jay Labedz, John Whyte, Keenan Dreger, Rich Mich, Jamie Hobbs, Janet Schoettler, Jackie Battersby, Joanie May, Shelly Flasch, and guest Steve Kumorkiewicz
President Patty Mahoney called the meeting to order and introductions were completed.
Approval of Minutes:
Meeting minutes from February 27, 2007 were reviewed. A motion carried to accept the February minutes as written.
Financial Report:
Marlene Tack is entering the financial data into Quicken and keeping the records up to date. The Insurance has been paid. Band-O-Rama t-shirt deposits are being made.
AT & T Score Program
It was decided that the AT & T score program information will be handed out at Breakfast with the Bands on May 12 and the 5th grade reception on May 1st.
Fruit Sale
The Booster presidents from band, orchestra and choir will have a meeting to determine whether they are interested in continuing with the annual fruit sale.
Kenosha Beats:
They participated in 3 competitions in Minnesota taking 2nd place, 1st place and 1st place. They will try to set up a local performance in April. 300 people attended their free Friday evening performance in the Bradford field house in February. They will perform at Breakfast with the Bands.
Black Watch Trailer:
The trailer is built and at the dealer. It will be moved to Kenosha after the registration and insurance is completed. The final cost is $15,089.10. We received discounts on the inside lighting and the side steps. The balance due at this time is $13,589.10 including freight charges and "D" rings to secure instruments. Rich showed graphics samples including the Band of the Black Watch logo and the Kiwanis Breakfast Club logo.
Additional costs include $2500.00 for decal detailing on both sides plus approximately $330.00 for the Kenosha Band Boosters logo and lettering. Letters have been sent out soliciting advertising for the back of the trailer. So far, $500.00 ads have been purchased by AM Credit Union, Rotary West and the Lion's Club. The Rotary and Lion's club ads are in response to grant money previously received from those organizations. The back of the trailer advertising is $500.00 for 6 inch by 24 inch recognition. In addition to these ads, the Kiwanis has committed to $8,000.00.
There was concern expressed with the expenses exceeding the $16,000.00 budget set by the Boosters. The detail work has been discussed with the business doing the work, and this amount exceeds the budgeted amount.
72 letters have been sent out to businesses and now these letters need follow up via visits or phone calls. It was felt that the original trailer committee including Chuck Romano and Ken Wiele should follow up with the businesses that received letters. Patty will also email the list to the Booster members attending the meeting in case there is a personal connection any of us may follow up on.
Other suggestions included following up with our insurance company for an ad, asking Culvers, Jelly Belly, local funeral homes and A & B Pro Hardware and Lock shop. There was concern expressed that the trailer committee that advocated for the purchase of the new trailer have not put forth maximum effort to raise funds. There is concern with depleting the truck fund by using those funds for the trailer. This puts the Boosters in a vulnerable position, should the truck need replacing any time soon.
Trailer ads were noted to be available as follows:
2 inch by 24 inch = $100
6 inch by 24 inch = $500
24 inch by 24 inch = $1000
It was noted that we will be holding off on selling the old trailer until the new one is ready to be used by the band. It is uncertain if the old trailer will sell and how much we may be able to get for it.
A motion carried to hold off on the detailing of the Black Watch trailer until the fundraising group comes up with $2500.00 more income through advertising. This amount is above and beyond that money raised and donated thus far. This item will be reviewed again at the April Booster meeting.
Kiwanis Events:
Steve Kumorkiewicz from the Kiwanis Club noted that their organization is having a "Texas Hold 'Em" fund raiser on April 21st from 3 to 11 pm at the Masonic Temple. This event is $125.00 per person and includes a prime rib dinner. They need 50 to 100 players. 50 are needed to make it a profitable event.
The Kiwanis baseball tournament will be held August 10, 11 and 12. He passed along this information hoping for patronage.
Website:
John Krerowicz continues to update the site. The summer band information will be posted. We are also hoping to post a plug for the Kiwanis poker event. Keylight photography "code" to review Band-O-Rama photos needs to be posted.
Band-O-Rama
no report
Coalition to Save Music
This organization will be revamped. There was a meeting in March to generate ideas on how best to advocate for music in our schools. It was suggested that we promote our music students by having the "one star" Solo and Ensemble state music student finalists recognized by the school board. Another idea was to gather statistics on the"at risk," graduation, honor roll and music students to determine how many overlap. Keenan suggested a grant writer position to raise funds for music, perhaps on a commission basis. It was also suggested that a slide show be created and presented to the school board as an agenda item. It was felt that the group avoid minimizing the importance of other groups, such as sports.
Donation of Old Uniforms:
The old uniforms have been donated and sent to New Orleans.
AHA
The Arts and Humanities Alliance meets on Tuesday, April 3 at the Kenosha Public Museum at 5:30.
Eagle Scout Ceremony:
Andrew Donalds was presented with an award gift from the Boosters at his Eagle ceremony on Sunday, March 4, 2007.
Solo and Ensemble:
This event went well. As stated above, it was suggested that we try to promote the "one star" students who will be going on to compete at the state level. A newspaper article was suggested as well as school board recognition.
Large Group Contests:
Large group contest for bands will be Saturday, April 21. 6 volunteers are needed in the morning and 6 in the afternoon as door monitors. The Boosters will provide lunch for the judges and directors. A sign up sheet was distributed.
5th Grade Reception:
The first-year students will be playing their concert on May 1, 2007 at Mahone Middle School. Julia Yeary will coordinate the reception this year. Servers are needed to assist. Janet and Jay will set up and serve cookies and juice since Mrs. Yeary will be arriving late.
Breakfast with the Bands:
This event is being planned for Saturday, May 12, 2007. Ensembles are being determined. The Kenosha Beats will play as well as several jazz bands. It was suggested that we ask the Mahone Pep band to play.
Summer Bands:
Ken Wiele will direct the Band of the Black Watch. John Nepper will be overseeing Lukas Dickensen as the Rambler director and a University of Illinois graduate as the Continental director. Rambler camp is slated for June 9, 10, and 11. Mike Monk and Kathy Ripley will co-direct the KL band. Info will be posted on the website. Patty will meet with the head chaperones, uniform chairs and financial people.
Ice Cream Social
This event is schedule for July 17, 2007 at the Kemper Center. Volunteers are needed.
Festival of Arts and Flowers
Volunteers are also needed for this event.
Band Booster Officers:
Keenan Dreger has volunteered to be the vice-president.
Fundraising:
Keenan distributed a spread sheet with info regarding a John McGivern comedy event. McGivern charges $2000.00 or 35% of sales. Saturday, September 29, 2007 was set aside for this event at the Reuther auditorium. Tickets will sell for $15.00.
A motion carried to sign the contract with John McGivern for a fundraiser at Reuther auditorium on Saturday, September 29, 2007.
Ideas about the raffle of the spa from Hansen Pool and Spa were discussed. Tickets will be sold at the Ice Cream social and at the Festival of Arts and Flowers. The spa will be raffled off at the end of the Festival of Arts and Flowers.
By-laws:
The Booster by-laws need to be re-written and updated.
Banking:
There was more discussion about the treasurer position for the summer months when there is a great deal of activity. It was also noted that the Kenosha Band Booster 990 (non-profit IRS form) would be much simpler if we did not operate as the "bank" for the summer bands. It was felt that we should change over to each band operating on their own money after this summer. Research will need to be done to determine how this system can be possible. The Boosters would like to provide their donation to each summer band and have them operate financially independent from that point on.
Budget:
Revenues were reviewed and approximate data had to be entered. Income projectives include $4000.00 from the John McGivern event and $2000.00 from the hot tub/spa raffle.
Revenue total: $23,001.15
Expense total: $22,430.00
A motion carried to pass the budget as written.
The meeting adjourned.
Click on asterisks for:
*What's New
*Home Page
*What We Do
* Breakfast with the Bands
* Band-O-Rama
Summer Bands:
2008 details coming this spring
* OrchestraFest 2006
*Welcome
5th grade &
new band students
*Membership
*Booster Apparel
*Volunteering
*Volunteer Opportunities
*Minutes
*Send us a Note (contact us)
*Buy/Sell
Instruments
Links:
* Kenosha Unified
School District
* Schools
* Elementary Bands
*What's New
*Home Page
*What We Do
* Breakfast with the Bands
* Band-O-Rama
Summer Bands:
2008 details coming this spring
* OrchestraFest 2006
*Welcome
5th grade &
new band students
*Membership
*Booster Apparel
*Volunteering
*Volunteer Opportunities
*Minutes
*Send us a Note (contact us)
*Buy/Sell
Instruments
Links:
* Kenosha Unified
School District
* Schools
* Elementary Bands
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