Kenosha Band Boosters, Inc.
Supporting Kenosha, Wis. Unified School District music programs.
Kenosha Band Boosters
Meeting minutes for June 27, 2006
Attended by: Patty Mahoney, Jay Labedz, Marlene Tack, Rich Mich, Janet Schoettler
President Patty Mahoney called the meeting to order. It is noted that this meeting was held following the KUSD Board meeting public comments. The Booster meeting started about 9:00 pm.
Approval of Minutes:
Meeting minutes from 5/23/06 were reviewed.
A motion carried to accept the May minutes as written.
School Reports:
ITA: Keith Robinson sent an email. His band and orchestra students will play for the grand opening of the new Pick n' Save grocery store at the old American Brass site.
Financial Report:
No report available.
Summer Bands:
Rambler: It was reported that the band season is in full swing and the Rambler band camp went well.
Continental: no report.
Black Watch: Approximately 130 students are participating. They completed the Geneva, Illinois parade. Sun Prairie competition and July 4th parades upcoming. There was some discussion about the drivers of the truck. The drivers need to send their name and driver's license number to the insurance company. Patty will send an email and follow up on the license plate renewal to be sure that has been completed.
Grants:
A $500.00 award has been granted to the Boosters from the Lion's Club. Rich Mich will attend the banquet to accept the gift on July 11, 2006.
A $500.00 award has been granted to the Boosters from the Rotary club. Jay Labedz will attend the luncheon meeting to accept the gift on July 20, 2006. (note: Patty Mahoney ended up attending that luncheon instead)
Black Watch Trailer Painting:
Rich Mich brought the following quotes:
Brand new trailer ……….$9,700.00
Fold down ramp ………. $400.00
Wide door ………. $375.00
Transition board ………. $85.00
Steps for side door… up to $250.00
TOTAL ………. $10,580.00
It was recommended that a Trailer Committee be formed. This committee's job would be to research the trailer options and come back to the Boosters with a proposal.
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At this point the opinion of the Black Watch trailer people seems to be swaying toward bringing the trailer on the Florida trip in July. The Boosters felt that we probably should not put any money into painting or refurbishing the trailer at this time since it seems that it will ultimately need to be replaced. The Lions and Rotary clubs will need to be informed that their grants will not be used for painting or refurbishing. Patty will follow up with Ken Wiele to let him know that the Boosters will not pay for trailer rental for the Florida trip. If rental is decided, the funds will need to come out of the Black Watch summer funds.Discussion followed regarding the grant money from the Lions and Rotary clubs. A motion was made that the 2 grants be used for the purchase of the second-hand percussion equipment for the Kenosha Beats if that is agreeable to the organizations. If the clubs would like the money to be used for a future trailer, then the funds will be set aside for detailing the new trailer.
The motion carried as written above. Patty agreed to contact the Lions and Rotary clubs.
Patty noted that Ken Wiele and Ray Larson (of the Kiwanis) have requested a Booster decision regarding the trailer by 6/28/06. Patty will follow up with them.
Ice Cream Social:
Sue Mack is working on organizing this event. The Johnson Bank tent is available. Cathy Eggert is the volunteer coordinating the raffle baskets. Letters will go home with summer band students requesting donations for basket items.
Festival of Arts and Flowers:
This event still needs a chairperson(s). There was some discussion about food. It is difficult to gauge the amount that will be sold. It was decided to scale back on the variety of foods served. Patty will check on the pizza and pretzel option. It was determined that the Boosters would like to limit the risk of losing money on food costs.
New Business:
Andrew Donaldson, a potential Eagle Scout, is planning to build uniform racks for Continental and Rambler.
Dominic James, another potential Eagle Scout, is willing to build new hat box racks for Continental and Rambler.
A Booster meeting will be held sometime in July or August to review finances and the by-laws. Patty will set this up.
Bob Cross, a low brass clinician who helped at Black Watch camp in June died shortly after camp ended. Bob lived in Illinois.
Sonya Rhutasel, whose son is in the 5th grade band, recently died. A card was sent from the Boosters.
A "Save the Music Coalition" meeting was recently held and Patty Mahoney and Janet Schoettler attended on behalf of Band Boosters. There was discussion at that meeting about the Booster organizations contributing toward the mailing to parents and also a possible Kenosha News Ad. The entire postage cost was $391.00. The printing, paper and envelope costs are unknown. Patty will ask the coalition for a proposed amount requested from the Band Boosters and bring it back to a meeting for approval.
The meeting adjourned.
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Meeting minutes for June 27, 2006
Attended by: Patty Mahoney, Jay Labedz, Marlene Tack, Rich Mich, Janet Schoettler
President Patty Mahoney called the meeting to order. It is noted that this meeting was held following the KUSD Board meeting public comments. The Booster meeting started about 9:00 pm.
Approval of Minutes:
Meeting minutes from 5/23/06 were reviewed.
A motion carried to accept the May minutes as written.
School Reports:
ITA: Keith Robinson sent an email. His band and orchestra students will play for the grand opening of the new Pick n' Save grocery store at the old American Brass site.
Financial Report:
No report available.
Summer Bands:
Rambler: It was reported that the band season is in full swing and the Rambler band camp went well.
Continental: no report.
Black Watch: Approximately 130 students are participating. They completed the Geneva, Illinois parade. Sun Prairie competition and July 4th parades upcoming. There was some discussion about the drivers of the truck. The drivers need to send their name and driver's license number to the insurance company. Patty will send an email and follow up on the license plate renewal to be sure that has been completed.
Grants:
A $500.00 award has been granted to the Boosters from the Lion's Club. Rich Mich will attend the banquet to accept the gift on July 11, 2006.
A $500.00 award has been granted to the Boosters from the Rotary club. Jay Labedz will attend the luncheon meeting to accept the gift on July 20, 2006. (note: Patty Mahoney ended up attending that luncheon instead)
Black Watch Trailer Painting:
Rich Mich brought the following quotes:
Brand new trailer ……….$9,700.00
Fold down ramp ………. $400.00
Wide door ………. $375.00
Transition board ………. $85.00
Steps for side door… up to $250.00
TOTAL ………. $10,580.00
It was recommended that a Trailer Committee be formed. This committee's job would be to research the trailer options and come back to the Boosters with a proposal.
Continued below...
Continued from above...
At this point the opinion of the Black Watch trailer people seems to be swaying toward bringing the trailer on the Florida trip in July. The Boosters felt that we probably should not put any money into painting or refurbishing the trailer at this time since it seems that it will ultimately need to be replaced. The Lions and Rotary clubs will need to be informed that their grants will not be used for painting or refurbishing. Patty will follow up with Ken Wiele to let him know that the Boosters will not pay for trailer rental for the Florida trip. If rental is decided, the funds will need to come out of the Black Watch summer funds.Discussion followed regarding the grant money from the Lions and Rotary clubs. A motion was made that the 2 grants be used for the purchase of the second-hand percussion equipment for the Kenosha Beats if that is agreeable to the organizations. If the clubs would like the money to be used for a future trailer, then the funds will be set aside for detailing the new trailer.
The motion carried as written above. Patty agreed to contact the Lions and Rotary clubs.
Patty noted that Ken Wiele and Ray Larson (of the Kiwanis) have requested a Booster decision regarding the trailer by 6/28/06. Patty will follow up with them.
Ice Cream Social:
Sue Mack is working on organizing this event. The Johnson Bank tent is available. Cathy Eggert is the volunteer coordinating the raffle baskets. Letters will go home with summer band students requesting donations for basket items.
Festival of Arts and Flowers:
This event still needs a chairperson(s). There was some discussion about food. It is difficult to gauge the amount that will be sold. It was decided to scale back on the variety of foods served. Patty will check on the pizza and pretzel option. It was determined that the Boosters would like to limit the risk of losing money on food costs.
New Business:
Andrew Donaldson, a potential Eagle Scout, is planning to build uniform racks for Continental and Rambler.
Dominic James, another potential Eagle Scout, is willing to build new hat box racks for Continental and Rambler.
A Booster meeting will be held sometime in July or August to review finances and the by-laws. Patty will set this up.
Bob Cross, a low brass clinician who helped at Black Watch camp in June died shortly after camp ended. Bob lived in Illinois.
Sonya Rhutasel, whose son is in the 5th grade band, recently died. A card was sent from the Boosters.
A "Save the Music Coalition" meeting was recently held and Patty Mahoney and Janet Schoettler attended on behalf of Band Boosters. There was discussion at that meeting about the Booster organizations contributing toward the mailing to parents and also a possible Kenosha News Ad. The entire postage cost was $391.00. The printing, paper and envelope costs are unknown. Patty will ask the coalition for a proposed amount requested from the Band Boosters and bring it back to a meeting for approval.
The meeting adjourned.
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Summer Bands:
2008 details coming this spring
* OrchestraFest 2006
*Welcome
5th grade &
new band students
*Membership
*Booster Apparel
*Volunteering
*Volunteer Opportunities
*Minutes
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*Buy/Sell
Instruments
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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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