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Kenosha Band Boosters
Meeting minutes for Sept. 26, 2006
Attended by: Patty Mahoney, Jay Labedz, Marlene Tack, Rich Mich, Bob McMahon, Dr. Tim Yontz, Jackie Battersby, Dennis Metallo, Andy Donalds, Ruth Donalds, John Whyte, Carla Ebert, Keenan Dreger, Chuck Romano, Joanie May, Ken Wiele
President Patty Mahoney called the meeting to order and introductions were completed.
President's Message:
Patty announced that she has a goal trying to keep the meetings to one hour. She will forward the minutes via email along with the agenda for the upcoming meetings. We will go through individual school reports every other month.
Patty reported Booster revenue as follows: $250.00 donation received from a parent. $500.00 grant received from the Rotary club. $500.00 grand received from the Lion's club. Patty also reported that the Boosters did not receive the grant written for Kenosha Beats percussion.
Kenosha Band Boosters officers will be installed at the October 2006 meeting. The organization is still in need of a Vice President and a President Elect.
Patty expressed gratitude to all the Booster parents for their help over the summer months. Parents also helped this year with the 5th graders' instrument-selection nights. This will be an annual volunteer opportunity. A big thank you was expressed to Dr. Yontz and his staff for all of their help to the Booster organization. On a sad note, a Tremper band student, Dan Kitt, died this summer. The Boosters sent a card of condolence to his family.
Approval of Minutes:
Meeting minutes from 6/27/06 were reviewed. Corrections were noted as follows:
Under 'Black Watch': The drivers of the Black Watch truck need to submit their driver's license numbers to the Treasurer, not the insurance company. Under 'New Business': The spelling of Boy Scout Andrew Donald is Andrew Donalds.
A motion carried to accept the June minutes with the above corrections.
Financial Report:
The June financial report was received for review. No final summer band report was submitted at this time.
Bob reported that the CDs rolled into a 12-month certificate at Johnson Bank in July. The checking account is moved to Johnson Bank. The Money Market account is still with Chase Bank. The insurance premiums are due in March for the truck and trailer. The other liability policy may be due in November. The truck/trailer license plates are renewed and up to date.
Patty reported that an internal audit will be arranged as has been done in past years. She passed around a sign-up sheet for volunteers for a finance committee. This committee will be responsible for looking at the financial books and setting up a budget to be presented at the October meeting.
Continued below...
Continued from above...
The net profit from the Ice Cream Social was approximately $5,700.00. The profit from the Festival of Arts and Flowers was approximately $2,216.00, although there may be some outstanding expenses from that event.
Eagle Scout Presentation:
Andrew Donalds from Troop 435 attended the meeting. Andrew distributed photographs from his Eagle project which involved the building of summer band uniform racks. Andrew and helpers built tubular racks on wheels. Andrew thanked the Boosters for the opportunity to complete his project. A representative from the Boosters will attend his Eagle ceremony.
Fine Arts Department:
Dr. Yontz gave a report about the recent school budget cuts and their effects on the Fine Arts department. The cuts resulted in the elimination of the 6th-grade lessons for band, orchestra, and choir. This cut created a "domino effect" with staff members. The middle-school instructors now have some responsibility for elementary school lessons.
There has been an allocation of $36,000.00 set aside for lessons held before and after school. This fund will be divided up among the schools with a stipulation that each school receive a minimum of $1,500.00. The board wants certified teachers to provide the lessons. There is still some negotiation underway about lessons during advisory period.
Leslie Cook is now teaching at Lincoln M.S., and Jeremy Kriedeman is teaching at DOL. John Whyte and Kathy Thorson are teaching at the elementary level. Jim Ipsen is retired. Brad Fiegles is teaching in Mequon.
Summer Bands:
The summer band program went well. The student photographs from KeyLight Photography are being distributed. The Fred Miller uniform bill has been paid, presumably out of the individual summer band account.
Ice Cream Social:
This event was a good fundraiser. The location, tables, and electrical issues have all been brought up again. There has been some discussion about moving to a new location. A sub-committee will be developed to determine options for this event.
Festival of Arts and Flowers:
This event also went well. Half of the proceeds go to the Fine Arts Department since they organize and sponsor the event.
Kenosha Beats:
Percussion equipment has been obtained for this group.
Black Watch Trailer:
Chuck Romano presented information regarding the Black Watch truck and trailer. He noted that the cost amounts previously reported in the Booster minutes were too low. He stated that the actual trailer costs will be closer to $15,000.00 plus approximately $1,200.00 for detailing with a total cost of about $16, 500.00.
Chuck presented bids as follows:
B & B Trailer in Hartford: $14,679.00 without a guarantee for the height of the trailer (special need). Hallmark Brand.
Total Trailer in Ilinois: $14,861.90 with height and all other specifications. United Brand.
Chuck asked about the $20,000.00 in the Booster truck fund and asked if it could be used for a trailer. He stated that the truck is mechanically sound with 25,000 miles on the odometer. The truck and trailer were taken to Florida in July. He stated that the trailer is not in good shape and some wires broke over the summer. He is leery of using it again for a long trip. (Ken Wiele entered the meeting at this time)
Marlene asked about repairing the trailer. Chuck stated it is not worth repairing. Chuck presented an idea to sell advertising space to sponsors on the back of the trailer.
3 questions were presented:
1. Do the Booster want to buy a new trailer?
2. Do the Boosters want to use the truck fund to purchase the trailer?
3. How would the Boosters go about raising funds and/or acknowledging the grant money already received?
The trailer committee consisting of Mike Mack, Chuck Romano, Rich Mich, and Ken Wiele have been working on this idea. They have suggested selling advertising on the back of the truck for $500.00 per sponsor. The $500.00 grants could also be used for ads on the truck. The committee would ask band parents and local businesses for donations. They feel that they have the possibility of fundraising $10,000.00. Chuck is the trailer contact person.
A motion was made to authorize the above committee to purchase a trailer complete with Black Watch logo decals in the amount of $16,500.00; this authorization was made with the stipulation that the committee try to fundraise $10,000.00 of this amount. The motion was approved.
Website:
John Krerowicz was not present. Patty reported that Boosters will try to post Andy Donalds Eagle project photos on the site. She will also try to get music scholarship recipients posted.
Fruit Sale:
Dennis Metallo reported that the fruit sale will be held again at the old Bain School location on 52nd Street and 22nd Avenue. This location was obtained from the City of Kenosha for free use. The city will remove snow if needed.
Dennis reported that the fruit prices went down a little. They had a Fruit Sale meeting in August. They decided not to sell large boxes this year. They will sell small boxes of navel oranges, grapefruit, tangelos, mixed, and tri-boxes. Profit will range from approximately 39% to 48%. He asked if the Band Boosters wants to sell fudge with a profit of $2.50 on a small box and $3.40 on a large box.
A motion carried to sell fudge along with the fruit.
The sale begins October 30/31 and ends 11/17/06. The orchestra has decided to give all students a fruit-sale packet. The choir has decided to give some students fruit-sale packets. There was discussion and the Band Boosters decided to distribute them the same way as last year, with directors handing them out to those students interested in selling.
A decision was made by all the booster organizations to forego the Kenosha News advertising this year. The printing costs will be divided up among the booster organizations based upon the sales of each booster club. Posters will be made up and posted. Website advertising will be done by the Band Booster site.
The fruit will be delivered December 8th and will be distributed December 9th and 10th. First prize is still 10% for the top school seller and 2nd prize is 5%.
Band-O-Rama:
The 50th annual Band-O-Rama planning is underway. Joanie May will be in charge of water sales. Diane Kastelic will be in charge of flower sales. Sub-committee volunteers are needed to oversee the designing, printing and selling of a 50th anniversary t-shirt. An idea was presented to have band photos taken as a fundraiser. This and other ideas to be discussed and decided upon by the sub-committee.
Coalition to Save Music:
At this time, the coalition is quiet, but there was some discussion about how to develop ongoing efforts. Eric Olson, of the Kenosha School Board, has indicated he is willing to meet with parents. Committee volunteers charged with working with all of the booster organizations to advocate for music. It is noted that there is not one individual at the lead of this organization at this time. Volunteers are needed from each booster group.
Other business:
A Continental Band student was injured early in the summer band season. Her fee will be refunded.
Funds are needed to purchase bins for Continental Band.
The Boosters discussed giving a gift to Andy Donalds as a thank you for building the uniform racks. A motion carried to allocate $25.00 for a gift to be presented from the Boosters at his Eagle ceremony.
Patty stated that Bill Johnston of KUSD will be reporting back to Patty on the status of the gifting of the Booster uniforms and equipment to KUSD.
The meeting adjourned.
Meeting minutes for Sept. 26, 2006
Attended by: Patty Mahoney, Jay Labedz, Marlene Tack, Rich Mich, Bob McMahon, Dr. Tim Yontz, Jackie Battersby, Dennis Metallo, Andy Donalds, Ruth Donalds, John Whyte, Carla Ebert, Keenan Dreger, Chuck Romano, Joanie May, Ken Wiele
President Patty Mahoney called the meeting to order and introductions were completed.
President's Message:
Patty announced that she has a goal trying to keep the meetings to one hour. She will forward the minutes via email along with the agenda for the upcoming meetings. We will go through individual school reports every other month.
Patty reported Booster revenue as follows: $250.00 donation received from a parent. $500.00 grant received from the Rotary club. $500.00 grand received from the Lion's club. Patty also reported that the Boosters did not receive the grant written for Kenosha Beats percussion.
Kenosha Band Boosters officers will be installed at the October 2006 meeting. The organization is still in need of a Vice President and a President Elect.
Patty expressed gratitude to all the Booster parents for their help over the summer months. Parents also helped this year with the 5th graders' instrument-selection nights. This will be an annual volunteer opportunity. A big thank you was expressed to Dr. Yontz and his staff for all of their help to the Booster organization. On a sad note, a Tremper band student, Dan Kitt, died this summer. The Boosters sent a card of condolence to his family.
Approval of Minutes:
Meeting minutes from 6/27/06 were reviewed. Corrections were noted as follows:
Under 'Black Watch': The drivers of the Black Watch truck need to submit their driver's license numbers to the Treasurer, not the insurance company. Under 'New Business': The spelling of Boy Scout Andrew Donald is Andrew Donalds.
A motion carried to accept the June minutes with the above corrections.
Financial Report:
The June financial report was received for review. No final summer band report was submitted at this time.
Bob reported that the CDs rolled into a 12-month certificate at Johnson Bank in July. The checking account is moved to Johnson Bank. The Money Market account is still with Chase Bank. The insurance premiums are due in March for the truck and trailer. The other liability policy may be due in November. The truck/trailer license plates are renewed and up to date.
Patty reported that an internal audit will be arranged as has been done in past years. She passed around a sign-up sheet for volunteers for a finance committee. This committee will be responsible for looking at the financial books and setting up a budget to be presented at the October meeting.
Continued below...
Continued from above...
The net profit from the Ice Cream Social was approximately $5,700.00. The profit from the Festival of Arts and Flowers was approximately $2,216.00, although there may be some outstanding expenses from that event.
Eagle Scout Presentation:
Andrew Donalds from Troop 435 attended the meeting. Andrew distributed photographs from his Eagle project which involved the building of summer band uniform racks. Andrew and helpers built tubular racks on wheels. Andrew thanked the Boosters for the opportunity to complete his project. A representative from the Boosters will attend his Eagle ceremony.
Fine Arts Department:
Dr. Yontz gave a report about the recent school budget cuts and their effects on the Fine Arts department. The cuts resulted in the elimination of the 6th-grade lessons for band, orchestra, and choir. This cut created a "domino effect" with staff members. The middle-school instructors now have some responsibility for elementary school lessons.
There has been an allocation of $36,000.00 set aside for lessons held before and after school. This fund will be divided up among the schools with a stipulation that each school receive a minimum of $1,500.00. The board wants certified teachers to provide the lessons. There is still some negotiation underway about lessons during advisory period.
Leslie Cook is now teaching at Lincoln M.S., and Jeremy Kriedeman is teaching at DOL. John Whyte and Kathy Thorson are teaching at the elementary level. Jim Ipsen is retired. Brad Fiegles is teaching in Mequon.
Summer Bands:
The summer band program went well. The student photographs from KeyLight Photography are being distributed. The Fred Miller uniform bill has been paid, presumably out of the individual summer band account.
Ice Cream Social:
This event was a good fundraiser. The location, tables, and electrical issues have all been brought up again. There has been some discussion about moving to a new location. A sub-committee will be developed to determine options for this event.
Festival of Arts and Flowers:
This event also went well. Half of the proceeds go to the Fine Arts Department since they organize and sponsor the event.
Kenosha Beats:
Percussion equipment has been obtained for this group.
Black Watch Trailer:
Chuck Romano presented information regarding the Black Watch truck and trailer. He noted that the cost amounts previously reported in the Booster minutes were too low. He stated that the actual trailer costs will be closer to $15,000.00 plus approximately $1,200.00 for detailing with a total cost of about $16, 500.00.
Chuck presented bids as follows:
B & B Trailer in Hartford: $14,679.00 without a guarantee for the height of the trailer (special need). Hallmark Brand.
Total Trailer in Ilinois: $14,861.90 with height and all other specifications. United Brand.
Chuck asked about the $20,000.00 in the Booster truck fund and asked if it could be used for a trailer. He stated that the truck is mechanically sound with 25,000 miles on the odometer. The truck and trailer were taken to Florida in July. He stated that the trailer is not in good shape and some wires broke over the summer. He is leery of using it again for a long trip. (Ken Wiele entered the meeting at this time)
Marlene asked about repairing the trailer. Chuck stated it is not worth repairing. Chuck presented an idea to sell advertising space to sponsors on the back of the trailer.
3 questions were presented:
1. Do the Booster want to buy a new trailer?
2. Do the Boosters want to use the truck fund to purchase the trailer?
3. How would the Boosters go about raising funds and/or acknowledging the grant money already received?
The trailer committee consisting of Mike Mack, Chuck Romano, Rich Mich, and Ken Wiele have been working on this idea. They have suggested selling advertising on the back of the truck for $500.00 per sponsor. The $500.00 grants could also be used for ads on the truck. The committee would ask band parents and local businesses for donations. They feel that they have the possibility of fundraising $10,000.00. Chuck is the trailer contact person.
A motion was made to authorize the above committee to purchase a trailer complete with Black Watch logo decals in the amount of $16,500.00; this authorization was made with the stipulation that the committee try to fundraise $10,000.00 of this amount. The motion was approved.
Website:
John Krerowicz was not present. Patty reported that Boosters will try to post Andy Donalds Eagle project photos on the site. She will also try to get music scholarship recipients posted.
Fruit Sale:
Dennis Metallo reported that the fruit sale will be held again at the old Bain School location on 52nd Street and 22nd Avenue. This location was obtained from the City of Kenosha for free use. The city will remove snow if needed.
Dennis reported that the fruit prices went down a little. They had a Fruit Sale meeting in August. They decided not to sell large boxes this year. They will sell small boxes of navel oranges, grapefruit, tangelos, mixed, and tri-boxes. Profit will range from approximately 39% to 48%. He asked if the Band Boosters wants to sell fudge with a profit of $2.50 on a small box and $3.40 on a large box.
A motion carried to sell fudge along with the fruit.
The sale begins October 30/31 and ends 11/17/06. The orchestra has decided to give all students a fruit-sale packet. The choir has decided to give some students fruit-sale packets. There was discussion and the Band Boosters decided to distribute them the same way as last year, with directors handing them out to those students interested in selling.
A decision was made by all the booster organizations to forego the Kenosha News advertising this year. The printing costs will be divided up among the booster organizations based upon the sales of each booster club. Posters will be made up and posted. Website advertising will be done by the Band Booster site.
The fruit will be delivered December 8th and will be distributed December 9th and 10th. First prize is still 10% for the top school seller and 2nd prize is 5%.
Band-O-Rama:
The 50th annual Band-O-Rama planning is underway. Joanie May will be in charge of water sales. Diane Kastelic will be in charge of flower sales. Sub-committee volunteers are needed to oversee the designing, printing and selling of a 50th anniversary t-shirt. An idea was presented to have band photos taken as a fundraiser. This and other ideas to be discussed and decided upon by the sub-committee.
Coalition to Save Music:
At this time, the coalition is quiet, but there was some discussion about how to develop ongoing efforts. Eric Olson, of the Kenosha School Board, has indicated he is willing to meet with parents. Committee volunteers charged with working with all of the booster organizations to advocate for music. It is noted that there is not one individual at the lead of this organization at this time. Volunteers are needed from each booster group.
Other business:
A Continental Band student was injured early in the summer band season. Her fee will be refunded.
Funds are needed to purchase bins for Continental Band.
The Boosters discussed giving a gift to Andy Donalds as a thank you for building the uniform racks. A motion carried to allocate $25.00 for a gift to be presented from the Boosters at his Eagle ceremony.
Patty stated that Bill Johnston of KUSD will be reporting back to Patty on the status of the gifting of the Booster uniforms and equipment to KUSD.
The meeting adjourned.