RVRHS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC BOOSTERS

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

JUNE 10, 2008

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:56 pm.

 

Members Present:  L. Knauss, B. Castro, C. Otto, M. Fahey, K. Horner,

C. Williams, H. Wishnefsky, D. and R. Handwerk, D. Beam, and S. Ullman.

 

Review of Minutes:  May 13, 2008 minutes were approved as written with the exception of the discussion and vote regarding keeping membership dues at $25.00.

 

Treasurer’s Report:  The account balance is $14, 148.09 of which $7,512.36 represents student account monies and $6,635.73 is in the Booster’s account.

 

These totals represent the totals AFTER scholarship and senior reimbursements of those accounts.

 

Director’s Report:  Mr. Britton was not present.

 

President’s Report: 

1.        Communications/Data Base:  always updating, just let us know as needed.  Calendar updated last week till December as we know it.

2.        Open Houses were very successful with new members.  15 students showed and we are hopefulJ

3.        Education Foundation:  R. Handwerk was told to speak directly to C. Wigley and Mr. Sapp.  This is the present route she will be taking.

4.        Revision of By-Laws: There are presently four committees that are already being covered by another committee.  Some thoughts are going to be done before any rash changes are made in the By-Laws.

5.        New Board will be announced at the End of Year Awards and that is when their job begins.

6.        End of Year Awards are ready to go.  C. Puigdollars is prepared and all is as needed.  Awards begin at 7:30pm on June 12th. 

7.        Mini-Camp:  first one is July 15, 16, and 17 from 12-9pm.  We will be meeting on the 15th.

 

Committees:

1.        Scholarship: recipients were:  K. Liszewski, K. Phillips, S. Ciccariello, and J. Cope.  Congratulations!

2.        Hospitality:  Food for award night is prepared.  Thanks Rita!  The preparations for food for the first mini-camp are underway.

3.        Uniforms:  No information at present.  New plume bag and gloves will be needed if we don’t have the new uniforms for fall.

4.        Chaperone:  Band Camp chaperones are all lined up and ready to go.

5.        Equipment:  New podium was ordered and can stand 8 feet.  Nothing else at present.

6.        Decorating:  N. Rodriquez is handling awards night pictures.

7.        Website:  All present info/pictures, etc. will be transitioned into alumni part of site.  There was a little trouble with alumni part, but it is corrected at present.  Possible thoughts to invite alumni to Homecoming reception?

8.        Publicity:  Alumni brochure, signs, business card are ideas.  C. Williams is looking into it.  We need a logo.  Please send Charlene any ideas to incorporate our alumni, via email.

9.        Fundraising:  Please check the website for most recent info.  Next Friendly’s Night is August 7, 2008.  Can Drive on June 14th at Acme and Wal-Mart.  Can Drive at Super Fresh on June 28th.  Band DVD’s at present order is 21 orders.  We are going to have to make 30 so they are ready to go.  Ink and Cell phones go to S. Ullman.  A future discussion/promotion of “I Give” was mentioned.

10.    Membership:  Membership Drive was discussed by M. Fahey.  She needs data base of all students to send application, etc.  She is also going to pass out hard copies at events.  Promote the website:  rvband.com for parents to gain lots of information.

 

There was a follow-up discussion regarding the food situation and the RV policy.

 

A Big THANKS to L. Knauss for ALL her years of service as President!

 

Next Meeting is July 15 at 7pm.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:58pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,


Heather Wishnefsky

Secretary