Coronado Dons Band Boosters

2008-2009

 

E-Board Officers
Nathan Porter          President
Mlee Martineau     Vice President

Kathy Hermanson       Treasurer

Kathy Komlos          Secretary

Keith Martineau  Member-at-Large
Francine Porter   Member-at-Large

  Alicia Smith       Member-at-Large

 

Booster Meeting Minutes

November 10, 2008

Meeting attendees:

Ella Bristow, James Mitchell, Lori Michell, Jeanne Kuczyk, Suzanne McIntyre, Kevin McIntyre, Keith Martineau, Mlee Martineau, Francine Porter, Steve Toupal, Marsheila Toupal, Nathan Porter, Kathy Komlos, John Komlos, Judy Edmonson, Melinda Contreras, Bob Ingram, Becky Ingram, Kathy Hermanson       

 

Announcements:

    Welcome from Booster President, Nathan Porter

 

Treasurer’s Report: 

    Treasurer's Reports presented for September 2008 and October 2008.

    Reviewed, no questions.

    Motion to accept: Keith Martineau. Second: John Komlos. Motion passed. Posted on Website.

    Collected Booster Dues from those who have not paid. Kathy Hermanson provided list of paid members,    
    required for voting for new E Board officers.

 

Secretary’s Report:  Approved 10/14/08 minutes. 
    Reviewed no question
    Motion to accept: Bob Ingram
    2nd: Mlee Martineau
    Motion carried

    Posted on Website

 

Business:

 

Fund Raising
Tax Credit Donation Drive:
    Explained the incentive program for students to collect Tax Credit Donations. $650.00 has been received sofar.
    Students who collect donations will be entered in a drawing for a $100.00 Westcor Mall giftcard. One drawing
    will be put in per $1000.00 collected. There are still many students who have not taken advantage of the
    incentive offer. Francine Porter motioned to extend the 11/21/08 deadline to 12/30/08. Bob Ingram seconded.
    Motion passed. The Tax Credit Donations must be postmarked by 12/31/08. OK to pay by Paypal.

 

 

Guest Speaker:

     Mandee Sprigs introduced a Fundraising idea with Bright Beans Coffee. Company                  
    owner Mario explained that Bright Beans is a Fair Trade, Kosher company that directly supports a Costa
    Rican coffee plantation and its workers. Beans are locally roasted and packaged with custom labeling
    available. Currently working with Chaparral HS and SUSD. We can sell ground or whole bean coffee for $12.99
    per pound, our cost is $6.99 per pound. Can also sell hot coffee by the cup at games and other functions. Bright
    Beans will provide brewing equipment and instruction. Will also provide point of sale information explaining
    company goals and benefits. Also available to sell online by drop ship or pick up. Contact is
     Mandee@BrightBeanscoffee.com . Doc suggested also selling hot chocolate. Bright Beans will provide giant
    thermos' for games, we provide water, cups, creamer, sugar. Discussed having a beverage stand on each side of
    the field as well as at concession stand. Made plans to sell by the cup at first 2 playoff games. May sell at winter
    concert, future games, put link on website. Bright Beans will bring 15 lbs coffee for this Friday night to be sold
    at 3 stands. 10 gallons of coffee will make 200 cups. Will sell for $1.00 per cup.Will have 10 12oz bags of ground
    coffee (labeled with Don's Band and crest) for sale.

         

Football Concessions:
    Passed around a sign up sheet for volunteers to work the playoff games-will need extra people to sell the
    coffee.  Also need people to state if they are willing to help with set up and clean up. We also discussed asking
    the PTO and Sports Boosters to learn how to operate the cotton candy and popcorn machines to relieve us as
    needed next season.

 

Kudzu:
     No new information. John will contact Alex.

 

December Fund Raiser:
    The plan is to have a Silent Auction at the Winter Concert. Final details TBD. It was suggested that each band
    section be responsible for donating a themes basket which is collectively worth $50.oo. Guests will be able to buy
    tickets and vote for the best basket at the concert by putting their tickets in the appropriate box. Each basket
    will be given away in a drawing. $1.00 donation per ticket. There will be a pizza party for the section with the
    winning basket.

    Also discussed: Anyone who has given a Tax Credit Donation during the drive could be given priority seating
    at the concert. Tax credit donations could also be made at the concert. Forms will be provided.

 

Other:
    Mr. Olson notified us that 50/50 Raffles are forbidden and considered gambling. Nathan Porter contacted
    other SUSD Booster groups. Some are doing it, some are not. May try to contact new school board members for
    support and reconsideration because its a good fundraiser. Final decision may lie with the legal department.
     Sahuaro and Chaparral conduct the raffles with the permission  of their Principals and submission of an
    activity permit. Desert Mountain Boosters are raffling off a Toyota Prius hybrid car and other cash prizes for
    $20.00 per ticket.


E-Board Election:
   
We will vote tonight for the 2009-2010 Executive Board of the Coronado Band Boosters. We introduced the   
    candidates and discussed rules. No 2 people in the same household may have check signing authority. The
     Komlos's are up for Vice President and Secretary, and the Secretary does not traditionally have this authority
    anyway and would not need it.

 

Voting was held by written ballot. Results:
                  
          Pres: Mlee Martineau
          VP:  John Komlos
          Treas:  Melinda Contreras
          Secr: Kathy Komlos
          Members at Large:  (Vote for 3)  Keith Martineau, Judy Edmonson, Joyce Yeager

ASU Concessions/Student Accounts:

    Many students have requested balances of student accounts. Asked Kathy Hermanson to provide a list of
    account balances. Invoices will be sent out and will continue to be sent on a monthly basis.

     Sodhexo's rules are changing all the time, making it more difficult for the boosters to provide people to work
     ASU games. We will work the next 2 games. We will not work the Insight Bowl. We will not renew next year.
    We will find other fundraisers for the student accounts.

   

Misc

         There will be no Spring Tour in 2009 due to the economic slowdown. Doc may try to plan a Disneyland
    Turnaround trip tied into a leadership activity as a reward for the band's hard work this fall.

 

    Coronado staffer Mr. Enriquez has been a great help this fall getting ice and water for us for our activities.
    Francine Porter motioned that we spend $40.00 to buy him a gift card to Michael's as he always buys face
    paint for the games. James Mitchell seconded. The motion carried. BACH will also try to buy him a Band
    Jacket with his name embroidered on it.

 

    Five students have expressed interest in trying out for Regional Band.

 

    Doc reported that the new Band Uniform prototype has been ordered. The new uniform will be completely
    different from the red/white we've known in the past. There is no stripe on the pants. Pressure from judges and
    students has led to the decision for no white pants. There is still a crest on the jacket. Shakos are the same with
    a taller plume.

 

    Due to new funding from the Rotary Club, the school is providing new shelving and racks with rods for our
    uniform room! Classy Closets has made a bid and we are waiting for District approval. Doc has also asked for
    new CHARM Software program which will aid us in keeping track of student accounts, instrument
    inventory and has other great features. Cost is $650.00 for first 3 years, $450.00 for next 3 years. Doc is also
    trying to get the long ranger speaker system repaired.

 

    Doc expressed thanks to the Boosters for their support.

                  

 

Upcoming Activities:

 

Go to donsband.org for the latest update!

 

Motion to adjourn Mlee Martineau
 2nd Keith Martineau

 

Next Booster Meeting:   12/9/08

 

Next E-Board Meeting:  11/24/08

 

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