2008-2009
E-Board Officers
Mlee Martineau President
John
Komlos Vice President
Melinda Contreras Treasurer
Kathy Komlos Secretary
Keith Martineau Member-at-Large
James
Mitchell Member-at-Large
Judy Edmondson Member-at-Large
Booster Meeting
Minutes
Meeting attendees:
Announcements:
Welcome from Booster President, Mlee Martineau
Secretary’s Report:
(Posted on the website) Nathan P moved to approve November 2008 Minutes,
Melinda C seconded. Nathan amended motion to include December 2008 Minutes.
Melinda seconded. Motion was approved.
Treasurer’s Report:
See November 2008 report
(attached)
See December 2008 report
(attached)
Bob I moved
to accept the November and December Treasurers Reports. Becky Ingram seconded.
Motion was approved.
Old Business:
Band Camp: Band Camp has been approved for
Software: BACH has agreed to pay for C.H.A.R.M.
software at cost of $650.00 for first 3 years. The internet based software will
track student accounts, inventory, Booster activity, uniform distribution and
invoicing and payments. Parents and students will be able to access student
accounts and online payments will be accepted using Paypal.
It will be necessary for the Boosters to pay for the Marching Show and Drill,
estimated to be $2300.00 (not including Guard).
New Business:
Report from AMEA Conference: Doc
attended Arizona Music Educators conference where there is a proposal to change
the scoring system for Marching Band Competitions. Music would be worth 60% of
the final score instead of 50%. The organization has also decided to start a
State Championship for all Divisions. The 10 highest overall scorers will be
asked to participate. Directors will be required to choose at the beginning of
the season if they will be participating as Competitive or Non-Competitive
bands. A.I.A. rules would apply (just like sports) so students would need to be
passing all of their classes or they would not be allowed to participate. Last
season 20
Supai
Recruiting: Doc has plans to go to
Spring Tour: There will be no Spring Tour this year
due to the poor economy. Doc will try to arrange a turnaround trip to
Fundraisers:
Fundraising Idea: Our guest, Barnet Jacobs presented a
fundraising idea. He and a partner have developed an indoor golf putting game
for events. The equipment is professional level and non-profit organizations
can make $2000 or more per event. Everyone can participate in the low cost
putting game or in a tournament of two or four players. There are no up front
costs. The more people we have at an event (the more participation we have) the
more money we could make. The company could also provide food and drinks. More info to follow.
Corporate Donations: We discussed soliciting more
donations from local businesses.
eScrip:
The
eScrip
is proven to be a fantastic resource for fundraising where participating
business partners contribute a percentage of your grocery loyalty cards, credit
card, and debit/ATM card purchases to the school, group or organization of your
choice. Visit our family of merchants for a complete list of participants in
the program:
Here's
How it Works
•
You register
any one or all of your existing grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards for use
in the program.
•
Participating
merchants will make contributions to your chosen group, based on purchases made
by you, just by using the cards you have registered.
•
Your
purchases are tracked and available to you online, allowing you to see just how
much you are earning on your child's behalf!
Fry’s cards: Fry’s grocery stores have a great
fundraising opportunity that other booster groups have been very successful
with. Fry’s sells re-chargeable gift cards that shoppers can use to purchase
anything in the store. The card is linked with the Boosters and a percentage of
every purchase goes to the Boosters. Melinda C now has $5.00 re-loadable cards
available for purchase. Load it, use it to pay for groceries and the Boosters
earn a percentage of the purchase. Can be used at all Kroger family stores
(listed on the card) so encourage out of state relatives and friends to buy and
support the Boosters. Fry’s will pay us each February and August.
Albertson’s Community Partners Card:
Cards are available from the Boosters.
Car Show:
Guest Dave, the vice President of the Coronado Foundation for the Future
presented info on a car show fundraiser idea. The first or second week in May
is available for us to join with the Foundation and other volunteers to host a
collector car show on the school grounds. Tentative approval has been given.
Money would be made collecting show entries and selling concessions. Entries
would be accepted in several trophy classes. The event would be held on the
south parking lot. There would be no admission fee for spectators.
Gold Rush: This event allows people to sell
unwanted gold or silver for cash. The Boosters earn a percentage. These events will be
held on Jan 15 and Jan 22 from
Golf Tournament: Many parents believe a golf
tournament would be a worthwhile fundraiser. We will try to gather information
and estimate costs.
Coffee: Don’s Band Private Roast coffee is
still available for purchase from Melinda Contreras. 12 oz bag of whole bean is
$10.00. Grinding available at no charge.
Other Ideas: Anyone with fundraising ideas is
asked to e-mail Mlee M with their suggestions, at martineauclan@yahoo.com .
Keith M moved
to adjourn the meeting. Melinda C seconded.
Upcoming Activities:
Go
to donsband.org for the latest update!
Next Booster Meeting:
Next E-Board Meeting:
www.donsband.org