General Meeting Agenda – October 2022

October 17, 2022
Parents

Penny Parker Called the Meeting to order
Reviewed Sept Meeting Minutes, had to make a change. Lora Littrel is in charge of Big Band Dance no the Band Banquet. Approved: 1st Theresa, 2nd Steven, All approved
Financial Reports
1. Treasurer Update
  1. Abe gave update of of transactions. BMF made about $3200 on gate receipts, Concessions about $1200
  2. KBPA is providing the students a pizza meal with fruit for SD trip. So that expense will be planned for this month. Water donations are down so we will ask for donations.
  3. 20 kids have not paid their charms bill. Mr LeFeber has sent those students emails
Committee Reports
1. Pit Crew- Still need more help
2. Uniforms – Kim Clark was absent but did report prior that everything is going well. If your student needs anything make sure to reach out to her.
3. Concessions – Angela was absent but we will have dates to volunteer
4. Stadium Cleanup – Nothing to report
5. BMF/NSBA – Have experienced leaders, signup genius is online and need more helpers. Encourage people to signup for the same job as they did for BMF so they are familiar with their job. Cost is $9 and you get in free if you work a shift. Will reach out to the Chamber to get more help. Students can help during the day. Will also send out via the Political Science teachers for volunteer hours to students. This is a huge fundraiser for Kearney.
Volunteers Needed
1. Senior Night 10/14-Looking for a couple more volunteers. Need to be there by 5pm. Mr LeFeber sent email to all the senior parents.
2. NSBA 10/22 – Need volunteers and get free admission with a shift
3. Social Media Chair Would like to hear from anyone that is interested.
4. Band Banquet Chair (Spring) Looking for someone to chair.
5. Big Band Dance Chair (Spring)-Lora Littrell
6. State Concert Band Festival (date?) This will be in Kearney in April.
7. State Jazz Band Contact (date?) Moved to Omaha this year
Fundraising
1. K Cards-update Arrived today and they can start checking them out on 10/5 in groups of 10.
2. Upcoming Fundraiser Last month we talked about ideas and we are still seeking out ideas for 2nd semester.
3. Concessions-mostly in the spring
4. Scrip – Abe gave overview of what Scrip is and encouraged everyone to use for xmas time.
5. Amazon Smile (Funds donated to Overall Band Program)
Director’s Comments
1. LeFeber – Thanked everyone from coming. Events on Sat were great at Harvest of Harmony. Our score was more than 7 points above the other bands. Gave an update on how the scores are determined. To get a Superior rating you have to have a 75 or above. We received an 85.7. Josie Steele received Miss Congeniality in the pageant. Links is this next week, itinerary is on the website. Call time is earlier for the football game is earlier on Friday Oct 14th. Quad is Oct 15th. UNK homecoming is Oct 29th, KPS band festival is Oct, after marching band season they will move into honor band season.
2. Trip Update – Company from the 2020 trip year. is planning something and hope to have update next month.
Motion to adjourn 1st Bodie 2nd Theresa. all in favor.

Upcoming Dates:

10/04 KHS Volleyball GAME

10/08 LHS Marching Contest

10/14 Home Football Game (HoCo/Senior Night)

10/15 Quad State Marching Contest – SD

10/22 NSBA

10/25 KPS Band Festival

10/29 UNK Homecoming Parade

Fundraising Concession Dates:

12/01 Wrestling (BBall?) 6pm

12/17 BBall 2pm

01/05 BBall/Wrestling (time?)

01/07 Swim/Dive/GBBall 8:30am

02/04 Diving 9:30am

02/04 BBall 2pm

02/11 BBall 6pm

02/18 BBall 5:15pm

03/16 Soccer (time?)

Other possible dates: 02/16, 02/18, 02/25, 04/29

Julie Fuqua

Hello Beautiful Bridal & Formal Wear

KW Elite Keller Williams

Yanda’s Music

Stonebridge Insurance & Wealth Management

Trius Federal Credit Union

Kearney Massage & Day Spa

Kearney Bearcat Boosters

Town & Country Bank

Baer Studios

Stelling Brass & Winds

When I hear people asking how do we fix the education system, I tell them we need to do the opposite of what is happening, cutting budgets by cutting music programs… Nothing could be stupider than removing the ability for the left and right brains to function. Ask a CEO what they are looking for in an employee and they say they need people who understand teamwork, people who are disciplined, people who understand the big picture. You know what they need? They need musicians.

Mike Huckabee

Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.

Albert Einstein

It is in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough – it’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the results that make our hearts sing.

Steve Jobs

In my own philanthropy and business endeavors, I have seen the critical role that the arts play in stimulating creativity and in developing vital communities… the arts have a crucial impact on our economy and are an important catalyst for learning, discovery, and achievement in our country.

Paul G. Allen

The life of the arts, far from being an interruption, a distraction, in the life of the nation, is close to the center of a nation’s purpose – and is a test to the quality of a nation’s civilization.

President John F. Kennedy

In every successful business…there is one budget line that never gets cut. It’s called ‘Product Development’ – and it’s the key to any company’s future growth. Music education is critical to the product development of this nation’s most important resource – our children.

John Sykes

During the Gulf War, the few opportunities I had for relaxation I always listened to music, and it brought me great peace of mind. I have shared my love of music with people throughout this world, while listening to the drums and special instruments of the Far East, Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Far North, and all of this started with the music appreciation course that I was taught in a third-grade elementary class in Princeton, New Jersey. What a tragedy it would be if we lived in a world where music was not taught to children.

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf

Music is exciting. It is thrilling to be sitting in a group of musicians playing the same piece of music. You are part of a great, powerful, vibrant entity. And nothing beats the feeling you get when you’ve practiced a difficult section over and over and finally get it right. Music is important. It says things your heart can’t say any other way, and in a language everyone speaks. Music crosses borders, turns smiles into frowns, and vice versa. These observations are shared with a hope: that, when schools cut back on music classes, they really think about what they’re doing – and don’t take music for granted.

Dan Rather

The things I learned from my experience in music in school are discipline, perseverance, dependability, composure, courage and pride in results… Not a bad preparation for the workforce!

Gregory Anrig

Music is an essential part of everything we do. Like puppetry, music has an abstract quality which speaks to a worldwide audience in a wonderful way that nourishes the soul.

Jim Henson

Should we not be putting all our emphasis on reading, writing and math? The ‘back-to-basics curricula,’ while it has merit, ignores the most urgent void in our present system – absence of self-discipline. The arts, inspiring – indeed requiring – self-discipline, may be more ‘basic’ to our nation’s survival than traditional credit courses. Presently, we are spending 29 times more on science than on the arts, and the result so far is worldwide intellectual embarrassment.

Paul Harvey

It [music education] is terribly important, extremely important — because when you are a child, you are in a receptive age… In high schools, public schools — that’s where they must have the best influence, the first influence, which will go through their whole life.

Eugene Ormandy

It is our job, as parents, educators, and friends, to see that our young people have the opportunity to attain the thorough education that will prepare them for the future. Much of that education takes place in the classroom. We must encourage our youngsters in such pursuits as music education. In addition to learning the valuable lesson that it takes hard work to achieve success, no matter what the arena, music education can provide students with a strong sense of determination, improved communication skills, and a host of other qualities essential for successful living.

Edward H. Rensi

A grounding in the arts will help our children to see; to bring a uniquely human perspective to science and technology. In short, it will help them as they grow smarter to also grow wiser.

Robert E. Allen

Some people think music education is a privilege, but I think it’s essential to being human.

Jewel

Arts Education aids students in skills needed in the workplace: flexibility, the ability to solve problems and communicate; the ability to learn new skills, to be creative and innovative, and to strive for excellence.

Joseph M. Calahan

Julie Fuqua

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