Monday, April 4, 2011 · KHS Band Room
Meeting called to order by President Matt Bamesberger. Twenty members were in attendance.
Approval of Minutes-minutes were reviewed with motion to approve by Mike Young and 2nd by Ronda Jaeschke. The motion was carried.
Treasurer’s Report-Shawna Skaggs. Shawna reviewed the current transactions through Apr. 4th and the report was filed. No returns yet from Runza Night Out (Febr.)
Committee Reports
- BB Concessions-Becky Michels. Families earned $ 17.26/hr. Costs for pop this year were $ 3,852.90.
- Band Banquet-May 7th. Barbara Bamesberger-Michelle Reed is in charge of decorating and things are going well.
Old Business
- Fundraisers
- Runza (no info regarding Runza-Night-Out)
- Deli International-Cabela’s promotion probably helped increase sales. Orders will be separated prior to delivery to the school. Delivery will be the last week in April.
- Bylaws and Constitution- the proposed update to the Constitution Articles were voted upon and passed via ballot vote.
- BB Concessions- 2 chairs one year only vs. 2 years (learn then lead)-ballot vote-will remain at 2 years.
- Spirit Parent/Senior Flags-Ronda J. shared the goals of next year’s spirit parents-recruit parents and set up the flags before home FB games. They would also be in charge of ordering the flags for Senior families interested in ordering one. Ronda also explained how the stands would be rebuilt and they would be stored under the stands (locked) at UNK’s stadium as this is the way the FB flags are stored and there hasn’t been any problems. Matt and Barbara Bamesberger volunteered to be the Spirit Parents for 2011-12.
- Band Ambassador Scholarship- applications due April 30th.
New Business
- Apparel wear-4 designs from the Buckle were shared. Members present voted and the top 2 designs will be offered for 2011-12.
- Volunteers needed:
- Cruise Night- two co-chairs needed to assist Matt and Barbara Bamesberger. They will then be leaders for 2012. This year the date is Sat. July 16th.
- Officers 2011-12: President –Elect Tiffany Young was nominated by Ronda J. She stated she would consider. Secretary-Becky Michels was nominated by Shawna Skaggs. Treasurer-Elect (no nomination).
Director’s Comments- per Mr. Svoboda 2 Drum Major spots will be filled for 2011-12. Audition classes will be held in April. Tryouts will also be occurring for student leadership (section and rank). In May, the current Drum Line plus next years’ freshman graders will meet. Mr. Mitchell shared that Mr. Svoboda’s replacement will be Mr. Nathan LaFeber from Beatrice. He has a low brass (trombone) background. Commitment forms for the trip along with the payment schedule were handed out. The trip will begin May 20th (state track 18th & 19th) and fly out of Omaha. A clinic will be held with one of the armed services bands. The largest employer of musicians in the country is the armed services. Band Camp will begin August 1st.
Parent Questions
Adjournment- a motion was made by Ed Uden, 2nd by Todd Oschner for adjournment and all were in agreement.
Respectfully, Mary Girard-Secretary
Upcoming events
- May 2nd Band Parent meeting (Monday) 7:30
- May 5th Band Concert (Thursday) 7:30
- May 7th Band Banquet (Saturday) 6-8
- May 12th Musicalia (Thursday)
- May 23rd Exec board year-end-meeting, includes new officers (Monday)
- July 16th Cruise Nite (Saturday)
