Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:43 pm by President Eva Linn. Ed Uden motioned approval of last month minutes, Sharon Johnson second.
Treasurer’s Report
Leah Beckenhauer gave financial report and reconciliations.
- Savings – $16,087.27
- Checking – $33,966.87
- Scripts – $397.10
Scrip – is purchasing gift cards and money value is given back to the band. Around the holidays the offer discounts toward cards as well. More information can be found on kearneybands.org/. A step by step guide is available to help you sign up. Anyone can use this.
Branson trip next payment is due January 19th ($300) and March 16th (balance of trip).
Volunteers and General Business
If KHS football team makes it to state 11/21 we will need volunteers for Pit Crew, bus sponsors and Momfia members for final marching band performance.
Volunteers for concession help on 11/10 football game and stadium clean up. Basketball concessions will start soon. Watch for email from Sign Up Genius.
Underclassmen Honor Band event on January 15th. Mr Mitchell has a chairperson in mind.
Patty Bennett debriefed on NSBA. We had 134 volunteers, made approximately $18,000 in ticket sales and had over 5,000 people attend the event. Parents reported getting positive feedback from schools and visitors about NSBA at KHS. Patty was given flowers for appreciation in chairing the NSBA. Thank you Patty for a great success!!!
Discussed purchasing pink plumes for band to wear on Kearney Tackles Cancer night. Senior flags are stored in band storage. Possibility of have them hanging during basketball games.
Director’s Notes
Mr Mitchell asked for a $250.00 gift card for Lisa Miller for volunteer work with color guard. She was offered a paid position but refused. Ed Uden motioned approval for gift card, and Erica second the motion. Everyone was in favor.
Mr. Mitchell asked for parents to advocate and be proactive in promoting the music program. Asking for testimonials from business owners or others on how they have been impacted as or by a music student. Please send to Mr. Mitchell.
Mr. LaFeber mentioned if KHS football goes to Lincoln the school will supply four buses for band members. A short rehearsal schedule is planned.
- November 11th Veterans Day Parade, itinerary is on kearneybands.org/. Students are to be at parade by 10:30.
- Jazz Festival December 4th with MAYJO ( Metropolitan Area Youth Orchestra). Concert starts at 7:30 pm. December 12th and 14th Christmas Music Concert at 7:30 pm.
- April 21st District Music Contest KHS is hosting. A subcommittee is working on this. We will host for 2 years.
Honor band auditions are being performed for more information look under student information on kearneybands.org/
Band Uniforms are to be turned in by December 15th. Uniforms need cleaned at Liberty Cleaners for $12.00 before turned in.
Fundraising Opportunities
- Give Where You Live – Donations from the public found on the website, starts December 7th. Please share with others
- Cat cards – Will be available the first of October for students to sell. The students will be given 10 Cat cards at a time to sell for 3 weeks and then turn in the money to the directors to be put into the student’s accounts. Cost of cards are $5 and students will received $5 into their Charms account for each card sold. There will be a deadline as to when all cat card money is due.
- Scrip – is purchasing gift cards and money value is given back to the band. Around the holidays the offer discounts toward cards as well. More information can be found on kearneybands.org/.
- Amazon.smile.com – when purchasing from Amazon; use Amazon Smile and donate to Kearney High Band. A portion spent is given back to the band.
If you have ideas for fundraising events this year please bring them to the Executive Committee members.
Sign up in Charms so you receive information about the band events and volunteer information, fundraising. Go to www.charmsoffice.com to sign up. Also check the band website kearneybands.org/ for the latest news. The Quarternotes, handbooks, and contact info are all on the website. Make sure you are receiving information so there are no surprises.
Adjournment
Heather Schilke motioned to adjourn the meeting and Sharon Johnson second. Meeting was adjourned. Next meeting is December 5th at 6:30 pm.
