Walkersville Band Boosters
General Meeting
October 11, 2006

The October meeting of the WHS Band Boosters was held on Wednesday, 11 October 2006, at 7:30 p.m. Mark Smith, VP, presided.  

Director’s Roar:  

    Mr. F. gave more details on the Disney trip.  He emphasized that the girls and boys would be separated, both on the buses and in the hotel (separate floors).  He needs one chaperone per ten students.  Students will be 4 to a room.  He will have a detailed itinerary after the first of the year.  This is purely a fun trip – a reward for everyone’s hard work.  

    Battle of the Bands:  Duet with Music wants to set up a repair table and Bonnie Andrews is going to sell plastic bracelets and French fries.

     Marching Band:  Score wise we are not where we want to be; there are some issues but they are not the kids fault.  He was able to get one hour a week to practice on the football field, which he feels will make a difference.  They haven’t had a full band rehearsal for at least three weeks, please get students to every practice and on time.

    FCPS Band Festival has been rescheduled for Monday, 30 October 2006, at CHS.

     Homecoming Dance is the same night as Chapters, 4 November.  Mr. F has arranged for tickets to the dance to be free for marching band members since they will be late getting to the dance.  

    Rehearsal tomorrow, 12 October, from 3-5.  Saturday rehearsal is at 10:00, lunch from 12:30 to 1:45, practice ends at 4:00 and buses leave between 4:30 and 5:00.

President’s Report:

     Mark Smith stated that the band is doing well, but not really well.  Some of it is the judges fault, but lots of good things are being said about the band.  

    Band Trip:  Please consider going, it really is lots of fun and a big reward for the kids.

Secretary’s Report:   No changes.  Motion made to approve, seconded and passed.

Treasurer’s Report: 

     Overall balances:

           Scholarship:          $  1,635.94

           Checking:                  6,053.48

           Reserve Fund:          6,456.50

           Student Accts:          9,181.91

                TOTAL             $23,327.84  

    Expenses exceeded income by $3576.59

    Tag Day netted $4,550 and some odd cents.

Committee Reports:

Publicity:  Nothing to report.

Ways and Means:

     Sub sales – Going fairly well.  Sold $665 worth this month.  Keep selling.

    Will be selling Joe Corbi Pizza.

    Depending on the number of pictures taken, we will get a kickback.

    Can order spirit wear at any time.

    Will be making funnel cakes for Battle of the Bands.  If it goes well, will try to do for football games next year.

Battle of the Bands:

      Ten guest bands, plus Shepherd University and Walkersville High in exhibition.  Start time is 6:00 p.m.  Awards will be at approximately 9:30.

     Mark Smith has a preliminary  trophy order form.  Will be able to reuse some of last year’s plaques and trophies.  He’s still waiting on prices.  Return trophy sponsorship form to him.

     Has lights, radios and tents lined up. 

     Need lots of volunteers – about half needed have already volunteered.

     Need to feed the judges and Shepherd University band members.

     Tickets will be $6.00, $4.00 for seniors and students.

Breakfast with Santa:  Suzanne Clark will chair.  It is scheduled for 2 December.

Old Business:

     Lights:  Working well.

    Props:  Are good.   

New Business:

     At the December meeting, officers for next year will be elected: President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Ways and Means, Publicity, and a Battle of the Bands Chairperson.  Anyone who’s interested should let Mark Smith know.   

Meeting adjourned at 8:40.