February Booster Minutes

CENTERVILLE BAND BOOSTERS MEETING

The Centerville Band Boosters met on February 22, 2010. The minutes of the January, 2010 meeting were read. Brenda Royer made a motion to approve the minutes and Mikki Stufflebeam seconded the motion. All were in favor.

The Treasurer’s report was given by Brenda Royer. Carla Dye made a motion to approve the report and Mikki Stufflebeam seconded the motion. All were in favor.

Big Band Dance Night was discussed and considered a success.

Jazz Showcase is scheduled for March 11, 2010. It was decided that instead of Jazz Showcase, Jazz and Java would be held. It will be held in the High School Gym from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Jazz I and II kids will bring two dozen cookies or bars and coffee and lemonade will be served. The cost will be $5.00. Set-up will be after school from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Old Business:

Mikki Stufflebeam reported that there are still nine uniforms left to be brought back. She did get some uniform pant hangers from Karen Tisue of the Hall Tree.

Mr. Taylor discussed the Voxman Honor Band event which will occur on March 13th. He discussed the schedule for the day and when he would need parents to help with the concessions.

Kim Caylor has not gotten any response from Wal-Mart in regard to matching funds raised during the fall fundraiser.

The order forms for the Jazz t-shirts will be going out the week of February 22nd.

Band Director’s Reports:

Mr. Taylor reported he is waiting for more articles before the newsletter goes out. Mr. Halupnik has told Mr. Taylor that busing will not be approved for the Coe College Honor Band or the Des Moines Symphony field trip. Brenda Royer made a motion for the Band Boosters to pay $250.00 to assist in the busing of students. Kim Caylor seconded the motion and all were in favor. Mr. Taylor reported many good ratings at Solo and Ensemble
Contest. Molly Heffron, a sixth grader, received an outstanding at her center for her alto saxophone solo.

Melinda Philipsen reported that Solo and Ensemble contest went great. Many I’s and I+’s were received. Those receiving outstanding awards were: Stephanie Grenko, Cassidy Schacher and Bailey Witt for their flute trio; Maddie Lange for her clarinet solo and Marissa Hunt and Kendra Lee for their drum duet. Large group contest is in April and they are continuing Jazz Band practices.

Mr. DePrizio reported there will be a Pops Concert on March 2nd with the choir and band participating. The trip to UNI for Jazz Band Contest was cancelled due to bad weather. Both Jazz I and II will go to IHCC on February 27, 2010. Jazz I will perform at 2:15 and Jazz II at 3:55 p.m.

New Business

Other new business included a possible cheese ball fundraiser for next year. It was decided that we wanted to obtain more information regarding that idea.

Order forms for the flower sales should be mailed the week of March 18th. The forms will need to be turned back in on April 4th or 5th.

The next Band Boosters meeting will be Monday March 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.