FL FRIENDS OF MUSIC MEETING
October 9, 2007
The Meeting was called to Order @ 7:35
Miss Lucas was not present
Mr. Kafer’s Report – It is to his understanding that our books can not carry a balance, and we have $3500.00 to be budgeted. He has come up with some new suggestions since last meeting A portable PA System, Concert Bells and Cart, Finale Upgrade – lab pack and Custom Flags which all cameos to $ 3500.00.
-Some people have had concerns over last year’s gift, The Smart Board. Mr. Kafer hooked it up last week-end and has used it multiple times
- We have 2 shows this week-end. The judges loved the show so far and he is very excited but, we have some tough competitions coming up.
-All classes are going well
- Jazz ensemble auditions coming up the end of Oct- the Beginning of Nov
-Musical year for a trip-possibly 100 tickets to Spamalot. First come first serve. He needs about $50. Up front. The whole ting should be about $ 85.00 for dinner, busing and ticket. April 3rd should be the date.
-A special Presentation was made to Mr. Kafer for a shed on behalf of Harry Zarrow and his accounting firm. This will allow Mr. Kafer to store a lot of equipment for the program. He thanked Mr. Zarrow and everyone one else for their constant support.
-In addition Russ Mensch presented Mr. Kafer with a $ 250.00 check on behalf of Columbia Savings Bank. Mr. Kafer thanked Russ and also Joaquin for their hard work; they have raised an additional $ 600.00 from local merchants for the music program.
-The question was raised are we going to the Bergenfield Game? He said he will contact the athletic director and find out if both bands will perform. If we can’t bring out the seniors at the Bergenfield Game we will do it at another game before Thanksgiving.
- He wants us to know that he supports the football team and apologized for the flack that anyone has received for not attending some games, but the schedule was not under his control. He was not included in the decision making and we had prior commitments, so we will not make games that have a conflict. Mr. Kafer was asked if we are a varsity sport and he said MB is not considered a Varsity Sport. But anyone who did not get their letters will.
OLD BUSINESS – The minutes were read from Sept 18th the correction was made that e-mails are only going to members of FOM & marching Band, not the whole music program. Merryl made a motion to accept the minutes, Sue second. The minutes were accepted.
NEW BUSINESS – The floor was opened to discuss the profits- No one had any questions, We moved to a vote Colleen made a motion to allow Mr. Kafer to spend $3500.00 as detailed in his outline, Sue second it, The proposal was passed.
Treasures Report – things are listed a little different to show more detail
Membership- we are now at about 60 members
Roadie Crew- Crew is doing fine about 20 volunteers, they will be sticking with their crew although the have a lot of extra volunteers. They are only allowed 10 people at championships. It is very encouraging to see new faces. Made repair on the tractor this year. The budget is good. We need garbage bags and cups. Honey Sale is all donated, made about $48.00 so far
Publicity – trying to get something new in the paper and up on the web site every week, he needs pictures.
Marketing- Joaquin said donations from Black Jack Café, McDonald, Dominio’s, Costco, BJ’s and other please visit the Web site and support our sponsors. Still room in the pamphlet if anyone is interested, so far we have handed out about 600. Also please save those Dunkin Donuts and TCBY receipts. Soon the video will automatically play on the sponsor page. .Joaquin and Steve Gordon will run the Atlantic City Trip this year.
Web Site- send pictures to Gary
Fundraisers
Giants Raffle- JoAnn LeGrand chairperson could not be here. Kathy thanked Colleen Meitzler and family for donating the tickets and parking pass. The profit will be about $1000.00. The winner is Jupiter Caibizza.
Tonight’s Raffle is a free Dominos Pizza and a bottle of soda goes to Janet Collins.
Bake Sale Last month only earned $5.00 because of the bomb scare.
Vicky Javier said she would help with Nov 15th Bake sale
Clothing Drive- Oct 27th 9-2 pm clothes in bags ad in paper
Lea Sophia – catalog sale at meeting any question just call colleen and bring order back to next meeting. There are monthly specials.
Eco Phones and Ink Cartridges-Jeffrey Seid mailed 150 ink cartridge and 36 phones. They will take DVDs and working phones. And we earned $ 95.50 Jeffrey Seid will continue collecting items for this fund raiser and chair this committee again for us.
Upcoming Events
Bake Sale this week
Marching Band/Color Guard Dinner is Nov 30 7-11
Winter Tag Day Dec 6, 7, 8 &9
Winter Concert
Pasta Dinner if Feb 9th and will kick off a Super 50/50 at the dinner
Macy’s Shopping Day (March)
Applebee’s Dining (April)
Maggie Moo’s Scoop Night (May)
Friendly’s (TBD)
Atlantic City
Balloons in June if we don’t have a helium shortage.
Kathy asked if we like the Monday E-mails and should she continue and everyone said yes.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm
Respectfully Submitted by Dawn Greco