GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

DECEMBER 5, 2006

Wadina Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M. The meeting was held in the band room.

The reading of the previous meets was dispensed with.

Wadina announced the resignation of the Exec Secretary, Mark Faron. Wadina thanked Mark for all he has done for the Band. Karen Tosten has agreed to accept the position for the Exec Secretary for the remaining of the year.

Steve Roth has agreed to Chair the reviewing of the constitution for the organization.

Exec Board holiday gathering will be on the December 16, 2006 at Wadina’s home.

BAND DIRECTOR: Darren Kirsch

The holiday concert will be December 12, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. in the auditorium. It was approved to sale Band DVDs (produced by Rick Devaney and Maureen Roth) and offers a Garden Shop fund raiser at the concert as well as a sign up volunteers for District Band support.

The District Band is scheduled for January 6, 2006. Concession will set up and hospitality will provide meals for the judges. Ellen Gellene is the lead on parent volunteers and Mr. Kirch will assign the students.

The spring trip is scheduled for the same time frame as the chorus trip due to testing and other school conflicts, March 21 through March 25. The estimated cost is approximately $600.00 per student. There will be 3 scheduled payments. The chaperones will be responsible for approximately 9-10 assigned students. Mr. Kirsch is considering the Staten Island College competition. Mr. Kirsch will be checking on the school boards view on several Broadway plays. There will be more information to follow.

1^st VP: Ellen Gellene

Kathy Faron reported that we still need to order 4 Boys and 2 Girls concert uniforms.

Mrs. Delong spent $55.00 to $60.00 on dresses for the “smaller girls”.

Jackie Bannat request newspaper articles ASAP.

2^nd VP: Kathy Nerger

Kathy Nerger reported over $800.00 in script sales. Kathy announced script sales would be every other week or twice a month. Kathy explored the Verizon fund raiser opportunity and a decision was made to revisit the opportunity next year.

3^rd VP: Peter Gaddis

Peter thanked all his volunteers and announced that approximately 132 people came out and 184 computers sold. Exploring ways to get more people into the hall to play as well need more volunteers. The volunteer requirement is 18. Peter is also exploring door prizes.

Treasurer: Pam Guilford

A copy of the treasure report will be attached to the minutes.

New Business:

Combining Treasure Position with Student Accts/FIP/Scholarship Points

January 2, 2007 – Virginia Tech Honor Band (6 students) approved $180.00

The meeting adjourned 8:10 P.M.

Wadina Thompson

Acting Secretary