Music

Thursday, December 6, 2012

December 3, 2012 Member Meeting Minutes



Orting Performing Arts Booster Club                                                                       Member Meeting
December 3, 2012
Monday, 7:00
OHS Band Room
Facilitator:  Brenda Lunden, President

I.          Call to Order at 7:03 pm

II.         Attendance sheet passed (attached)

III.        Minutes (Tanya)
            Topical reading of Nov. 5, 2012 minutes
            Motion to approve by Melanie E., Seconded by Trina H.
            All in favor, minutes approved.

IV.        Treasurer’s Report (Beckie, not present)
            Recently Deposited:___________
            Current Balance:______________
            Outstanding:_________________
            Brenda L. reported that a check for $700 went to the attorney for his consulting work on the 501c3              application.
            The Key Bank account remains open as at least two members of the past board have not closed the                account.  Kevin H. to try to get with Andrea M. or Todd C. to make this happen.
            Insurance:  The PTTE’s coverage for OPABC’s Tacoma Dome service will expire in January.

V.         Choir Director’s Report (Jackie Backus)
            Recently had a Dinner through ASB, $500 profit
            Dec 11, OHS Choir Concert
            Dec 15, Fundraiser, Holiday Dessert Show
                        It is similar to a Talent Show but with Christmas songs and desserts. 
            Dec 16, Performance at Pacific Place Mall, $200 for performance
            Dec 17, OMS Choir to Seattle Trip
            Dec 18, Caroling and City Lighting
            Early Spring, 20th Annual Variety Show possibly featuring Alumni

           
            Band Director’s Report (Aaron Ruff)
            OMS and OHS have the $1,000 repairs budget per semester per school.
                        Trying to build a library of instruments through these repairs.
            Dec 2, Band Cabinet meeting discussed benefits of practice logs, forced to new level of excellence.
            Dec 4, Beginning Band Concert at OMS 7:00 pm, call time 6:00. 
                        Brenda and Tanya to work merchandise tables, meet at 6:00 pm
            Dec 16, Dress Rehearsal for OHS Concert Band
            Dec 17, Concert
            Dec 7, 14, 18 , Pep games
            Two students will be attending the PLU Honor Band in January, each pay $110 fee.
                        Luke Smith and Kyle Dooley
            January will kick off fundraiser, Butter Braids and Puff Pastries
            Jan 18 ?, Possible Alumni joining Pep game
            Jan 19, tentative Fox Hollow performance
            Feb, Orting Chamber of Commerce meeting performance
            TBA, Orting Soldiers Home performance
            OMS solo books purchased through Orting Purchase Order                                                         




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            *Needs*
            Boosters to fund Pep and Drum line shirts.  Cost of shirts would be reimbursed to the club through the
            students payment for his/her shirt. 
            Motion by Tanya N. to fund the drum line shirts.  Seconded by Trina H.  All in favor, motion    approved
            Motion by Deb T. to fund the pep shirts.  Seconded by Josh T.  All in favor, motion approved. 
            Music Purchases for Jazz and OHS Concert Bands, $300
            Motion by Michelle T., Seconded by Kevin H., all in favor, motion approved.
            Rhythm Books for OMS as discussed and approved in November 5 meeting:  no payment
                        Need invoice from printer so we can write a check

VI.        Open Issues
            A)         Status of 501c3 Application (Andrea M., not present)
                        Brenda reported that Andrea has stated that the application is ready to sign and send out
                        pending approval of new by-laws. 
                        Original edited by-laws and revised version of the by-laws were emailed to members twice                           since November 17 (the date of the board meeting to revise the by-laws), also hard copies of
                        each were available at the meeting to review.  Because there were no real changes to the by-                           laws and basically corrections, the revised by-laws will be accepted as approved. 
           
            B)        Tacoma Dome events
                        Monster Truck Show,  Jan 4 – 6, 2013
                        Friday, Jan 4 Call Time 4:30
                        Brenda L
                        Tracy S
                        Eddie S
                        Josh T
                        Michelle T
                        Vonda W
                        Kim
                        Tanya N (?)
                        Saturday, Jan 5 Call Time 11:30
                        Brenda L
                        Tracy S
                        Eddie S
                        Josh T
                        Michelle T
                        Melanie E
                        Kevin H
                        Sunday, Jan6 Call Time 10:00
                        Tracy S
                        Eddie S
                        Josh T
                        Michelle T
                        Aaron R (?)
                        Meagan M (?)


                        Lady Gaga, Monday, Jan 14, 2013
                        Brenda L
                        Aaron R
                        Meagan M
                        Josh T
                        Michelle T                                                                                                                           
                        Kim
                        Vonda W
                        Tracy S
                        Eddie S
                        Tanya N (?)                                                                                                                                           -2-

            C)        Holiday Craft Fair
                        Saturday, Dec 7, 2013 at Ptarmigan Ridge
                        Chairperson:  Trina H.
                        Noelle Woite (206)355-2541, willing to help solicit crafters
                        Committee members: 
                        Melanie E
                        Aaron R
                        Deb T
                        Entertainment by Band? Choir?

            D)        Pasta Feed
                        Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 at Orting Eagle’s Hall
                        Possession of the hall from 2-10 pm
                        Committees:
                        Advertising> Tanya
                        Set-Up>
                        Food Prep>
                        Ticket Sales>
                        Tear Down>
                        Brief discussion about Choir and Band joining forces for this fundraiser.
                        Sales could be divided by colored tickets. 
                        Good opportunity to try blending vocals with jazz band.
                        Jackie B. suggested that because of the timing of their Variety Show, Choir maybe be pressed,                                       but willing to participate in a small capacity.

            E)        Dinner for Concert Band Rehearsal, Sunday, Dec 16, 2012
                        Shall the Booster Club provide a dinner?
                        Discussion:  Menu, Purchase of menu items Aaron’s contact, home prepared vs use of                                                  facilities. 
                        Decision:  Spaghetti Dinner, items purchased from Aaron’s contact, prepare at facility.
                        Motion by Trina H. to provide dinner for dress rehearsal night
                        Seconded by Andrew L., all in favor, motion approved.
           
            F)         Next meeting set for Monday, January 7, 2013, 7:00 pm at OHS Band room

VII.       Adjournment
            Motion to close the meeting by Trina H., Seconded by Melanie E.
            All in favor, motion approved, 8:03 pm

Following the meeting, the board members discussed the idea of requesting a debit card from Union Bank for the club.  The card would be convenient for the Performing Arts Director(s) to use for online purchases as well as for the Treasurer or other eligible board member to use for approved needs of the club.
Motion was made by Brenda L. to request the card from Union Bank.
Motion seconded by Tanya N. with conditions:  The Treasurer would be in possession of the debit card and the Performing Arts Directors could make approved purchases if they contact the treasurer with the purchase information prior to the final checkout of purchase.
Josh T. and Becki M. in favor.
Vote:  All in favor, motion approved.           

                       
           
           

           
           

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Volunteers Needed!

Greetings Booster Club Members!

If you hold current food handlers/alcohol servers cards, your help is desperately needed in the concession stand at the UFC Fights in Seattle on Saturday, Dec. 8th!  4 more adults are needed!!

Meet at Sumner Winco at 8:30 a.m. Call time in Seattle is 10:00; serve until 7 p.m. 

Please contact Tracy Somers @ 253-217-1972 if you can help! This is a great way to help raise money for our Performing Arts Program!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

November 5, 2012 Member Meeting



November 5, 2012
                                                                                                                                                        Member Meeting
Monday, 7:00 pm
OHS Band Room

Orting Performing Arts Booster Club
Facilitator:  Brenda Lunden

I.          Call to Order at 7:02 pm

II.          Attendance sheet passed (attached)

III.        Minutes (Tanya)
            Topical reading of Oct 1, 2012 minutes
            Motion to approve by Melanie E., Seconded by Leanne C.
            All in favor, minutes approved.

IV.        Open Issues

            A)        Status of 501c3 Application (Andrea M.)
                        Andrea is out of town.  As far as we know the application is ready to submit.
                        We need to write a check to the attorney for his services, $_____
                        Write a check to IRS for the application, $______
                        Unresolved.

            B)        Treasurer’s Report (Beckie M.)
                        Recently Deposited: $______
                        Current Balance:$______
                        Outstanding:$______
                        (no information available)
                        The account at Union Bank is open.  Minimal deposited.
                        Balance of funds is held in Key Bank, waiting for all checks to clear.
                        Eagle’s Hall holding check we wrote to hold Pasta Feed date. 
                        Brenda L. will check with Kima at Eagles.  
                        New checks were ordered and have arrived.

            C)        Tacoma Dome events
                        Friday, Jan 4th – Sunday Jan 6th 2013, Monster Truck Show
                        Deb T.
                        Melanie E. (Saturday only)
                        Josh & Michelle T.
                        Brenda L.
                        Tanya N. (Friday only)
                       
                        Monday, Jan 14, 2013, Lady Gaga
                        Brenda L.
                        Aaron R.
                        Josh & Michelle T.
                        Meagan M.
                        Tanya N. (maybe) 
                                                                                                                                            
            D)        Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday, December 7, 2013
                        Trina Hamlet, Committee Chair (not present)
                        Need committee members to help her
                        The application to use the Ptarmigan Cafegymatorium is in but not able to process
                        until  June 2013.
                        Discussion as follows:
                        $30 per hour kitchen use
                        no minors
                        contact Joann for kitchen personnel
                        no charge on OMS cafeteria
                        Baked goods CAN be sold if we have a declarative sign.
                        General decision reached that we should prepare baked goods/sandwiches being sure
                        to maintain and monitor hot/cold temperatures during the event.
                        Leann C. offered to do some baked goods.
                        Deb T. offered to help with food.

            E)        Pasta Feed, Saturday, February 9, 2013
                        Need Committee Chair.
                        Committees to oversee advertising, set-up, tear-down, serving, ticket sales, etc.
                        Orting Eagles Hall, secured with deposit.
                        Noon – 10:00 pm
                        We need to think about menu and headcount.
                        Begin advertising January 1st. 

            F)        Merchandise Table
                        Playoff Football Game, Nov 9th set up 6:00 pm
                        1st half:  Melinda B, Josh and Michelle T.
                        2nd half:  Jennifer C. and Mike McC.
                       
                        Discussion: Merchandise ideas
                        stadium blankets (Leanne C has some details about)
                        foam fingers
                        display merchandise at Fox Hollow (requested by Joann Tracy, owner)
                                    and at Cope’s Pharmacy
                        Discount sweatshirts to help move sales, possibly Playoff Special promo
                        Motion made by Tanya N. to discount sweatshirts by $5
                        Seconded by Josh T., all in favor, motion approved.

            G)        Pep Feast (Tanya N.)
                        Friday, Nov 9th, 4:40 pm, OHS Band Room
                        Tator Feast
                        Jennifer C.:  baked potatoes, cheese, bacon
                        Melanie E.:  salad, dessert, rolls
                        Kathryn S.:  bottled water, plastic forks, paper plates, napkins
                        Tanya N.:  sour cream, chopped green onions

V.        New Business
           
            A)        Band Director’s Report (Aaron Ruff)
                        Review of Jazz to Spokane trip of Nov 2-4, 2012
                        Travelling by bus gave a very positive community feel.                 
                        The Orting and Deer Park performances was a strong confidence builder,
                        possibly make this a yearly effort.
                        Whitworth Jazz I and Kenny Barron performances…
                        Students request Booster Club to consider possibilities in using Charter Bus with         
                        bathroom, entertainment.
                        Must also consider insurance liabilities in this circumstance as well (Beckie M.)            

                        8th grade invitation to Pep Band
                        Those who express interest get assigned a buddy.  It’s helping out a lot.

                        Matter of interest:
                        Chinook Wind Productions
                        chinookproductions@comcast.net
                        7815 23rd Street West, Tacoma, WA 98466
                        (253) 565-9932
                        Recording session to feature OMS and OHS bands on CD and/or digital downloads
                        $300 for session in classroom
                        Proposal to have OPABC to chip in money, all bands funding representation.
                        Due to past Band on CD efforts that never materialized, it was suggested that there
                        would be no pre-sales.  Make the CD, then have it to offer, “Here it is…”
                        No decision.

                        Success Targets- Practice Logs
                        Recording practice will take band to the next level. Due every Tuesday.
                        120 minutes due for OMS, 240 minutes due for OHS.
                        At times when Pep Band performs for sporting events, practice log times shall be
                        mitigated but not omitted.

                        Success Targets- Dress Rehearsal for Concert Band
                        Advantages of being able to practice together as one band
                        and adjust to PAC acoustics.
                        Proposed that parents could plan a meal, similar to Pep Feast to provide before
                        the dress rehearsal.
                        Discussion:  Because dinner would provide for the entire band, this larger headcount
                        may present a hardship for some who want to participate. 
                        Suggested reimbursement from OPABC for food costs. 
                        Pros and Cons regarding the booster clubs responsibilities toward this proposal.
                        Decision:  Plan a dinner for the Winter Concert dress rehearsal, count the cost
                        Decide whether to go forward from there.

                        Tri-M annual renewal fee due presently, $100
                        Motion by Michelle T.  to pay $100 Tri-M renewal fee
                        Seconded by Deb T.
                        All in favor, motion approved.

                        Rhythm Reading Packets for OMS
                        Packets are falling apart and unusable.  Need to be rebound.
                        Description:  heavy duty binding, laminated pages.  $7.00 per book
                        Total of $400 for rebinding of entire OMS set.
                        Motion by Laura O. to pay $400 for OMS Rhythm Reading Packet rebinding
                        Seconded by Michelle T.
                        All in favor, motion approved.                                                                                      
                                                                                                                       
                        Solo Literature books
                        for solo competitions
                        $70-$100
                        No motion.

                        Instrument Needs
                        OHS Chimes, estimate $3,877
                        OHS Tuba (The one being used is actually on loan from the Salvation Army through
                        connections with Aaron. Bass Trombone on loan as well)
                        OMS Sousaphone
                        No motion.

            B)        Choir Director’s Report (Jackie Backus)
                        not present, no information provided
           
Discussion:
            Need to set up a budget
            No decision.
            Insurance for the club.  The Board can vote by email however the Board must vote                                   unanimously on this decision.  If not unanimous, then it goes to general meeting for a                                    vote.  Beckie M. to research companies/quotes

            C)        Next meeting:
                        Monday, December 3rd, 7:00 pm, OHS Band Room

VI.        Adjournment
            Motion to close the meeting by Mindy B., Seconded by Beckie M.
            All in favor, motion upheld, 8:17 pm

Upon adjournment, discussion arose among board members regarding the extended time needed before ability to transfer all of OPABC funds from Key Bank over to Union Bank.   Allowing this extension would present a hardship in fulfilling the club’s commitments and continues to “tie the hands” of the treasurer. 
Decision:  Write a check to transfer $8,000 to the Union Bank account while leaving the balance in Key Bank to fulfill all fees and any checks still needing to clear.
With the Board in full agreement, it is proposed to re-open the meeting as most of the attending members were still present.

At approximately 8:28 pm, meeting re-opened by Brenda L.
Proposal:  In order to fulfill our commitments and provide funding for presented needs, a check for
$8,000 written from the Key Bank account and deposited into the Union Bank account can be written to transfer funds until the Key Bank account is finally closed.  This will leave a small balance in Key Bank to take care of fees and checks still needing to clear.  
Motion by Beckie M. to write a check for $8,000 off of Key Bank account to transfer into Union Bank.
Seconded by Deb T.
All in favor, Motion approved.
Brenda L. will email the signers on the account.

Adjourned, 8:43 pm


                                                                                                                                                                              

Thursday, October 4, 2012

October 1, 2012 Member Meeting



October 1, 2012
Member Meeting
Monday, 7:00 pm
OHS Band Room

Orting Performing Arts Booster Club

I. Called to Order at 7:01 pm (Brenda L.)

II. Attendance sheet passed, (attached)

III. Minutes from Sept. 10, 2012 (Tanya)
Topical reading of the minutes
Motion to approve by Melanie E., Seconded by Leanne C.,
All in Favor?  Yes, None opposed.  Minutes approved.

IV. Open Issues
A)  Status of 501c3 Application (Andrea or Brenda)
Andrea, not present.  Brenda conveyed message from Andrea that now we are waiting on the attorney to respond to letters.

B)  Treasurer’s Report (Beckie, Todd, Brenda)
Beckie absent. 
(Brenda) Presently still using Key Bank.  We are waiting on WA State Secretary’s
office to make changes to paperwork regarding the change in OPABC governing
board; once that’s done, we can open Union Bank account.

Recent deposit $1,200.01 from merchandise sales, Aerosmith concert
Current Balance: $10, 257.57
Outstanding: 0

To be deposited:  $285.75 check from PTTE for Linkin Park/Incubus concert.

Check to Aaron for Discretionary Fund: $500 
(signed by Todd C., waiting for second signature from Andrea M.)

 Check to Eagle’s Hall for Pasta Feed: $100 (addressed in section E)

 We are over-budget for instrument repair cost from what was approved in spring
 2012.  New fund amount must be motioned, seconded and approved to cover repairs.  Upon discussion, this matter is completely resolved, no action needed.
                        
 C)        Tacoma Dome Concession Sales
Tues, Oct. 9th Justin Bieber
Signed up: Aaron R., Meagan M., Jackie B., Breanna B., Brenda L., Tanya N. 
Monster Jam and Lady Gaga coming in January

D)        Christmas Craft Fair
Too late this year to offer craft fair but we can begin to work toward 2013; get the word out to crafters by March.
Need Committee Chair, must be established by next meeting.
Noelle Woite (206)355-2541 is willing to help solicit crafters.  We would organize/manage craft fair, set-up/tear-down.

Discussion:
Committee needed to begin active correspondence/advertising
Location options:  OMS Commons, OHS PAC, Ptarmigan Gym
Brenda L. has OSD Facility Use Application
Melanie E. to investigate kitchen usage possibilities.
Date:  December 7th or 14th 2013
(Stephanie B.) It’s nice to have lunch amenities to provide the vendors.  
Conclusion:  After pros and cons discussion, decision for Ptarmigan Ridge Gym for first year, Dec. 7, 2013

E)        Pasta Feed 2013
Need Committee Chair
Eagle’s Hall location
Access to building from noon -10 pm. 
Need $100 more security deposit for date of Feb. 9, 2013
The expected deposit return at end of event would be $200.
Motion by Kevin H., Seconded by Leanne C.
All in favor? Yes.  None opposed.  Approved. 
Todd C. to get a check from Andrea M. to give to Beckie to secure Eagle’s Hall.

 F)        Merchandise Table at Football Games, 6:30 call time
Oct. 5th    1st and 2nd half:  The Hamlets
Oct. 19th   1st half:  Melinda B./Trina H.
                 2nd half:  Tanya N./ Brenda L.
Oct. 26th  1st half:   Melinda B./ Trina H.
                2nd half:  Kevin H./ Brenda L.

G)        Pep Feast
Oct 5th Spaghetti Feast
            Gail H., Kathryn S., Tanya N.
Oct 19th Taco Feast
               Brenda L., Melanie E., Louise H.
Oct 26th Hot Dog Feast
              Three volunteers needed

V.        New Issues
A)        Band Director’s Report – Aaron Ruff
Jazz to Spokane Trip
Chaperones:  Andrew L., Tanya N., Louise H.
Hopeful ASB contribution of $500
Band fundraising sales of candles
Sales from Jazz Band go toward Spokane trip
Sales from Concert Band go toward Retreat
Any overages go toward Retreat
                                   
Retreat 2013
April 1st – 4th of Spring Break
Chaperones:  Brenda L., Andrew L., Melanie E.

Trailer for Band Equipment Transportation
Presented as possible purchase
16 foot with ramp, fully enclosed, $2,000
Discussion:  storage, insurance, towing, if gifted to district and designated as Band Trailer, someone to go look at the trailer with Aaron.
No action taken regarding purchase.
 
Recent Bid received for OHS Band chimes, $3,877

No action taken on above mentioned financial matters: 
Discussion occurred about the possible lack of or need for a quorum.
(By-Laws Article VII, Section 6:  Unless otherwise stated in these By-Laws, a simple majority vote of the members in attendance, provided that there are a minimum of two (2) officers present, is required for each proposal placed before the membership.)

Discretionary Fund costs, not yet taken:
(checks signed by Todd C., waiting signature from Andrea M.)
Tri-M renewal due, cost $100
Banner, $98

B)        Choir Director’s Report – Jackie Backus
Jackie absent due to illness
Information presented by Brenda L.
Dinner Show has to be through ASB
France Trip brochures available to students and parents of Choir
Discussion:
Is Choir fully on-board?
Does Choir want to help build organization long term or just for fundraising for France Trip?
Brenda to speak with Jackie to get some clarification.
If /when Choir becomes part of OPABC (Stephanie B. suggested) itemized bookkeeping with line items for designation of Band/Choir.
We don’t want an Us/Them attitude but there must accountability and responsibility.

C)        Report from Stephanie Bailes
regarding insurance coverage under PTA:
It has been often conveyed in past meetings that OPABC has been “under the umbrella” of  the PTA for insurance coverage.  Stephanie explained that this is not the case and has not been so for three years.  There was only a one year agreement. We do not need the 501c3 to obtain insurance, only a tax ID number. 
Insurance:  liability, officer liability, bonding…
                       
Also advised (Stephanie B.):
Charitable Solicitations:  must be registered with the state to be able to fund raise.
Resellers Permit:  obtain through the state to be able to sell merchandise legally.

Suggested (Stephanie B.)
Class to become familiar with what is required for all 501c3 organizations.
Available soon at PTA, $45 a person.

D)        General Discussion
General dissatisfaction with progress of 501c3.
What if we begin progress with new attorney? pros/cons
There feels like an undermining of confidence and testimony of the booster club due to the slow progress of the 501c3, insurance coverage issues and the new information advised by Stephanie B. above. 

E)        Next meeting
Motioned by Tanya N. for Nov. 5th, Seconded by Leanne C. 
 Approved:  Nov 5th , 7:00 pm, OHS Band Room

F)        Adjournment
Motion to close the meeting by Kevin H., Seconded by Leanne C.
Meeting adjourned 8:17 pm.