March 4, 2013 Member Meeting Minutes

Orting Performing Arts Booster Club                                                                      Member Meeting

                                                                                                                                          March 4, 2013

                                                                                                                                      Monday, 7:00 pm

                                                                                                                                      OHS Band Room

Facilitator:  Brenda Lunden, President

I.          Call to Order 7:10 pm

II.        Attendance Sheet passed, attached

III.       Minutes (Tanya)

            Topical reading of the Feb 4^th minutes

            Motion to approve, Josh T. and seconded by Beckie M.  Minutes approved.

IV.       Treasurer’s Report, attached (Beckie)

            Activity:          Deposits                      $2,768.33

                                    Expenditures                 1,193.67

                                    Current Balance            6,405.26

                                    Outstanding                  none

            Motion to approve, Tanya N. and seconded by Michael M.  Treasurer’s Report approved.

V.        Open Business

            A.        Director’s Reports

                        1.         Choir Director, Jackie Backus (absent)

                        2.         Band Director, Aaron Ruff

·         Donation of $220 at Fox Hollow gig toward cymbals

Plus a donation of used cymbals. 

Using money donation for a percussion ride cymbal.

Bid for $229.

Shall $9 balance come from discretionary fund or approve check for total purchase?

Motion to approve $229 purchase of ride cymbal by Michelle T.

Seconded by Deb T., motion approved. 

·         Retreat  at Camp Arnold, April 1-4

Equipment/Instrument transportation needed.

Male chaperones needed. 

There are three students that may need sponsorship due to financial need.

How will clinicians be paid? Stipend?

OPABC’s contribution? 

Motion by Andrea M. for OPABC to contribute $1,500, seconded by Josh T.

Motion approved.

·         Upcoming Performances

March 8, PTR recruitment concert

March 15, Jazz at High Cedars for Project Graduation fundraiser

March 23, Jazz Festival at Graham Kapowsin High

April 1-4, Retreat

April 13, Daffodil Parades

           

           

B.        Holiday Craft Fair (Trina H., absent)

                        December 7 at PTR, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

                        Brenda to email Trina’s copy of recent work to interested parties.

                        Still seeking more help.

            C.        School Board Meeting, March 7 at OSD Board Room (Brenda, Aaron)

                        Spokesperson, Deb T.  Show of support needed to promote consideration of additional

                        band director.  Letters of support encouraged.

            D.        Tacoma Dome Event (Brenda)

                        Bob Seger with special guest Joe Walsh

                        Friday, March 29

                        Sign up sheet passed.

            E.        Spirit Wear Submissions (Brenda and Aaron)

                        Cardinal submission by Chelsee B. favored.

                        Falcon submissions needed.

VI.       New Business (Brenda)

            A.        Nominations for VP and Secretary Seats will open in April and May.

           

            B.        Pasta Feed debrief meeting needed. Josh T. to call a committee meeting.

VII.     Next Meeting:  Monday, April 8^th, 7:00 pm, OHS Band Room

VIII.    Adjournment

            Motion to adjourn by Andrea M., seconded by Josh T.  Motion approved. 8:06 pm.