March Minutes

Orting Performing Arts Booster Club                                                                                                                        Member Meeting
March 2, 2015
Monday, 7:00 pm
Orting Middle School
Facilitator:  Michael Melot, President

I. Call to Order   7:03 pm

II.   Introduction of Board.    
III. Attendance:  Please sign in on attendance sheet; provide all requested information if we do not yet have it. (we will not share your info and we send e-mails via Blind Courtesy Copy – BCC so as to keep info private) - attached

IV. Reading and approval of minutes from Feb.   Approved by Mindy B and 2nd by Brenda L.  

V. Treasurer’s Report (Bret) -  $7742.51 in bank.  No large charges from last report.  Bass Clarinet paid for (includes 3 year accident coverage).

VI. Unfinished/Open Business

A. Thank a Teacher!  Go online to Thankamillionteachers.com  and vote for Aaron Ruff and Geoff Smith…winning recipients receive a $2500 grant…selections made several times per year...VOTE REPEATEDLY (if possible)

VII. New Business

A. Pasta Feed...  March 21st...  Reader boards starting this week.  Deposit needs to be paid for building.. PAC and kitchen reserved.  2 sets for Jazz band.  Emails to be sent out.  4 @ $25; $7 per person.  Catering fee not known. Table clothes have arrived.


B.   Daffodil Parade.  April 11.  Chaperones still needed for both schools.


VIII. Director(s) Time
A.  Geoff:  Percussion ensamble going very well.  Competing March 14.  Jazz band started abt 10 kids. OMS performed at PtR for 5th graders.


B. Aaron:   Retreat.. April 6-9th.  Volunteers needed.  Aaron will send email to parents.  Solo and Ensamble was held.  Tri-M parents night out in April. Drumline competing  on March 14.  OHS performed for PtR 5th graders.



IX. Next meeting: Monday, March 23 @ OHS.  7pm.  Debrief on Pasta Feed.  No meeting in April.  
 
X. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting by  Deb T seconded by Mindy B
All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at   8:00 pm.
   

February Minutes 2015

Orting Performing Arts Booster Club                                                                                                                        Member Meeting
Feb. 2, 2015
Monday, 7:00 pm
Orting High School
Facilitator:  Michael Melot, President

I. Call to Order  7:02 pm

II.   Introduction of Board.    
III. Attendance:  Please sign in on attendance sheet; provide all requested information if we do not yet have it. (we will not share your info and we send e-mails via Blind Courtesy Copy – BCC so as to keep info private) - attached

IV. Reading and approval of minutes from Jan. meeting passed and approved.

V. Treasurer’s Report (Bret) -  No report.  Bret is excused.   Piano Tuner and Bass Clarinet  bills need to be paid.

VI. Unfinished/Open Business

A. Thank a Teacher!  Go online to Thankamillionteachers.com  and vote for Aaron Ruff and Geoff Smith…winning recipients receive a $2500 grant…selections made several times per year...VOTE REPEATEDLY (if possible)


VII. New Business

A. Pasta Feed...  March 21st...Brenda update.  Discussions were had on the different kitchen/building options.  Melanie E. offered insight to different areas.  Fees from District are different this year than in the past.  Catering options discussed.
1.  It has been decided that Aaron R. will ask Camp Arnold about possibility of them preparing and delivering all of the food stuffs required for the Event.
2.  Brenda will contact District with our need to only use the High School for evening.
3.  Scheduled event: 5 - 8pm;   serving from 5 - 7.  Arrive at 3pm securing building until 9:30pm to allow for clean-up.
4.  Cost:  Family of 4 - $25;  per person $7;  under 3 eat for Free.
5.  Megan will make fliers.  Mike Mc. will post at Grange and cover serving bar.  Brenda will check on decorations.
B.  Proposed purchasing of Tablecloths for event.  Motion made by Aaron R. for 36 black tablecloths at 90".  Second by Mindy B.  Passed with Andrew L. opposing.  Cost not to exceed $300.00


VIII. Director(s) Time
A.  Geoff:   Not in attendance.

B. Aaron:   Senior Night 2/3.  15 Seniors in Peb Band.  .. Jazz Band performing at White River Swing Dance on 2/21 ...  3/14  Drumline competition.


IX. Next meeting: Monday, March 2 @ 7pm @ OMS
 
X. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting by  Andrea M.  seconded by Mindy.
All in favor.

Meeting adjourned at  8:01pm.
   

Meeting Reminder

This is your friendly reminder to come to the Orting Middle School tomorrow night (3/2) at 7pm for the OPABC meeting.  We will be finalizing the plans for the Pasta Extravaganza which is on March 21st.  If there is any interest, in your body, in helping our band kids this is the meeting to attend... we cannot pull this event off without YOU!!!