Mark your Calendars

Pencil the upcoming dates in on your calendar and make yourself available .... (Remember. ..write in pencil, just in case..we have witnessed my calendar skills before:))

March 21st... our Annual Pasta Extravaganza! We will need help in all sorts of ways on this one. Everything from kitchen help to greeting hungry folk and everything in between. Put on your fancy apron and come help....

April 6 -9.... Band retreat. Watch your email for more info from Mr. Ruff. What a great experience for our youth to learn and grow as musicians in a great, Ruff-environment.  Some Parental supervision is a MUST. (Make sure you have a current volunteer form filed with the school...)

April 11..Daffodil Parade. Volunteers will be needed to chaperone our amazing kids as they play their brains out. Work on your parade wave and come along. 

June 20th... tie up those running shoes your spouse gave you for Christmas and head out to Camp Arnold for our first ever 5K run. Commune with nature and help the bands at the same time. More details will come as we get closer to the day....

Dec. 5.... We know the tree just came down and there are still pine needles by the couch....but there is no better time than now to get your craft groove on and start preparing for our 3rd Craft Bizarre. New location, more crafters... plan on great things...(you can pick up something for yourself too, we won't tell.)

The OPABC looks forward to seeing YOU at the upcoming events as we move forward ,TOGETHER, in this new year. No need to wait until the last minute to volunteer..... can't wait to hear from you.

Dec. 8 Minutes

Orting Performing Arts Booster Club                                                                                                                        Member Meeting
Dec. 8, 2014
Monday, 7:00 pm
Orting High School
Facilitator:  Michael Melot, President

I. Call to Order   7:02pm

II.   Introduction of Board.     Andrea Melot, excused.
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 Oct and Nov. meetings:   Motion to Approve Brett L., Leslie M.  2nd. Passed.

V. Treasurer’s Report (Bret) - Keytar purchased. Craft Fair went well.  Report provided and passed.  Motion to Approve Report Suzanne M, Mike M. 2nd. Passed.

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)
B. Craft Fair (Brenda):   New sign making material, lunches and Treats donated by Comopolitan. 11-10x10 spots ($40 each); 3-5x8 spots ($25 each); 5 more calls. 20 vendors expected by Saturday. Times: 7:30 - 9: set-up; Doors open at 9am - 3pm. Need volunteers for table/drinks/food.  Mike M. will check on Granger board to advertise.

VII. New Business

A. Tacoma Dome: Executive Board Meeting Held.   Partnerhip with PTTE, for this fundraiser, has been terminated.


B. Pasta Feed...  March 21st;  Brenda is waiting to hear from Renee Pollu about scheduling PAC/Kitchen.


VIII. Director(s) Time
A.  Aaron:  
1.  $500 donation to Jazz Band. subsidized Spokane Trip.  Remaining used for Music purchases.  Motion by Deb T., Melanie E. 2nd, Passed.
2.  Mike M. motioned to ammend Budget/Alcohol Server License moved to instrument purchase funds.  Deb T. 2nd.  Passed.
3.  OPABC will not be feeding band students at after school rehersals.
4.  Dec. 20, Community Jazz Concert with Dance/Paradosi Ballet
B.  Geoff:
1.  Middle school needs bass clarinet.  Motion to purchase bass clarinet for $1300 by Tanya N.;  Deb T. 2nd; Passed.


IX. Next meeting: Monday, January 5 @ 7pm @ OMS
 
X. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting by   Melanie E. seconded by   Mike M.
All in favor.

Meeting adjourned at    7 pm.

New Resolutions.

Happy New Year  from OPABC!  

With the arrival of 2015...  Make a resolution that will impact the future of a child..... come the OPABC meeting on Monday, January 8th at 7pm in the OMS band room.  Truly..if we all do a little none of us have to do it all.  

November 3, 2014

                 Orting Performing Arts Booster Club      

Member Meeting

November 3, 2014
Monday, 7:00 pm
Orting Middle School
Facilitator:  Michael Melot, President

I. Call to Order   7:00 pm

II.   Introduction of Board.   Bret Lathrop and Andrea Melot, excused.

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. No minutes from October meeting due to technical issues.

V. Treasurer’s Report (Bret) - No report.  Low on band appareal, sold a lot at last concert. Will not reorder until next year.

VI. Unfinished/Open Business

A. Thank a Teacher!  Go online to Thankamillionteachers.com  and vote for Aaron Ruff…winning recipients receive a $2500 grant…selections made several times per year...VOTE REPEATEDLY (if possible)
B. Craft Fair:  Partnering with the PTA.  Kid crafts during the middle of the day.
1. Set-up between 7:30 - 9am;  Clean-up between 3 - 5pm
2. Brenda looking for folding tables and front table.
3. Looking for teens to load/unload.
4. Need help for refreshments.   (Brenda will create sign-up sheet.)

VII. New Business

A. Tacoma Dome:  Please make sure your food handler’s card / alcohol server’s card is up to date.  Upcoming shows:  Thursday, November 20, Fleetwood Mac.; Judas Priest, Nov. 22;  Monster Trucks - January 9,10, 11;  Saturday, March 28- Maroon 5.  Sign-up sheet is being passed.  Please include a valid email address.. we have had some emails returned as undeliverable to the addresses we have.    

B. Spaghetti Feed.  Brenda will check on date...March 21?

VIII.   Director(s) Time

A. Buffalo Wild Wings.. possibly $300-$500 raised.
B. Jazz band to Spokane this weekend.  $500 donation to Jazz band. Will only use $500 from Boosters budget.  $65 per person.  Bus was less.
C. Middle School doing better.  A & G will be doing some team teaching with Jazz band.  8th grade struggling;   6th and 7th doing well.   OMS Concert Dec. 9.

VIIII. Next meeting: Monday, December 1 @ 7pm @ OHS
 
X. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting by   Deb T. Melanie seconded by Brenda
All in favor.

Meeting adjourned at   7:00  pm.
 

October 6, 2014

Orting Performing Arts Booster Club 

 Member Meeting

Oct 6, 2014
Monday, 7:00 pm
Orting Middle School
Facilitator:  Michael Melot, President

I. Call to Order   7:01 pm

II.   Introduction of Board.   Meeting conducted by Melanie (VP).

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 Sept. meeting , motion by Brenda 2nd by Suzanne.

V. Treasurer’s Report (Bret) - Budget meeting was held.  All audits for 2013-2014 completed.  It was a "healthy year."  Positive balance.
A.      Form 990 filed.. 10/6
B.       Any who purchased items for the pasta feed and want to be reimbursed need to provide receipts.
C.       Rough draft of new budget proposed but not voted on.

VI. Unfinished/Open Business

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

VII. New Business

A. Tacoma Dome:  Please make sure your food handler’s card / alcohol server’s card is up to date.  . Upcoming shows:  Thursday, November 20, Fleetwood Mac.; Judas Priest, Nov. 22; Monster Trucks - January 9,10, 11  Saturday, March 28- Maroon 5.  Sign-up sheet is being passed.  Please include a valid email address. We have had some emails returned as undeliverable to the addresses we have.
B. The next football game is Friday, Oct. 10,  Andrea and I will be covering the table unless there is someone else who is willing.  
        C.   Email was sent to members with link for permits and licenses  for T-Dome.
D. Pep band meals.  A big thanks to Brenda L. for taking care of feeding the kids and making sure that food is actually there.
E. Craft fair:  Brenda, Megan and Noel are in charge.  Check date and reservations.

VIII.   Director(s) Time

A. Aaron expressed desire for a keytar.  Motion made by Deb T. for $750, 2nd by Louise H. for purchase of Keytar.  Aaron will coordinate with Bret for the specifics of purchase.
B. Geoff said thanks to the District for 4 new bassons and a marimba.  MS concert will not be combined with the HS.  Dec. 9th @ 7pm.
C. November 1: Buffalo Wild Wings..fundraiser.  Fliers available at the door.

IX. Next meeting: Monday, November 3 @ 7pm @ OMS
 
X. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting by   Deb T. seconded by   Tanya
All in favor.

Meeting adjourned at   7:49  pm.