January 5, 2015

Orting Performing Arts Booster Club                                                                                                                        Member Meeting
Jan. 5, 2015
Monday, 7:00 pm
Orting Middle School
Facilitator:  Michael Melot, President

I. Call to Order  7:04 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 Dec. meeting (copy passed around).  Motion to approve:  Melanie; Bret 2nd. Passed.

V. Treasurer’s Report (Bret) -  Positive Cash Position.  Craft fair raised $800 more than expected.

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. Discussed Craft Fair.  Possible date for next year, Dec. 5.

VII. New Business

A. Pasta Feed...  March 21st...Brenda email to confirm date.  Committee needed.

B. 5K Run .....  Megan still in planning mode.  Possibly at Camp Arnold.


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

B. Aaron:   Basketball season underway.  Daffodil Parade. Chaperones needed.


IX. Next meeting: Monday, February 2 @ 7pm @ OHS
 
X. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting by  Melanie seconded by  Deb T.
All in favor.

Meeting adjourned at  7:56 pm.
   

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.