This organization provides chaperones
for band events, organizes fundraisers, and provides food and supplies for the band at rehearsals and performances. The club
regularly contributes thousands of dollars each year to the band through the purchase of professional quality instruments
and necessary supplies.
Membership in the booster organization is open to anyone with a sincere desire
in promoting the band department at Zachary High School. NO DUES ARE CHARGED TO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS.
Meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the band room.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 12, 2011. (see announcement page)
For
more information, contact any band booster officer, Mr. Venable, or Mr. Alexander.
ZACHARY HIGH SCHOOL
BRONCO BAND BOOSTERS
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday
– February 8th
Meeting called to order at 7:05
pm by Missy Jester, Band Booster President.
The minutes from the previous meeting were not available as of meeting time. Raquel
Nelson made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes. Seconded by Trudy Meeks.
Treasurer’s Report:
Balance at December 14, 2010 meeting:
$8,190.14
(Checking account
$8.190.14)
(Petty Cash
$0.00)
Expenses thru February 15, 2011:
-$5,103.13
Funds received thru February 15,
2011:
$6,341.00
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Current balance thru December February
15, 2011:
$9,427.99
(Checking account
$8.190.14)
(Petty Cash
$0.00)
NOTE:
Minimum floating operating capital:
$2,000.00
Bronco Band Booster funds available for general use:
$7,427.99
Motion to accept treasurer’s report made by Janet
Grimball, seconded by Bill Ackoury.
Discussed compensating parents for the December seatback take-out due to the limited amount of help
that showed up to help. Discussion followed. No action was taken.
The Port Hudson Reenactment fund raiser will be held March 26 & 27 at the Port Hudson
Commemorative Area. Rob Nelson asked for a $1,500.00 allocation to purchase the food and supplies for the
event. He stated he will also use the supplies left after the last football game as well (to use the older
stock). Motion made by Mike Musselman, seconded by David Billeaudeau to allocate $1,500.00 towards food
and supplies for the Port Hudson Fund Raiser. Motion carried.
The tips for the charter bus drivers (to Disneyworld) was discussed. Motion
made by Susan Berthelot, seconded by Raquel Nelson to “Pre-Pay” the tip money for the bus drivers.
This means that everyone has to pay their tip money prior to getting on the buses for the trip. The
amount of the tip was to be figured by Mr. Venable & Mr. Alexander (based on current standards).
Mr. Venable & Mr. Alexander spent some money at a band directors’ conference
in San Antonio in January for the band program and asked to be reimbursed. Motion made by Colleen Hill,
seconded by Janet Grimball to reimburse the directors ($135.00 for Mr. Venable, $86.40 for Mr. Alexander). Motion
carried.
The band banquet was discussed.
Raquel Nelson asked for up to $600.00 to put on the banquet (decorate, set-up, food, etc.). Motion
made by Regina Poole, seconded by Bill Ackoury to allocate $600.00 towards the banquet. Motion carried.
Regarding the banquet, Missy advised
there were 22 seniors this year, which means 22 pillows need to be made.
Mr. Venable:
Discussed the Disneyworld trip and
passed out the itinerary to those present. One meal voucher is to be provided for use while in the parks.
All other meals have to be paid for.
Discussion held regarding concert uniforms. Motion made by Colleen Hill, seconded by Janet Grimball to
pay for the cleaning of concert uniforms. Motion carried.
Motion to adjourn made by Raquel Nelson and seconded by Bill
Ackoury. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.
