BAND BOOSTER MEETING - 23 OCT 2014 - MINUTES

Band Booster Meeting Minutes (by Secretary, Liza Gomez Daglio)

23^rd October 2014

Meeting starts: 6:45 pm.

-Progress

•  Mr. Humpal discussed the progress of the children; they are doing a good job, but some of them do not have the music ready for Veterans Day. However, the coaches and Mr. Humpal continue to work with them.
• Kids need to practice!

-Positions available

• The announcement for president, vice-president, G & WC Liaison are available, for more information, please contact Mr. Humpal.

-Uniform

After the conversation with Mr. Balckburn, the uniform for this year will be:

•  Polo shirts. These were ordered and paid by OLM BAND.
• Black DICKIES (or dress pants, PLEASE no cargo, huskies or pockets). ‘THIS IS PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY’
• Shoes, some parents made the deposits others did not. If you would like to order the shoes to get the bulk discount, please follow Mr. Humpal’s announcements.

-Budget #3

• Following the meeting with Mrs. Balckburn, the budget was modified. The purchase of band uniform and performance were cut.
• Rebecca Ybarra made the motion to accept the budget #3 and Amanda Campbell made the second
• Only local presentations were included in the new budget.
• Instruments and carriers: The band program needs to replace, buy and fix some of the instruments and carriers in order to all the kids can perform.
• Not all the children would like to march, so a discussion concerning who wants or need to march was on the table. The idea is to reduce the money that will be spent in the instruments, if there are children that are not willing to march.

FUNDARAISER  BAKE SALE

• The only activity allowed by Mrs. Blackburn to fundraise the necessities of the Band program will be the “BAKE SALE”.
• For the bake sale, it is very important to sell the tickets (pre-sale tickets) in order to raise more money.
•  Ana María  (chair) and Amelia (aid) will coordinate the fundraiser event.

However, DONATIONS directed to the BAND PROGRAM are more than welcome.

The budget was approved.

END OF MEETING-8:05 pm

Veteran's correction & update

Hi again,

 

So a few of you noticed the flyer said the parade was on Monday the 11th which might be confusing because the 11th this year is actually a Tuesday.  I apologize for the error.  The date is correct but the day is not.  We will be doing the Veteran's day parade on Veteran's day which is Tuesday November 11th.

 

The small shoe order is in but they seem a bit tight.  If your child wears 4 1/2 or smaller, please have your child come to the band room tomorrow to try their shoes on.  I'm expecting the large shoe order tomorrow as well so feel free to stop on by just to check.

 

Only a few students have confirmed their availability for the parade this Tuesday.  Please help me out by letting me know if I need to bring your child's equipment and uniform or not.

 

Also, we have a slight change this year at the end of the parade.  After turning right on "O" street we will make another right into the alley between Main & 18th.  One of our band parents owns a facility near the end of the parade route.  They would like to invite band parents to bring cookies or drinks into the facility for the children to enjoy after the parade. The name of their academy is Merced MMA and the address is 745 W Main Street. They are across from McAuley motors and literally on the corner of Main and O. The end of the parade turns right past the Academy. Their parking lot, which is directly behind the academy and next to Yosemite Farm Credit, will be open for parking to any band parents.  Please "respond all" to this email to sign-up for what you would like to bring for refreshments.

 

Just a reminder about Saturday.  November 8th is the big band review here in Merced at Golden Valley High School.  I'm hoping everyone has chosen a good time to swing by & check it out.  Fair warning, the parking is usually pretty bad so plan on coming a little early to make up for a bit of a walk.  Students who record 1 thing they liked, 1 thing they didn't like and 1 thing they saw that they can add to their performance this season, will receive bonus points and extra credit.

          God is Good,

                 Bj

PATRIOTIC GREETINGS MUSIC PROGRAM

I hope everyone had plenty of candy.  We have a few events this and next week.

First off, Monday morning is our crazy early practice at 6:40 am.  This isn't just in preparation for the upcoming parade on November 11th but also to teach the students how band honors our Veteran's as it's origins are military.  Please try to show up at least a few minutes early in order to have everything ready at the start of the class (equipment checked, instruments assembled, tuned, maintained, etc.).

 

Secondly, our music program has been invited to perform at the school for the Veteran's on Thursday around 8 am.  In the music folders are 3 patriotic songs the students were instructed to learn.  There will be a test on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week to see who practiced like they're supposed to.  Only the students who have sufficiently learned their song will be participating in this performance.

 

Third is the "field trip" to the Central California Band Review this Saturday.  I'm calling it a field trip because I want everyone there but it isn't really an official OLM event.  I'm asking parents to bring your children to this very special event sometime between 9:40 am and 12:30 pm to observe the pageantry.  There will be an extra-credit assignment related to the activities of the day.  Not to mention the motivation and inspiration from watching other children on similar instruments performing with such mastery.  I emailed an attachment of a tentative schedule for the day for you to pick & choose which shows you would like to watch.  I recommend the Middle School A & B categories from 10 am to 10:30 and the High School A & AA categories from 11:45 to noon.  The jazz competitions are in the theater at 9:50, 10:15, 11:55, 12:20, 12:45, 1:10, 1:35, 2:00 and 2:25.  Be sure to check out the drum line competitions as well.  Feel free to bring some spending money for snacks & souvenirs which will support our local high school music programs (many OLM band graduates are there now).

 

The final point to note is the Veteran's day parade on November 11th.  I've attached the flier, map and info for the event to an email sent out.  Don't forget to drop off your black "dickies" brand flat front pants in the band room this week.  Be sure your child's name is on the inside waistband or tag in permanent marker.

 

Please review your calendars and let me know your availability for these and all music program events as soon as you're able.  It's inconvenient to bring uniforms and equipment for students who do not attend.

 

I'm excited about our large size, and our parent involvement.  With God's help and hard work, we will have a successful year.

            God Bless our veterans,

                                Bj

 

 

Tentative Calendar 2014-2015 Update #5 10-16-14

 

Tentative Calendar 2014-2015

ALL Dates Subject To Change
 

Underlined dates are confirmed

Non Underlined dates unconfirmed

 

2014

Oct 2014
Oct 28 -- First Crazy Early Practice - 6:40am to 7:40am

Nov 2014
Mondays In Nov & Dec --Electives (basic dance, music & rhythm)
Nov 03 -- Second Crazy Early Practice - 6:40am to 7:40am
Nov 06 -- Veterans Day Performance at OLM
Nov 08 -- Central Ca Band Review, Merced (All Day)
Nov 11 -- Merced Veterans Day Parade

Dec 2014
Dec 06 -- Merced Christmas Parade
Dec 17 -- Christmas Performance @ St. Patrick's Church

2015

Jan 2015
Start Selling Pre-Sale Tickets for Bake Sale
Jan 13-24 -- MMCMEA County Honor Band audition, practices & performance
Jan 28 -- Cherish  Luncheon Performance
Jan 31-Feb1 -- BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER - BIGGEST FUNDRAISER IN BAND

Feb 2015
Feb 23 --  Electives (basic dance, music & rhythm)

March 2015
Mondays In March Electives (basic dance, music & rhythm)
March 26 -- Locals Only Winter Show - Golden Valley High School - Merced

April 2015
April 25 -- Relay for Life Parade,

May 2015
May 01 -- Entertainment Grandparent's Day - AT OLM SCHOOL
May 02 -- Los Banos Spring Fair Parade, Los Banos
May 06 -- End of School Year Performance & Awards, At OLM School - 6:30 pm for parents
May 7-8 -- Talent show then Cap & Town performance
May 16 -- Chowchilla Spring Fair, Chowchilla, CA
May 22-23 -- End of school year band trip

June 2015
June 09 -- Practice for fair performance 10:30-12
June 11 -- Merced County Fair Performance

July 2015
July 02 -- Practice for 4th of July Parade
July 04 -- Atwater 4th of July Parade
 
SUMMER FUNDRAISER - looking for ideas, volunteers and someone to chair the events.

Band Meeting Recap

All hallows eve greetings to you all,

 

If you missed our booster meeting, you missed out on a bunch of fun!  

 

- Our budget for the year was approved (for the third time),

- 2 volunteers stepped up for the responsibilities of the bake sale fundraiser,

- we announced the uniform change for the fall season

          (Please purchase before November 11th Dickies brand flat front black pants, no extra pocket,

            no cargo, no pleats, no cuff),

- we discussed our crazy early 6:40 am practice this Tuesday and next Monday,

          I've sent the flyer about the practices as well as our most recent schedule for the year.  

- Please plan on buying shin high all black socks before the 11th with no decorations, designs or

          logos.

- Color guard needs all white ankle socks with no decorations, designs or logos, white shorts with no

          pockets, buttons or zippers and a white tank top or sports bra.

 

This is our last call for the marching shoes bulk rate discount order.  

The following students have paid (or told me it's on the way) their shoe deposit:

       Jourdenett  7 child's

       Hallie  13 toddler

       Michael  8 child's

       Jacob 6 child's

       Miguel 5 1/2 child's

       Mikayla 1 child's

       Tyler S. 6 1/2 child's

       Addyson  12 toddler

       Phumate  7 1/2 child's

       Vinnie  6 1/2 child's

       Ian  6 1/2 child's

       Kyley  3 child's

If you don't see your child's name on the above list, or if the size is incorrect, or if you already have a pair of shoes, please respond as soon as you are able so we can make the corrections.  Thank you.

 

May our feet be fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace,

Olm Music Program

crazy early

Marching Practice

Before school!!!

2 weeks in a row!!

October 28^th from 6:40-7:40 am &

November 3^rd from 6:40-7:40 am

All music program students

 

Students will be preparing for two community parades coming up in November and December as

well as learning appreciation for the history of our military and how it relates to band.  This will require some understanding in marching basics.  I know it’s early, but we want to try to be the best we can in a very short time.  Students are asked to have the performance piece, Washington Post, memorized as soon as possible.  Please have sensible footwear and appropriate clothing for the climate of the day.  Also, make sure instruments are assembled and all necessary equipment is ready before the practice starts.

If you have any questions, please contact

Mr. Humpal @ 723-3833 raddude4Christ@hotmail.com