MRS BLACKBURN'S MEETING MINUTES: DIRECTION AND OBJECTIVE OF THE FUNDRAISER

Band Meeting with Mrs. Blackburn Minutes

8th October 2014

Meeting starts: 6:40 pm.

 

Mrs. Blackburn introduced the treasurer (parents committee). She gave a summary about the proposed budget, the main points that she mentioned were:

• Music program cannot do a letter campaign, because it may interfere with the school fundraising. Regarding this topic, she mentioned that this year the school fundraiser has changed. In order to facilitate the parents and committees, the efforts are increased towards the auction.
• Sending letters to potential donors might confuse and interfere with the school fundraiser.
• She strongly suggested that the music program should remain on a small scale, because it is an extra curricular activity.
• She discussed how the performances and activities should remain local, and if we wanted something additional for the music program, then the parents will need to pay in order to support the program.

Several questions were posed in the auditorium regarding the budget and the way that the parents can raise money for the music program.

 

The main conclusions were:

 

• The ONLY FUNDRAISER activity that will be authorized for the Band will be the annual BAKE SALE.
• DONATIONS will be accepted, as long as they are made directly to OLM MUSIC BAND PROGRAM.
• Any other donations will be accepted as long as the activity is not performed as a fundraiser under the name of OLM MUSIC BAND program.

BAND CALENDAR 2014/2015 - UPDATE #5 - REVISED AS OF 16 OCT 2014

 

Update #5 10-16-14

Tentative Calendar 2014-2015

Only underlined dates have been confirmed

2014

Oct. 28 ---  first crazy early practice 6:40-7:40 am

« mondays Nov. & Dec. ---  electives (basic dance, music & rhythm)

Nov. 3 ---  second crazy early practice 6:40-7:40 am

Nov. 6 ---  Veterans Day performance at OLM 8ish

Nov. 8 ---  field trip to the Central California Band Review, Merced (All Day)

Nov. 11 ---  Merced Veterans Day Parade free?

Dec.   6 ---  Merced Christmas Parade, Merced CA 724-8104

Dec.  17 ---  Christmas Performance at St. Patricks

2015

Jan     --- start selling pre-sale tickets for the bake sale. 
                    BIGGEST FUNDRAISER IN THE HISTORY OF THE BAND!

Jan 13-24 ---  MMCMEA County Honor Band audition, practices & performance

Jan. 28 ---  Cherish luncheon performance

Jan 31 & Feb. 1 ---  bake sale fundraiser. 
                              BIGGEST FUNDRAISER IN THE HISTORY OF THE BAND!

«Feb 23 & Mondays in Mar ---  electives (basic dance, music & rhythm)

Mar. 26 ---  Locals Only Winter Show – Golden Valley High School – Merced CA

April 25 ---  Relay for Life Parade

May. 1 ---  entertainment grandparent’s day

May 2 ---  Los Banos Spring Fair parade ($50) 658-0451  or 826-5166

May. 6 ---  end of school year performance and awards

May. 7,8 ---  talent show then Cap & Town performance

May. 16 --- Chowchilla Spring Fair

May. 22-23 ---  end of school year band trip

Jun. 9 ---  practice for fair performance 10:30 am-12:00 noon

Jun. 11 ---  fair performance

Jul. 2 ---  practice for the 4^th of July parade  10:30 am-12:00 noon

Jul. 4                ---  4^th of July parade

---  summer fundraiser

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