Fishers High School Band Boosters
Band Boosters Meeting
September 17, 2024
Call to Order: Ryan Bradford called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm
Approval of minutes from August Meeting: Michelle Laroche motioned and seconded – motion approved.
Presidents Report
- Invitational Update – Volunteer Meeting this evening
- Section Meal 9/28
- Parents are feeding students instead of the food committee – section parents will send communication soon.
- Policy on Posting Videos
- Due to sync rights we cannot post videos publicly on social media – there are copyright issues and Mr. Kohler will send more communication about this issue.
- Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards
- Selling gift cards in October – fundraiser for the band as well as a payback to them for all the food donations.
- Upcoming Events
- Senior Night – 9/20
- Bandcoming – 10/5
- Craft Fair – 10/5
- Sign ups are posted and we need additional help – reminders will be sent after the invitational.
- Still need someone to step in to continue to chair this fundraiser for the future – Michelle Laroche will continue to work next year but we would prefer to have 2 people chair this large fundraiser.
- Fall Band Concert – 10/7
- Seeking a Front of House Manager Volunteer to help manage our tickets for our concerts. Person will be trained to manage purplepass etc.
- Junior High Night – 10/11
- Trunk or treat – 11/2
Directors Report
- Great first showing at the LC Invitational and showing movement 3 much earlier than usual.
- Sound system was not working correctly and the board approved the purchase of additional battery back up.
- Marching Band is performing at the October Band Concert – Stand up performance.
Vice President Report
- Chaperone Update
- Additional training will be posted in the Newsletter
- Safe Visitor Badges needed to Volunteer
- Be sure to email those badges to [email protected]
Treasurer Report
- Budget Update
- Uniforms are a little over – shoe costs are rising and shoe sizes changed but the district will be giving us funds which will help make up the difference.
- SNAP RAISE Fundraiser
- Using the parent facebook to send tips and tricks on how to reach more people beyond our immediate circles.
Secretary Report
- N/A
Student Accounts Report
- Last payments are due October 1st. Payments can be made online or sent in cash or checks and placed in the lock box in the band room.
- Conner Prairie and Raise Right updates are done monthly with a delay of about a month to account for time for the companies to send information. Mattress fundraiser credits were also updated on your accounts.
Committee Updates
- Sponsorship – Additional sponsors co
- Props – Sign ups are posted on Cuttime.
- Invitational – Meeting tonight for volunteers.
- Food – Thank you to all that contributed to donations and continue to look for sign ups on Cuttime and Facebook.
- Chaperones – Another meeting for training will be scheduled and look at Cuttime for sign ups.
- Uniforms – Thank you to the volunteers that help each night for performances and those that have offered to help alter uniforms.
- Spirit Wear – Spirit Wear store with show shirts will reopen tonight and close Sunday as the final window to order those items.
Snap Raise
- Snap has raised 4.5 million dollars for central Indiana organizations and close to a Billion nationwide.
- These donations are tax deductible and not an aggressive ask for donations.
- Emails etc are saved year to year in the individual student’s account to be used the following year.
- All support is US based and representatives are available locally for additional support.
- App can be downloaded and phone numbers can be used for a text message.
- URL etc can be posted on social media.
- Students do need to login to a fundraiser to be added to the student list.
- Follow up with Tabbitha Collier for additional help with this fundraiser
Open Discussion – N/A
VIP Drawing Student Account $25 – Matt Steiner
Motion to Adjourn: Chris Webb motioned to adjourn the meeting, Mindy Medallin seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:52 pm
Next Meeting – Tuesday, October 22, 7PM
