Rick: We found the minutes from my first attempt at a
report from June. Hope it is useful.
Jane
FINNEYTOWN MUSIC PARENTS ASSOCIATION MEETING
MINUTES
June 9, 2008
Board Members in Attendance:
Rick Towner, Jane Kennedy, Heidi Johnson, Mark Evans, Jenny
Towner, Jane Elliott, Angela Murphy, Brenda Dennis, Colleen
Grogan.
Secretary’s Report:
No changes were reported to the May minutes. Colleen moved
to accept the minutes as submitted, seconded by Brenda.
President’s Report:
Rick said Tammy contributed $800. He will send a note to Rick Canter to
thank her. The Summer Blast has
been canceled. The 2007 fall fundraiser (cookie dough) was under planned
budget. Rick proposed top sellers
in 2008 among the eighth graders will be able to keep some of the money for
music education or DC trip as a sales incentive.
Treasurer’s Report:
Rick and Mark presented Brian’s report in his absence. A
check for $6,557 was written to purchase instruments.
Correspondence: None for this meeting.
Staff and Board Reports:
Brenda Dennis uniform report: Collection of uniforms went very well. There are still a few items not
returned. Contact has been made
with these students. Dry cleaning
has been returned to school, as have all skirts and dresses.
Skeffington’s price for used jackets was higher than I
anticipated ($85.00 per jacket), so I went with a less expensive jacket ($55.00
new) from Southeastern Formal Wear (where we purchased the chorale tuxes). 20 jackets were purchased for a total
price of $1177.00. The jackets are
currently at my house to be numbered and added to the inventory.
I’ve also purchased storage tubs and began removing items
we currently do not use, in order to free up hanging space for items in
use. The vests, red shirts, blue
shirts, and blue oxford shirts are all off the racks. Would there be any interest at the
elementaries in using the shirts or vests?
I’ll have an accurate list of quantity and sizes by the
August
Old Business:
Greater Cincinnati Foundation donated $1,000 for music
scholarships.
Rick Canter and Rick Towner continue to seek a new piano
for PAC. They meet will Brian Giavonni at Henderson Music Store, West Chester.
They hope a deal this summer. They will report at the fall
meeting.
Board position update: Still seeking HS chorus person.
Middle School orchestra position filled with Karen O’Connell. Angela Murphy will be the Whitaker
representative. Fall fundraiser leaders are being sought.
New Business:
The Washington DC 8th grade trip has been moved
to November.
Shawn Maus wishes to meet with fall fundraising leaders
when they are identified.
Fall Cookie Dough Fundraiser Dates:
Sept. 26: The rollout to classrooms.
October 10th: Deadline for turning in
money
November 12: Delivery date
Remaining issue: Location for sorting the cookie dough (PAC
or gym lobby) Dates must be booked with Shawn.
Discussed publicity for the Fall, and a new well-received
idea to kick off an FMPA membership recruitment at the HS marching bands’ “post
band camp” concert at the HS. FMPA table and brochure to be available. Mark will
work on a brochure. Concert will be July 25.
Next meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, August 11, in the HS Media
Center.