Platte County R-3 High School Music Parents Association
Minutes of September 8, 2008 Meeting
The meeting was called to
order by President Linda Jenkins at 7:05pm.
Members present: Brenda
Bryant, Amy Bredeson, Dianna Cassidy, Lisa Alexander, Monica and Russ Sickman, Deb Jordan, Laura Hagenbuch, Tom and Belinda
Knopp, Elizabeth Hanman, Ruth Wilson, Linda Hill, Syl Washington, Christy Ogden, Anna Cooper, Christine Savage, Lesa Levi,
Cindy McGinnis, Linda Jenkins, Jennifer Magee, Dr. Jones, and Mr. Bonsignore.
Minutes-A motion was made
by Jennifer Magee to approve the minutes of the August 11th meeting, and seconded by Dianna Cassidy. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report-
Ms. Magee reported that the beginning balance was $1,876.75 and the ending balance as of August 31, 2008 was $5,040.27. She
also reported that twelve students have not paid their MPA fees.
Dr. Jones’ Report-
Dr. Jones reported that several uniforms still need to be altered. T-shirts are here. There are extra t-shirts for $15. There
also are free DVDs of the Orlando trip. The platforms have been finished by Mr. Robinson. Shoes and gloves have been
ordered. The first competition will be Sept. 20th at Raytown
and our band will perform at 2pm.
Mr. Bonsignore’s Report-The
Jazz Band Fall Concert is Thursday, Oct. 16th at 7pm. All District Band Concert is November 22nd. All
District Band tryouts are November 1st. Swimmers who are trying out for all district band can go first and then
head to their swim meet as long as they have a note from their parent.
Color Guard Report- Their
fundraiser walk- a- thon will be September 19th.
Committee Reports
Membership-We have 93 member families.
Trailer-Russ Sickman inquired whether trailers could be moved to be worked on. Dr. Jones
approved this action.
Home Tailgates-Taco Bar this Friday. Last
week MPA fed 157 kids and parents.
Away tailgates-Ms. Hagenbuch inquired how
many people to prepare away meals for. Dr. Jones told her that there are 167 people which includes all students, directors,
and bus drivers.
Ways and Means-Several ideas have been discussed. Committee will meet decide upon fundraiser
by next month’s meeting.
Uniforms-Still need someone to chair this committee.
Water- An effort is being made to locate twenty cases donated by Pepsi which were
delivered to the school.
Webmaster-Syl Washington will update officer and staff lists, dates for competitions, shows and auditions. Needs pictures.
Old Business-
Parent Handbook-Jenkins reported that the Parent Handbooks are ready.
Budget-Ms. Magee presented a proposed 2008-2009 budget. Motion was made by Lesa Levi
and seconded by Elizabeth Hanman to approve budget. Motion carried.
Sr. Signs-Ms. Jenkins reported that the senior banners cost $811.40($35.28 each). Twenty
three banners were printed. There was one misspelling and that banner will be reprinted.
Motion made by Tom Knopp and seconded by Linda Hill for senior parents to pay $15.00 of their child’s banner and MPA
will pay the remaining cost or a total of $466.70. Motion Passed.
Country Mart- Chrisy Ogden will check on the whereabouts of the Country Mart check.
New Business-
Antique Show is October
18th and 19th. Cecilia Deterding has agreed to schedule volunteers for the gates.
The meeting was adjourned
at 8:10pm.
Cindy McGinnis, Secretary
