Platte County R-3 High School Music Parents Association

Minutes of October 13, 2008 Meeting

The meeting was called to order by President Linda Jenkins at 7:10pm.

Members present: Brenda Bryant, Amy Bredeson, Dianna Cassidy, John and Betty Marshall, Monica and Russ Sickman, Deb Jordan, Laura Hagenbuch, Tom and Belinda Knopp, Keith and Elise Robinson, Ruth Wilson, Linda Hill, Syl Washington, Teresa Sherley, Lesa Levi, Cindy McGinnis, Linda Jenkins, Jennifer Magee, Suzanne Frame, Dr. Jones, Mr. Bonsignore, and guests, Cris Whalen, Sara Whalen, and Carey Johnson.

Minutes-A motion was made by Keith Robinson to approve the minutes of the September 8th^th meeting, and seconded by Linda Hill. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report- Ms. Magee reported that the beginning balance was $5,040.27 and the ending balance as of October 12, 2008 was $2,316.56. Expenses for the month of September up through October 12, 2008 were $3,440.16 and income was $716.45.

Dr. Jones’ Report- Dr. Jones passed out the Univ. Of Central Missouri Festival information that will go home with the students. Dr. Jones further explained that the Lee’s Summit and Missouri Western competitions.were cancelled after Dr. Jones requested a student vote due to too many school related and family conflicts. Dr. Jones indicated that he plans to address this problem in the future by 1)Obtaining Festival information earlier and distributing the information to the Athletic Director and other faculty; and 2)Requiring band members to give Dr. Jones written notice by the second week of the semester of all confirmed and possible excused conflicts.. Dr. Jones will still excuse members for emergency reasons that arise after that date on a case by case basis.

Wind Ensemble auditions will be Thursday, October 23, 3008. Dr.. Jones indicated that he will need $600 from MPA to pay for the 8 judges. Keith Robinson has volunteered to make a spaghetti dinner for the judges.

A motion was made by Keith Robinson and seconded by Deb Jordan for MPA to pay for paint for uniform racks in the trailer. Motion passed.

Mr. Bonsignore- Mr. Bonsignore reminded the group that the Jazz Band Concert will be Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 7pm in the Wilson Auditorium. The Musical Pit Band will start rehearsing this Friday, October 17, 2008. All District Jazz Band Concert will be on November 22, 2008 a correction to the minutes of Sept. 8^th mtg). All District Band tryouts are Saturday, Nov. 1^st and the concert will be in January.

Suzanne Frame-Mrs. Frame thanked Ms. Butler and Ms. Magee who helped sew two Color Guard banners. She also thanked Mr. Bean who donated two flag bags.

Committee Reports

Membership-We have 4 new member families and 97 total member families.

Trailer-John Marshall reported the trailers are in good shape. The racks just need to be painted. Dr. Jones requested that the loaders take extra precaution when loading the trailers as some instruments have been damaged.

Home Tailgates-Flyers to go out for Senior Banquet. Only Seniors will eat free. Cost is $6.00 for high school students and adults. Anna Cooper is doing the meal which will be pasta, salad and dessert.

Away tailgates-Ms. Hagenbuch reported that she was able to cancel the lunches for Warrensburg festival.

Uniforms-Still need buttons sewn on a few uniforms..

Water- Dianna Cassidy’s mother donated 25 cases of water.

Webmaster-Syl Washington needs pictures for the website.

Old Business-

Parent Directories- Linda Jenkins distributed the directories to those present. It was noted that one page is missing and that page will be handed out later. If others would like one, they should contact Linda.

Sr. Signs-Ms. Jenkins reported that only one senior has not paid their share of their banner.

Country Mart- Linda Jenkins reported that Christy Ogden is still working on getting the Country Mart check and that it should be about $1,800.

Light Show- KCPL did not sponsor the light show so the cost was $762.70.

New Business-

Linda Jenkins reminded those present that only members of MPA can vote on MPA matters and encouraged those not signed up to do so.

Scratch and Hold-Amy Bredeson explained the possible Scratch and Hold card fundraiser. Each band member would receive a card worth $100 and would ask family and friends to scratch off an amount or amounts. The highest amount is $3.00. If the entire card is scratched off, the Band will make at least $80.00 on the card. This fundraiser will be explained to the students and hopefully start after marching season.

Culver’s Partnership- Carey Johnson, a partner in Culver’s at the Legend’s, offered the Band an opportunity to sign up for a night a month or less whereby band students and their families would be encouraged to eat at Culver’s. In return, the Band would receive 10% of sales. At least 4 parents or band members would have to be present to help serve food. There is the opportunity for students to perform for tips that would go back to the Band. No action was taken on this matter.

Clarinda Patches- Lesa Levi acknowledged that Cris Whalen was present to offer to make Clarinda patches for sale to MPA. Ms. Levi indicated that at this time MPA cannot afford to buy Clarinda patches for every member of the band. She further indicated that MPA had been approached by another person who offered to do the patches for the Band. Discussion followed whereby it was agreed to accept two sample patches from the two different sellers and to decide whether MPA would later buy patches when funds become available or whether they would be offered to the students for a price to be agreed upon at a later date. A motion was made by Brenda Bryant and seconded by Linda Hill to table the patches matter. Motion passed.

Senior Banquet Dessert- After some discussion, a motion was made by Brenda Bryant and seconded to buy a large photo cake for the Senior Banquet but to have a sundae bar in lieu of giving each senior an individual cake. Motion passed.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:42pm.

Cindy McGinnis, Secretary