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MUSIC PARENT’S ASSOCIATION MINUTES In honor of Jay Jones, who just earned his
Doctorate, we spent some time at the beginning visiting and eating. The meeting was called to order by President
Richard Anderson at Treasurer’s Report:
Pat Brune made a correction from her last report, and the
beginning balance shown of $3,152.67 is the correct amount. The ending balance is $5,650.45, plus we just
received a check for $4,000.00 from Booster Club. Susan
Anderson said we’ll want to have the Pirate cards separated out to show
the “in and out” of the money earned on those. Department Reports: Band: Dr.
Jones expressed appreciation for our party. He
said that his advisers want him to go on to the university level, but
he wants to stay here in Auditions for the Wind Ensemble (around 50
students) and the Concert Band (around 80 students) will be on December
19. He’s hiring judges from outside, and
would like to have MPA feed them a soup and sandwich lunch. Both bands will go to contest.
He mentioned that most larger schools have try-outs and
more than one band. The number of solos
and ensembles that can go to contest will be limited in a year or two. The Winter Concert will be December 10. Jazz Band: The
first concert is October 17. The jazz band
shirts came. All-District Jazz Band
auditions are November 4. The tentative
date for the District tour is December 15. Regarding
jazz festivals, schools are sending information to Mr. Bonsignore so he
will be able to decide which to attend. Color Guard: The
captain quit and a new one has been chosen. We
have new uniforms. Mrs. Larson said she
wants to recruit at Student Teacher: Erika
Lipiec reported the drum line is working hard. Booster Club Liaison:
Syl Committee Reports: Membership: Susan
Anderson reported there are 83 members. She
wants to follow up with phone calls on two additional members. Communications: Stacy
Evans said a newsletter is going out soon. Trailer/Transportation:
There is nothing new to report. Awards/Recognition:
There is nothing new to report. Home Tailgates: Marion
Poole said people responded quickly to provide food for the October 13
meal. We’ll set up at Away Tailgates: Nora
Bean said there won’t be a meal served at Ways and Means: Gate
workers are still needed for the antique show. Old Business: Parent Shirts – Stacy needs the orders by
October 20. T-shirts and sweatshirts are
available. Light Sticks – Light sticks have been ordered
and MPA will purchase packing tape. Ron
Shults made a Motion (George Bundy seconded it) to have MPA pay for the
light sticks this year (approx. $1,300). Motion
passed. New Business: Homecoming Parade – Richard Anderson wants
parents to march. We also talked about
having the trailer (with the logo) and the flat-bed behind the band. Miscellaneous: Uniforms – This is an ongoing project, with
buttons and zippers always in need of repair. Adjournment: The
meeting was adjourned at Respectfully Submitted, Ruth Wilson MPA Secretary
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