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MUSIC PARENT’S ASSOCIATION MINUTES The meeting was called to order by President
Richard Anderson at Treasurer’s Report:
Pat Brune reported the beginning balance was $5,650.45,
and the ending balance was $5,626.17. Department Reports: Jazz Band: Mr.
Bonsignore reported that All-District Jazz Band rehearsal will be here
in Band: Dr.
Jones reported that the trailers may need to be moved from their
parking spot because it’s obvious people have been drinking beer behind
them during football games. Uniforms are
not being taken care of. Shoes are a
problem—a lot of kids have had theirs stolen, and there are many
“single” shoes in the big tubs. The
directors are tired of the constant barrage of kids lacking pieces of
uniforms (shoes, socks, gloves). Space for
dressing is an issue as the band gets larger. We
discussed having the kids check out their uniforms, take them home, and
come to football games already in uniform. Next
fall there will probably be a demerit system for misbehavior. Dr. Jones thanked everyone for their help
throughout the marching season. He asked
for input about the future and where the band should be in years to
come. All-District Band is scheduled for
December 9th, the Concert Band will perform on December 10th,
and the PCMS Band concert will be December 13th. Auditions for the Wind Ensemble and
Concert Band will be on December 19th. MPA
will feed the audition judges. We talked about the wreath fundraiser. Color Guard: Mrs.
Larson said there are a lot of kids interested in Color Guard for next
year. Recruiting is being done at Student Teacher: Ms.
Lipiec said the drum line will perform at Siegrist and, perhaps, at
some basketball games. Booster Club Liaison:
Syl Committee Reports: Membership: Susan
Anderson said membership is now 84. Premier
Incentives joined recently. Communications: Stacy
Evans said the bulk mailing did not work out—things will need to be
sent out by e-mail. Trailer/Transportation:
The old trailer needs some refurbishing.
It will cost about $1,400 to remove decals, sandblast,
repaint, put on new decals and caulk. We
should also take out the old carpet at the same time.
A Motion was made (George Bundy) and seconded (Keith
Robinson) to pay for this work. Motion
Passed. Special thanks go to the parents
who helped load and unload during marching season. Awards/Recognition:
The Grand Championship plaque was mentioned.
The font size will need to be changed or more columns made. Chris Whalen is making patches. Home Tailgates: Marion
Poole thanked those who helped at the dinners. There
were 259 people at the Senior Night dinner. The
extra food was taken to a food kitchen for the needy, and some was used
for the Away Tailgates: Nora
Bean thanked the people who helped feed the kids while on the road. She asked that people take their dishes and
pans that are in the gray tub. Ways & Means: Susan
Anderson has more Pirate cards. We’re
still waiting for the antique show check. Old Business: Uniform Repairs - There are a few buttons that
need to be sewed back on. Members will
meet after adjournment to look over the uniforms for possible repairs. Dr. Jones went to Premier Dry Cleaners. The shop is very clean, and the owner is very
picky about clothes being clean when they go out from there. The uniforms will probably be cleaned in
several batches, after the winter concert so that the dry cleaners can
take their time and do a good job. These
uniforms are about nine years old—uniforms being made now are “wash and
wear” and very expensive. Next year we’ll
need around 40 more. By-Laws Committee - Contact Susan Anderson if
you want to help on this committee. New Business: Group Picture – The kids’ faces are too small
to recognize. Richard Anderson will
contact Photographic Images on behalf of MPA. Lighting Ceremony – Paxton Singers and Sound
Express will sing at this event. Adjournment: The
meeting was adjourned at Respectfully Submitted, Ruth Wilson
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