Macomb Choir Boosters Monthly Meeting Minutes, September 2008

September 4, 2008

Members present: John Meixner, Sean O'Donnell-Brown, Marilyn Olson, Sandy Larimer, Erin Stegall, Melanie Butcher, Cheryl Baker, Sheryl Hansen, Lynne Riggins, Lisa Fulkerson, and Jamie Lane

Sandy Larimer gave the treasurer's report which was approved as presented. Lisa Fulkerson moved that the Choir Boosters give $200.09, which, along with money donated by other organizations, will give Erin and Melanie enough money to buy the technology equipment they have been trying to procure for the choir room. Cheryl Baker seconded the motion. The vote for this donation was unanimous.

Due to the increasing enrollment at Lincoln School, the music teacher is short of room and having to move equipment on a rolling cart. A possible donation to assist this cause was discussed and will be brought up again when more details of their need are known. Lisa Fulkerson moved that we check into this project and Erin Stegall seconded it.

Nick Page will be coming Oct 22-24. The schedule for his visit is on the choir calendar. Carol Pircon has offered to host him. It was proposed that we thank Carol with a gift of some kind. This will be further discussed next month.

Melanie gave us information about the Mary Poppins trip at the Cadillac Theater in Chicago on March 28th. The bussing costs have gone up this year and will cost approximately $2000 per chartered bus. The cost per students hasn't been determined yet.

Melanie also brought up the need for a few new stoles due to a larger choir this year. The stoles will cost about $36.35 each. If any new robes are needed, they will cost about $191 each. It was brought up that perhaps several robes should be purchased each year to replace old robes. The cost could be shared by the school and Choir Boosters. This will be explored further next month.

Sean O'Donnell-Brown updated us on the web page. It was proposed that we put current events on the front page. We could also have web alerts listing upcoming meetings. Another possibility is posting music for the choirs in MP3 format on the computer rather than making CDs for music they need to learn.

Under new business, it was proposed that we list our big financial donors in the programs as Special Donors (or some other title) to acknowledge them but not draw unwanted attention. We will be thinking of an appropriate name for this category.

District auditions are on Oct 13th. Six chaperones will be needed on the 2 busses. One bus will be needed for the high school and one for the junior high. Anyone wanting to chaperone should let Erin or Melanie know, and fill out the form needed for all school volunteers. The teachers will have a list of the approved volunteers.

Sheryl Hansen is taking over the Poinsettia sales from Bobbi Morrison. Sheryl will talk with Bobbi to learn how many were sold last year, where they were purchased and check prices at various locations this year. Sales will start Oct 21st. Money will be due on Nov 4th and delivery will be on Dec 2nd.

The Choir Counsel will be having a variety show as a fund raiser in November. The participants will be picked by audition. There will also be a canned food drive for the fall concert.

Dee Kirwin gave a report on choir shirts. She is sorting out checks, as some people overpaid for their shirts. A new shirt is now $13.00.

The next meeting is Oct 20th. The meeting ended at 6:10 pm

Jamie Lane
Secretary

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