GHS Band Parents Meeting Minutes 10-13-09
AGENDA ITEM	DISCUSSION	RECOMMENDATIONS/ACTIONS	RESPONSIBLE
I.  Call to Order		The meeting was called to order by	Carole Buebe
		President Carole Buebe at 7:05PM.
		Band Parents enjoyed samples of the
		Cheesecakes that will be our future
		fundraiser.
II.  Presentation of the Minutes		The minutes of the Spetember 8, 2009	Doris Kowalski
		meeting were approved as distributed.
III.  Treasurer's Report	Band Parents reviewed reports ending 9/30/09	The report will be filed for audit.	Julie Nelson
IV.  Director's Report	Mr. Bredemeier thanked all who prepared the		Mr. Bredemeier
	Senior Night Sashes, Todd and all who have
	served as Chaperones, Nancy and committee
	for all the work moving and preparing the
	equipment for all the shows and competitions,
	and Debbie for the videos and pictures.  Mr. B.
	announced that the Final Exam will consist of
	participation in the U of I competition and the
	submission of the Binder.  Students have
	received instructions regarding the necessary
	components for grading.  Pep Band will be
	discussed at the next meeting.  Concert
	Season begins the week after U of I.  Mr. B.
	is responsible for Wind Symphony; Ms. Shad-
	ensack is responsible for Symphonic and
	Concert Bands.  Mr. B. is also responsible
	for Pep Band.  Please call the correct instruc-
	tor with concerns.
	Jazz Band Auditions will be October 29, 2009.		Ms. Shadensack
	Ms. Shadensack is the Jass Band instructor;
	she explained the audition schedule and
	posting of audition results.  Three students
	were selected for IMEA Jazz Band; 1 student
	was selected for Concert Band.
	Band elegibility was discussed at length.	Eligibility Terms for this year:
	Mr. B. explained that next year Band will be
	handled like a sport activity.  Mr. B. plans to	> at the end of a term
	address the Code of Conduct Committee	>at the end of term one, if GPA is <
	which will meet at the end of this academic	1.75, and not on track to graduate &
	year.  Parents may direct concerns with this	if behind or failing more than one class
	policy to Dr. Denisar or Mr. Estes, or School
	Board members.  Parents are reminded that	>also affects participation in Jazz Band
	they represent the GHS Marching Streaks	(Jazz Band is considered extra-curricular)
	if and when they are voicing their concerns	>Student may be reinstated at mid-term
	regarding the eligibility policy.	>Homework will be assigned so that
		student will receive grade for performances.
V.  President's Report	President Carole announced that there are		Carole Buebe
	now $683.00 in outstanding Band Camp Fees.
VI.  Committee Reports
COMMUNICATIONS	Communications	No report.	Joan Smith
	Webmaster	No report.	Cory Silber
	Historian	Pictures look great!	Debbie McKillip
	Publicity	No report	Lori Haslem
MARCHING SEASON	Chaperones	Todd will call those signed up this week.
		Please be on time!	Todd Shumaker
	Equipment	Thanks for all the help.  U of I  plans:	Nancy Reed and Dan
		Load truck a 4:00PM on Friday.	Robertson
		The truck will leave at 6:30AM on
		Saturday.
	Flags	It was shared that the Flags were not
		washed after the Friday game.
	Uniforms	Uniforms need to be washed before
		U of I competition.  Sign up to assist	Ann Shumaker &
		with fitting of tuxedoes & dresses.	Cheryl Johnson
	U of I Tailgate	Tents/canopies still needed.  Amy
		Smith will secure 11 tables.	Brenda Marshall
	Senior Night	Compliments to Ann Seibert on the	Kim Sevigny
		sashes -  they were great!  Flowers
		with 'streaks' were appreciated.
	Spirit Wear	We need to update the pictures on	Kim Sevigny and
		our website.	An Lybarger
	Watering Crew	Continue to need help at games and	Cathy Brush and
		competitions.	Melody Bates
WAYS AND MEANS	Balloon Days		Joan Smith/Carole Buebe
	Bottled Water	Discussed the potential of selling at	Cory & Deb Silber
		Lombard soccer games.
	Car Wash	Completed - No report.	Chuck Bankes &
			Chuck Buebe
	Cheesecake Sales	Discussed the possibility of moving	Alanna Pelton &
		this fundraiser to January.	Melody Bates
	Community Coupon Book	Continue to sell - now half-price at	Mr. Bredemeier
		$10.00.
	Fannie Mae	Plan to complete for Christmas.  Co-
		chair will be Ann Shumaker.	Cheryl Johnson
	Gift Wrap	Reviewed responsibilities of parents &	Lori Larsen &
		students when working.  Sign up	Ann Lybarger
		sheets/book available in Band Room.
	HyVee Coupon Books	Have books remaining; are good until	Brenda Marshall
		July.  Cost is $5.00.
	Patron Sales	Plan to initiate in January, after	Doris Kowalski
		Christmas season and Raffle.
	Raffle	Printing of the tickets was an in-kind	Nancy Boyd
		gift.  Each student will be asked to
		sell.  Early bird drawings X3.
	Restaurant Benefit Nights	Budde's and HyVee are planned.	Nancy Boyd
	Trailor Ad Sales	No report.	Ron Noble
VII.  Old Business	There was no Old/Unfinished business to
	report.
VIII.  New Business	It was shared that the Drums need to be
	cleaned after the last football game and the
	muddy field.
IX.  Adjournment	With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned.		Carole Buebe
		Respectfully Submitted,
		Doris K. Kowalski, Secretary