Kenosha Orchestra Boosters

Supporting KUSD Orchestras


Meeting Minutes for Monday, March 10, 2008

Meeting Minutes    
March 10, 2008

Attendance:  Sue Jensen, Debbie Upton, Heather Kamikawa, Lindsay Demske, Robert Wells, Sadie Woods, Barbara Bemis

Treasurer’s Report:
February Income:
    Income:  $2,682.00
    Expenses:  $4,992.32
    Operating funds:  $3.765.02
    Savings:  $2,188.37

Fundraising Review:
    Afternoon Tea:
        $308 cash donation

Need more money-making ideas
Look into grants
    Grant writer needed
$15,000 cushion wanted for account--goal

Solo & Ensemble:
    Volunteers successful
    Changes for next year addressed by Dr Wells

Scholarship Judging:
    March 12, 2008 -- Lance MS @ 3:30
    Any Boosters may attend

Orchestra Fest:    Saturday, March 15, 2008
    Volunteers staffed for morning Bradford kitchen
    Need volunteers for evening 6:00 pm - Sadie, Barb and Debbie volunteered
    Sell flowers/bottled water/cookbooks/tickets
    Flowers from Summer’s Garden again
        Will raise the price from $5 to $6 for rose bouquets

Key Lite Photography to provide picture opportunity in the commons area, before and after event 5-7pm and 9-10pm.  Prices ranging from $18-$45.  First come, first serve.  He will arrive at 4:30 to set up.  Doors need to be open for him and interested students.  Photographer (Tom) will be taking pictures during the event, to be made available on his website for purchase.  Boosters allowed to use the images for our website and posters/brochures, just not to sell for profit.  Inter-office mail for ad for photos to directors.

Ordered trophies

Boosters to bring change and cash box for selling tickets.

Debbie Upton to bring 10 cases of water

Volunteers arrive at 6:00pm--please do not be late.

Need awards presenter…in front of 4,000 people and televised.
Ask Rebecca Stevens?

Afternoon Tea Recap:
Special thanks to everyone who participated!  Fantastic job everyone!

Directors:  comments from students about the event?

Ideas and suggestions for next year.
    Probably need larger facility.  Mahone as idea for next year.
    Individual committees: food, donations, decorations, raffle and auction for next year.

Ideas for guest next year:  Mark Connor, Joshua Bell, Barrage, A. Sabine-jazz violinist.  Expose children to different musical styles.

Pictures may be viewed : http://gallery.mac.net/cheesyphotos.com  > Kenosha Orchestra

Will sell t-shirts at spring concerts.  Check Fine Arts website for calendar of events.  Let us know if we need volunteers for selling.

Elementary and Middle School Symphony  Concert trips--considering to ask parents to cover some of the costs and Boosters split the cost.

Ideas for t-shirts:  to perhaps hold student contest to design logo

No Booster meeting for April

Meeting in May to elect officers for the coming school year, setting goals, and planning for summer orchestra

Next meeting:  May 12th at 7:00pm