| Minutes May 8, 2007
The meeting was brought to order at 7:10 due to the late arrival of Joan Williamson, Secretary. A motion was made to have the minutes accepted, seconded, and approved. Treasurers Report Rama Peri was unable to attend the meeting tonight and a treasurers report was unavailable. Student Accounts Connie Holdridge reported that there are still a few students who owe for the trip to Boston, but that those monies will be turned in soon. She also reported that there are many students who will be carrying funds over to the next school year. Official numbers were not available tonight but will be available at the June meeting. Directors Report Barry Eli reported that the Boston trip was a complete success. He was very proud of all the students and thanked the chaperones for helping to make it a wonderful experience for all. Our Marching band was notified on Monday that they were miss quoted on their finish score for their performance, Festival Tours mistake, and were upgraded from a Silver Medal to a Gold Medal. In all the Music Students came home with 2 Gold medals, one for marching and one for Jazz, and one Silver medal for Concert Band. Barry commented that all students were very well behaved and performed at an excellent standard. �The trip was absolutely fabulous,� stated Barry. Upcoming Performances � The Spring Jazz Concert is next Monday, May 14th at 7pm in the Little Theater, the Spring Concert is the following Monday on the 21st at 7pm with the Choir Concert the following night on Tuesday, May 22nd at 7pm. In addition to these dates the Jazz Band will be performing on May 29th at 7pm in the Lewes Community Park at the Lewes Library, on May 30th at Baywoods at 6pm, and again on June 2nd in Lewes for the dedication ceremony of the new canal front park at 5pm. The Band has been asked to perform on Monday May 30th in Rehoboth at 11am. Mr. Eli was uncertain at this meeting how many students would be attending that performance, and the band will be performing again on June 5th for the Graduation exercises starting at 6pm. New Drum Major � He is hopeful that a new Drum Major will come forward from the incoming 2007 � 2008 class to replace Jamie Shea who will be graduating. New School � New Music Facilities- Mr. Eli will be meeting with the architect�s of the New High School this Friday to look at the layout of the new facilities. He will have all of their time so that all storage areas, practice areas, etc.., so that our new facilities can be fully assessed and all space can be best utilized. Choir � A report was not available at this time. Presidents Report � Robert thanked the Dukes� for transporting all our equipment to and from Boston. He read the following to all present to sum up the Boston Trip���. �On May 3, 2007, we departed from Cape Henlopen High School for Boston. We left with three buses of students. We expected them to be responsible, reasonable and rational. We expected them to represent themselves, their families and their school. We gave them independence, self reliance and self sufficiency. We expected them to obey and respect adults, many whom they did not know. We expected them to make adjustments out of their comfort zone. We expected them to get along with their peers who they seldom have an opportunity too. We expected them to be responsible for others. We expected them to perform to the best of their abilities. We expected them to know what is wrong and what is right. We expected them to meet our expectations. Once again, on May 3, 2007, we departed from Boston for Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes with three buses of students but this time we arrived in Lewes with three buses of experienced performers who are emerging and maturing young people. I only hope that we met their expectations�. Kim Wooding commented on what a fine job all of the students did in helping each other when needed and for working as a team. She was very proud of all of them, and very pleased to be a part of the trip. Trophy Case � Robert thanked Alex Bales and her parents Lisa and Alan for completely rejuvenating the Music Trophy cases in the main lobby just outside the Little Theater. All trophies were cleaned, polished, repaired where needed and put back in proper display for all to enjoy. The Bales� spent 9 hours each on the project. Thank You. Old Business Strawberries � Connie Holdridge reported that the truck will arrive at the High School on Tuesday morning, May 15th and all fruit can be picked up after 3pm. Extra fruit was intentionally ordered and can be purchased at that time and what still remains will be sold at the Choir Concert that evening. Any one who is able to help can contact Connie at 227-8138. Scholarships � All the scholarship essays have been turned in and are being reviewed. Winners will be awarded on Seniors Night, June 4th. Nomination Committee � At present the following people have expressed interest in running for the board; Robert Wingo and Don Leavel for the position of President, Darrell Dukes for the position of Vice President, Heidi Dukes for the position of Student Accounts, and Yvonne Lallier (no position stated). Further nominations can still be made up to and including during the June meeting BBQ � Car Wash � Chuck and Amy Wooding have agreed to chair a chicken BBQ for either the first or second weekend in June. Krista Scudlark will chair a car wash to be held at the same time . State Fair Parking � PJ Hopkins and Lisa Bales are again co-chairing this summer fundraiser. All sign up sheets are in the Band room and students can post their names to whatever slots they would like. Sign up sheets will be available at both of the Middle School Spring Concerts also, Mariners on May 31st and Beacon on May 22nd. Last year a total of 85 students and parents worked the fair for a total of 2,307 hours total, or 241 hours per day. Three shifts are available to be worked, 7am-12 noon, 11:30am � 4:00 pm, and 3:30 pm � 9pm. Day Captains are needed and anyone interested in volunteering can contact PJ at 684-4455 or Lisa at 265-7679. Relay For Life � Due to a lack of student participation, the band will not be taking part in this fundraiser this year. Jackets � Lisa Bales had available for all to see the new Music Jacket that will be available for all music students and their families to purchase for one month starting today. The Jackets cost $87.50 with a small nominal addition if the students name is added. Matching hats are also available. The jackets will be available approximately 4 weeks after the order is submitted. We need a minimum of 12 jackets to fill an order. The Jackets will be made available for order again during band camp so that students can hopefully have them in time for the football season. Order forms will be given to all students and posted on the Web site. Pictures of the jacket are on the forms. Depending on the students discipline, the jacket can be ordered to read either Band or Choir. Thank you Lisa for all the hours spent finalizing our requests and searching out vendors. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm. The next meeting will be on June 11th at 7pm in the Band Room. Minutes respectfully submitted by Joan Williamson. |