SOUTHWEST mGH SCHOOL MUSIC PARENTS ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING MINUTES November 21,2003 
Old Business: 
A. Copier issues: automatic 5% increase 
As of November, $450 service contract for year 
B. Oct. 9th minutes read and approved 
Treasurer's report read and approved 
C. Fundraisers going on: Younkers (a few students are doing this) Seroogy's: Band 
Haunted House: Vocal: raised $700: $350 for light rental $350 for 
Sound System discussed; decided to allocate $5000 from Music Parents for Phase II (The proposed phases were designed by Arrow Audio from Appleton.) 
New Business: 
A. Music Parent's Booklet: Created by Lisa Hildebrand; thank you to Lisa on an excellent job; has been distributed 
B. Band Tri~ to Washington D.C.: Cost will approximately be $755; right now it is Estimated that 3 buses, approximately lOO students/chaperones total, lots of uniforms and instruments 
This price includes: 4 nights/5 days 
C. Don Dickert: has looked into the number of VFW, American Legion, etc. in the state of Wisconsin. Don has offered to send a letter to each of these organizations to tell them about Southwest's distinction of being the only Wisconsin band to perform at the dedication of the World War II monument. He is doing this in hopes that they will send a token to the Music Parents to help defray the cost of the trip. Pam Miller will help with letter writing, etc. They might also seek the help of the Packers, Brewers and the Bucks. 
D. African drums: Mr. Gotz discussed the possible future purchase for rhythm. Joel would like a Fundraiser to buy those drums. The estimated cost is $3000/Set of9. 
Respectfully Submitted, Theresa Vinoski