Band Parents Organization Meeting Minutes
September 8th, 2009

Attendance:
Bill Kagel, Jasper Tran, May Cachero, Allie Kagel, Miranda Lopez, Charles Cachero, Chitra Lakshmi,
Cynthia Gomez, Genevieve Santiago, Eric Wong, Aaron Apilado, Fernando Apilado, Harihar Jobanputra, Guna Sevugapperimal, Ryuko Senda, Ruth Duncan, Robert Cook, Elsa Ilagan,  Georgene Martin, Adelfa Tocus, Art Carrera, Therese Carrera, Richard F. Wong, Kathy Burgardt

Board members:
President: Diana Palmon
Vice President: vacant
Secretary: Jennie Mitchell- present
Treasurer: Judy Caballeros-present
Fundraising: Anthony Nunes-present
Membership Chairperson: Sandhya Sharma- present
Publicity: Sylvia Sanders- present

Meeting called to order at 7:35pm.
Motion to approve minutes from previous meeting made by Judy and seconded by Kathy Burgardt.

Director’s Report - See other Report
Upcoming:
September 19th Newark Days Parade
Sept. 26th San Jose High School Band Day
October 2nd Homecoming
Oct. 9th Football vs WHS
Oct. 10th Cupertino Tournament of Bands
Oct. 13th BPO Mtg
Oct. 17th E.C. Halloween Parade

AHS Administration Liaison- Kathy Burgardt
Mrs. Burgardt mentioned how well behaved the students are and how well they represent the school. She also mentioned that the administration saw us at band camp and commended the students for how well behaved and mature they were.

Membership Report – Sandhya
Sandhya mentioned that we need more volunteers for various events. We also need some more truck drivers for events such as San Jose HSBD.

Publicity Report – Sylvia
Sylvia has sent out information regarding various fundraising events and will publicize the upcoming performances as well.
Fundraising Report – Anthony

On September 16th we will start the We Care Coffee fundraiser, which will include the top 12 items/products of their catalogue.
We will also be handing out the Parade-A-Thon form, which is what we use during the Newark Days Parade to help raise funds.
September 21st will be an “eating out” fundraiser, time and location is TBA.
We also have the SHARES card, when you use the card at Lucky, Savemart etc. a percentage will go back to the band.


Treasurer’s Report - Judy Caballeros- NO report for September, the following is from the June meeting.
Checking Balance as of May 1st: $18,432.51 Checking Balance as of May 30th: $14,737.29 Savings is $5,518.37 Our Total is $20,305.66

Reimbursements- for September
Jennie for $600.00 Instructor Fee for August
Anthony for $471.06 for percussion equipment
Judy for $ 98.29 for canopy
Judy for $20.25 for ice for Band Camp potluck
Diana for $ 19.15 for food prep for end of camp potluck

Eric made a motion to pay the bills. Robert Cook seconded the motion, and it was approved by those in attendance.

Food Committee:
Nothing to report

Old Business
We still have band jackets for sale $40.00 and they are located in the band room.

New Business
None

Student Forum:
Nothing to report

Eric moved to adjourn the meeting seconded by Anthony. Motion passed by those in attendance. Meeting adjourned at 8:34 pm. The next meeting is October 13th, 2009 at 7:30pm.

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