MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF THE RAYMORE-PECULIAR BAND BOOSTERS CLUB, INC. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The regular meeting of the Raymore-Peculiar Band Boosters Club was held in the band room. Those in attendance were Marian Pfeiler, Bobbi Bond, Michelle Houston, Jason Heuwinkel, Jenna Craig, Elizabeth Craig, Chris Thompson, LeeAnne Thompson, Sam Musfelt, Vada Musfelt, Tristan Musfelt, Melissa Guyer, Jennifer Byrne, Kelsey Walker

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Libby Craig. 
MINUTES
A motion was made by Michelle Houston to approve the January minutes as written.  The motion was seconded by Marian Pfeiler.  The motion was voted on and approved.
DIRECTOR REPORTS
Band: Jennifer Byrne

• Thank you to all who helped put on the Father-Daughter Dance.  It was a success.  We received several great comments from the dads about the event.
  
• The music directors had the opportunity to tour the new PAC building. Mrs. Byrne shared pictures and information about the space.  Special acoustic paneling will be installed making it a perfect recital venue for the band program. Construction should be completed in May.  The new venue will open in the Fall.
  
• The All-State Band performance was fantastic. Senior Riley Zimmerman attended and performed. It was a great experience.
  
• Jazz I and Jazz II will be competing at Ottawa University on Thursday.
  
• The Band directors are working on finalizing a Marching Band calendar for this fall. There will be some changes in rehearsal times from what we have had before. Also, stricter policies on attendance will be implemented. 
  

Color Guard: Kelsey Walker

• New Cadet Guard is going well. Half of the team are 8th graders and will be in high school next year.
  
• The Guard had their first competition on February 3rd. They will compete again at MSU this coming weekend,
  
• Looking into possibly doing a summer camp program in tandem with Belton.
  
• Still exploring grant options for a possible KSU camp.
  
• Finished candle fundraiser.
  

OFFICER REPORTS
Vice President/Fundraising: Michelle Houston

• Shared dance results. Over $17k profit. 67 band/orchestra/color guard families participated in planning or working the event. There were over 1,000 attendees.  It was a very successful event.
  
• In March, we will begin a calendar fundraiser.
  
• In April, we will be selling trash bags again.
  

Treasurer: Marian Pfeiler

• Financials are up to date through 2/17.
  
• Provided an update on current finances.
  
• Profits from Father-Daughter dance have been distributed and student statements have been sent out.
  
• Outlined the remaining expenses we should have this year and what our expected profit/loss for the year will be.
  
• Florida trip payments have been coming in.
  

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chuckwagon: Bobbi Bond

• Provided snacks for today’s percussion clinic.
  
• Discussed the possibility of providing food or snacks for upcoming events:  March 16 Solo and Ensembles in Grain Valley, March 18 Pre-State Concert, April 5 Large Group Performance in Grain Valley.
  

Band Dads: Jason Heuwinkel

• Thank you to Don Mott for the large tree project idea.  
  
• Discussed the future trailer storage location.
  

Uniforms: LeeAnne Thompson

• Cleaning expenses for marching band uniforms were less than expected.
  
• Tuxes will be used again for Wind Symphony concert.
  

NEW BUSINESS

• The Color Guard is planning to sell their existing floor mat and get a new one.
  
• July 23rd will be the summer MB Kickoff Event.
  

Meeting was adjourned at 8:12pm.