August 2017

​MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF THE
RAYMORE-PECULIAR BAND BOOSTERS CLUB, INC.
August 8, 2017
 
The regular meeting of the Raymore-Peculiar Band Boosters Club was held RayPec East Middle School, due to construction at RPHS.  Those in attendance were: Dana Wilhite, Allison Bruflat, Alec Adolphson, Kellie Norton, John Wilson, Travis Houston, Melissa Hogan, Amanda McVay,  Angela Weis, Shannon Thornhill, Jen Inman, Andrea Mannino, Jill Sueltz, Tamarah Pritchard,
C. Byrnes, Dillon Jarrett, Catie Howlett, Alyssa Clark, Libby Craig, Jen Gibson, Christine Sivulka, Aaron Howlett.
 
The meeting was called to order by President Dana Wilhite at 7:00 p.m.
 

• Introductions
• Meeting Expectations: Be respectful of each other and refrain from mentioning beating “dead horses.”

 
Meeting Minutes Approval: 

• The minutes from the July 11, 2017 meeting were reviewed.
• A motion to approve the minutes was made by Melissa Hogan, seconded by Kellie Norton; the motion carried.

 
Financial Report: Allison Bruflat
 

• Transactions (7/13/2017 – 8/8/2017); Running ledger balance is currently $44,227.22

 
Committee Reports:
 
Fundraisers Kellie Norton
 

• Chipotle:  August 22 (Color Guard) August 29th
• Trash Bags: 9/14 delivery 5:30pm to 7:30pm in front of school.
• Programs: Extra game will mean more revenue; more information to come.
• Mums; Orders ongoing, due 9/7, delivery will be 9/14.
• Price Chopper Hot Dog Sale?
• Car Washes: Ongoing, looking for locations.
• 99-pledge; online practice, 2/1/2018-2/29/2018; kids go door-to-door to sell pledges.
• Calendar Fund raiser; $10 per calendar, prizes drawing each day; kids to sell door-to-door.

 
Field Crew/Band Dads  Dana Wilhite

• Need two more “fronts” for marching show this year.
• Need to make “ 9 Roman Columns,” 2 each of 6ft, 8ft, 10ft, 3 each of 12ft. Want to hold flags and also hide behind the columns.

 
Uniforms Jennifer Inman

• Wrist bands, one white and one black for drumline needed.
• Sewed 30 buttons on jackets before pictures.
• Would like new ropes, metallic gold or white for drum majors.
• Need more pink gloves.
• Garment bags: Need 25 new ones; need garment bags for color guard (est $600).
• Need more budget money for color guard.
• Shoe order will be done at family picnic.

 
 
Chuckwagon Angela Weis

• Pizza party on 8/11; South Middle School.
• Gas tanks to Alec Adolphson for family picnic on 8/15; shopping on 8/12, Howard Kelly will pick up the food.
• Need senior names for senior snack.
• 20 Color Guard.

 
Spirit Wear: Sherry Dubois

• Forms handed out, can be returned to Mr. Wilson’s desk.
• Link is in Newsletter.
• 30 medals are needed for seniors.
• Show shirts are $10.

 
Color Guard

• Rifles are in disrepair.
• Choreography cost $1400 and another $1400 is needed
• Need new silks.

 
Director’s Report: Mr Wilson/Mr Houston/Mr Jarrett/Ms Gibson

• Kids are learning show quickly.
• It’s called “Band Practice” not “Band Camp.”
• Chicago Trip: Conference call 8/9 with Gateway.
• September 22, is homecoming, info coming soon.
• Talking to Mr. Miller to get Alumni to play pre-game at Homecoming; 4pm reception/tour school, then feed everyone, 5:45pm practice.
• Check student schedule to ensure students are in correct band.

 
New Business

• Mr. Jarrett wants a wireless microphone for soloists; $1345 at Sweetwater.com.

• Possibly get a narration machine in future.
• Allison contacted by a professional hearing center offering free screening for all directors, and discounted ear plugs; students also, but at parents expense. There are 9 offices in KC. These earplugs reduce volume, but maintain quality of music tone.
• Allison wants 6 grade and higher to use Charms; Mr. Jarrett prefers not to have middle school on Charms at this time.
• September 30th, first competition in Carl Junction, MO

 
A motion was made by Alyssa Clark and seconded by Dana Wilhite to adjourn the meeting around 8:03pm. Next meeting September 12, 7pm, RPHS Band Room.
 
Upcoming Events:
 
August 7-11--Band Practice
August 14--Evening rehearsals start
August 18--Home Football Game
August 23--First Day of School
Sept. 1--Home Football Game, senior night
Sept. 12--Band Booster Meeting 7 pm
Sept. 22--Homecoming
Sept. 23--Raymore Parade
Sept. 29--Home Football Game