BOOSTER MEETING MINUTES HIGHLIGHTS
August 2024
Regular Monthly Meeting
Jeff Adams called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
Attendees: Jeff Adams, Linda Collazo, Jason Gallagher, Jodi Gorenberg, Tracey Hoffman, Tim Keleher, Seth Mirowitz, Myra Ortega,
Xiaojun “Jenny” Yuan (Host)
May 20, 2024 meeting minutes approved
Music Report
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Summer maintenance issues: new tires on the tractor; battery maintenance; broken speakers needing replacement; ongoing building construction requires daily adjustments and moving of music program/ MB supplies.
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Marching Band Camp is underway and going well with motivated students.
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MB fittings went well with much appreciated parent volunteer support.
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Gorenberg to put out a Sign Up Genius for parent volunteers for needed MB game day and event support.
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MB Parent Meeting scheduled for August 26 with a review of the upcoming season and marching band rules and attendance policies.
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Discussed MB meeting and other opportunities to reach out to parents with an appeal for parent support through volunteering with the Music Boosters and MB. Message: Parent support is vital to help keep the music programs at East elite offerings that positively impact students’ experiences, educations, and futures. Please join and volunteer.
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Buck Palmer will make ongoing updates to the MB schedule in Google Calendar.
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Tracey will bring the MB Google Calendar up to date.
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David Francis-Maurer to be the school administrator contact for music programs.
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Expanded opportunities for music program trips and competitions are being researched.
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Back to School Night, September 19, Booster representative (Jeff) to be present at music class sessions & Booster table.
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Fall Preview Concert, October 30.
Membership/Treasurer Reports
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New memberships: 2 Premium Membership; 1 Faculty Membership.
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Discounted Booster Memberships to be offered on the day of the MB parent meeting & Back to School Night.
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T-shirts to be ordered with winning student design by Kayla Tabares to be ready for 2024-2025 Booster members at the Fall Preview concert.
Adjournment/Next Meeting
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Meeting adjourned at 8:15PM
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Next meeting will be held September 16, 2024
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Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Collazo