March 2009 SDCPA Meeting

Call to Order

Meeting was called to order by Steve Williamson, President.

Pledge of Allegiance

Treasurer's Report

Report read by Carla Listerman.  Paula Haney motioned to approve, Sharon Wohlfrom seconded the motion, all approved.

Secretary Report

Report reviewed by Paula Haney.  Bobbie Orcutt motioned to approve, Wayne Satchwill seconded motion, all approved.

Old Business

Reviewed updated organization by-laws as a group.  Specific changes  include date changes for nominations (May), elections (June), terms of service (one year starting in Aug), inclusion of Combo Band as part of Choral Association, and addition of Mission Statement written by Justin Selmeyer.  A copy of the new by-laws will be e-mailed to the parents for review with voting scheduled for the April 2009 meeting.  New Mission Statement approved by group.

The candy sale will begin on Monday, March 30th thru Monday, April 13th.  Candy prices will be determined once candy has been bought.  Carla Listerman and Lisa Williamson will be buying candy from Sam's in order to yield a higher profit for the students.

Grant committee cannot move forward until the Band Booster organization has closed out a currently pending grant.  The deadline for the Endowment Fund grant is quickley approaching.

New Business

Carla Listerman and Kelly Satchwill offered an informal tutoring service for the students currently rehearsing for the musical.   If this works out well would like to have a more formal version next year.

Director’s Report

Radio Ad sales must be turned in my Thursday, March 12th.  This fund raiser is not doing as well as last year.  Mr. Selmeyer asks that parents send updated information on closed businesses to Lisa Williamson.

First payment of $206.60 for the choir trip is due this Friday, March 13th.  Checks should be made payable to SDCPA.

Opening Knight Show Choir will perform at 12:45 in Fairfield on Saturday, March 14th.

Mr. Selmeyer requested that boys' white tuxedo jackets be dry cleaned before this event at SDCPA's expense.  Chris Ostendorf motioned to approve, Paula Haney seconded motion, approved by all.  Chris will take care of the dry cleaning and SDCPA will reimburse her.

Adjournment

Chris Ostendorf motioned to adjourn, Paula Haney seconded, all approved.

Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.