Bellaire Band Parent Organization

Meeting Minutes September 14, 2010

 

I. Meeting called to Order at 7:00 pm.

á      Board Members present: Holly Seth, Deborah Allen, Crystal Ramirez, Armando Espinoza, Susie Mauzy

á      Band Director: Mike Hardy

á      General Attendance: Other than board members, there were approximately a dozen members in attendance.

 

II. Approval of Last MeetingÕs Minutes – approved

á      Introduction of Officers – since the elections took place over the summer, the new officers were introduced. It was noted that we are looking for a volunteer to be Color Guard Liaison.

 

III. New Business:

á      BBPO by-laws are in the process of being revised. The proposed modifications will be sent to the members before next BBPO meeting so they will have a chance to make any comments; the plan is to approve the by-laws at the October BBPO meeting.

á      Cool max shirts and shoe orders were placed last week; T-shirts to be ordered by the end of this week. The cool max shirts should be available to wear at next weekÕs game.

á      Fundraising:

o   Food sales after school in the courtyard on Tues/Thurs. 25% of the profit goes into the accounts of those selling the food. See Crystal Ramirez to volunteer.

o   Butterbraids – this fundraiser will start at the Oct BBPO meeting (weÕll have samples to taste); expect delivery the week before Thanksgiving.

o   Selling smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving – couldnÕt find a seller willing to do support.

o   Possibly tailgate party at the school before a game (sell tickets beforehand); maybe the same middle school band night (probably Lamar game)

o   MS 150 bike ride: requires LOTS of preparation; probably too late to do for this year. Need to start earlier to do for next year

o   Brisket sale is another option.

o   BP and DOW employees have $500 of company money to donate each year; if a parent knows any of them, see if they are willing to donate to BBPO.

á      Thanksgiving Day parade: we are signed up. BBPO will feed kids breakfast beforehand

á      Announcements: Mr. Hardy

o   Thank you to all the volunteers for giving their time

o   Band will host HISD All-City Band Auditions Monday, Nov 15.

o   Need to look at finding a parking lot that can be used for marching field next year. Too many issues with wet fields and sharing the field w/ football team, etc.

o   Will be using 2 smaller trucks instead of one large truck to transport equipment to games/marching contest.

o   Spring Trip will be to New York. Waiting on final information for exact days and price – hopefully will have info next week.

 

IV. TreasurerÕs Report

á      $8600 still owed in fees

á      end of May bank account balance: $10591

á      end of Aug. bank account balance: $24062

á      current bank account balance: $20480

 

V. Adjournment

á      Next Meeting – October 12, 2010 at 7:00 pm.