Band Director Reports

·        Mr. Koch – not present; but keep an eye for emails and announcements on www.bucband.org

·        Mr. Casey – not present

·        Ms. Walden – not present; Beth Dauer related information about Alumni Band.  Due to Hurricane Ike the Alumni Band will be post poned till next year and an information sheet is available for her data base.

Secretary Minutes – Carolyn Alvarado

·        A motion was made by Jeff Gilbert to approve the Booster Meeting minutes from the September meeting.  The motion was seconded by David McKelroy and the minutes were unanimously approved by the meeting attendees.

Treasurer Report – Daryl Dauer

·        Daryl reported $63,963.52 in the account

·        Due to Hurricane Ike not much activity just a couple of Band and Guard Fees and merchandise sales deposited.

Board Committee Reports

·        First Vice President – David McKelroy

o       Thank you all for the great response to help chaperone.  We have been averaging 55 chaperones per game.  The ones that chaperone the most will be invited to chaperone Marching Contest.  I usually send out an email about chaperoning Friday night games on Sunday evening.  I need a response by Wednesday at 5pm so that way Cindy and I can get badges ready by Thursday.

o       No duties will be specified so we all have to flexible during our Marching contest.  All help is appreciated!!!!

o       BOA gate prices: preliminary $17, finals $17 or you can purchase both for $25.  No video cameras or professional cameras are allowed.

·        Second Vice President – Juanita Young – not present – information presented by Jeff Gilbert

o       Golf Tournament – David McKelroy (chairperson) – Tournament will be held on October 27, 2008 at the Wilderness and tee time to be between 1pm-1:30pm.  So far we have 8 to 10 teams signed-up so far.  Registration forms in available online.  Tracey Kessler is still looking for volunteers.

o       Dodge “Hometown Scholarship Program” – please encourage people to buy tickets and remember its 1 truck in the state of Texas that will be given away.  A representative from Don Davis (Chris King) will be coming to a booster meeting to explain in more detail about the program.

o       TABC Certification Class will be offered on Monday, October 27^th @ 7pm in the Band Hall.  The cost will be $25 each and the certificate will be good for 24 months.  An email will be sent out to remind parents.

o       We will start working the Toyota Center in November right after Band Marching season.  We are looking to working all sorts of events held in the Toyota Center.  Parents who volunteer to work will be able to raise funds for their students Spring Trip Fund.  Proceeds made at an event will be split 60% goes to band and 40% goes to students account.  Last year we met up at Family Fitness and car pooled to the Toyota Center and split the gas and parking fee.

·        Food/Beverage Committee – Frances Socha

o       We are asking that freshman bring 26oz of Ragu Spaghetti sauce, sophomore bring 1lb spaghetti noodles, juniors bring a loaf of French bread, and seniors bring cookies.  Franks Meat Market will be cooking 65lb of hamburger meat for the spaghetti dinner.  A lettuce salad with Ranch dressing will be provided.  This lovely meal will be prepared by the cooking committee will be feeding around 325 people.  No matter if we don’t make the finals dinner will still be prepared and served.

o       A white box is located in back of band hall for the ones that bring juices and muffins for breakfast to be provided to kids before boarding the bus on Saturday morning.

·        Capital Improvement/Props (Set Designs) – Shane Pirtle

o       We need a little more harp work; the longer bolts with wing nuts should be in today and some time before Friday.  Help is needed to put stops on the front of the bases so that the harps will have a fixed position on the bases, then bolt insertion will be easier.  Some of the harps need some paint touch up and we can do that at the same time.  We also need to cut out a little more space on some of the wheels that are rubbing hard, some need additional washers.  Need to replace the wheels on the small Drum Major stand that goes on the opposite side. 

o       Many thanks to all who have worked diligently to get harps built.  I know there were other, but these are the names I can recall:  John Kuharski, Jeff Bone, Ron Bradford, David Kirk, Vic Wade, Phil Athey, David McKelroy, Tom and Dawn Winter, Daryl Dauer, Lonnie Rathburn, Rick Martinez, Michael Perez, Chuck Cole, Mike Morris and very importantly – Linda Pirtle.  And special thanks to James Socha for getting the harps painted and John Smircic with Mike’s Machine Works for donating the axles.

o       Sherwin Williams donated the paint

o       McCoy’s gave us a good discount

o       Brazos Fasteners donated the bolts

o       Lake Hardware gave us a good discount on the wheels.

o       Used 15 of the harps at last contest

o       Volunteers are also needed to help glitter harps and will be meeting this Thursday, October 9 @ 5:30p in the band hall.  We are in need of paint rollers so please bring with you if you have any.

·        Public Relations/Merchandise – Bob Bowden

o       Alvin game sales was a little slow

o       Buc Band signs for freshman students were ordered

o       In need of volunteers to sale merchandise during school lunches.  Mr. Snell approved for the band to sale during lunch periods. 

o       The car flags are now 1 for $15 or 2 for $20.

Non-Standing Committee Reports

q       Color Guard – Leah Hardesty

§        White dresses were used on Saturday at marching contest.  A lot of complements were given on dresses and make-up.

§        The girls looked and performed beautifully

q       Uniform – Trixie Bone – Jeff Bone present

§        Please dry clean your students bibbers this week as we are in contest season

§        Make sure your student has all their items that are needed (gloves, socks, shoes, etc...)

§        Make sure pants are hemmed and long black socks are worn.  No jewelry or fingernail polish is allowed for contest.

§        After Friday night’s game be sure and have your student hang up their bibbers with their coat.  After contest on Saturday please take bibbers home.

q       Hospitality – Beth Dauer

§        Masquerade Party will be on November 22^nd and the theme will be “Buc Band Olympics”

§        Still looking for volunteers for food, chaperone, and decorating

q       Percussion Liaison – Mike Morris

§        Pasic will be from November 6^th thru November 9^th the percussion will be leaving at 6am on Friday, November 7^th on charter buses.  17 rooms have been reserved at the Radisson and 43 students will be attending.  The drum line will be performing at 11:01am on the Friday, November 7^th.

Old Business

          Veteran’s Day Parade is a go and will be in Brazoria on November 11, 2008.

          We are needing a parent to volunteer to organize senior night t-shirts for Friday, October 31^st football game.

          Toyota Center Work – sign up sheets are available

New Business

Next Booster Club Meeting will be:November 11, 2008 @ 7:30p Band hall