Minutes
CMS Music Boosters
September 17 , 2003

Meeting was called to order at 7:05 by Helen Friedman, past president. Introductions were made and the purpose of the CMS Music Boosters was discussed.

The following officers were elected:

President – Sue Engle
V-President – Tim Anderson
Secretary – Diane Collinge
Treasurer – Vicky Marbacher was not in attendance, but voted in- confirmation will follow.

Discussion of last year’s events and preliminary plans for this year. The group decided to run the following events:

Sept. – Booster Logo Contest – prizes
Nov. – Burger King Cashola
Jan. – Little Caeser’s Pizza Drive
March – Burger King Cashola
June – Musical Chairs
On-going – refreshments at concerts

Notices will go home to parents for volunteers for all events. (Sign-up List)

Discussion about next month's meeting time was held. Our next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m on October 15th in the bandroom.

Treasurer's Report - Current balance as of 9/17/03 is $483.39.

Asked for a wish list from CMS music department for next meeting.

Discussed our tax status (5013C) and the possibilities of writing grant applications and getting scholarships that are available from many companies. Tim Anderson is very familiar with applying for the 5013C status and also these fund raising ideas and is willing to work on it for us. We can register with the Secretary of State's office as a non-profit organization.

Idea discussed to set up a permanent scholarship fund for music lessons.

Idea discussed to send out a newsletter with upcoming events, and notes on previous events, where money is used, etc.  First one could include last year's success and that the money was used to help complete the music lab.

Idea discussed to have a raffle at Holiday Concerts.

Eric Kobb, Band Director at CMS asked the Boosters to sponsor music lessons for a needy student for the 2003-2004 school year - voted on and approved.

Mr. Kobb also asked the Boosters if they were willing to help if CMS hosted the MENC Southeastern District Music Festival on May 15th. Discussion and vote- approved. Carol Bridges and Julie Avant agreed to head up this effort in cooperation with Mr. Kobb. No money is needed, and $1500 will be donated to the Booster Club for hosting the event.

Mr. Kobb will give our list of events to Mr. O'Malley, CMS Principal for approval before we made final plans.

Copies of the minutes will be posted on the CMS website.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30.

Respectfully submitted,

Jennifer Ramsay/Past Treasurer
Helen Friedman/Past Co-President