PLANTATION PARK SINGERS BOOSTER ASSOCIATION/ PLANTATION PARK SINGERS
Nicole Greggs, Musical Director/NBCT-Early/Middle Childhood Music    875 SW 54th Avenue Plantation, FL 33317 (754) 323-7150 x325
Website: www.musicmakerscamp.com  Email: musicmakerscamp@aol.com or nicole.greggs@browardschools.com

 

P.P.B.S.A. Board Meeting Minutes

January 22, 2010

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:50 p.m.  In attendance were Mrs. Greggs, Mrs. Levin, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Fierro-Culver and Mrs. Swartzwelder.

 

The December minutes were tabled until the February Meeting due to technical difficulties.

 

I.  Officers Reports:

 

A-   Treasurer- Joanne Wright

 

We opened with $6,069.67, deposited $1,497.50, and spent $1,191.42 for an ending balance in our checking account of $6,375.75.  A motion was made by Denise Levin, seconded by Danielle Mitchell, to accept the treasurer’s report.   M/S/Passed.

 

B-   Vice President of Music and Library- Tricia Swartzwelder

 

Tricia discussed missing music and chorus report cards.  The due date was January 22, 2010. New music is coming soon & kids will have Destination Rock & Roll next week.

 

C-   President- Denise Levin

 

Denise thanked everyone for their ongoing support. Other business discussed as per agenda.

 

D-   Mrs. Greggs’ Report

 

1.    Mrs. Greggs thanked everyone for her holiday gift

2.    We reviewed the budget by line item to determine where we are at year to date.  Mrs. Wright will try and establish a spreadsheet by budget line items to confirm our rough estimates at the meeting.

3.    We discussed the need to order a few more t-shirts for new choristers and adult chaperones. Mrs. Levin will handle.

4.    The PTA has budgeted $2,000.00 for the chorus.  Mrs. Greggs discussed the need for a new keyboard as well as a need to replace aging instruments.  She will check prices for keyboards.  We will be holding monthly dinners at local restaurants and discussed earmarking the profits for the instruments to free up the other monies for the new keyboard.

5.    Additional fundraising along with the Spring Sing-a-Thon was discussed.  Mrs. Levin has been contacting local merchants for donations that can be used for raffles, prizes, etc.

6.    Mrs. Greggs reviewed our upcoming calendar.

a.    May 21, 2010 will be our Annual Spring Sing & Play & Awards Gala at 6:45 p.m. at Parkway Middle School.  We will need to hire security for this event.  Mrs. Levin will contact Office Donohue to see if she will be available.  Members of the Parkway Orchestra will be performing a few numbers with our choristers.  This should be wonderful experience for our children.

b.    March is Music in our Schools month.  Mrs. Greggs will need a few judges to review the instruments submitted by the children. Podcasts are being made by all PPE students and will be debuted on April 9 at a PPE Movie Night.

c.    Several other events we have participated in throughout the district are on hold or yet to be approved due to budget constraints.  Any updates will be forthcoming.

d.    Our spring trip is still undergoing the approval process.  We are awaiting the final fingerprinting results.  It is anticipated that we will be bringing 48 children and 6 adults.  The cost for the choristers is expected to be $150.00. Trip rehearsal(s) and additonal information will be provided upon final approval by the School Board. Non-official chaperones may follow the bus and stay in the same hotel.

7.    Mrs. Greggs provided us with an update on the technology items that were purchased last year.  All is working well and has been helpful for her music program.

II.    Old and New Business.

8.    We will need to have another formal uniform check.  It is very important that all uniforms are properly hemmed.  We still have some problems that need addressing.

9.    Needs of the month: glue sticks and labels (thirty per page).

10. Mrs. Greggs requested that the officers review the PPSBA Constitution and By-Laws and bring any suggestions to the February 4th meeting. A vote on changes will take place at the March meeting after the general membership has the approved amount of time to read & digest.

11. Family Night at Chili’s will be on January 27th.  Other nights to be announced. Discussion as to % to donate to Haiti was tabled until Feb. meeting because it requires vote.

12. The PTA Carnival is February 27th.  We plan to do sand art again. Will organize at Feb. meeting.

13. Our Spring Concert theme is Destination Rock & Roll. Date is Fri. 5/21 at Parkway Middle SOTA, 7pm-9pm.

a.    Solo & announcer auditions will be held February 24th & 26th from 2:00-2:45 p.m. or by appointment with Mrs. Greggs.

b.    Auditions for prelude music and/or spotlight solos for our May 21st show will be held the week of May 3rd by appointment with Mrs. Greggs.  Music and/or accompaniment tracks are the responsibility of the children and must be known at the time of the audition.

 

The rest of the Agenda will be discussed at the February meeting due to the length of this meeting.  A motion was made by Joanne Wright, seconded by Denise Levin, to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m.   M/S/Passed.

 

 

Minutes Respectfully submitted by Joanne Wright, PPSBA Treasurer

Edited by Nicole Greggs