PLANTATION PARK SINGERS BOOSTER ASSOCIATION/ PLANTATION PARK SINGERS
Nicole Greggs, Musical Director/NBCT-Early/Middle Childhood Music
875 SW 54th Ave. Plantation, FL 33317 (754) 323-7150 x325
Website:
www.musicmakerscamp.com
Email:
musicmakerscamp@aol.com or nicole.greggs@browardschools.com
General Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 6:30 pm
“That Children can make beautiful music is not so important as that Music can
make beautiful children.”
Minutes
I.
Welcome!
A. Thank
You so much for coming! Please sign in.
II.
Report from secretary; Leslie Ollendick
A.
Meeting started @ 6:40 PM
B.
Mrs. Gregg’s started the meeting by talking about how chorus is very important
to your child’s growth. The importance of music education is essential.
Why Sing? No heartbeat = No Life – Singing develops linguistic.
Fine arts enrollment for GPA – 4 or more credits – 3.0 or higher
Credits are proven with music (arts) using resources
Importance of music education - 1-Succes in society -2- Success in School
3-Developing intelligence –4- Success in Life – Research Results
Spatial / Temporal relationships in music
Statistics state that music & the arts has impacted children in such a
positive
way that a child who has music in there life scores better in all
subjects, to
include Math, Social Studies, Writing, Reading, Etc. To conclude on this
subject
Chorus is great for your child.
C.
This meeting is the first for the year, if
there are any questions regarding
Chorister & Parent Responsibilities you can refer back to Chorus Handbook or
simply
Just ask a Mrs. Gregg’s or a Chorus Officer.
D.
We want to strive not to miss rehearsals and a tardy will be @ 2:05 PM
E.
Kid’s can do Art Club & Chorus
F.
Uniform talk – setting up for next meeting
G.
Your child was issued a Music Folder – There will be a musicianship test & we
need graders.
III.
Old Business
A.
None at this time
IV. New
Business
A.
Need of the Month- please take an item from the Giving Tree if you are willing.
Thank You!
B.
Chorus Handbook, Schedule, Contracts & Paperwork- Mrs. Greggs
C.
Chorus Uniforms
1.
Formal Uniform Check Day: see schedule
2.
Informal Uniform Check Oct. 16 at Sing-a-Thon (jeans & t-shirts, no anklet
socks)
3.
Help needed with checking on all three days!
4. Uniform
Bank
D.
Volunteering, Chaperone, and Committees- STAR procedures
E.
Need Volunteers for supervision at parent pick up station – Supervision
is 15 min. ( No Longer)
Vice-President of Uniforms & Costumes-
open to nominations;
Vice-President of Volunteers-
Maria Oliff
Co-Vice-President for Administration-
Larisa Crawford & Virginia Lopez
Vice-President for Supplies, Stage, & Props- William Webber &
Mrs. Flynn
Vice-President for Fundraising-
Tracy Beckwith
Vice-President for Music & Library-
Tricia Swartzwelder
Secretary-
Leslie Ollendick & Angie Bane
Treasurer-
Joanne Wright;
Historian-
Celia Schwab
Slate was elected by majority vote with 2 open offices.
G. Ratification of 2009-2010 Proposed Budget (see back)
1.
Motion to accept proposed budget Celia Schwab & Mrs. Santos
H. Fundraising
1. Proposed Fundraisers include:
a. Fall and Spring Sing-a-Thon’s (see below)
b. Spring
Concert program book Advertisement sales
c.
Candy sales/ Bake Sales/ Garage Sales
d.
Recorder sales
e. Carnival sand
art sales
2. Open Floor
3. Next PPSBA meeting time = Thurs. Oct. 1 )Bat 6:30pm in the
PPE music room.
4. Adjournment was @ 7: 40 PM with a motion to accept by
Sandra Camps & Erin Tamkis
Minutes submitted by Leslie Ollendick, PPSBA Co-Secretary
Estimated Expenses:
|
Item |
Estimated Cost |
Notes |
|
Music |
$1600 |
$1100 for Fall; $500 for spring |
|
Office supplies |
$200 |
Labels, Paper, ink for awards; etc. |
|
Awards |
$1500 |
certificates, medals, trophies, gifts, etc. |
|
Prizes for fundraising |
$150 + donations |
|
|
Accompanists, Professional Dues, and Clinicians |
$500 |
for winter/spring concerts + other events |
|
Costumes |
$600 |
|
|
T-shirts |
$900 |
|
|
CD duplication |
$300 |
|
|
Set and Props |
$600 |
as needed throughout year |
|
Chorus Scrapbook |
$100 |
for film, materials |
|
Margie F. Dellerson Scholarship Fund |
$300 |
to be used at Music Teacher’s discretion for kids in financial need |
|
Replacement keyboard |
$2500 |
Need update music keyboard to replace Triton ProX (has broken touch
screen) |
|
Trip Snacks, Officer Fees, Registration, etc. |
$800 |
|
|
Misc./ Emergency |
$500 |
for unforeseen needs of PPSBA |
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES |
$10,950* |
|
*Spring Performance Trip expenses additional
Estimated Income:
|
Item |
Estimated Income |
Notes |
|
Balance forward |
$2800 |
Estimated Remaining from previous |
|
Registration donations |
$20x 85 kids= $1700 |
Covers t-shirts & 2 practice CD’s/kid |
|
Fall Sing-a-thon |
$2200 |
Post expenses |
|
Spring Sing-a-thon |
$1700 |
Post expenses |
|
Recorder & Book Sales |
$15x100=$500 |
($1500 minus cost) |
|
Fall or Spring Fundraiser |
$1500 goal |
|
|
Concert Program Book Ad Sales |
$500 |
|
|
Carnival Sand Art |
$75 |
|
|
TOTAL ESTIMATED INCOME |
$11,000 |
|
|
ESTIMATED YEAR-END BALANCE |
$125 |
|