ACTON BOXBOROUGH FRIENDS OF MUSIC
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 4, 2008
Attending: Lisa Soo, Lee Tyler, Pam Nourse, Wendy Bryson, Michelle Christensen, Rachel Kinicki, Beth McDonough, Linda McCann, Donna Bottari, Erica Davidson, Paulette Joyce, Don Brady, Mark Hickey, Suzanne Brozek, Marcia Cece Epstein, Jeremy Denzer
Secretary’s Report: Marcia Cece Epstein. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the Secretary’s Report with the following amendment: under the Car Wash report, add: “The dates of choice for the spring car wash are: 1st choice May 17; 2nd choice May 24; and 3rd choice May 10.”
Treasurer’s Report: Lisa Soo. A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the Treasurer’s Report dated February 4, 2008, a copy of which is attached and made a part of these Minutes.
Directors’ Reports:
Jen Moss: The pan choral concert will be held over two nights with the elementary schools and high school performing on 3/3 at 7 p.m. and the JHS and HS performing on 3/4 …… The Madrigals will perform on 3/24 at the Gates School Medieval Festival at 11:00 and at 1:00.
Mark Hickey for Larry Hough. The Winter Percussion program is ready and the costumes are in hand.
Jeremy Denzer: The Winter Guard Program is complete with ongoing work on uniforms and silks.
Mark Hickey: The Jazz Band IAJE District Festival will be held at Reading High School on March 4. … Five elementary school band concerts finished today with 324 students participating in the Grades 5 & 6 program. …. Brigadoon opened February 1. … Ryan Maserang and Yi Liu were accepted to the All State, and 25 students have been accepted to the Junior District (Gr. 7-9) Festival. … The Junior High Musical this year is Disney’s High School Musical and opens 2/29, running for two weekends. .. Beth Abrams is the new drama coach at RJ Grey. DC TRIP: The Itinerary is attached. 100% of what is needed for the White House tour is in hand at Nikki Tsongas’ office. Parade organizers will provide a t-shirt and patch for $15. Mr. Hickey will give the requisite form to the Guard. Still looking for a nurse to accompany the DC group. There will be a mandatory pre-departure meeting with students and parents, the date TBA. NEW UNIFORMS: Two basic ideas which will be distinctive to the AB Band. 1) Generic and 2) Colonial theme. The fabrics offered are 100% wool; Dacron/wood blend; 100% polyester. Can mix and match for colors. Wool is the superior fabric. Looking at a black bib pant v. blue – the bib style offers the best coverage. The next design element is the back of jacket – waist or tail coat? The cost will be @$80,000 (@$400/uniform). The School Committee will appropriate $40,000 and lease to purchase the remaining amount over five years. The Music Program needs to come up with $9,000 over the next five years which is taken from revolving accounts that run through the Music Department. The Superintendent recommended using money from fees generated from music programs. ABSAF also makes gifts. There is a possibility of fee increases for everyone -- $30/athletics; $15/Band, in which case families will pay a $90 Band fee.
Car Wash: Michelle Christensen. Flemming would like an assistant who will take over when he leaves.
Membership: Paulette Joyce. Paulette put together spread sheet and emails of J.H. students. Suzanne Brozek will send email information to 8th graders; an opportunity to recruit new parents. Beth McDonough recommends publishing photos of lower grades on the ABFOM website to pique curiosity thus making connections.
Uniforms: Michelle Christensen. Uniform fittings after school on Feb. 26, 27, and 28. Students should sign up for alterations.
Refreshments: Rachel Kinicki. Discussed snacks during the Stepping Out concert. Plan to serve lemonade and cookies.
A motion was made, seconded and accepted to adjourn. Next meeting March 3, 2008,
7 p.m., Room 115N.