General Booster Meeting October 20, 2015

President’s Report  Fireworks -  Choir Members and Debra Cahill  Floor Managers  Why is it important  Dates Dec 20 - Jan 1  Who can Volunteer - Honorary Members - Lavon Watson (CD Fulkes Stand Manager) - First Aid Requests - Blood Pressure Wrist Cuff - Pulse Oximeter

Secretary’s Report ● Approve September minutes ● Communication ○ GroupMe - Download the app and follow the link in the weekly or search the group “Cedar Ridge Band Parents” to join.

Treasurer’s Report Operating Account: Income:$31, Expenses: $8, Fee Account: Income: $605 Expenses: $14, (Payout to Operating) TMC Account: Income: $1,975 (Sponsor & Entry Fees) Expenses: $3, (Judges Travel)

General VP Update Pit Crew The pit crew has been hard at work building additional props to help improve the shows visuals. They are going to be ready for the Super Regional BOA in San Antonio. Thanks to Bob Faktor and all the pit crew for your hard work. Senior Scholarships Committee This is a small committee made up of 5-7 booster members that help determine who the recipients of our booster scholarships will be. It is not a very time consuming role. If you don't have a senior and would like to chair or help with this committee please contact us at Uniform Team Kim, Kelly and the rest of the volunteers are on round 2 of the uniform laundering. Thanks for keeping our band looking sharp!

TMC Preliminary Figures Success! Budgeted $22,203 Projected Net Income Approx $35,000 ● Budget meeting to address RRISD freeze payroll for contracted employees and budgeting corrections to occur in November.

THANK YOU for volunteering at our JV and Varsity Games! Volunteer opportunities: - 3 more weeks of regular season games and we still need your help. - Varsity playoffs are held right after our regular season. Our band earned $6,000 from playoffs last year. Keep your eyes open for sign ups!

Chipotle Spirit Night - October 14th THANK YOU Band and Color Guard families ❖ You let Chipotle do the cooking ❖ Chipotle donated 50% of the sales to the Boosters ❖ You helped raise $ for our Booster program In just one evening! In just four hours!

Shop To Your Hearts Content! SHOP AMAZON at this site and support the Cedar Ridge High School Band Boosters at the same time!  You select your charity --->> Cedar Ridge High School Band Boosters  Prime Shoppers - YES, you can shop and support our Boosters too!  Share with your family and friends near and far  Their purchases count too!  Same great Amazon shopping experience!

Planning Committees - The BIG FIVE 1.Casino Night 2.Mulch Sales 3.Comedy Night 4.Top Golf 5.Car Show This SignUp will be announced in the Booster Highlights in the coming weeks Showcase your skills Unlock your potential

PARK and SHOP Thursday, October CRHS parking lot 7:15 - 8:15 ❖ Shop while you wait for your student to finish practice! Friday, October Cedar Ridge vs. Rouse football game A.C. Bible Jr. Stadium, 3301 S. Bagdad Road, Leander, Texas Themed T-shirts for Color Guard & Band families And more galore Come and explore

Hospitality Report Did someone say water ?! New liaisons: Amy Christine Patterson Carlos Villalobos Only water in the water jugs Thank you to every parent that has signed up or even jumped in to help!

Meals before and after send your kids prepared for the day… plan for them to go long periods on competition days and need several snacks.

Director’s Report

*Close out your 2015 Marching Season Fees* **Last Bank Day: October 28th (Functions as a deadline)** Payments towards Orlando can not be applied until previous balances have been cleared. Spring Trip Proposed Payment Schedule ($866 Total) $200 December 7 $250 January 11 $300 February 8 Remaining Fees ($116) : March 7 Student Financials and the Happiest Place on Earth