Band Parents Organization Meeting Minutes
September 9th, 2008

Attendance:
Ron Leone, Bill Kagel, Rachel Evangelista , Debbie Hart, Sandya Sharma, Adelfa Tocus, Tracey Plovanic, Scot Johnson, Helena Huey, Tony Huey, Cameron Robinson, Kiara Smith, Leilani Quock, Charles Cachero, Ben Palmon, Judy Caballeros, Donna Villados, May Cachero, Sridevi Ganti, Laurie Nogi, Renuka Apparao, Brandon Snyder, Ruth Diehn, Karina Rizk, Jonathan Barouch, Miranda Lopez, Jessica Kuester, Jasper Tran, Mikee Tocus, Genevieve Santiago, Allie Kagel, Fred Crosby, Sylvia Sanders, Diana Palmon,
Isela Diaz, Michelle Lloyd, Jennifer To, Gabe Madeiros, Nicolas Kavanaugh, Aaron Apilado, Irene ? Jennie Mitchell, Richard F. Wong


Meeting called to order at 7:42pm.
Laurie motions to accept the minutes with corrections made and seconded by Irene.
Under reimbursement:
The Alpine Awards reimbursement should actually be to Mr. Wong
Under Fundraising:
Sylvia was in contact with the candle distributor, we would likely have the fundraiser in October and the band would make 100% profits. Should read we will make 100% of the distributors’ share of profits.

Treasurer’s Report –Judy Caballeros –


July Treasurer’s report- Judy Caballeros
Checking Balance t: $19,955.49 Savings is $3,767.09 Our Total is $23,772.58
Reimbursement
Mr. Wong- $ 930.00 for CG uniforms
Mr. Wong-$ 578.95 for Flags
Mr. Wong- $275.00 for Cupertino TOB Entry fees
Jennie- $600.00 for CG/WW instructing
Donna- $198.90 BC BBQ
Sridevi- $90.61 BC BBQ
Susan- $137.31 BC BBQ
Renuka-$208.50 BC BBQ
Rhonda- $80.37 BC BBQ
May-$69.24 BC BBQ
Isela- $29.70 Maintenance for BBQ’s

Motion to pay bills made by Fred and seconded by Brandon.
Motion to accept the July Treasurer’s report is made by Fred and seconded by Brandon.
Membership Report – Diana/Renuka/Sridevi
We have the I Can Help forms for the trips.
Administrative Laison- Ron Leone: Principal
Ron reports that the first week has been very smooth as far as behavior. He will be having the student body attend an assembly on what the expectations are for them.
Starting this year students who have free periods are required to attend a study hall session, to work on homework and study and cut down on students who wander around.
Publicity Report –Sylvia
Nothing to report
Fundraising Report – Jennie/Brandon/Ruth/Diana
We will try to schedule a Jack’s fundraiser for September 23rd?
Catalogue- We have an opportunity to do a catalogue sale from We Love Coffee company. The profits depend on how many items sold. We will table this discussion but will move forward with this fundraiser for after the candle fundraiser.
Maze Days- Laurie sat at a table during Maze days to collect donation for the music program, we made $1,455.00.
We also will be doing the SHARES cards which we can use to raise funds for the band.
We have a fundraising week starting October 6th.

Director’s Report - See other Report
Upcoming:
Sept 12th- Pep Band
Sept 13th SJSU High School Band Day
Sept 20th   – Newark Days Parade
Sept 26th –Football FS vs. Tennyson
Sept 27th – CAL HSBD
Old Business
Hawaii- We need people to communicate that they are for sure going, we need to make a big deposit soon.
Food Committee- Donnalyn/Judy
The food committee provides food for the Band Camp BBQ and fall Competitions.
New Business
None
Student Forum:

Donna moved to adjourn the meeting Fred seconded. Motion passed by those in attendance. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm. Next meeting October 14th, 2008 at 7:30pm.