MINUTES OF THE WIMB MEETING

JUNE 2010 

Eva Nascimento called meeting to order on June 10^th at 7:10 p.m. 

PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

Eva started by letting everyone know that there would no longer be family passes for home football games.  Dave stated that programs have been losing revenue and this is why he believes family passes are no longer allowed. Next, we discussed the size of the incoming freshman class, approximately 36 students.  This should make the band 100+ strong. Elia announced that Lisa Stefano had volunteered to co-chair the 2011 Band Banquet. Paola Houlihan agreed to co-chair with Lisa. May MinutesLou Durocher motioned to accept the minutes. Judy Niedzielski seconded. May minutes were accepted. 

Treasurer’s Report

Mario Ciampi gave the treasurer’s report for the month of May, reviewing monies needed to be carried forward for the 2010-2011 season. His recommendations included continuing to fund the uniform account and putting money aside for color guard warm-ups.  Donna Pallone motions to move $5,000 to the uniform fund.  Donna Rizzo seconds.  Motion passed. Lou Durocher motions for the balance of $13,000 to be used toward Mr. Dion’s wish list. Donna Rizzo seconds. All are in favor; motion passed. 

Uniforms

Donna Pallone reported that only 2 polo shirts left uncollected. Also, on June 15^th clean uniforms will be delivered and dirty polo shorts picked up for laundering.  Battiston’s will store the polo shirts. 

Fundraising

Ø  Concert Tapes- are available.   Nella reported that Gail Griffin has agreed to fill orders for CDs.  Also, Gail reported that the audio quality for the spring concert is very poor. It is decided that an email blast will go out regarding CD orders with a note for the spring concert audio quality.  The suggested donation will be $5 for this CD.

Ø  Music & Arts Fundraiser- Judy Niedzielski reported the date is set for August 28th –This fundraiser requires 8-10 parent volunteers (as volunteers must be 18 years old or older) to run an 11-3 shift.  Music & Arts instructors will provide live music.  Additional fundraising ideas are hotdogs and soda, and sales of a Wethersfield Schools Music Program t-shirt. Filomena is getting flyer ready to distribute to all elementary school students.  We are still waiting to hear whether school district approves this event. 

Social EventsBand Banquet- A great evening was had by all. Nella and Elia reported that after all expenses were paid the banquet netted approximately $393, what was collected for 50/50 Raffle.  Thanks to Marie Massaro, the winner, who donated back her winnings.  Nella and Elia also thanked everyone that helped that evening with setup and cleanup.  

Dave Dion’s Update

Ø  Memorial Day Parade- went extremely well.  Kids sounded great and looked great in their polos.

Ø  Spring Concert – Dave was happy with the overall results under the circumstances. It was a great opportunity for 8^th graders to experience what it’s like to perform with a

large band. Still he felt it was unfortunate that Olivia Fortunato’s and Ryan Griffin’s solos were hurt by the acoustics and background noise of the gym. Unfortunately, this was unavoidable.

Ø  Graduation-June 22^nd @ 6:00 (Students to report at 5:15) Six alumni returning for graduation performance. 

Ø  UNICO – Dave received 4 checks for UNICO and its officers totaling $620 to go toward the bass and cello racks. Nella to send individual thank you notes.

Ø  Band Camp @ Webb- August 19^th -27^th (9-4, lunch 12-1)- Uniform fittings will be Mon and Tues.; uniform distribution day is to be announced. Color Guard Camp schedule will run afternoon into the evening.  

OTHER BUSINESS

Ø  Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Presentation – Elia Walsh and Nella Szilagyi presented award to Nick Narcissis on May 26th at the Pitkin Community Center.

Ø  Color Guard Uniforms- Eva explained that we have put aside $1,000 to go toward warm up jackets.  Mrs. McKenna will pick three jackets that we can vote on. Also, it was decided that warm up jackets would be loaned out and returned in the same manner as marching band uniforms and coats.

Ø  Uniform Dues- Eva recommended dues be set at $90 with shoes or $60 if student already owns shoes.  The dues include dry cleaning and fitting of uniforms and snacks through Marching Band Season. Judy Nziedelski motioned. Lisa Ambrogio seconded.  Motion passed. Lou Durocher also recommended that an additional line be added to dues form for families that are interested in making an additional donation for any student with financial hardship.