MHCB Board Meeting Minutes, 3-7-2019 MHCB Board of Directors Meeting March 7, 2019 Submitted by Cristina Baker Call to Order @ 8:45 pm Attendance Board Members: Roger Oram, Jessica Mess, Cristina Baker, Risa Wolff, Brian Smith, Barb Lichtenstein, Nicole Martino, Tim Hanna Music Directors: Mike Lucas, Rick Mongrain, Foster Payne Others: Bruce Thron-Weber Absent: Amanda Jakl Approval of Agenda Add June 27th concert into discussion items Brian Smith moved to approve agenda for 3/7/2019. Seconded. Approved unanimously. Approval of Minutes • 2/9/10 Brian Smith moved to approve 2/9/2019 minutes. Approved unanimously. Music Directors’ Reports Mike Lucas: Next week rehearsal space needs to change. Checking if North Cafeteria and Auditorium are available Roger checking to see if Red Rocks is available June Concert Venue up in the air Mike suggested Citizens Park is an option Also suggested a Friday or Saturday as an option instead of Thursday Start time 4 or 5 pm to be done by 7 pm Rick Mongrain Working towards concert Chicago Conflicts with Band Rehearsals Foster Payne Nothing to report Officer Reports President–Amanda Jakl: Absent Vice President–Roger Oram: Website email for feedback Cull down videos Mike and Foster suggested to remove any from before 2016 Secretary – Cristina Baker Fundraising is going great Treasurer–JessMess: Jessica made a suggestion for donation boxes to have at the door Jessica is going to donate the two donation boxes to have at the door. Cristina to add Jessica Mess to program for donation recognition Scholarship Coordinator–Brian Smith: Nothing to add Other Reports Operations Manager–Bruce Thron-Weber: Bruce notified board he is considering resigning from his position. Conflicts are occuring within the band/board and salary is not realistic compensation for the responsibilities of Operations Manager Responsibilities to be covered for upcoming concert in Bruce’s absence Audience needs to be counted - Cristina Baker Responsible High school students to collect county information from attendees - Jessia Mess Responsible SCFD Banner needs to be hung - Nicole Martino Responsible Student Scholarships Should there be any for North High School, Red Rocks or Alameda Students Brian Smith moved to add this topic to the next meeting Agenda for further discussion. Seconded. Approved Unanimously Discussion to increase Bruce’s Pay Bruce to make a list of responsibilities and items he is handling. Brian Smith Moved to add this topic to the next meeting Agenda. Approved unanimously. Discussion Items Budget Adjustments made to balance the budget Bump storage and supplies to match actual expenses Increase performance from $200 to $400 Brian Smith Moved to approve changes to budget. Approved Unanimously. Fund Raising King Soopers Community Sharing Program - need to get more details Brainstorm other options Shop with Scrip 5% goes to organization by purchasing virtual gift cards Jessica Mess to research and get more information Spaghetti Dinner What do we need: Brian Smith to digitize music, ink and paper to print music, location needed, Jazz Band’s Time We will need two hours of music to play Possibly a fundraiser for 2020 Volunteers to bring food or find a restaurant to sponsor Edgewater would be a good option because they have a kitchen attached to the gym How many people need to go/how much do we need to make for it to be worthwhile? Use dance band music for fall concert to promote spaghetti dinner fundraiser Nicole Martino, Brian Smith and Cristina Baker to work on getting music ready and figuring out details Brewery Fundraiser Nicole Martino to get details Attempt for end of the year, October maybe Band Meeting Next meeting May 2nd We will have the April meeting via email to discuss and vote on pressing items. Arrange Bylaw meeting in May For the good of the cause Nothing to report Adjournment Brian Smith moved to adjourn. Seconded and approved at 9:42 pm
