June 2024 Meeting minutes
Forsyth Central Band Boosters, Inc.
General Monthly Meeting June 10, 2024
Location: FCHS cafeteria, 131 Almon C. Hill Drive, Cumming, GA 30040
Attendees: see attached sheet
Motion to open meeting by Rachel Monnin and Melissa Tirico
Welcome by President Pam Walker
● Announced resignation of Louie Franco
● Pam will assume the role of President, and Beth Becker will assume the role of Vice President/Secretary until the Secretary role can be filled. Mary Smith will continue as Treasurer.
Committee Chairs
● Introduced all Committee Chairs. Each chair was given the opportunity to speak to the boosters in attendance about their committee, why they volunteer, what they enjoy, and what the committee does. Committee chairs were available after the meeting to greet parents and encourage volunteering.
● Concessions - Elaine Serecky, Mary Smith, Catherine
● Chaperones - Melissa Tirico and Gina Harper
● Props - Tim Boyd
● Uniforms - Rachel Monnin
● Fundraising - Currently Pam Walker; looking to fill this position with a new volunteer!
● Awards/Events - Rachel Monnin/Beth Becker
● Marketing/Communications - Open - This committee is responsible for photography, communicating with the school, social media, and anything to promote the FOC.
● Pre-game meals/3rd Quarter Meals - Open - This committee helps set up pre-game meals for Friday night football games and 3rd quarter meals. Also includes picking up pre-game meals on Friday (Chick-fil-a, Subway, etc.) and distributing them to the students.
● Band Camp - Rachel Monnin/Beth Becker
Finances
● Projected Income for 2024-2025 is $224,550 and projected expenses are $201,344, with a net income of $23,206.
● Currently have $26,243.17 in the bank, and $253.35 in Paypal for a total of $26,496.52. We are in the process of doing away with the Paypal account.
● We’re still adjusting to the new Ameris policy of minors not being allowed to work in concessions. This will have a negative impact on our fundraising with Ameris.
● Expenses anticipated in the next few months include band camp, props, and uniform repairs.
● Explained to the new Freshmen parents that we’ve had several large purchases the last two years; new uniforms in 2022 and a new 53’ trailer in 2023.
Communication
● Returning parents are familiar with the Charms App, which has been replaced by Cut TIme. ● Cut Time sends text messages with reminders, payments, announcements, etc.
● Cut Time can also be used to pay your band fees, and has the option to “Share the Cost” with family and friends.
● Cut Time doesn’t currently allow us to sign up volunteers. Announcements for volunteer opportunities will be sent via Cut Time with a link to a Sign Up Genius.
Fundraising
● The Ameris schedule for June and July is posted on Cut Time. Use the Sign Up Genius link on the announcement to volunteer.
● Check with your employer to see if they make “Charitable GIft” donations.
Upcoming Events
● 7/8/24 FOC event beginning at 5:30 p.m. All incoming Freshmen are invited to come meet student Leadership! Food trucks from Tacos and Tequilas and Kona Ice will be on hand. More details to come on this fun evening!
● 7/8/24 Booster Meeting 7 p.m. Very important meeting as all band camp details will be discussed.
Introduced Color Guard Director, Dakota Carter!
Directors
● Tucker will be sending out a detailed email about band camp in the coming weeks.
● July 8th is a very important booster meeting for all the band camp info. ● Dawg Days will be 7/23/24, which is a change to our band calendar. Cut Time has been updated.
● Links have been sent for everyone to log into the Band App and Cut Time. This is where you will find all important details and updates for everything band.