April 2026 Meeting minutes
Forsyth Central Band Boosters, Inc.
Monthly General Meeting
April 13, 2026
Location: FCHS Cafeteria, 131 Almon C. Hill Drive, Cumming, GA 30040
Motion to open meeting by Michelle Der, seconded by Elaine Serecky
Welcome by Jennifer Nichols
Check Booster website for updates!
FOC Yearbooks ON SALE NOW!
Order on Booster website, pickup at Band Banquet
Please fill out email survey sent from Board- we want to know how we can improve moving forward.
Finances:
Dues & Fees:
Actual $183,843
Budget $197,265
Fundraising:
Actual $67,372
Goal $72,160
Finance Summary
In the Bank: $45,083
Spent $218,915 of $279,096 budget. Financial year closes 4/30/26- remaining funds will be put in savings for future uniform/instrument/equipment purchases.
There are still a few outstanding expenses for the program- we need dues paid to be able to cover all of our costs.
How can you help?
Pay your outstanding Band dues. If you need to make a payment plan- please reach out to Mary Smith: flashofcrimsontreasurer@gmail.com
Participate in fundraising efforts, share fundraisers with friends/family/social media
Fundraising Updates
Upcoming Spirit Nights- MUST mention FLASH OF CRIMSON for us to get credit for your purchase!
4/23 Raising Canes **NEW DATE 11am-9pm
May TBD Bahama Bucks
Panda Express $99.61
Egg My Yard Fundraiser $840
Thank you Sarah, Mary & Val for being the “bunnies” & delivering all eggs!
Winter Guard Expo $1,808 after expenses
Suggestions for new fundraisers- chocolate bars, popcorn, iced coffee in the afternoon car line
Please start recruiting Sponsors for the 26-27 season! 50% of sponsorship amount gets credited to student account. $500 or more, logo is added to show shirts
FOC Booster Bylaws
QR code shared at meeting, bylaws are posted on Booster website
No changes made to bylaws this year
NEW Booster Board for 26-27 school year
Co-Presidents: Gina Harper & Michelle Der
VP: Heather Smith
Secretary: Jan Richardson
Treasurer: Mary Smith
Still in need of a few Committee Chairs for next season- please speak to a Board member if you are interested!
Band Banquet & Awards
Senior Events
Winter Guard co-chair
BAND CAMP DATES FOR SUMMER 2026
July 13-14 Drumline & Color Guard 9am-5pm
July 15-17 Full Band Camp 9am-6pm
July 20-24 Full Band Camp 9am-6pm
July 28, 30 & Aug 4 Evening Camp 5pm-8pm
Aug 6 1st day of school & practice!
Band Banquet- May 9th
Tickets ON SALE NOW! Price increases after 4/25. Tickets will not be sold at the door
ALL Band fees must be paid in full to attend banquet
Next Booster Meeting- Monday, May 11th @ 7pm!
Upcoming 9th graders are invited to attend this meeting & meet some of their new bandmates.
Director Notes:
FOC signage in the bandroom- looking into pricing/design
Leadership training this week
Solo/Ensemble performances this week w/Otwell
Drumline/Color Guard auditions next week
FOC Rookie Night next week
Tuesday 4/28 Spring Concert
Marching paperwork has been sent home with your students & also sent by email- turn in by May 11th with your 1st band dues payment to secure your spot marching for next year!
Motion to close by Gina Harper, seconded by Michelle Der
Meeting concluded at 7:35pm
Minutes submitted by Donna Hyder