February 2026 Band Booster Minutes

Forsyth Central Band Boosters, Inc.

Monthly General Meeting 

February 9, 2026

Location:  FCHS Cafeteria, 131  Almon C. Hill Drive, Cumming, GA 30040

Motion to open meeting by Gina Harper, seconded by Val Had

Welcome by Jennifer Nichols


Flashofcrimson.org

  • Check Booster website for updates!


Indoor Drumline & Winter Guard season has started!

Indoor Drumline

  • 1 more Saturday camp  

  • Rehearsal extended on 2/17 to make up for snow day cancellation

  • Uniform fittings next week- may need parent help

Winter Guard Exhibition

  • Tuesday, March 10th- please share flyer on social media!

  • Sign Up Genius for volunteer positions- we need help from ALL band families


Finances:

  • Dues & Fees:

    • Actual $164,272

    • Budget $197,265

  • Fundraising:

    • Actual $61,422

    • Goal $72,160

  • Finance Summary

    • In the Bank: $45,721

  • Outstanding Marching Dues- $9,612, Outstanding Uniform fees $620, $20,514 Winter Guard & Indoor Drumline past due fees


There are a lot of upcoming 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!

    • 3/4 Chick Fil A

    • 3/18 Panda Express

    • 4/16 Raising Canes

  • Winter Guard T-shirts  $408 net so far

  • Texas Roadhouse $175

  • Upcoming: Egg My Yard


Committee Chairs for next season 26-27 school year

  • Please let current Board know if you are interested!

    • Lead for Ameris

    • Band Banquet

    • Concessions

    • Senior Events

    • Uniforms

Next Booster Meeting- Monday, March 9th @ 7pm!

Director Notes

  • 2/21 Indoor Drumline competition at South Forsyth- prelim clinic/finals, schedule out soon

  • LGPE 3/23-3/25: will need parent volunteers! Sign up coming soon

  • Check in with your students- are they completing their playing assignments for grades in class??

  • Check your Cuttime calendar and announcements!





Motion to close by Val Had, seconded by Michelle Der

Meeting concluded at 7:27pm


Minutes submitted by Donna Hyder


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