June 2025 Band Booster Meeting
Forsyth Central Band Boosters, Inc. Monthly General Meeting
June 9, 2025
Location: FCHS Cafeteria, 131 Almon C. Hill Drive, Cumming, GA 30040
Motion to open meeting by Jennifer Nichols, seconded by Val Had
Welcome by Jennifer Nichols
Uniform Fittings for New Band Members in the Band Room
Flashofcrimson.org
● Parents encouraged to visit website, read Cut Time announcements to stay informed
Open Committee Chair Positions
● We still need volunteers to head the following committees:
○ Pre-Game & 3rd Quarter Meals
○ Band Banquet & Awards
Overview of 2025-2026 Budget by Susan
● Revenue sources:
○ Dues/Fees $194,565
○ Fundraising $67,120
○ Meals/Banquet $12,000
○ Total: $273,685
● Budgeted Expenses:
○ Marching Season $110,896
○ Winterguard $25,910
○ Indoor Drumline $43,395
○ Concert Band $10,470
○ Fundraising $12,620
○ Administration $44,965
○ Instrument/Uniform savings $15,000
■ Goal to save $15k towards future purchase of new instruments/uniforms ○ Total: $273,656
Fundraising Updates
● Upcoming Spirit Nights- MUST mention FLASH OF CRIMSON for us to get credit for your purchase!
○ June 18th Juke & Jive Creamery 5-9pm
○ July 23rd Los Rios Cantina ALL DAY
○ August 20th Red Robin ALL DAY
● Business Sponsorships- student accounts get 50% of sponsorship amount applied directly to their band dues. Contact a Board member for details or FOCBandBoosters@gmail.com
● Ameris- July & August spots available
● Kroger Rewards- visit Kroger.com under My Account enroll in Community Rewards!
○ Search for Forsyth Central- select Forsyth Central Band Boosters
● July Simple Raise event on Cut Time
● August Poker Tournament at Stars & Strikes
○ Saturday, 8/23 Cards fly at 7pm!
○ Pre-register on flashofcrimson.org $50 donation
○ Potential to raise $4-$10k for FOC in one day!!
Band Camp
● LOTS of info coming soon!!
○ Mark your calendars- dates are posted in the Cut Time calendar!
○ Volunteer sign-ups will be sent out by June 25th
Biggest need for help in in the AM (8:30-11:30am)
ANY amount of time you can help is appreciated!
○ Camper needs list reviewed- White Tshirts with name/instrument, water jug,
athletic shoes, bug spray, sunscreen, hat etc.
Director Notes
2025 Show Theme Announced!!
● Just Fantasy featuring the music of the iconic band- QUEEN
● Mrs. Caputo-Rochester & her husband welcomed a baby boy to their family! Everyone is healthy, and home doing well!
● We currently have 135 marchers for the Flash of Crimson this season
● BPI will be taking Band pictures on July 18th during Band camp
● Flashofcrimson.com & Cut Time calendar are updated with Football games, Marching competition dates will be posted soon.
Motion to close by Michelle Der, seconded by Gina Harper Minutes submitted by Donna Hyder