March 2026 Meeting minutes

Forsyth Central Band Boosters, Inc.

Monthly General Meeting 

March 9, 2026

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

Motion to open meeting by Gina Harper, seconded by Michelle Der

Welcome by Jennifer Nichols

Flashofcrimson.org

  • Check Booster website for updates!

Winter Guard Exhibition TOMORROW!

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

  • We still need volunteers, please help if you can!

Finances:

  • Dues & Fees:

    • Actual $177,710

    • Budget $197,265

  • Fundraising:

    • Actual $62,554

    • Goal $72,160

  • Finance Summary

    • In the Bank: $48,862

  • Outstanding Marching Dues- $8,212, Outstanding Uniform fees $620, $15,008 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!

    • 3/18 Panda Express

    • 4/16 Raising Canes

  • Chick Fil A $78

  • Egg My Yard Fundraiser

    • Share flyer! Orders open until 3/22

    • Donate plastic eggs/candy, help stuff eggs!

  • NEW- Trivia Night Fundraiser- March 28th!

    • Share flyer!

    • Register a team or individual to play

    • Donate items for prizes/silent auction

    • Volunteer sign up coming soon!

Booster Board & Committee Chairs for next season 26-27 school year

  • Please let current Board know if you are interested!

    • President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer

    • Lead for Ameris (w/ Co-chair Elaine Serecky)

    • Band Banquet

    • Concessions

    • Senior Events

    • Uniforms

    • Fundraising

    • Pre-Game/3rd Quarter Meals (w/Co-chair Krystal Eisenmann)

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

  • Details coming soon!

  • ALL Band fees must be paid in full to attend banquet



Next Booster Meeting- Monday, April 13th  @ 7pm!

  • Our next 2 Booster Meetings are VERY important- we’ll be reviewing the bylaws and nominating/voting in a new Board. Please make plans to attend!





Motion to close by Elaine Serecky, seconded by Michelle Der

Meeting concluded at 7:38pm

Minutes submitted by Donna Hyder


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