October 2025 Band Booster meeting
Forsyth Central Band Boosters, Inc.
Monthly General Meeting
September 8, 2025
Location: FCHS Cafeteria, 131 Almon C. Hill Drive, Cumming, GA 30040
Motion to open meeting by Krystal Eisenmann, seconded by Donna Hyder
Welcome by Michelle Der
Check Booster website for updates!
Instrument Cleaning Fees
Instrument Cleaning Fees have been posted to accounts in CutTime
Finances:
Dues & Fees:
Actual $118,818
Budget $194,565
Fundraising:
Actual $44,280
Goal $67,120
Grossed $10,592 from Exhibition, finished above estimate from Ameris
Finance Summary
In the Bank: $76,272
Current Year: Income- $166,406, Expenses $94,003: Net- $72,403
Outstanding Band Dues- $21,447, Outstanding Uniform fees $2,468
How can you help?
Pay your outstanding Band dues. All dues should have been paid by August. 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
Donate items to the Concession stand for Home games- the less we have to buy, the more $ we can keep in the band program
Exhibition Recap
Approx 1600 attendees between visiting bands & spectators
Received many compliments from County officials, judges and guests
THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered their time to help with the event!
$3,614.51 Concessions
$4,055 Tickets
$924.77 Food Trucks
$1,998 Pre-Order Meals
$10,592.28 Gross
BANDTOBER!!
GAMES:
10/16- Away Game @ Lambert- performing our FULL show
10/24- Home Game vs South- 8th Grade Night!
10/31- Home Game vs North- Senior Night!
COMPETITIONS:
10/18- Branch Classic @ Flowery Branch High School
10/25- North Georgia Marching Band Championships @ South Forsyth High School
11/1- Wolverine Classic @ West Forsyth High School
Fundraising Updates
Upcoming Spirit Nights- MUST mention FLASH OF CRIMSON for us to get credit for your purchase!
10/22- Chick Fil A (Atlanta Hwy)
11/19- Vendettis
12/17- Chipotle
Little Caesar Pizza Fundraiser- $652 raised
Zaxby’s Spirit Night- $182 raised
October Fundraiser- You got BOO’d treat buckets
Place orders Oct 1st-15th ($12)
Deliveries Oct 20th-30th
Halloween themed treat bucket for friends/family/neighbors- order on flashofcrimson.org
November Fundraiser- Mrs Fields Cookies
Nov 1st-20th More info coming soon!
Next Booster Meeting- Monday, November 10th @ 7pm!
Director Notes
Thank you to all that helped with the Exhibition!
Fundraising- we need to start thinking toward future costs for the program. Sound system & Baritones/Mellophones need to be replaced soon!
10/24- 8th Grade Night- we have 144 8th graders coming! We will need extra help with chaperones this night!
10/31- Senior Night- email with more details will be coming soon. Contact Pam Walker or Donna Hyder with questions
10/25- Competition @ South is prelims/finals schedule. Prepare for a long day!
10/30- Halloween Concert- check your email for info from Mrs. Caputo-Rochester
Upcoming Events after Marching season:
12/4 Winter Concert
12/13 District/All-State auditions
12/13 Cumming Christmas Parade
Veterans Day- Wind Ensemble performance
Indoor Drumline tryouts TBA
Motion to close by Val Had, seconded by Elaine Serecky
Meeting concluded at 7:57pm
Minutes submitted by Donna Hyder