September 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 Val Had, seconded by Krystal Eisenmann
Welcome by Jennifer Nichols
Check Booster website for updates!
Senior Dues
$50 Senior dues have been posted to accounts in CutTime
DUE October 1st!- Helps cover cost of Senior Banners & Yard signs
Finances:
Dues & Fees:
Actual $106,941
Budget $194,565
Fundraising:
Actual $27,518
Goal $67,120
Finance Summary
In the Bank: $64,104
Current Year: Income- $135,702, Expenses $70,674: Net- $65,028
Outstanding Band Dues- $27,590, Outstanding Uniform/Instrument fees $4,338
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
Fundraising Updates
Upcoming Spirit Nights- MUST mention FLASH OF CRIMSON for us to get credit for your purchase!
September 17th Zaxbys
October 22, November 19, December 17 TBA
Little Caesar Pizza Fundraiser- More info COMING SOON!
September 15th-30th
Nationwide- all online ordering
Pizza kits delivered to your home, or stop by your local Little Caesar’s and pick up a meal! $23-$30
Simple Raise Results
$3,840 total collected: 50% to general FOC fund, 50% to individual student accounts
9th Grade raised the most donations! Congrats!!!
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- info will be posted on flashofcrimson.org soon!
Forsyth County Marching Band Exhibition- October 6th
FCHS is hosting this year! We will need A LOT of help!
All 7 Forsyth County HS Bands will be attending
This is a BIG fundraiser for us!
Many opportunities to volunteer- we will need a lot of help to make this a successful event!
Committee Chairs for Expo:
Event Chairperson: Scott Mulcay/Val had
Parking: Clayton Lindsay
Concessions: Mary Smith
Pre-Order Meals: Scott Mulcay
Hospitality: Gina Harper/Jill Mulcay
Advertising/Social: Scott Mulcay/Gina Harper
First Aid: Tenille Payne
Security: Tim Boyd/Clayton Lindsay
Ticketing/Entrance: Michelle Der
Announcements: Brett Belding
Volunteer Sign Up for Exhibition Coming Soon!
**Don’t forget to scan the QR code when you show up to volunteer so your time gets logged! Minimum 4 volunteer shifts per family is required per your FOC contract!**
Next Booster Meeting- Monday, October 13th @ 7pm!
Director Notes
Check your weekly emails- Students also need to read them!
All-state Band audition information coming soon- keep an eye out for an email sometime next week. $25 audition fee
Thank you to all the parents that helped at Saturday camp & Family night!
This Friday’s game is Homecoming- we will be doing a post-game performance!
8th Grade night is scheduled for October 24th
We have received an invitation to play at new Dunkin Donuts Grand Opening- details TBD
Cumming Country Fair/CHOA parade- date/details TBA
Motion to close by Krystal Eisenmann, seconded by Michelle Der
Meeting concluded at 7:57pm
Minutes submitted by Donna Hyder