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


Flashofcrimson.org

  • 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


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