January minutes
Forsyth Central Band Boosters, Inc.
Monthly General Meeting
January 12, 2026
Location: FCHS Cafeteria, 131 Almon C. Hill Drive, Cumming, GA 30040
Motion to open meeting by Val Had, seconded by Michelle Der
Welcome by Jennifer Nichols
Check Booster website for updates!
Indoor Drumline & Winter Guard season has started! Please check cuttime/emails for SignUp genius to help with Saturday camp.
Winter Guard Updates from Dakota
We are hosting the Winter Guard Exhibition on Tuesday, March 10th at Central!
We will need A LOT of parent support to make this event run smoothly!
Volunteer specifics TBA
Finances:
Dues & Fees:
Actual $154,019
Budget $197,265
Fundraising:
Actual $60,341
Goal $72,160
Finance Summary
In the Bank: $52,624
Outstanding Band Dues- $9k+, Outstanding Uniform fees $620, $14,428 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!
2/4 Texas Roadhouse
3/18 Panda Express
Giorgios family meals will not be moving forward with due to high pricing ($90)
Winter Guard SnapRaise progress- $2,741 raised!
Chili Cook Off- $805 raised!
WinterGuard- Tshirt fundraiser
Next Booster Meeting- Monday, January 12th @ 7pm!
Director Notes
7 students made All-State Band, 1 student selected for 1st chair All-State Jazz Band
Band classes currently working on learning music for LGPE
February- pre-LGPE concert
3rd week of March LGPE at FOCAL
We will need parent volunteers to help with band check-in Mon-Wed!
Check your Cuttime calendar and announcements!
Motion to close by Val Had, seconded by Michelle Der
Meeting concluded at 7:28pm
Minutes submitted by Donna Hyder