May Meeting Minutes
Forsyth Central Band Booster, Inc.
Monthly General Meeting
May 11, 2025
Location: FCHS Cafeteria, 131 Almon C. Hill Drive, Cumming, GA 30040
Motion to open meeting by Jennifer Nichols, Gina seconded motion
Welcome by Michelle Der
Introductions
Introduced board members
Showed the committee chair list
Sign up to volunteer in committees
Orders for Flash of Crimson Gear Spirit Wear available
Finances
$40,000 in bank
$18,000 going out this week for instruments and electronics
Board stayed under budget last year, giving 26-27 year a boost
Finalizing the 26-27 budget in the next few days based on contracts delivered at
the meeting
70-75% of expenses covered by dues, the remainder is covered by fundraisers
Budget will be ready for June meeting
Visuals shown where the money went last season (25-26)
Email treasurer with dues questions
Fundraising/Sponsorships
Sponsorships-50% gets credited to your student’s account
Updated sponsorship form coming soon
Can sponsor via the website
Fundraising goal 25-26 was $72k, brought in $69k
Upcoming Spirit Nights-This Wednesday Cue BBQ, Bahama Bucks June 17
Ameris volunteers earn $50/concert towards kids dues
Kroger family of grocery stores offers loyalty rewards
Everyone can help by telling others/posting on social our spirit nights/Kroger
loyalty
Please bring fundraising ideas to Heather for consideration
Taking preorders for Spirit Wear at meeting, going live on the FOC website
Band Camp
Scott Mulkay with Maria running band camp this year
Dates shown for band camp
More info at June meeting (June 8)
Cut Time has correct times for band camp
o Drumline/Colorguard Camp July 13-14, 9a-4p
o Full Band Camp July 15-17, 9a-5p
o Full Band Camp July 20-24, 9a-6p
o Full Band Camp Evening Rehearsals July 28 & 30, 5-8p
o Full Band Camp Evening Rehearsals Aug 4, 5-8p
How You Can Help!
Market events/fundraisers
Get Sponsorships
Pay band dues and fees per schedule
Volunteer your time
Chair a committee
Donate needed items
Work Ameris shows
Enjoy a Spirit Night and post pics on our socials!
Directors
Tom Tucker introduction
Paperwork due tonight
Only marchers to band camp
Detailed band camp email coming in June just before camp starts
June meeting will have uniform fittings
Cannot check out school owned instruments until band camp as they are being
cleaned/repaired as needed-if back sooner email sent and can be signed out at
June meeting
Communications sent via Facebook, band app, CutTime
Band App invite good for 72 hours!
Band banquet and video for the year, awards, certificates, senior gifts, band
letters, music honor society
If not marching and just doing concert band email to let them know
(Caputo/Tucker)
Volunteer form sent out via CutTime this evening, see Tucker if you did not get
the message
Give paperwork to Gina or Susan tonight
Caputo has finalized placements-see Band app and CutTime
Marching band show: Rach Symphony: Kiss-Live and Loud
Motion to adjourn: Jennifer
Meeting concluded: 7:43p
Minutes submitted by Jan Richardson