CHHS THEATRE BOOSTERS MINUTES

January 8, 2008

President Kent Meier called the meeting to order at 7:20 pm.   

Minutes were approved with motion by Shiryl Gillaspie and second from Denise Light. Treasurer Cecilia Monacelli treasurer’s report.  Children’s Theatre Workshop Highlights: CTW brought in $5166; Raffle - $422; Ticket Sales - ($2 per) $225; DVD’s - $550; candy canes - $53; Santa photos - $361. Disbursements: $841.09. CTW after disbursements, $5936.91.

• Mrs. Koepf thanked all the volunteers of CTW. She announced BBB tech days—Jan. 5^th, 12^th, 19^th. She also confirmed show dates February 1, 2 7, 8, 9 @ 7:30 and a 2:30pm matinee on February 2/9. Strike on 2/10.
• Jeremy Varner from Abilene Christian University has been a big help in the tech department. Mrs. K gave a list of BBB prop needs.

• Funds were discussed to help with the following: Kathy Monson (pianist/accompanist) $1250; batteries for all the microphones, $500 for props and costumes and $500 for supplies, etc.
• There will be starving artists meals for the cast, crew and orchestra on dress rehearsal days and between shows on Saturday the 9^th.
• Mrs. Koepf reminded Boosters that No Pass-No Play rules apply and she is updated on any students with marginal grades.
• Mrs. Koepf will also email all teachers, administration, school board etc. about their complimentary ticket as well as get BBB info on the school marquee and a phone recording to all CHHS families. Other Complimentary tickets will be given to the following organizations and individuals: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Del Castillo (CTW Santa Photos and Lions Club Member), CV Lions Club, CV Women’s Club, CV Garden Club, CV Chamber of Commerce, CV Rotary, State Rep. Vicki Truitt.
• Lots of parents will be needed on 2/9 because of all the activities occurring at CHHS (speech and debate tournament, b-ball game, etc.)
• Tickets will be on sale in Panther Den during lunch hours starting January 24^th.

Miranda McLaren (CHHS administration) will be going on the NY trip during Spring Break. There will be a surcharge of $130 because less that 35 are going.   

Other: We have $4000 in ad sales so far for Bye Bye Birdie Program; We also have our second Broadway Sponsor – Market Street (Thank you Cecilia Monacelli!) Our third Broadway sponsor is I 3 Plastic Cards (Thank you Ralph & Patty Searfoss!) 

Conrad Birdie Fan Club Buttons will be made up and sold as promo for the show. Letters to go out ASAP to all advertisers inviting them to attend Feb 1^st (Gala night),  or another performance if not able to come on Feb 1^st. Gala Night Festivities Committee is headed up by Cecilia Monacelli, Denise Light and Jann Lynch. 

Booster parents can purchase 6 tickets for $50.

A motion was made by Tammy Mayfield and seconded by Denise Light for Oral Interp Team and Parents to run the concession stand (all day) at the February 8-9 Speech & Debate Tournament. Motion failed..

Denise Light made a motion-Tammy seconded-for Oral Interp Team and Parents to run a concession stand for the CHHS-hosted National Forensic League tournament. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.  Next meeting February 5^th, 2008.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Taylor, Theatre Booster Secretary