Crimson Express and Company
Oct. 22, 2007 Meeting Minutes

Mike called the meeting to order.

Minutes from the September meeting were reviewed.  Motion to approve by Dave Barger, second by Janet England.

Thank you note from Andrew Erbes and family was read. 

Treasurer’s Report

Karen reported on Apple Festival finances.  Thanks again to all the volunteers who helped make this a very successful event.  Still have a few activity fees to collect.

Director’s Report

• Mr. Moreland was very happy with the performance at Effingham.  The Centralia band was thankful for Crimson inviting them to have snacks with us after the performance.  Thank you cook crew. 
• The new drumset is here, this was purchased by Crimson Express and Company. 
• GSL itinerary is available as well as tickets for this performance. 
• Jazz band auditions will be next week. 
• Dec. 10 is the Christmas concert. 
• Awards banquet will be in the spring.
• No summer tour this year.  Will probably have a spring trip planned. 

Old Business

• Mike still has programs available tonight from Drums at Appletime if anyone is interested. 
• Crimson Express and Company made a donation to the church in Sparta that allows us to use their facilities during the Sparta performance. 

New Business

• During the long break that students have at GSL we will be taking students who are interested to the City Museum.  Chaperones will be provided for any students that would like to stay at the Edward Jones Dome to watch other performances during this time. 
• Helen Cripps will be placing an order for Crimson Wear.  She also has Oz keychains available if anyone is interested. 
• Thank you to First Bank and Trust for sponsoring the fall shirts for the students. 
• A proposed change in the financial policies regarding the earning of tour credits was presented to the boosters.  The board has already approved the proposed change.  The change provides for the carry over of unused credits to a family member involved in the MMS band.  The credits will be held in the Crimson Express credit account until that student reaches Crimson Express age.  If the student does not participate in Crimson Express their freshman year the credits will be returned to the general fund.  The Crimson Express and Company approved proposed policy change. 

Fundraising

Debbie reported on upcoming fundraisers.

• Pasta will be in soon.
• Kringle fundraiser will be the first week of Nov.  The more we sell the larger the profit. 
• SIU basketball concessions start in Nov. 
• Malone’s taffy fundraiser will be mid Nov.
• Avon will be in November with delivery in early December.  For any items on back order, money will be refund
• ed. 
A chairperson is needed for girls basketball concessions.  If you are interested, see Debbie.

Announcements

• Crimson Express window decals are available for purchase.  Small decals $12 and large are $18. 
• Nick Williams would like to have an alumni band next year for Apple Festival.
• Dinner Dance and Trivia night will be here soon.  We will discuss these upcoming fundraisers at the next meeting.  We will need volunteers to help with these events. 

Next meeting Nov. 15, 2007.