Individuals in attendance: Jeannine Havens, Pam Fedewa,  Patty Brue, Paul Bickel, Mary Collins, Colette Williams, Danette Fleming, Kathy Wynne, and Marianne Gladstone
The meeting was brought to order by Jeannine Havens.

The minutes from the March 19, 2007 Western Band Boosters meeting were approved.

The following reports were filed by the respective officer or committee chair:
Treasurer- Pam Fedewa reported the checking account balance as 6,564.78 and the savings account balance as 3,639.95.  Pam reported that $1,876.77 were the profits from the Band Festival Concessions.
Apparel Sales: Colette Williams reported that sixty-seven items were ordered. The profits will be approximately $500.00. The Ferris family
generously donated the shipping cost along with a higher percentage of profits from the apparel sales to the Western Band Boosters.  Another order for the grey Western Band shirts will go in by May 11 in order to make sure that everyone is outfitted for the Memorial Day Parade.

Old Business:                                     
                                        
Athletic Boosters- Jeannine Haves made an attempt to contact the Western Athletic Boosters concerning sharing concession profits. It was decided that Jeannine would approach the Athletic Boosters with a proposal. The Band Booster Parents will offer to help staff football concessions for a percentage of the profits earned during the football
games where the marching band is participating.

New Business:
Clinicians: Kellie McInchak requested that Western Band Boosters pay the following clinicians:
          Stacy Jones percussion clinician- $300.00
          Dave Caruso- song writer- $100.00
          Julia Levin- oboe clinician- $100.00
A motion to pay the clinicians Stacy Jones, Dave Caruso, and Julia Levin was made by Pam Fedewa and seconded by Collette Williams.
The motion passed.

Fundraisers:  Jeannine Havens wrote to triple A of Michigan and
Received a $150.00 contribution for the Western Band Boosters
It was determined that the contribution would go toward scholarships.

School District Calendar:  Pam Fedewa approached the Western Band Boosters concerning the Western School District calendar. She proposed that the group take over the responsibility of publishing the calendar and use it as a fundraiser for Western Band Boosters. She is in the process of researching different printing companies, and possible calendar programs. The response from the group in attendance was positive. Pam will continue to gather information concerning this project.

Western Band Student Private Lessons:  Kellie McInchak approached Jeannine Havens proposing that Western Band Boosters help fund private lessons for band students. After discussing the pros and cons it was determined that this idea would be put on hold for the time being.

The next meetings for Western Band Boosters will be held on Monday May, 14 6:00 in the band room.

Respectfully Submitted By,
Patty Brue
Western Band Booster Secretary