MSU ALUMNI BAND
Alumni Band Executive Board Meeting
Minutes
July 20, 2003


Meeting was called to order at 2:05 by President Jim McCaffrey.

Present: Jim McCaffrey, Gerry Spry, Lynn Brown, Beryl Falcone, John Kostoff, Dale Bartlett, Bill Monroe, Joe Levine, Terry McKenney, Gary Baron, Doug Goodrich, Gordon Spink, Bill Sachs

Secretary's Report - Lynn Brown

Minutes from the May 4, 2003 meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report - John Kostoff

For the period May 4, 2003 – July 20, 2003:

Total Expenses = $731.04
Total Deposits = $50.00
Ending Balance (checking account) = $1,704.79

Other funds:
Certificate of Deposit = $6,609.31

Total Cash on Hand = $8,314.10

Anticipated expenditures:

Bloomquist Scholarship (Yearly) = $500.00
R J Bullock Digitizing Project = $2,000.00

Treasurer's report was approved as presented. It was moved and seconded to withdraw interest from the certificate of deposit and deposit it into the checking account.

Vice President’s Report – Gerry Spry

Gordon Spink and Bill Sachs will work with Gerry Spry to make a connection with the Arts & Letters Development Office. They will develop a strategic plan regarding fund-raising.

President’s Report – Jim McCaffrey

September 6 schedule:

Homecoming Parade - nine people have indicated an interest in participating. No instruments will be available. If you are interested, please contact Gordon Sprink at spinkg@aol.com

Executive Secretary’s Report – Beryl Falcone

New membership card was approved.
500 tie tacks and 50 charms were ordered ($1,500) and will be shipped the first week of August.
Schedule for September 6 will be mailed out soon.
As of July 19, 95 people have registered for Fall Alumni Band Day.

Alumni Band Golf Outing Update – Dale Bartlett

It was requested and passed that the board provide $100 for prizes for this year's outing on September 5. As of July 19, 25 or 26 people have registered.

Alumni Band European Trip Update – Dale Bartlett

There is room for a few more musicians. Need tuba and flute players.

Luncheon meeting at Beggar's Banquet 11:30 - 1 on September 6.

Refunds will be given to those who have already paid for the box lunch who will be at the luncheon.

Past President’s Report – Bill Monroe

No report

Old Business

Joe Levine will deal with daytime activities for September 5 if there is a response.

Gordon Spink will contact Keith Williams regarding the status of the Alumni Band with MSUAA.

New Business

None

Director’s Report

No Directors present

The next board meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2003 at 2:00 pm at Buddies in Okemos.

Meeting adjourned - 3:20pm

(Minutes by Lynn Brown)

A Reminder -

Fall Reunion - September 5/6, 2003
MSU vs Rutgers

NEXT BOARD MEETING - Sunday, September 21, 2003
2:00 pm
BUDDIES in Okemos