Vickie Burch called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
 
REPORTS
 
Secretary – The minutes from the September meeting were posted on the website.  A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the minutes as posted.
 
Treasurer’s Report – Jackie Cooper presented the Financial Report for September and Year to Date.  She also reported on the Account Balances as of October 1, 2004.  The account balances are where the budget anticipated they would be.  A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the Treasurer’s Report. 
 
The Treasurer-Elect, Mike Albert, introduced a new option of using Visa or MasterCard credit cards to make payments with a $100.00 minimum.  Blank forms were available and should soon be on the website.  The payments can be put in the blue mailbox.  A question arose about the surcharge; it is minimal and will not be added to payment.
 
Communications – Val McGraw reported the new phone tree is working.  She requested that anyone who doesn’t receive a phone call to let her know.  She is also trying to put helpful hints for freshman parents on the website.
 
The Mentoring program was not successful this year due to an insufficient number of veteran parents available.

The Fan Club has met 3 times and has made props to show support during competitions.  There was feedback from a parent that the props were easily seen by the band from the field. 
Name tags that were ordered are available for pick up at the Booster meetings.
 
Ways and Means – Mark Kane and Nancy Stachura reported on the following fundraisers.
 
FUNDRAISERS
 
Market Day – Market Day made $460.00.  The next Market Day will be October 27, and the mellophones and trumpets are scheduled to help.  November is pie bonus month.
 
Wreaths Sales – Orders are due by October 18th, and delivery will be on November 19th and 20th.  These are high quality products.  Help is needed on Wednesday, November 17th to unload the trucks and on both delivery days.
 
Cookie Dough Sales – Orders due October 12th and delivery will be in 3 weeks.
 
SIAM – The SIAM card sales went well.  The second Sunday went slower due to people not being home because of the good weather.  Dave Drenner thanked Sydney Lindbloom for coordinating choral/madrigal students to sell cards at various businesses on the second Sunday.  Dave Drenner also thanked everyone who helped to make SIAM sales a success including people who solicited businesses, drivers and town captains.  There was positive feedback from parents about the public service announcements on local radio.  The radio time was donated by the radio station.  Dave and Lisa Drenner also presented Kerry and Dave Reyna with recognition and gifts to thank them for their many years of acting as the SIAM chairs.
 
Field Show – Volunteers are needed.  There is a meeting at 7 p.m. on October 20th at Lincoln Way Central in the north cafeteria for all volunteers.
 
OLD BUSINESS
 
Car Raffle – More tickets were sold with the new reduced ticket price.
 
Tailgate at ISU – The tailgate is on October 16th.  It will be catered this year due to the increasing number of supporters.  Last year 800 people were served dinner.  Tickets are for sale for $10.00.  Volunteers are needed to take tickets.  Everyone is asked to bring a dessert.
 
NEW BUSINESS
 
Sounds of the Stadium – Sounds of the Stadium will be held on November 9th.
 
Booster Meeting dates – Vickie Burch reminded everyone that the next Booster meeting will be on the third Tuesday due to the band concert.  The meeting date is November 16th in the cafeteria.
 
Madrigal tickets – Madrigal tickets will go on sale on November 1st.  These tickets sell out quickly.  The box office phone number is 815-464-4340.
 
Upcoming Concerts – There will be a choir concert on October 19th and a band concert on November 2nd.
 
Bands of America – The Bands of America competition is on Saturday, October 30th.  It is a one day trip.
 
Fan Bus to BOA – Unfortunately, there was not enough time to arrange this for this year, but this will be looked into for next year.
 
STAFF COMMENTS
 
Jazz Band auditions will be the week of October 18th and Rhythm Auditions were last week.
There were 130 entries from Lincoln Way East for the IMEA’s and all the students were well prepared.  The IMEA Jazz Band and Choir will rehearse and perform on November 13th.  The IMEA Band and Choir will rehearse and perform on November 20th.
The schedule for ISU will be rehearsal at 10 am; departure at 1:15; performance at 5:35; awards 6:44; and finals begin at 7:30 p.m.
The Home Field Show now has 20 bands scheduled to perform.
Please note that the next General Booster meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, November 16th.
 
 
A motion was made, seconded, and approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m..
 
Respectfully submitted, Carey Quealy