Secretary's Report
The minutes from the April General Meeting were posted on the website. A motion was made by Cindy Heath and second by Denise Ozburn to accept the Secretary's Report. 

Treasurer's Reports
âMike Albert reported that the Cash Flow Summary report shows the student's IBA fund is strong. It currently shows over $38,000. The General Fund is at $37,000.
 
The Income Statement for April reflects the proceeds from the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. We earned around $4,000 from this fundraiser. Mike pointed out that last month’s report only showed the expenses, thus giving the final total the appearance that we had lost money on this fundraiser. Transactions for the flower sale have been entered, also. The flower sale brought in approximately $1,000. Profits are not budgeted for the flower sale, so this is a welcomed benefit. The school charged us for Alan Spaeth’s fees, which is reflected by the $6,000 and $3,000 dollar amounts under Marching Griffins. The $9,000 under the Winter Color Guard is for Alan, as well. These are fees that were planned for. The final total for April shows a loss of approximately $4,000.
 
The Projected Income/Expense report for the year ending May 31 st reflects a negative $11,000. The loss of profit from the Field Show and not having the Garage Sale during this year, are a couple of the reasons for not being closer to meeting budget for this year.  A motion was made by Dave Drenner and second by Barb Albert to accept the treasurer's report.

Communications Report
Lisa Drenner mentioned that a sign up sheet is out for volunteers to assist Joyce Eriks next year with the phone tree. Lisa asked if anyone had any additional information for the next phone tree or news letters, to please give them to Joyce.

Ways and Means
Nancy Stachura reported that Jean Smith now has a co-chair for next year. The next Market Day is May 31 st . Choir is scheduled to help.

For Business Partners, Culvers plans to have two more evenings for us - one before school is out and the other some time during the summer. Aurelios is on-going with their Wednesday nights. Coupons can be found on the web site.

Old Business
2006-2007 Budget
Steve Therriault told the boosters, in attendance, that Mike Albert will be going over the proposed budget for next year. The boosters can review the report and voting to accept the budget will be at the June General Booster meeting.

Mike Albert explained that the general format is the same as previous. In order to clarify our fundraisers, it was decided to break them out into various categories. We will now show separately Joint fundraisers, General fundraisers, IBA fundraisers and Other fundraisers. The "Other" fundraiser category will be for fundraisers that are new to us. We have not had enough experience to put any kind of line item for income and expenses in these areas. Once we go through a season, then an estimation can be made for future budgets.

Mike pointed out the larger items on this budget are the Holiday Bowl, BOA, band camp and instruction expenses. Additional instructor's expenses for this next year are calculated to be $17,000. The fees for the trips have been increased this year. This increase will help cover some of the instructional costs. Less money has been figured in for props. Another new line item for this next year is for the Orchestra Programs.

In order to help support the students, the executive board is going to work on achieving more participation with the fundraisers that are scheduled for this next school year. A question was brought up in regards to the school providing more financial support. It was explained that there are a number of ways the school assists our booster organization which does not show in our financial statement. Some of these are: the newly purchased battery equipment, the food donated for the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, the ripping down and rebuilding of the shelves in our storage area, and the labor costs for IMEA. The school picked up the costs for all of these. 

Mike asked everyone to review this report and if you have any questions prior to the meeting next month, to contact him.

Basement Remodeling
The shelves in the basement have been installed. Several booster parents met this past Saturday to put equipment back on the shelves.

Current Business
The flower sale pick-up is Friday, May 12 th from 3:30 to 8:00 p.m.

The Music Banquet is May 21 st at DiNolfo's in Homer Glen at 14447 West 159 th St.  Kathy Laphen notified the boosters that purchased tickets can be picked up at the door.

Debbie Blakley stated that e-mails went out to all those who volunteered to mentor the new families coming in. If you did not receive an e-mail, please let Debbie know.

Nancy Stachura informed the boosters that Friday, June 9 th is when the Relay-for-Life is being held at LWE. Nancy is looking for volunteers to help with the concession stand.

Tom McKay reminded everyone that the car wash is scheduled for June 17 th . Packets will be given out prior to the end of school. Incoming freshman will have theirs mailed to their home. Tom is looking for captains and parent volunteers for this event.

Steve Therriault spoke in regards to band camp. Band camp will be held July 30 th through August 5 th.  The information letter along with the brochure has been mailed. The first payment is due May 20 th.  Please include the coupon from the brochure with your payment.  Any one with questions or concerns can contact Steve. 

Our garage sale is scheduled for August 12 th . Steve is going to plan a meeting, next Wednesday, for those who have volunteered.

Dave Drenner is in need of a number of volunteers for SIAM. The minimum number needed is 20 volunteers and, currently, Dave only has 6. Please contact Dave or Lisa Drenner if you can donate any of your time. We have approximately 200 businesses that need to be contacted to sign up for the discount book.

Mr. Smith did not have any new information at this time for the 5K walk/run. This will be a fundraiser that will benefit both the General and IBA accounts. Mr. Smith is hoping that we can get this scheduled for the first of October.

New Business
Booster membership cards will be available at registration in August. Tom Blakley will chair this with Cindy Heath. Tom needs volunteers for each of the registration dates. Shifts will run 3 to 4 hours each.

Anne Lindley stated that all uniforms have now been turned in. Letters will be sent out to those who had damaged uniforms. Drill Master shoe measurements will be June 8 th from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Final orders for summer shirts will be taken at that time. If you need a summer shirt or drill masters before the Memorial Day Parade, please contact Anne or Barb Albert as soon as possible. Anne and Barb are looking for volunteers to help with the uniform measuring after the June 22 nd meeting and distribution of the uniforms in August. 

Staff Comments
Mr. Johnson mentioned that the New Lenox parade went very well. He commented that Marcia Montet did a great job with the chaperones.

Monday, May 29th is the Memorial Day parade. Itineraries where sent home with the students.
May 11th was the Jazz Showcase with Mark Colby as the guest artist.  Admission was free. Mr. Johnson stated he had many positive phone calls from parents after the Guitar concert.  Mr. Teare directs the guitar students. Mr. Johnson reminded the boosters of the future concerts coming up this month. 

A suggestion was made to the directors in regards to changing the date for the picnic for the students. It is currently scheduled for the day before they leave for band camp. 

June 24 th is the date scheduled for the Peotone parade. This is in celebration of their 150 th year. Dr. Wyllie requested our Marching Griffins to take part in this parade. Incoming Freshman will not be required to march in the parade.

Mr. Smith informed the boosters that there will be two parades the students will march in on July 4th . The Marching Griffins are paid for participating in parades out of district.

Steve Therriault closed the meeting by thanking the Directors with all their assistance and support this year. He also thanked the parents and volunteers that helped in all our programs and fundraisers throughout the year.

Mr. Johnson also thanked everyone and stated that a great job was done by all this season.

A motion was made by Anne Lindley and second by Karen McKay to adjourn the meeting.

Upcoming Dates
May 18 th - Choir Concert
May 21 st - Music Banquet
May 22 nd - Orchestra Concert
May 23 rd - Spring Band Concert
May 29 th - Mokena Memorial Day Parade
May 31 st - Market Day – Concert Choir to help
June 13 th - General Booster Meeting - Cafeteria

Respectfully submitted,
Teri Schuh, Secretary, LWE Music Boosters