August 2022 Cadence Club Minutes

August 2, 2022

Attendance: Bronwyn Ida, Sarah Mickovsky, Teresa Fathbruckner, Sarah Reynolds, Nicole Graham, Julia Ward, Jennifer Bourget, Ashley Hejmanowski, Jasmin Senecal, Joshua Reynolds, Angi DeLong, Jessica Stewart, Keith Paul, Elexa Paul, Gina Breglia, Brenda Walter, Linda O’Rourke, Ellen Watson, Devon Kaster, Susan Legg, Michelle Class, Erica Hyland, Jamie Foley, Monica Logsdon

Cadence Club: Meeting called to order: 7 p.m. by Ashley Hejmanowski

  • Approval of July minutes – motion to approve Sarah Mickovsky, second by Sarah Reynolds

Committee Chair Reports

Treasurer’s Report: Teresa Fathbruckner

  • Register balance: $4,728.41
  • Statement Ending balance $3,713.41
  • Recent Activity (deposits in May):
    • Paid Dana for Banner $120
    • Paid the Music Boosters $483.26 for the plaques
    • Uncleared Check to Maddie Bricker – Scholarship
  • Recent Deposits:
    • Meal Fees – $1205
    • Uniform Donation – $200
    • Food Trucks (Kona & Holy Crepes) – $110

VP1 Report: Jasmin Senecal

  • Email to Mr. Notestine & Mr. Fowles to see if we can sign-up for buses sooner rather than later
  • Interested in volunteering – please send an email to Jasmin
  • Did receive a list from Ashley – same people as last year signed up
  • Interested in being a replacement for next year, let Jasmin know for training

VP2 Report: Monica Logsdon

  • Aug. 24 from 5-9 p.m. at Ciao – need a flyer – get percentage from all sales
  • Sep. 12 from 4-9 p.m. at Payne’s – get percentage from all sales
  • Sep, 19-30 sell Der Dutchman pies  – increase the pie prices by $2-3
    • Pick up Oct. 17 at Noon;  need to have a check to pay Der Dutchman
  • I Heart Homemade Signs – nothing on the website – no longer exist?
  • Erica H. has a friend that will still do the cups
  • Homestretch Apparel – can handle the show shirts
    • Josh has a design prepped – echo of the Magical Mystery Tour Album
      • Every group is represented; consider adding a Guard person
    • Need to get sponsor information out and give two weeks to reply
    • Angie has all of the shirt sizes (except Guard sizes – will get by the end of the week)

Secretary’s Report: Bronwyn Ida

  • Senior Spot Light – need a list of Seniors (Angi can provide) – make sure to get Guard Seniors
    • Will send questionnaire; post on Facebook and provide a slide show for the Senior Banquet

Dempsey Rep: Marci T. – sent a report

  • Will be at the Dempsey fitting to help

Food Committee: Sarah Mickovsky

  • Band Camp – only four nights
  • Questions about Dempsey Night & Senior Night
  • Snacks at Home games for our band and visiting band
  • Snacks for Competition
  • May bring snacks for Away Games – not sure
  • Allergies? – three vegetarians, one no chocolate, one peanut (highly allergic)
    • Getting minimal information back from the students

Director’s Report:

  • Bill Fowles:
    • Marching Band is off to a good start. We have some performances coming up:
      • 9/2 – FB Game @ Mt. Vernon
      • 9/11 – FB Game @ Big Walnut
      • 9/11 – Horse Parade – 3 p.m.
      • 9/16 – FB Game vs. Westerville North
      • 9/17 – Licking Heights Competition
      • 9/20 – Fair Performance (during school day)
      • 9/23 – FB Game @ Worthington Kilbourne
      • 9/30 – FB Game vs. Westerville South
    • We will be kicking off our Century Resources Fundraiser today that will go through Sep. 6.
    • Uniforms have returned from Dry Cleaning! Looking forward to being in those this week!
    • Thanks to all the wonderful parents who have helped me during this transition and guided me to your ways! I greatly appreciate all the help!
  • Alan Notestine:
    • Dempsey Current numbers:  8th – 45;  7th – 62;  6th – 110 signed up
    • Dempsey night will be October 7 and will be for the 8th graders to perform and 7th to attend game as guests.
    • Dempsey Music department is currently doing a fundraiser with Crowne Excellence selling Cookie Dough and chocolates. There is an online option that if customers want to use credit card, they can access a larger variety of products and catalogues.

Spirit Committee: Jessica Stewart

  • Sent a list of people interested in helping with the Spirit Committee
  • Dance from 8-10 p.m. in the Commons – neon & glow in the dark
    • Will send a Sign-up Genius to help set-up at 6p
  • Halloween Party – Oct 29 at Lehner’s – may have money/food left over
    • Smores Bar & Hotdogs;  will be a small Entry fee;  have two fire pits
  • Mini Posters – minimal supplies needed
    • Meet on Mon (8), Tues (9) & Thurs (11) during practice for Post Band Camp
    • Post in the Band Room & again during the Banquet

Note:  Items in RED added after the meeting.

Uniforms: Angi DeLong

  • Fitted 93 kids – everyone is dressed
  • Using gauntlets this year
  • Jackets are going out on Aug. 10 to get cleaned
  • New plumes are coming in
  • Thank you for all who helped during fittings
  • Two seniors missed Senior Banners – contact photographer through Facebook
  • Have eight guard raincoats – need to confirm sizes – they would like 12 total
    • Need to order four more
  • Anyone would like to donate cans of spray deodorant – that would be great (to help keep the uniforms cleaner/smell free)

Old Business: 

  • Summer Uniforms – There is a list of who has paid, and who has not
  • Shoes can also be ordered directly
    • Same place that Summer Uniforms were ordered from – can also order Spirit Wear
  • Will also be selling the Show Shirts here soon
  • Will put together a Freshmen Newsletter soon
  • We have two banners for parades – one with grommets & one without – they are new!!
  • OWU Showcase Event was canceled – trying to get a competition scheduled that day
  • Planning to do Tag Day this year – Teams of four-five students w/an adult go door to door
    • Recommend using a QR Code to allow people to “pay on-line” via PayPal
      • Provide for the car & little flyers to leave if someone is not home
    • Tentative DATE: October 1 – will talk w/Mr. Fowles to make sure the date is OK
  • First Aid Bag – will be carried by Jasmin
  • Melodies & Marinara – spaghetti dinner major fundraiser – need to have to help our account
    • Have a parent that is willing to chair:
      • Need to get food donations – possibly Kroger
      • Need people that would be willing to cook
      • Gather donations for baskets for the Silent Auction
  • Older neighborhood residents would like to come to see the show, not during a football game
    • Will ask Mr. Fowles if there is a night that people could come; include Grandparents in the communication

New Business:

  • Possible Fundraiser – Night at the Races
    • Old reels of horse races
    • People gamble on the horses to win
    • 50/50 raffles
    • Right location can serve alcohol
  • Possible Fundraiser – Junior Band Camp
    • Pay to have the young kids (4th & 5th grade) come and experience instruments & guard
    • Charge/give a T-shirt
    • Host early in June
    • One day were instruments, one day guard, one day mini show

Meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Motion by Sarah Reynolds, seconded by Jennifer Bourget