Tempo Jr. Monthly Meeting Minutes April 8^th 6:00pm

 Attendees:

 Jennifer O’Neill, Beth Bergeron, Elaine Scanlon, Erin Scanlon, Theresa Ferreira, Denise pare, Kathie Rothstein, Joan Marie Dansky, Tracey Mallory, Donna Mello, Elizabeth A St.Ours, Jessica Caldwell

 Subjects Discussed:

 March Concert

 Behavior of 5^th grade band students in hallway was not acceptable. Question as to whether they should sit in a certain section during other performances. Maybe it should be addressed in the newsletter to the parents with the etiquette and concert dress issues. It was suggested that high school students that need community service hours could be assigned to monitor the “where” and “what” is being done during the remainder of the performances.

 Talent Show Results

 The show sold 269 tickets netting $798 at the gate, less $150 paid to the Fireman, add in $130 in proceeds from concession sales, giving Tempo Jr a total of $928 for the night.  Sara Costa, a senior at the high school, was the producer of the show. It was suggested that it would be a good senior project for next year’s show. It was also a good source of positive feedback at the middle school from the peers of the kids who participated in the show.

 QSP Magazine Fundraiser

 Sales totaled $4,547, making a net profit for Tempo of $1,795.00. However, there was a snag discovered that there is a shipping fee for any music or books ordered which totaled $22.00 for which Tempo was not aware. It was decided that Tempo would cover that unknown cost. The check will be cut and sent to the vendor shortly.

 Elections for school year 2008-2009

 President                      Theresa Ferreira

Vice President              Sherri Raposa

Treasurer                      Denise Pare

Co-Treasurer               Kathy Rothstein

Secretary                      Elaine Scanlon

Co-Secretary               Erin Scanlon

May Concerts

 14^th      7^th & 8^th Grades

21^st      5^th & 6^th Grades

Parade  (Fall River)        6,7,8^th Grades (not definite yet)

 Picture CD

 May 1^st cut off date for handing in pictures to be included in the CD. It was suggested that the kids hand in suggestions of their favorite songs to be added as background music for the CD. A demo could be made to be played at the May concert to help boost sales for placing orders in advance. No price set yet.

  Six Flaggs

 5:00AM SHARP Arrival time at the Middle School !!!

114 people are going, including 28 adults. 110 are traveling on the bus. A few adults have stated they are driving, which works out because some students will need transport between competitions as they are participating in more than one group. A special early time slot at the next Tempo Jr meeting was suggested for parents to attend to get the field trip details was recommended. Details to follow.

Canobie Lake

Students attend school normal time. Adults arrive at school for 10:00 AM.

198 people are going, including 62 adults, making at total of 4 buses! New shirts for the trip will be handed out that day at school. The kids will get a quick early lunch at school, then a snack at arrival at the park, the performance is at 1:00. They will also have money for dinner at the park. Again, a segment of next month’s meeting will be for the parent’s to get information on the trips. Details to follow.

 Financial Aid Requests

 Given that most that have requested financial aid have attempted to make an effort to either pay some of the fee or have raised some money towards the trip, it was decided that Tempo Jr has the funds to grant the aid needed so that no one will be left behind.

 Window decals

 There has not been any response from Amber and/or Chris Vlangas. Jen is to follow up with the Sign Shop on Stafford Road.