Fall 2011
Visual and Performing Arts Boosters
Meeting Notes
October, 5
th
2011
I. Cynthia welcomed everyone to the meeting and read the Mission Statement:
“Our mission is to enrich the existing high school arts, music and drama programs and to
support additional opportunities for learning. We provide a means of recognizing and
honoring our talented young people through scholarships, special programs and support
and promotion of visual and performing arts performances, shows and events.”
II. The Booster Club Officially Welcomed Ben Potvin – KHS Band Director.
III. Treasurer’s Report
Vickie Drigotas reported that the Balance as of August 31, 2011 is $25, 928.91. Potential
Upcoming expenditures include:
Hall Piano Fund $ 500.00
Smart Board 5100.00
Steel Drum Set 8000.00
Canon Camera 850.00
Metal Class Equip 300.00
Total potential expenditures: $ 14,750
IV. Update from Nate Menifield
All –State Auditions for High School Band, Orchestra, and Chorus performers will be
held in Kennebunk at KES. This will be for High School students throughout Central and
Southern Maine. The auditions will be held Friday afternoon and all day Saturday,
November, 18-19
th
. This is a huge fundraising opportunity! Marc Feldman has
volunteered to head the Concessions/food preparation for this event but many other
volunteers are still needed to make this event a success. Please contact any member of
the VPA Booster Club or KHS staff if you like to volunteer. The Booster Club will be
sending out a press release for the All-State Auditions and we will be contacting the
schools attending to let them know that the KHS Visual and Performing Arts Booster
Club will be providing food and beverages for both audition days.
Volunteering Assignments
Needed
• Help with Concessions
• Program Sales!
Expanding Boosters to District-Wide Program
The VPA Booster Club is looking to “cast a wider net” through-out the school district.
MSK is in the process of forming a VPA Booster Club and Tom Macisso is working with
Karen Matthews and Lisa Crimp and will advise/assist when needed. Other thoughts and
suggestions included the KHS Chamber Choir/Concert Choir performing at KES and
possibly other schools in the District and having Nate Menifield and Ben Potvin reach out
to other Band/Chorus teachers in the District to strategize suggestions, thoughts, and
ideas. The overall goal is for the VPA Boosters to have a presence in all schools in the
District.
VI. New Ideas
Jeni Kingston presented a great fundraising opportunity for next summer. She has
become friends with a Broadway performer/singer, Rex Smith. Rex has expressed an
interest in assisting us with our overall Arts program and fundraising! He is looking to
perform with kids from Elementary through High School who are interested in
performing. Jeni added that Rex is very excited about this and considers it a “win/win.”
His goal is to assist us in raising revenue while putting on a great performance and
helping the kids grow as artists. Nate and Ben spoke about coordinating with other music
and choral teachers in the district to get performers and firm up details. The tentative
date of the performance is the beginning of July 2012.
Thank you Cynthia for your leadership! Another great meeting! We all are looking
forward to another successful year!