Norwood High School, Library
Call to Order: 7:08 pm
Welcome by Paul Campbell, PMA President
Attendance: Paul Campbell (President), Terry MacDonald (Vice President), Tracey Jones (Treasurer),
Stacey Lane (Secretary), Kim Beaudet (Ways & Means), Ed Ferris, Phyllis McDonough, Claudia Moldonado, Becca Jackson, Lisa Drenkhahn, Inta Jurgela, Lisa Silletti, Cathy Moen, Amy Doherty-Nee, Patricia Souze
- Approval of Meeting Minutes: Stacey Lane
Motion made and seconded to approve the Minutes of March 8, 2017: Approved
- Approval of Treasurer’s Report: Tracey Jones
New England Financial Annuity: Michael Mullin, financial planner, from Claro Advisors advised the PMA on investment options. An investment option with minimal fees would be best. Mr. Mullin stated fees would most likely be .005% of the asset per year. Also, It must be low risk since we depend on the interest to fund scholarships. The next step, if interested, would be to call MetLife to dissolve annuity and transfer to a new Fidelity account under the PMA name (not linked to an individual).
Majority of treasurer activity was with the MAJE and MICCA events.
The concession table for MICCA Choral was a great success.
The $1000 reimbursement we receive for hosting MAJE will be used to purchase jazz band risers.
We received a $750 donation from Verizon to recognize, Tom O’Malley, a Verizon employee who volunteers numerous hours to assist the music program.
Motion made and seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report (March): Approved
- Vice President: Terry MacDonald
Jazz Night: May 3, 2017. The rates for the Sheraton Four Points have increased from $500 to $750 to $1250 over the past few years. C. Moen spoke to the Sheraton and negotiated the reduced room rental of $1000, but it will increase to $1250 next year. Discussed having Jazz Night at NHS or Norwood Theater next year. Ticket sales cover the cost of musician and rental fees and do not raise money. All Jazz students were asked to sell 5 tickets at $15pp. ($20 at the door). Doors open at 7pm and the performance starts at 7:30pm.
Senior Awards Night: May 25, 2017 at the Sheraton Four Points. A banquet for graduating seniors who participate in the music program. Invitations are ready to be sent. The gift will be the NHS clock tower ornament (to be made).
Slate of Exec. Board: A five member Board of officers to be nominated for next year. The slate of officers needs to be presented at the annual meeting (Pop’s Night) on May 12th.
The slate is a work in progress and will be decided at the next PMA meeting on May 10th.
Tentative Slate: President: Pending, Vice-President: Pending, Treasurer: Tracey Jones
Secretary: Amy Doherty-Nee, Ways & Means: Kim Beaudet, Publicity: Ed Ferris, Jazz Coordinator: Becca Jackson, NHS Instrumental: Patrick Marquis, Marching Band Coordinator: Diane Wilson,
Camp Coordinator: Lisa Silletti, Color Guard Coordinator: Amy Campbell, MB Classic: Pending
Event Coordinator: Pending, Webmaster: Ed Ferris
Bylaw Review: Discussed forming a committee to review the bylaws over the summer. The current bylaws state you can’t be on the Board once your student graduates, but those parents have a lot of knowledge to share.
- Ways & Means: Kim Beaudet
UNO Pizzeria & Grill Dough Raiser: The PMA will receive 20% of purchases made by customers with a flyer (includes bar tab). K. Beaudet to check the availability of April 28th.
Merchandise: Received an order of sweat pants with pockets (size small). Discussed ordering shorts. Will send order forms through C. Moen to the elementary schools for presale.
Car Wash: June 10, 2017 (9am to 3pm).
Ceramic Ornaments: A fundraiser to sell ornaments designed specifically for the PMA. A high resolution image of the school tower will be used. Plan to sell at Norwood Day in September.
- Publicity: Ed Ferris
Schedules: Website has been updated with up-coming events to put on the website. Ed inquired about the status of PMA Scholarship applications. C. Moen needs to review the application and will release it for distribution after April Vacation. E. Ferris will post to the PMA website when available.
PMA scholarships are awarded at graduation (awards at Pops Night).
Alumni section has been added to provide information on their activities in the arts. The sponsorship page has been updated. Parent and student pages have been added in addition to a helpful links page.
- Music Camp: Lisa Silletti
August 13, 2017 through August 19, 2017. Need two chaperones and one medical/nursing staff member. Camp packets have been distributed at the Marching Band Kick-off meeting at CMS.
- Choral Updates: Phyllis McDonough
MICCA Choral : The MICCA Concert and Choral Festival were very successful. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time over the weekend.
- Director’s Report: C. Moen
Fine Arts Festival: April 7, 2017. The event took place on a Saturday at NHS and C. Moen states she received positive feedback. Discussed improving the visibility of the performance schedule or providing a pamphlet with event times. More students are needed to help set up for performers.
Audience Etiquette: It is important that students/parents learn proper audience etiquette. The audience should stay for the entire performance and support all music groups. Attendees should not enter or leave the auditorium during a performance.
Pops Night: C. Moen to organize the seating. Discussed having student ushers or student servers so people seated at tables do not have to go to concession stand. Chips, candy and water will be available for sale. Access to the track will not be allowed. Improvements will be made to ticket sales at the entrance in order to prevent long backups.
BigEast: Discussed having an accurate count of attendees (Do not double count students).
- Quorum: 2016/2017 PMA Board, there are eleven (11) voting Board Members. In order to have a quorum, six (6) Board Members must be present.
Judges Meals: $150-$200 budget for post event meals for judges
- NEXT PMA MEETING: May 10, 2017 at 7pm in the NHS library
Adjournment at 9:00 pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by Stacey Lane