Prescott dance school

Meeting Minutes for July 25, 2008, 3:00pm

In Attendance

• Diana Schmelzer
• Beth Pargas
• Linda DiBiase
• Kari Hull
• Michael Sallazzo

Not in Attendance

• Susan Grandjean
• Margo Christensen
• Christie Burnett
• Kitty Diaz

Meeting called to order: 3:10pm

Minutes from May read and approved

President's Report

• Footloose
  • Discussed major changes to budget, including a plan to record musicians for rehearsals and use live band for shows. Also increased the minimum number of students from 15 to 20 for budget purposes.
  • Accompanists will be Destiny (piano) and Priscila (synthesizer); we are working on a bass player; piano, synth and bass only needed to record rehearsal tracks. The rest of the music will be available September 19.
  • Footloose budget was reviewed and approved as is.
  • Update audition flyers, highlighting reduced tuition information.
• Footloose Staff
  • Director: Michael Sallazzo
  • Asst. Director: Patrick DuHaime
  • Vocal Director: Priscila Rasmussen
  • Choreographer: Beth Pargas
  • Asst. Choreographer: Brianna Savatgy
• Auditions are Aug 7, 8 & 9. Beth to coordinate promotion.
• Sheryl Strong has resigned as Treasurer and Libby Majors has moved. We need to recruit more Board Members to fill these openings.
• Linda DiBiase will be taking Sara Elliott's place as Secretary.

Marketing & Membership Report

• Diana will send letters to YPIT, Acker Trust & Lambtech to solicit membership renewals
• Kari & Margo to solicit program ads (need $1000)

Fundraising Report

• To discuss at next meeting - fundraiser ideas, including
  • Renaissance dinner;
  • Silent auction;
  • Dancing with the Stars (mayor, etc).

Treasurer's Report

• Current balance is $131.64. See Balance Sheet and P&L Statement.

Volunteer Report

• Beth needs help distributing and posting flyers for Footloose Auditions. Diana would like to hit all the High Schools the first week of school in August.

The meeting adjourned at 4:55pm

The next scheduled APAA Board meeting will be on Friday, August 15th at 1:30 pm.