The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by President, Michael Green.

Minutes
The minutes of the December 17, 2002 General Meeting were approved as read.

Treasurer’s Report
Sandy DeSurra, treasurer, presented the treasurer’s report as of January 21, 2003, showing total cash and cash equivalents of $299,136.97. Sandy reported that the Arthur E. Farr Student Fund bank account had been opened. She also noted that the cash balance was large mainly due to payments received for the orchestra trip to Florida.

President’s Report
Mike Green reported that it seemed everyone enjoyed the Spaghetti dinner and we were now looking forward to the Orchestra benefit dinner.

Mike then asked Dennis Davies to report on the status of the repainting of the music trailer. Dennis reported that he had been working with Fleet Refinishers in Fontana. He had been out to see their work on a couple of occasions. He then discussed some changes he would like made to update the look. The plan would be to use commercial grade paint and have the graphics painted on rather than using decals which have a life of only 3 to 4 years. Michael Hawkins moved to approve up to $10,000.00 to have the music trailer repainted. The motion was seconded and approved.

Mike then reported that the nominating committee had met. He then presented the slate of nominations for the board positions and chairmanships for the 2003/2004 year. Mike asked anyone that was interested in any open positions to contact Jim Eberhardt. The slate of board and chairmanships would be voted upon at the March general meeting.

Orchestra Benefit Dinner
Tom Forbes reported that the scheduled performer for the Orchestra benefit had called and cancelled. A jazz pianist, Billy Mitchell, and a 5 or 6 piece combo would be performing.

The next general meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at 7 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned to separate band and orchestra meetings at 7:35 p.m. whereby parents could receive more detail about the individual programs.

Band Meeting
Rose Parade pictures are not here yet. The Rose Parade will provide some sample prints and parents will be notified by email so that orders may be taken. We have applied for a grant for participating bands with the Tournament of Roses in the amount of $9,852.46 for ten marching French horns.

The Spaghetti dinner went really well with a big assist from Chris Johnson who is the incoming Spaghetti dinner chairman. Approximately 2200 to 2300 dinners were served. A big thank you to Michael Hawkins. Green Street donated the bread and SYSCO of LA donated the pasta, sauce, salad and salad dressing. Anyone wanting a video tape or DVD of the Spaghetti dinner should see Virginia Izell.

Mr. Landes then reported that because of the orchestra trip to Florida some dates have been changed. The orchestra vertical concert will be on Tuesday, March 18th; band vertical concert – Thursday, March 27th. The March general meeting will be rescheduled to Tuesday, March 11th.

Directors’ Report

Tom Landes
Tom Landes reported that we finally completed this year’s marching season and he was very pleased with what the students accomplished. He mentioned that KPCC, PCC’s radio station, had a 4 ½ minute special on National Public Radio about the Rose Parade activities. The background music throughout was our field show music. Mr. Landes expressed satisfaction about everything that happened at the Rose Parade. We were done in less than two hours – we had never done it that fast. He then mentioned that he sent a letter to the Rose Parade committee expressing his disappointment with the television coverage. He thanked everyone who helped out.

Mr. Landes noted that Art Farr was expected back half time on January 28th.

Arcadia’s entire music program will be highlighted at this year’s CMEA, California Music Educators Association, convention in March. On March 13, the Elementary musicians would be performing from 12:00 to 1:00; First Avenue will be performing from 1:00 to 2:00; Orchestra, both string and symphony will be performing from 2:00 to 3:00; and Concert Band III will perform from 3:00 to 4:00. Percussion will conduct a one hour clinic on March 14.

As last year’s recipient of the BRAVO award, our orchestra would be performing during this year’s BRAVO dinner.

Kevin Sherrill
Kevin thanked everyone with the tremendous help at the Spaghetti dinner which was the inaugural performance for JV and Varsity percussion. Varsity will be performing at the World Guard I regional at Riverside City College on February 8. JV will be performing on February 15 at Villa Park in Anaheim.

Color Guard
Virginia Izell reported on behalf of color guard. World Guard will be performing on February 1 at Valencia High School and on February 8 and 9 at Riverside City College. The other two guards will be performing on February 15 at Los Altos. We will be hosting an event on February 22 and March 29. Anyone interested in helping out should see Virginia. Color Guard has four trips planned – Las Vegas, Modesto, Hayward and Dayton Ohio.

The band meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce Sakai
Secretary