The meeting was called to order at 7:12 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 February 18, 2003, showing total cash and cash equivalents of $252,666.32. Sandy noted that what had previously been listed as “Certificate of deposit” has been renamed as the “Kenneth Weidaw Scholarship Fund.” Sandy explained that the money originated from a $2,000 donation from Kenneth Weidaw and a matching amount by the music club to be used for scholarships for graduating seniors and that the new designation was more descriptive. Doug Failing moved that to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented. The motion was seconded and approved.

President’s Report
Mike reminded everyone that the Orchestra Benefit Dinner is this Saturday, February 22nd. He then asked Susan Lai to report on the upcoming benefit dinner. Susan reported that all tickets had been sold; they had received 36 pages of ads and many contributors to the Benefactor’s Circle. She invited everyone to come and hear the evenings entertainment and said that the attire is Hawaiian.

Mike then reported that the proposed slate of officers and chairman for the 2003/2004 year had been previously distributed in the January 21, 2003 meeting but that there were still volunteer opportunities available; specifically in the areas of newsletter distribution; “P” days chairman; and additional help for seat papering and on the water committee.

A mockup of the music trailer was then passed around. Mike noted that the trailer would have Arcadia, California and our school emblem painted on it.

He then noted that the newsletter deadline had been changed to today. Anyone with newsletter articles should email them to Cindy Falk.

Mike noted the following date changes and additions:
    March 3 – Orchestra would be performing at the BRAVO banquet.
    March 4 – Next Business Meeting
    March 5 – Band Fusion
    March 11 – General Meeting
    March 13 – CMEA Conference
    March 18 – Orchestra Vertical Concert
    March 27 – Band Vertical Concert

Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF)
Doug Failing, President of AEF, presented a check to the music club in the amount of $1,259.35 as the music club’s first distribution of scrip profits earned through AEF.

Directors’ Report

Tom Forbes
Tom reported that 150 students would be performing at the Biltmore Hotel on March 3rd in connection with the BRAVO award dinner. He also noted that 90 Orchestra 2 students had recently had the opportunity to hear the Los Angeles Philharmonic as they performed music by six or seven composers from the story of Romeo and Juliet. He noted that it was an unique opportunity as it also covered opera; ballet; had Romeo and Juliet; jesters all performing.

Art Farr
Art thanked everyone for their support during the time that he was out.

Tom Landes
Tom noted that percussion was currently performing a pep show this evening in the gym and that two weeks ago Varsity percussion took first place in their first outing with JV taking first place in their first outing last weekend. He noted that Kevin more than their first place placing was pleased that both groups were performing up to their potential.

Tom reported that the band directors would be speaking at the middle schools to talk about the music program in connection with Band Fusion and encouraged everyone to speak with any parents who have eighth graders. At the CMEA convention, there would be a full afternoon of Arcadia music with the elementary music program; First Avenue representing the middle school program and Concert Band 3 and Symphony performing for the high school.

Tom announced that Rose Parade pictures were available for ordering. Official Rose Parade pictures are $10 for the 14” x 20” and $8 for the 8” x 10”. Also available is the posed picture taken after Band Fest at a cost of $20.

The general meeting was adjourned at 7:38 to separate band and orchestra meetings where parents could receive more detail about the individual programs. The next General Meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.

Band Meeting
Debbie Riggio requested help in moving the uniforms from the trailer to the band room on Friday February 21st at 10:00 a.m.

Anyone interested in chaperoning at music camp should see Mike Green. It was reported that music camp is still scheduled for the week prior to Labor Day weekend. Because this year we will have two camp sites, more chaperones are needed. It was estimated that we would need at least 50 chaperones.

Virginia Izell reported that Color Guard would be hosting a show this Saturday, February 22nd where they were expecting 60 groups. Anyone able to assist that day should contact Debbie Riggio.

The band meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Joyce Sakai
Secretary