1. WELCOME 2014-15 BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENTS MAY 5, 2015 Future Belles et Beaux/ Femmes Fatales Member

2. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Introductions Current Board Members President – Tiffany Hine Vice President – Mary Leonard-Bohney Treasurer – Ginger Larocco Assistant Treasurer – JoLynn Bahr Recording Secretary – Amy Planker Corresponding Secretary – Julie Siepman Stage Manager – Kevin Holding Costume Coordinator – Michelle Hanke Additional Costume Help – Patricia Loy, Chastidy Hall, Kelly Gowen

3. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Presentation of Slate for 2015-2016 President -- Tiffany Hine Vice President -- Anita Dorsett Corresponding Secretary -- Julie Siepman Recording Secretary -- Chastidy Hall Treasurer -- Jolynn Bahr Assistant Treasurer -- Shelley Moyers Stage Manager -- Kevin Holding Costume Manager -- Kelly Gowen Assistant Costume Manager -- Karen Purtell

4. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Nominations from the floor Election of Officers Choral Booster Board Comments

5. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING State Championship Items T-shirts for parents and family - $10 Patches - $10 Proclamation to be presented at the Choral Banquet on May 21 st.

6. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING

7. What is Belles et Beaux? Functions as both an advanced mixed concert choir and premier mixed show choir Students meet daily as a co-curricular class Performs at many school, community and state events throughout the year

8. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING What is Femmes Fatales? Functions as a premier women’s show choir Students meet on an extra-curricular basis after school

9. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING What is the time commitment involved? August-December – time outside of class is minimal Femmes Fatales will meet once a week starting in September December-March – time outside of class is frequent Rehearse 2-3 afternoons/evenings a week Friday-Saturday Choreography Camps Saturday Competitions April-May – time outside of class is minimal Periodic performances throughout the year for school, community, etc.

10. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING What is the time commitment involved? Choreography Dates Belles et Beaux: Retreat Choreography Mini-Camps December 3-5 January 7-9 January 21-13 February 11-13 February 25-26

11. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING What is the time commitment involved? Choreography Dates Femmes Fatales: Retreat Choreography Mini-Camps

12. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING What is the time commitment involved? Tentative 2014-15 schedule Possible Show Choir Competition Dates February 6 February 13 February 27 March 6 March 12 March 19 – ISSMA State Show Choir Finals

13. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING What Financial Commitment is involved? Competition Expenses Costumes Show Choir Band Director Salary* Musicians* Competition Registrations Choreographer Travel Expenses Transportation – Gas* Sets and Props* Music Arranging and Rights to use Music Choreography Fees Overnight Trips – Hotel/Bus Driver Expenses* Food* Extra costuming needs* *Supported by Choral Booster Funds

14. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING What Financial Commitment is involved? Costume Expense Opener Costume Closer Costume Shoes Tights/Briefs Earrings Make up Hair Piece Polo Shirt Garment Bag

15. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING What Financial Commitment is involved? Choreography Retreat Expense Music Licensing/Arrangements Competition Fees Hotel expense for overnight trips

16. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING Total Estimated Financial Obligation $850

17. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING Payment Schedule $122 due June 15 July 15 August 15 September 15 October 15 November 15 December 15

18. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING Payment Information All Payments should be made payable to PHS Choral Department Payments go to Mrs. Cindy Spangler, School Treasurer Student to Mrs. Spangler Mail Credit Card over the phone Efunds – link found on PHS School Website During June and July, only checks will be accepted Mrs Jeanette Vaughan will hold record of your payments You may view your account at any time via: mymusicoffice.com

19. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING Fundraising Opportunities Frozen Cookie Dough – August – Individual Accounts Patron Letters – September – Individual Accounts Spaghetti Dinner – October – Choral Boosters Christmas Greenery – October/November - Individuals Accounts Mike’s Car Wash Tickets – September- Individual Accounts ISSMA Class B State Show Choir Finals – March 19 -Choral Boosters Restaurant Nights – Varies – Choral Boosters Other

20. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING Choral Boosters Financial Assistance Grant Program Students meet guidelines for federal assistance programs OR Student has special documented need Choral Boosters will match up to 50% of the money submitted by student to student’s account.

21. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING Volunteer Opportunities Choral Booster Committees Choral Booster Executive Board ISSMA State Show Choir Finals – March 19

22. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING Demographic Information

23. BELLES ET BEAUX/FEMMES FATALES PARENT MEETING Closing Comments http://phschoral.weebly.com jheaton@plainfield.k12.in.us/ 839-7711 ext. 1149