Band Commission
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · August 19, 2019
Minutes
Meeting Minutes - August 19, 2019
Call to Order 5:09 pm
In Attendance Dottie Mackie, Don Cavalli, Don Westlake, John Dalby, Anna Orland
No one from public in attendance
Review of 2019 Season
Great season. Wonderful job by the director and musicians. Enjoyed Auld Lang Syne ending
Discussed the possibility of Lauralie Conrad as a guest conductor next year.
Discussed the positive and negative points of the different concerts. All concerts should show off
entire band. Enjoyed sections to show depth of band.
Suggested the possibility of bricks for a fundraiser.
Special bench seating for 4 people, brought up for discussion.
Update of Memorial Park Renovation
Lions Club is covering 80K for the terrace.
Band Commission wants to keep Art Sweet rock.
If Memorial Park or Adams Park renovation is not completed by next season, considering
Longfellow School lot, which will require 5K per week for toilets, tents and trash
Budget
Has been submitted- 2.7% increase
Uniforms cleaned elsewhere (with city uniforms)with an increase of $600 (City decision)
Approved minutes from May of 2018
Don Westlake moved to accept the minutes. John Dalby second.
Next meeting-Saturday workshop session---November 16, 2019
Agenda
Monday, August 19, 2019
Gamon Room, 2nd Floor
5:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order
II. Public Comments
III. Approval of May 2, 2018 Minutes
IV. Review of 2020 Season
V. Update on Memorial Park Renovation
VI. Questions/Commission Comments
VII. Adjournment