Minutes
MPBA Monthly Meeting
April 9, 2026 @ 6:30pm
MINUTES
MPBA Monthly Meeting
April 9, 2026 @ 6:30pm
1. Director Updates
a. Justin reports we are through the busiest part of the winter season. Congratulations to both of the guard teams for an outstanding performance earning 3rd place at NESBA. Concert bands earned a silver metal MICCA. Spring concert two weeks ago was a success. The Dayton trip is coming up.
b. End of the year events are coming quickly including spring concert, graduation, parade in May and banquet – more information to come.
2. Financials
a. Invoices – Dayton coming out tonight or tomorrow total due is 525. b. Invoices – Banquet (good financial standings)
c. Invoices – need to be paid to attend the end of the year banquet. If you need financial aide please outreach Justin.
d. See attached final statement distributed at the meeting
3. Winter
a. Dayton – April 15 – April 18
4. Scholarships
a. Committee has rubric and copy of applications
b. Applications are due by 4/19
c. Winners due by 5/2
d. Scholarship night 6/4 @ 7:00pm (2 committee members needed for presentation)
e. Thanks to the volunteers who agreed to be on the scholarship committee.
5. Golf Tournament
a. Golfers needed / spread the word
b. Registration & payment are due no later than 4/15
c. Looking for more sponsors so please spread the word
d. Frani will complete a sign up genesis for 4 volunteers for the day and for at least 10/15 raffle prizes worth at least 30 dollars for the day of the event.
6. Gillette
a. Please sign up just as soon as you know you are able
b. Credentials for world cup – if you did not receive an email and you are interested in working please let Guy or Katherine know ASAP
c. Still looking for Gillette coordinators – if you are interested, please contact the board
7. Board / Gillette Positions
a. Interest emails are due no later than May 4th
i. You must submit an email to be considered
b. List of positions
i. President
ii. Vice President
iii. Secretary
v. Treasurer “In Training”
vi. Web Content
vii. Grant Writer – Rick is happy to continue if no one else is interested vii. Truck Driver(s) – Fall / Winter
Viii. Monthly fundraising – quick turnaround fundraising like dining for dollars
ix. Gillette Coordinators
c. Questions -Several questions were raised regarding the roles, responsibilities, time commitments, and expectations of board members. Aside from the clearly defined Treasurer position, there is no rigid structure outlining specific duties. Board members are expected to attend a monthly meeting and help facilitate the MBPA monthly meetings, but otherwise have flexibility in shaping their roles based on the time and contributions they are able to provide. The primary responsibility of the board is to lead and support fundraising efforts to fund competitions. Additional tasks—such as organizing buttons, creating SignUpGenius events, distributing uniforms, and similar activities—are not required components of board service. While these contributions are appreciated when members have the capacity to assist, they are not mandatory expectations. Ultimately, the focus and purpose of the board should remain on fundraising and supporting the program in ways that help create a positive and enriching experience for the students.
8. Banquet – Tuesday June 9th 6:00pm, Lake Pearl
9. Fall homeshow is scheduled for 10/10 – additional details to come
Guy motioned to adjourn the meeting and Debbie seconded with end the meeting ending at 7:32.
NEXT MEETING TBD date @ 6:30PM
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