MINUTES CHORAL SOCIETY 2017-11-08


PRESENT

Anne, Maya, Andy, Mark, Dee


APOLOGIES

Susan, Jane, Saskia


ACCOUNTS

Operating Loss $6126.02 for Jan – Oct 2017


SUBS

More reminders need to be sent out to choir members to get in subs


CONCERT PLANS FOR CHRISTMAS

Posters done
Words for Carols to be put up on a screen.
Dress black on bottom and red or green tops. The Holly and the Ivy
Facebook for advertising
Koha on the door open bowl at the door. Maya to provide glass bowl
Profits to Budgetting Services for needy families at Christmas
DEE Does the church have a screen available?
ANNE To arrange Probus Screen
MAYA To find Christmas songs electronically
DEE Program single folded A4 sheet. Poster on front. Main contributors and blurb. Main musical numbers. Names of choir members. Sponsors
DEE Sending out links to songs on the internet and asking if after the Rehearsal Monday evening to be able to leave set up for the Tuesday
DEE To ask permission for Electric piano to be moved to the front
SUSAN To be asked to move the chairs again for the concert for Monday’s rehearsal
MARK Advertising articles for the papers with Nica and Kara photo
DEE To put poster on Community Noticeboard
CHOIR To use their social networks to advertise
MARK To work out costs so that we can provide a cheque to Budgeting Services on the day. Amelia Lawley to be invited
GIFTS Arianna, Carolyn, Saskia, Anne, Gillian     Wine


Thanks to Anne for doing a great job of the organising of the music.


SHOWS

Not feasible to have a show next year


MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Approach has been made to Richard to put on a program for February and Dee will follow up. Anne is not available at this start due to travel plans


CHRISTMAS PARTY

15th for the Choir Christmas Party at Onetangi Hall. Santa present $5. Ham from Susan, start at 6.30pm Bring main, pudding or salad not snacks. Help with set up and decorations please. BYO wine. Practice your items. Bring your partners please.