03-E Municipal Band Min. 7-30-02005 Budget
Paris Municipal Band
1. Director $
2. Music
3. Band Members
4. Transportation Labor
5. Sound Equipment Rental
6. Transportation Rental
7. Announcer
8. Contingency
TOTAL $
5,000
1,000
11,000
900
1,200
600
150
1,000
20,850
POLICY DOCUMENT
Paris Municipal Band
PURPOSE: To provide summer band concerts for the residents and visitors of Paris
through a volunteer band in Bywaters Park and at the annual fireworks display.
GUIDANCE: The Band is guided by the Paris Municipal Band Commission made up of
members of the community and the Band Director. The Commissioners are appointed
by the Mayor of Paris. The Band Director is hired by the Commission.
• The National Anthem will be played by the Paris Municipal Band for all guest
accompanists and singers. Taped music will not be allowed while the band is
waiting to perform.
• All guest accompanists and performers will be at the discretion of the Band
Commission.
• Special events for at which the band will perform will include the Crape Myrtle
Queen Coronation and the Rotary Clubs' Fireworks Display. Other
consideration for events will be at the discretion of the Paris Municipal Band
Commission. Any special needs regarding setting up of equipment or chairs
will be arranged for by the organizing body, and coordinated through the
Band Director.
• A set program will include the theme song "I Love Paris", the National
Anthem and will last approximately one hour.
• Membership in the Band will be at the discretion of the Band Director,
depended upon playing ability and age of the member. Solicitation of band
members will be solely by the Band Director.
MINUTES
Paris Municipal Band Commission
A meeting of the members of the Paris Municipal Band Commission was held on Friday,
July 30, 2004, at 12 noon, in the Conference Room of the Lamar County Chamber of
Commerce.
PRESENT
Jim Brunette Linda Suarez Randy Bunch
ABSENT
Albert Nichol Edwin Pickle
Also present was:
Tom Neugent, Director, Paris Municipal Band
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Randy Bunch at 12:05 p.m.
As the first order of business, the minutes from the previous meeting held on May 13,
2004, were unanimously approved as submitted on a motion by Jim Brunette, seconded
by Linda Suarez.
A review of the 2004 concert season included an overall feeling that the season was
good with a great attendance, despite the lack of support form The Paris News.
Discussion regarding promotions included not printing a poster because there is no one
available to distribute them and revamping the ad in The Paris News to one large, one-
time ad as opposed to six smaller, weekly ads.
Discussion regarding policy changes for band membership and solicitation of band
members was held and clarifications will be added to the Policy Document.
Discussion regarding increasing budget to accommodate growing number of band
members was debated. The Band Commission is just going to have to watch this area
next season.
Two items were unanimously approved for clarification in the Policy Document on a
motion by Jim Brunette, seconded by Linda Suarez. These changes are included in the
attached Policy Document.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Su Suarez, Secretary
Paris Municipal Band Commission