GCPA Board Meeting #4 - Approved

Grissom Choral Parents Association Board Meeting Minutes
November 11, 2025


I. Call to Order

• Time: 5:46 PM
• By: Amy Boyle

II. Attendance

• Present: Amy Boyle, Amanda Magonigal, Joanna Hillis, Kenneth Newton, Tucker Ratcliff

 

• Absent: Amanda Francis, Karon Howard, Jessica Spinoso
• Guests/Visitors: Ed Crackle

III. Reading and Approval of Minutes
Previous Meeting Minutes: Minutes read by Amy Boyle. Motion to approve by Amanda Magonigal, seconded by Kenneth Newton. Passed unanimously.
IV. Officer and Committee Reports 

• Treasurer
  • Report of Current Financials:

In: $2,748.77
Out: $7,103.46
Totals: GCPA Account: $28,282.24, PayPal: $3,716.00
 

• Fundraising
  • Popcorn fundraiser planned for January.
  • Will plan to have another fundraiser after Spring Break, possibly Nothing Bundt Cakes.

 
V. Old Business

• Men’s Uniform Purchase: Samples haven’t been ordered yet. Mr. Ratcliff is waiting to find out what pieces are needed.

 

• Glow Run: Saturday, November 15. The time has changed to 5 PM.

Leadership team will assist with set up. 40 participants are currently registered. 
Shirts, stickers, and winners’ medals were purchased for this year’s participants, as well as enough bags and glow sticks to use for next year’s event as well.
We have 3 Corporate sponsors for $750 total. Current profit stands at $1,455.00.
For next year, we will look into partnering with Fleet Feet in order to grow the event.
 

• Winter Concert: Tuesday, December 9 at 7 PM. Board to arrive at 6 PM, and doors to open at 6:45. If possible, the doors will open early and Chamber Choir will sing Christmas carols prior to the concert.

Chairs will be placed in the lobby for people waiting before the doors open.
Amy Boyle will purchase poinsettias from Sam’s to serve as decoration and to sell after the concert.
 
VI. New Business

• Mr. Ratcliff will ask about removing boards used for headshots from theater lobby and about getting lobby TVs fixed.

 

• Tuesday, November 18: Chamber Choir will travel to WHNT to record Christmas Carols.

 

• AMEA: Chamber Choir, January 23 & 24. 2 senators have donated money that will cover the cost of hotels and one meal. Choir will pay for charter bus, with a discount from the bus company.

 

• UAB Honor Choir: Monday, February 23. All choirs will attend via school buses.

 

• Grissom Choral Assessment has been renamed to District 3 Choral Assessment. 

 
VII. Adjournment

• Motion by Kenneth Newton, seconded by Amanda Magonigal. Passed unanimously.
• Time of adjournment: 6:39 PM