By Myrna Trauntvein
Times-News Correspondent
Robert Imler, band director, and Rick Durbin, high
school principal, attended Juab School District Board of
Education meeting on Wednesday to request a monetary
contribution from the district.
"We have raised $3,950 towards the purchase of the
uniforms," said Durbin. "We did not solicit funds but the
school was offered $450 left from the Sub for Santa funds
which could be used towards the purchase."
Durbin said that the school student body president had
been contacted and asked if the school could use the money
left over from the donations to the Santa program for this
past year (2000 Christmas). The money was the amount left
over after all on the list had received Sub for Santa
Christmas gifts and expenses had been paid.
In addition to those funds, said Imler, the band
hosted a concert dinner which brought in $1,500.
"It worked out well," he said, "and this year we plan
to try another concert dinner."
The boosters group contributed $2,000.
The last time the district purchased uniforms for the
band was in 1977. Those uniforms were made of wool and wear
well but are much too hot to wear during the summer when the
band marches in parades.
While that style of uniform is still available, Imler
said, he preferred the less expensive Scotch-Guard polyester
uniform. Not only were they lightweight and wicked away
moisture, but were washable.
Certain parents of band members will be responsible
for washing all the uniforms. They will use the same
detergent and washing techniques so the outfits will stay
looking the same.
Wool uniforms must be dry cleaned and even with the
most professional care it is difficult to get out
perspiration stains.
"These uniforms would be in crimson trimmed with gold,
the school colors, and band shoes are included in the
package," said Imler. "That way we do not have to have
parents put out extra money on the uniform by requiring that
they buy a certain kind of shoe to go with the uniform."
Imler told the board the new uniform came from a
company known as Band Shoppe, who specialize in marching
band uniforms.
Rick Welsh, board member, said he was interested in
knowing how long the company had been in business and what
sort of guarantee was offered on the uniforms.
It was suggested that Imler call the company and ask
for references. Those references from other schools who had
purchased the uniforms could then be checked.
If the uniforms are paid for by the cutoff date, said
Imler, they will cost the district $9,620.65 for 50
uniforms. Uniforms for the flag corps will cost an
additional $1,000.
"We are hoping that some of the community service
organizations will contribute to the fund," said Imler. If
the Kawanis Club, for example, were to donate $1,000 that
would be a great help.
The school district would need to contribute
approximately $5,670 from this year's budget to help with
the purchase. Then, for the next three years, the district
would be asked to put in $1,000 each year for a total of
$3,000.
Each year the band will need a few new uniforms and so
will make the acquisition a three-year project.
The board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of
new uniforms but did request the approval be contingent on
the information received in checking references of the
company. If all is positive, the school band members will
march in new uniforms.
If the references do not meet expectations, Imler and
Durbin will return to the board with another suggested
supplier.
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