Jasper Place Music Parents Society

What do we do?

• We support all of the students and teachers in the JP music program

• We raise money to subsidize musical instruments and equipment, music trips, music clinics, music festivals, pizza parties, group swag, concert lighting, and more

• Our money comes from working at a Casino every 2 years, the next one is in the Fall of 2023.

• We also organize additional semester fundraisers to help students and families pay for trips (Kastelen Fine Meats, World’s Finest Chocolates)

• We provide up to four scholarship per year of $1000 to grade 12 students who are undertaking postsecondary studies leading to a diploma or degree in music, music education, or music therapy

Who are we?

• All JP music parents can be members of the Jasper Place Music Parents Society (Concert Band, Guitar, Women’s Chorus, Glee Club, Jazz Band, Drum line, Choirs, etc.) 

• There is one AGM per year, then the Board of Directors normally meets monthly using Google Meet. Every music parent is welcome to join a monthly meeting and we welcome new board members any time. Our meetings last 30 - 45 minutes.  We also communicate primarily by email.

How can YOU help?

1) Contact our current president, Jerrid Blackburn if you have any questions: jerrid.blackburn@gmail.com

2) Attend our next AGM in September, 2023.  Date TBD.

3) Help with fund raisers like meat sales, chocolate sales, and casinos 

4) Join our Board of Directors as an officer or a director at large 

Jasper Place Music Parents Society - Board of Directors

President (elected)

• Ex-officio member of any committees

• When present, will chair all meetings of the Society and the Board

• Sets the agenda for Board meetings

• Holds signing authority on the Society bank accounts

Vice President (elected)

• When present, chairs meetings of the Society and the Board in the absence of the President

• Holds signing authority on the Society bank accounts

Secretary (elected)

• Attends and keeps minutes of all meetings of the Society and the Board

• Keeps a record of all members of the Society

• Sends all notices of the various meetings as required

Treasurer (elected)

• Writes cheques and oversees two accounts using double entry accounting, for Casino Account and General Account

• Presents a full, detailed account of receipts and disbursements to the Board 

• Prepares and submits statement of the financial position of the Society at the Annual General Meeting

• Prepares and submits financial returns and statements as required for third parties like Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis, and the annual tax return for the Society

• Holds signing authority on the Society bank accounts

Casino Chairperson (appointed)

• Acts as primary contact between the Society and the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) casino department

• Coordinates volunteers to cover shifts for our assigned casino, using the Society’s contact list of members and friends (postponed until further notice due to Covid)

Fundraising Coordinator (appointed)

• Coordinate and manage fundraising initiatives undertaken by the Society

• At present there are two fundraising initiatives undertaken regularly (meat and chocolate sales)

• Duties include placing orders with suppliers, organizing the disbursement of goods, and receiving funds which are forwarded to the Treasurer for deposit

Communications Coordinator (appointed)

• Prepare/coordinate any announcements to be made on SchoolZone (posted by school staff)

• Send any announcements or notifications through other means established by the Society to its members (email or Remind app)

Directors-at-Large (appointed)

• Attend and participate in Board meetings with the right to vote on any Board motions

• May be assigned specific duties by the Board as necessary