Announcement
HHS 2014 – 2015
HHS BPA Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
7:30 pm
The HHS Band Parent Association meeting was held in the HHS Band Room at 7:30 pm. The meeting was called to order by President, Rich Arnold.
Rich Arnold, President
Tonight is the last official BPA meeting of the school year. The actual last meeting will be the Spring Concert scheduled for May 5th. The All State Festival in Mobile was a great experience. We had 7 students attend this year, while last year we had 4 students. The St. Louis trip was a blast, with fun activities such as family game night. The concert was streamed live over the internet, with about 237 views.
Please see the Agenda for upcoming events.
CALENDAR: April 28 & 30: Color Guard Clinic (3:30 – 5:30 pm)
April 28: Drumline Clinic / Rehearsal (6:00 – 8:00 pm)
May 1: Color Guard Auditions (3:30 – 5:30 pm)
May 2: Solo & Ensemble at Liberty Middle School in Madison
May 4: Full Band Rehearsal (3:30 – 5:30 pm)
May 5: Spring Concert (7:00 – 8:30 pm)
May 12-14: Drumline Auditions (3:30 – 5:30 pm)
May 15: End of Year Band Awards Banquet in HHS Cafeteria (6–8pm)
Stuart Ivey, HHS Band Director
Mr. Ivey congratulated the students that went to the All State Festival, and recognized Gus Arnold as the recipient of the ABA Photography by Suzanne state-wide scholarship. The Contract of Participation form for the next academic year is due Friday. The middle-school students have also been provided a participation form. Please have students sign and return the form by Friday. Auditions for next year will be held after the Concert from May 7th to the 15th, which (except for Seniors) will count for ½ of the final exam grade. Next year’s show will be Viva Italia to go along with our planned international trip to Italy.
Rich Arnold, President
Rich presented the slate of Nominees for the next academic year for 2015-2015 Officers and Committee Chairs, which was announced by the Nominating Committee at the last meeting.
Lisa McCrary, President
Andrew White, 1st VP Chaperones
Margaret Turner, 2nd VP Fundraising
Sherry Seals-Tonini, 2nd VP Fundraising
Susan Pendergrass, Treasurer
Tracy Lovik, Secretary
Christi Robinson, Communications
Lisa McCrary, Uniforms
Color Guard – position not to be filled as a Committee Chair
Shelley Corbett, Concessions and Bricks Chair
Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Coordinator
Trips Coordinator – to remain open until Committee is needed
Lauren Carter, Credit Keeper
Ben Davis, Equipment
Hospitality – Janet Kaylor
New Position – Media Coordinator – open position
The HHS BPA voted without opposition in favor of the slate of Officers and Committee Chairs.
Congratulations to the new HHS BPA Board! There remains one open position for Media Coordinator, and if the position remains open, the President can appoint a person to fill the position.
Yvonne Meier and Margaret Turner, VP-Fundraising
Margaret and Yvonne discussed the next fundraising opportunities. Remember to use your Publix cards and Brick sales are continuing. The next fundraisers are the Coupon Books and the Football Season Media Guide. Ad sales for the Media Guide are due by July 8th. If the Band sells a quota of $1500 worth of sales, then the Band gets back 15% as a fundraiser. Margaret will email out the forms and information for company sponsors. There is a do-not-touch list of current sponsors that are already covered by certain organizations. Seniors can either sell an ad or pay $50 to have their color picture and bio included in the Media Guide. Ad sales can be to business or personal family ads, with a ¼ page black and white ad at a starting cost of $90. And, remember the VBC opportunities, which will continue through the summer.
There was a suggestion to plan a Class of 2016 Seniors meeting in May after the Concert before school lets out to help parents plan for Seniors activities, the Media Guide bios, Senior Night, scholarships, etc.
Susan Pendergrass - Treasurer
Susan will be sending out statements by email. Please print out your statements to keep track of your itemized credits and balances. The program will roll over balances and credits for next year as a single total, so it is each individual’s responsibility to track their own history on itemized details.
Lisa McCrary, Uniforms
Lisa is looking for a reliable Uniforms replacement that can work with her next year for training. Please dry clean and return all uniforms. There will be a $25 charge for uniforms that have not been cleaned. Students cannot graduate if they have not turned in their uniforms.
Shelley Corbett, Concessions/Brick Sales
Shelley said she is still taking orders for Brick sales, and please see the form on the website. She will be getting more information on concessions opportunities.
Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Liaison
Mary is still looking for more people willing to do wristbanding at the VBC. Concessions are going well, and students are getting involved. Students 16 years old can work concessions at the VBC. Please wear a light, comfortable black top, black pants and close-toed shoes. A concessions jacket will be provided. Rich asked Mary if it would be possible to plan a Responsible Vendor class for the incoming Freshman parents.
Rich made a few special Thank-Yous for his last meeting as President. Special thanks to Christy Robinson for Communications for diligently distributing so many emails and notices. Special thanks to Susan Pendergrass for the hardest job of all as Treasurer and for getting all the bills paid on time. Special thanks to Tracy Lovik for the extra work on the ByLaws update. Special thanks to Ben Davis for his dedication in maintaining the trucks and equipment and for always being then whenever needed. Special thanks to Mary D’Arienzo for her dedication at the VBC, even while she no longer has a child in the Band. Special thanks to Margaret Turner and Yvonne Meier on Fundraising, which is the job that never ends. And, special thanks to Lisa McCrary, who is “The Band Mom” for us all and who works more hours than even Mr. Ivey. He feels confident that he is leaving the Band in the best hands.
The meeting was adjourned by Rich Arnold, President.
The last meeting will be the Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
Tracy Lovik, HHS BPA Secretary
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