Huntsville High School Band

 

HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

HHS 2016-2017

HHS BPA MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2017

 

The monthly meeting of the HHS BPA was held on Tuesday February 21, 2017 in the band room.  Margaret Turner called the meeting to order at 7:04

 

Margaret Turner, President

Margaret offered thanks for all help given during pre-MPA activities last week.  She then went over the schedule for MPAs as included in the night’s agenda.  She pointed out that a $5.00 box lunch from Jason’s will be offered and the band will bring other snacks and water.  The VP for Chaperones will send out a Sign Up Genius chaperones.

 

Stuart Ivey, Director

Mr. Ivey encouraged all to come enjoy the band’s stage performances at MPA.  The site reading session will not be open to the public.  MPA is the most important band event of the year and attendance is mandatory.  Comments from the Pre-MPA performance were all positive and the band is in good shape.

 

Sherry Seals-Tonini, 1^st VP Chaperones

No report.

 

Jennifer Applebaum and Ernie Limbo, 2^nd VPs Fundraising

Jennifer reported that the band did well with the coupon book fundraiser.  We sold 119 books and made just under $1,500.00 for the band.  If you have not gotten your book yet, it is probably because your student has not brought it home and it is in Mr. Ivey’s office.  Margaret Turner reported that the band made over $1,500.00 from the pre-MPA ticket sale.

 

Susan Boothe, Treasurer

Susan pointed out that the budget/financial report is on the back of the agenda.

 

Jeff McCluskey, Secretary

No report.

 

Carolyn Drake, Communications

No report.

 

Liz Boykin, Uniforms

Liz stated that there will be a clothing rack at school for students to hang their tuxedos and dresses on for MPA.  Boys need long black socks and girls must have closed toe shoes with heels no longer than an inch.  She will issue the boys ties and cummerbunds.   She thanked parents for returning band uniforms clean and in good shape.  Mr. Ivey added that boys can get tuxedo shirts at Hobby Lobby for about $13.00 with a coupon.

 

Sandra Moore, Credit Keeper

No report.

 

Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Liaison

Mary reported that the VBC is very busy this weekend and anyone who works this weekend gets the entire $7.25 per hour into his or her band account.

 

Machelle Fletcher and Roxanne Carroll, Concessions/Bricks

There may be opportunities at Milton Frank this spring.  We have applied to work track events on 3-11, 3-27, and 4-11-17. 

 

Karen Parker, Trips Coordinator

No report.

 

Gena Black, Hospitality

Gena is looking for ideas for caterers for the end-of-year banquet.

 

Louise Strutzenberg, Media

Louise set up a Google Drive folder for senior pictures.  She will send an email to senior parents with links to your account.  Others may email her and she will send a link for a folder you can send pictures to.  Pictures are due by 4-9-17.  She needs one baby picture and she has a composite picture.  You can send any other pictures you want to send.

 

Margaret opened up the floor for questions and a question was asked about how block scheduling will affect band.  Mr. Ivey lead a discussion about that topic and Margaret closed the meeting by stating that the Nominating Committee will present the slate of officers for next year at March’s meeting and it will be voted on in April.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30.

 

Respectfully Submitted by:

Jeff McCluskey

HHS BPS Secretary

2-26-17