Huntsville High School Band

HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

 

The HHS Band Parent Association meeting was held in the HHS Auditorium at 7:30 pm. The meeting was called to order by President, Rich Arnold.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Rich welcomed everyone to the first HHS BPA meeting of the school year.

 

CALENDAR:   August 21: Rehearsal at Milton Frank Stadium (4:00-5:30)

                        August 28: Marching Band debut at Milton Frank Stadium (6:30)

                        September 1: Labor Day Holiday

                        September 4: HHS PTSA Open House

                        September 5: HHS vs Grissom (H) at Milton Frank Stadium (6:30)

                        September 12: HHS vs Buckhorn (A) at BHS, New Market, AL (7:30)

                        September 16: Band Parents Meeting in Band Room (7:30)

                        October 18: Marching Band Competition (TBD)

                        October 31: Final Regular Season Football game (Florence)
                        November 11: Huntsville Veteran’s Day Parade

                        December 6: Huntsville Holiday Parade

                        December 9: Winter Concert in HHS Auditorium (7:00)

 

The first payment for band fees is due tomorrow. Payments can be made in 4 installments, or payment in full with a $20 discount. Forms need to be turned in before September 12^th.

The first semester is Marching Band, and the second semester is Concert Band.

With the brand new year, we also have a brand new Band Director. Please welcome Mr. Stuart Ivey.

 

Stuart Ivey, HHS Band Director

 

Mr. Ivey introduced himself, and said his door is open and emails are welcome. The rehearsal at Milton Frank Stadium is Thursday at 4 pm. Please have students wear their red band shirt, khaki shorts, gloves and band shoes. Please have students bring their instruments and a water bottle. There will be coolers of ice water available. The Coordinate Sheet, showing a picture of where your students will be on the field, is available on the website and can be printed. The full Band calendar and forms are online. Some spring dates on the calendar might change. Only excused absences are for illness with a doctor’s note, a death in the family, or a school day approved absence.

 

For the first game, please have students wear their red band shirt, khaki shorts and tennis shoes. It will be too hot for the jacket, and it will also save wear and tear on the uniforms. Students will be required to stay for the full football game, unless notified for other circumstances, such as weather. There won’t be time to breaks to the concession stands, so eat before coming to the game or have a snack ready with you.

 

There has been some problems with late pick ups after practices. Please pick up your students on time after practices.

 

The October 18^th Marching Band Competition is yet to be determined, but likely to be Pell City (about 2 hours away). The other possibility might be Muscle Shoals. It will be an all day event, with an approximate return time after midnight, and it is to be our only marching competition this year. The location for the Bob Jones game on the calendar for October 17^th also has yet to be determined.

 

Mr. Ivey has 2 main goals for the students: 1) get them to be better people, and 2) get them into college with scholarships.

 

Rich Arnold, President

 

Rich introduced the new BPA Officers and Committee Chairs. There is an open position with Fundraising, for those interested. Please see the website for forms and further information. Forms are due September 12^th. Remember the Out of County form needs to be notarized. The Jazz music is on the website for the All State Jazz Band Auditions. The deadline to get an audition CD to Mr. Ivey is November 1^st.

 

Andrew White, VP-Chaperones

 

Presented by Rich Arnold: Check the website for volunteer opportunities, Please send an email to Andrew White to get signed up for volunteer opportunities at upcoming events.

 

Yvonne Meier, VP-Fundraising

 

The Coupon Book fundraiser is finishing up, and books and orders are due on Friday. The next fundraiser is the Bed Sheets sale, which has been very popular in the past. It will be $40 for a set of 1200 thread count sheet sets, with $5 to the band and $5 to the student. In November, the band will offer Boston Butts. In December, we will have the Holiday Marketplace and Raffle. Yvonne handed out the Publix band cards. There is a second position open for another Fundraising officer.

  

Susan Pendergrass, Treasurer

 

The new proposed Budget for the 2014-2015 Band Year is on the back of the Meeting Agenda. There have already been many early summer costs, so it is helpful to pay Band fees as soon as possible. Susan can take credit cards tonight, and there is a $20 discount if band fees are paid in full.  Susan will prepare monthly statements at the end of the month, and statements are posted on Charms. Service Credits take a little time to consolidate and post to statements. VBC Service Credits can take up to 2-3 weeks to process from the VBC.

 

Susan brought a Motion to the band association membership to approve the proposed Budget, and Rich Arnold seconded the Motion. By a verbal vote, the membership approved the Budget.

 

Christy Robinson, Communications

 

Band emails have been going out since the summer. Please update your email addresses in Charms, if needed.

 

Lisa McCrary, Uniforms

 

Most uniforms have been sent home with the students. The uniform consists of the coat with a zip back, bib pants, red band shirt, tall black socks, black band shoes and white gloves (please write the student’s name on the inside of the gloves). Please use Wilson Cleaners exclusively for dry cleaning uniforms. There is a location on Whitesburg and a location in Hampton Cove for $5.50. Do NOT use any home cleaning, because the uniforms can shrink and bleed colors. No purses or back packs are to be brought into the stadium at football games. Each student should have a plastic bag for the coat, and the bag and gloves can be tucked into the hat. Do NOT sew or alter the sleeves or pant legs. Only adjust using the snaps in the hems.

 

The Band Photos were taken during Band Camp, but there will be a day in October for retakes.

 

For the 1^st game, students are to wear the red band shirt (tucked in), khaki shorts and tennis shoes (but, no gloves).

 

Lisa is looking to recruit a replacement Uniforms officer that can work with her for training next year.

 

Shelley Corbett, Concessions/Bricks

 

The Courtyard Bricks come in two sizes: 4x8 and 8x8 bricks. Order forms are on the website and in the Band Room. Last year, she did 2 orders during the year. She is working on getting a final schedule for concession service nights for home football games. Please email her if you would like to volunteer to work. She needs about 14 – 16 people per game in the new concessions area, and volunteers earn Service Credits. Please arrive 90 minutes prior to the game, at approximately 5:30 pm.

 

Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Liaison

 

Wristbanding will be starting back up again for Havoc games, concerts, events and shows. There is no limited on Service Credits that can be earned for your student’s account with wristbanding and VBC concessions. Volunteers for wristbanding have to take a required Responsible Vendor Class, but only need to take the class once. Mary will be organizing another class, so email her if you are interested. Students can also work concessions at age 16, and no special training is needed. Please email Mary to schedule for events and classes.

 

Sherri Tonini, Trips Coordinator

 

Sherri is gathering info on the trip arrangements. The likely trip destination will be St. Louis around April 8^th to the 12^th. More information to come as the details are settled.

 

Lauren Carter, Credit Keeper

 

Please allow for processing time to get Service Credits posted to the statements.

 

Ben Davis, Equipment

 

Students must be sure to load their instruments on the truck on game days. There is one truck for instruments and another truck for percussion and cases. Ben Neighbors is the second driver, but an alternate would be helpful and no CDL is needed. Also, he needs 3 to 4 dads at games to help load the cases. Please email Ben, if you are interested.

 

Tim McElyea, Webmaster

 

Tim will be recruiting for a new Webmaster for next year, for those who are interested. He will continue posting photos on the website and on the smug mug site. Feel free to order prints or take copies. He will be taking high def video of the half time shows on the field and from the press box. He would like some help running the cameras, for anyone who is interested. Please send in Senior pictures (and baby pictures) for the Senior Video.

 

The meeting was adjourned by Rich Arnold, President.

 

Upcoming HHS BPA Meetings will be held on the 3^rd Tuesday of each month.

The next meeting is to be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 7:30 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted by:

Tracy Lovik, HHS BPA Secretary