Huntsville High School Band

 

HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

HHS 2016-2017

HHS BPA MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY MARCH 21, 2017

 

The monthly meeting of the HHS Band BPA was held on Tuesday March 21, 2017 in the band room.  Margaret Turner called the meeting to order at 7:14.

 

Margaret Turner, President

Margaret began the meeting by stating that the slate for next year’s BPA Board will be presented tonight and voted on next month.  Sandra Moore, after offering to accept nominations from the floor, then presented the nominations for next year’s BPA Board on behalf of the Nominating Committee.  The nominations are as follows:

 

President:                  Carolyn Drake

1^st VP Chaperones:  Jeff McCluskey

2^nd VP Fundraisung:             Jennifer Applebaum

2^nd VP Fundraising:  Louise Strutzenberg

Treasurer:                  Susan Boothe

Secretary:                   Angela Davis

Communications:     Carolyn Drake

Concession/Bricks:  Roxanne Carroll and Machelle Fletcher

Credit Keeper:                       Sandra Moore

Equipment:               Brian Ragan

Hospitality:               Gena Black

Media Coordinator: Ben Boles

Trip Coordinator:      Karen Parker

VBC Liaison:              Mary D’Arienzo

Uniform:                    Liz Boykin

 

Stuart Ivey, Director

Mr. Ivey stated that this is a relaxed time in the band room.  Students have received a “Band Participation Contract.”  This documents pertains to schedule requests for the upcoming year.  It must be turned in by 4-13-17 in order to march next year.  He went over the remaining band schedule for the year. Sole and Ensemble is 4-1-17 followed the next week by All State from 4-5 to 4-8-17.  The Wind Ensemble and Percussion concert is 4-20-17 and the Symphonic and Jazz Bands will perform 5-2-17.  On 5-4-17 is the Senior Showcase visual arts demonstration and the banquet is 5-9-17 at First Baptist Church.  The last band event of the year is the graduation concert on 5-25-17.

 

Sherry Seals-Tonini, 1^st VP Chaperones

No report.

 

Jennifer Applebaum and Ernie Limbo, 2^nd VPs Fundraising

No report.

 

Susan Boothe, Treasurer

Susan passed out the budget report and a copy of the bank statement. 

 

Jeff McCluskey, Secretary

No report.

 

Carolyn Drake, Communications

No report.

 

Liz Boykin, Uniforms

Liz reported that only 10 marching uniforms are still out.  Concert band dresses may be gently washed but the boys should have their tuxedos dry cleaned.

 

Brian Ragan, Equipment

No report.

 

Sandra Moore, Credit Keeper

No report.

 

Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Liaison

Mary asked for help at the VBC on Thursday and Friday.  Monday 3-27-17 from 6-8 p.m. is the next Responsible Vendor class at the VBC.  She will attempt to contact middle school parents about the class.  We always need concessions help as well.

 

Machelle Fletcher and Roxanne Carroll, Concessions/Bricks

Roxanne reported that the previously reported track and field opportunities at Milton Frank fell through.  She will be pushing brick sales through the band and Panther Postings.

 

Karen Parker, Trips Coordinator

No report.

 

Gena Black, Hospitality

Gena reported that the banquet is May 9, 2017 at First Baptist Church at a time to be determined but probably around 6:30.  She will let everyone know about the cost but it will be around $10.00.  The caterer will likely be Tortoras.  A head count will be needed about a week before the banquet.

 

Louise Strutzenberg, Media

Louise reported that she needs senior pictures.  When she is certain that the email link works, she will send an email to senior parents.  Pictures are due 4-7-17.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:41.

 

Respectfully Submitted by:

Jeff McCluskey

HHS BPS Secretary

3-27-17