Huntsville High School Band

 

HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND

HHS 2016-2017

HHS BPA MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY APRIL 18, 2017

 

The monthly meeting of the HHS Band BPA was held on Tuesday April 18, 2017 in the band room.  The meeting was called to order by Margaret Turner at 7:15.

 

Margaret Turner, President

Margaret began the meeting by reading the slate of candidates for BPA Board positions for the 2017-2018 school year.  There was a motion and second to approve the slate as read.  A vote was held and the slate approved without dissent.  Margaret then went over the schedule for the rest of the school year.  Wind Ensemble and Percussion will perform Thursday, 4-20-17.  All students should arrive by 5:45.  The Symphonic and Jazz Bands will perform 5-2-17.  The banquet will be held 5-9-17 at First Baptist Church and be catered by Tortora’s.  The last band performance will be graduation.  At the end of the meeting Margaret reported that a committee will be formed to determine what to do with all of the awards displayed in the band room.

 

Stuart Ivey, Director

Mr. Ivey shared that the BPA Board approved the purchase of new storage cabinets for the music library.  Color Guard recently held auditions and 24 students and 2 alternates were selected.  Three majorettes were selected.  There will be 147 kids in band next year with 125-130 marching .  He discussed the calendar and stated that all students are required to attend all concerts.  He also discussed the hiring process for the next band director(s).

 

Sherry Seals-Tonini, 1^st VP Chaperones

No report.

 

Jennifer Applebaum and Ernie Limbo, 2^nd VPs Fundraising

Jennifer stated that she is checking on the football media guide.  Typically, the band is allowed to sell ads for the media guide but no mention has been made of it to this point.

 

Susan Boothe, Treasurer

Susan stated that we are about $3,800.00 in the black this year.  She just transferred $6,000.00 to the uniform account.  Payments are coming in.

 

Jeff McCluskey, Secretary

No report.

 

Carolyn Drake, Communications

No report.

 

Liz Boykin, Uniforms

Liz reported that a couple marching uniforms were still out, and formal uniforms are coming in.  All seniors’ uniforms have been returned.

 

Brian Ragan, Equipment

No report.

 

Sandra Moore, Credit Keeper

No report.

 

Mary D’Arienzo, VBC Liaison

Mary reported that 8 people attended the latest Responsible Vendor class at the VBC.  Three new people worked wristbanding this past weekend.

 

Machelle Fletcher and Roxanne Carroll, Concessions/Bricks

Machelle reported that they have sold a brick and have had 7 inquiries.

 

Karen Parker, Trips Coordinator

No report.

 

Gena Black, Hospitality

Gena reported that the banquet will be 5-9-17 at First Baptist Church.  Enter from entrance 5 or 6 from St. Clair.  Reservations need to be turned in with payment as a headcount is needed by the end of the month.  Students who performed at MPA will get a letter or a pin if they already have their letter.

 

Louise Strutzenberg, Media

No report.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45.

 

Respectfully Submitted by:

Jeff McCluskey

HHS BPS Secretary

4-24-17