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HAMILTON HIGH WEST BAND PARENTS CLUB
GENERAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 5, 2008
President Joanne Devine called the meeting to order at 7:02PM.
INTRODUCTION OF OFFICERS
President Joanne Devine read off the roll call of officers of the Hamilton High West Band Parents Club. Corresponding Secretary Joyce Gallo and Band Director Brian Maher were absent.
MINUTES
Recording Secretary Frank Czepiga provided copies of the meeting minutes from the April 7, 2008 meeting for review and comment. After a brief period for review, the minutes were voted to be accepted.
CORRESPONDENCE
There were no correspondences to be read. Corresponding Secretary Joyce Gallo was absent.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ROSA's RESTAURANT: Rosa's donates a portion of their receipts to HHWBPC on the last TUESDAY of each month. Linda Giaquinto reported that Rosa's donated $150 back to the HHWBPC from April. The next date for this fundraiser is May 27, 2008. Please support this "EASY" fundraiser.
SCOTTO's RESTAURANT: Scotto's donates 20% of all receipts to HHWBPC on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Since Joyce Gallo was absent, there was no report for Scotto's for the month of APRIL. This information will be reported at next month's meeting. The next date for this fundraiser is May 13, 2008. Please support this "EASY" fundraiser.
SUPER 50/50 TICKETS: Joanne Devine reported that tickets have been distributed via the Executive Board and General meetings. Money is due back no later than May 16, 2008.
GIFT AUCTION: MaryAnn Herncane, chairperson for the Gift Auction reported that the Gift Auction held on Saturday May 3, 2008 was a success! We sold a total of 172 entrance tickets. Maryann thanked everyone that volunteered his or her time to help out at the Gift Auction. She also thanked those Band Parents that donated gifts or cash towards this event. Thank you MaryAnn for a great job chairing this fundraiser!!!!!!
END-OF-YEAR PICNIC: Danielle Ingeri, chairperson for this event reported that the End-of-Year Picnic is scheduled for June 11, 2008 at "FROGBRIDGE" located in Millstone Township . Buses are scheduled to about 1:15PM from HHSW and return between 7:30PM and 8:00PM. Cost per student is $38.95, but the HHWBPC will pay for each band student that would like to attend. It looks like transportation costs for busing will be about $5/student that each student must pay before attending the picnic. Picnic times are from 2:00PM until 7:00PM. Fine Arts students are welcome to attend but must pay full admission plus busing costs. All attendees must ride the buses to and from the Picnic.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR EXECUTIVE BOARD 2008-2009: Nominating Committee chairperson, Danielle Ingeri, reported on the nominations. Listed below are the nominations for positions in the HHWBPC for the school year 2008-2009:
President: JoAnn Grace 1st Vice President: Susanne Worthington 2nd Vice President: Danielle Ingeri 3rd Vice President: Lou Crammer Treasurer: Barbara Venanzi Recording Secretary: Kathy Ford Corresponding Secretary: Barbara DiDonato Sergeant-at-Arms: Frank Czepiga ADDENDUM NOTE TO EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS: Since the May 5, 2008 meeting, the Treasurer's position has become vacant. Frank Czepiga has volunteered to fill the Treasurer's position for the upcoming school year. The Sergeant-at-Arms position still needs to be filled. If anyone is interested in this position, please see the chairperson of the nominating committee, Danielle Ingeri .
EAT OUT AT CHICK-FIL-A: Danielle Ingeri reported that this fundraiser held on April 12, 2008 from 6:00AM until 10:00AM realized a profit of only $21. It is a start for next year, should we want to continue it again. CHICK-FIL-A donated 15% of all proceeds during that time if you stated you were supporting HHWBPC.
NEW BUSINESS
FUNDING FOR BAND FRONT UNIFORMS: Joanne Devine reported that the HHWBPC voted to fund a portion of next year's Band Front member's costume called a "Unitard". The cost is $75 for the "Unitard" for each Band Front member.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE MAY 26, 2008: Since Band Director Brian Maher was absent, Joanne Devine reported that HHSW Marching Band will march in both the Yardville and Hamilton Square Memorial Day Parades on Monday, May 26, 2008. Brian Maher will provide starting times and assembly places as the date approaches for both parades. The Giaquinto family will tow the black trailer in both parades. Brian will need about 8-10 HHWBPC parents to "walk" the parade route, in both parades, with the band. Refreshments and snacks will be provided to the Band by the HHWBPC over the course of both parade routes.
SPRING CONCERT MAY 28, 2008: Joanne Devine reported the super 50/50 fund raiser ticket drawing will take place during THE SPRING CONCERT on Wednesday, MAY 28 , 2008 after all.
FINE ARTS AWARDS PROGRAM JUNE 5, 2008: Joanne Devine reported that the Fine Arts Awards program will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008 in the HHSW auditorium, beginning at 7:00PM.
FINE ARTS PICNIC JUNE 11, 2008: Chairperson, Danielle Ingeri reported that Band parents might be able to attend this picnic as chaperones. They will not have to pay the full amount, only the food portion of the total fee. If anyone is interested, please see Danielle. If there is enough interest, parents may be able to carpool. Danielle will find out the band parents cost by the next meeting for interested parents.
BAND PARENTS MEETING JUNE 2, 2008: Joanne Devine reported that the General meeting will take place in the Band Room following the Executive Board meeting at the usual time of 7:00PM. Topics to be covered will be the election of officers for the new school year, greeting incoming freshmen parents, and sign-up for committees. Light refreshments will be served.
BAND DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Band Director Brian Maher was absent; there was no Band Director's Report.
OPEN DISCUSSION
The next HHWBPC General meeting is for Monday, June 2, 2008 beginning at 7:00PM. in the Band Room.
President Joanne Devine adjourned the meeting at 7:20PM.
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