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HAMILTON HIGH WEST BAND PARENTS CLUB
GENERAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 3, 2007

President Joanne Devine called the meeting to order at 7:20PM.

INTRODUCTION OF OFFICERS

President Joanne Devine read off the roll call of officers of the Hamilton High West Band Parents Club.

 

MINUTES

Frank Czepiga, Recording Secretary, provided copies of the meeting minutes from the November 5, 2007 meeting for review and comment. After a brief period for review, the minutes were voted to be accepted as presented.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

Corresponding Secretary, Joyce Gallo was absent. Joanne Devine reported that the HHWBPC received a holiday greeting card from Hamilton High School West.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

MEMBERSHIPS: 1^st Vice President in charge of Membership, Susanne Worthington reported that nine (9) senior families have not joined the HHWBPC. There are fifty-four (54) family memberships paid to date. The membership drive closes out at the end of this month of December.

FUNDRAISING: 2^nd Vice President in charge of Fundraising, Linda Giaquinto reported that the distribution for the A&M pies fundraiser went smooth. There was only a problem with one (1) pie order. Thank you to all that volunteered their time on Monday, November 19, 2007 to unload, breakdown and distribute the pie orders. Approximately $1454 went into the student's accounts.

PIT CREW: 3^rd Vice President in charge of the Pit Crew, Steve Mundt reported that the marching season has ended. He expressed “thank you” wishes to everyone that participated on the pit crew to make the marching season successful. See you next year.

LOGO ITEMS: Danielle Ingeri reported that the HHWBPC made $400 on LOGO items at the 8 th Grade Orientation held on November 28, 2007. She also reported that suggestions are needed for LOGO items for next year.

ROSA's RESTAURANT: Rosa 's will donate a portion of their receipts to HHWBPC on the last Monday of each month. Linda Giaquinto reported that Rosa 's again donated $200 back to the HHWBPC from November. The next date for this fundraiser is December 17, 2007 due to fact that the last Monday in December will be “New Year's Eve” and it has been moved. Please support this “EASY” fundraiser.

SCOTTO's RESTAURANT: Scotto's will donate 20% of all receipts to HHWBPC on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Joanne Devine reported that Scotto's donated $100 back to the HHWBPC from November. The next date for this fundraiser is December 11, 2007. Please support this “EASY” fundraiser.

THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST: Frank Czepiga reported that the “Breakfast for the Band”, on Thanksgiving morning was a success! Approximately twenty-plus (20+) band parents showed up to help serve breakfast for the band. Frank thanked all who either showed up to help out and or donated item(s) to the breakfast. The band students enjoyed bagels, assorted muffins, Dunkin' Donuts, assorted juices, coffee, tea, hot cocoa and bottled water.

Joanne Devine will make sure that Joyce Gallo will send a “thank you” to Bagel's and Beyond for their generous donation of nine (9) dozen of bagels for the "Breakfast for the Band" on Thanksgiving Day.

CHIK-FIL-A CONTEST: Joanne Devine reported that we (HHSW Marching Band along with the Cheerleaders and the HHSW Football Boosters Club) came in second in a contest sponsored by the Chick-fil-A restaurant in the Hamilton Marketplace. It was “East” (Steinert) vs. “West” (Hamilton) during the week of the annual Thanksgiving Day game. Winner was to win $1000/split three ways. Second place would get $500/split three ways. The contest ran from November 17 thru November 24, 2007.

Joanne Devine found out that the manager from Chick-fil-A would like to run this contest next year from Wednesday to Wednesday, instead of Monday to Saturday. The winner would be announced at the half time festivities during the annual Thanksgiving Day football game.

8^th GRADE ORIENTATION: HHSW sponsored an 8^th grade orientation for incoming freshmen on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM, starting in the high school auditorium. Danielle Ingeri chaired a LOGO table for the HHWBPC in the cafeteria during this event. Danielle reported $400 in LOGO sales. She also thanked those HHWBPC parents that came out and volunteered to help out.

POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER: Barbara Venanzi, co-chair along with her husband, Dave, reported that the Poinsettia's will be delivered at 3:30PM on Friday, December 14, 2007. Order pickup is scheduled for 5:00PM to 7:00PM in the school lobby. Volunteers are needed to help unload the delivery truck and set up orders.

NEW BUSINESS

Danielle Ingeri reported that the end-of year event would be a PICNIC for the band at the Sawmill complex. The HHWBPC will be looking to book this event for sometime at the beginning of June 2008. More information to follow in the next coming months.

Joanne Devine reported that a teacher at HHSW, Ms. Mary Kanoc, would be willing to produce our Super 50/50 tickets for the Winter Concert, but she needs the ticket paper to proceed. They should be done in time for the Winter Concert on Wednesday, January 16, 2008. It was reported that the top seller of the Super 50/50 tickets would get $100 placed in their student's account.

Danielle Ingeri has volunteered to be the chairperson for this year's HHSW Jazz Festival scheduled for Friday, February 15, 2008. It would be good if we could get ten (10) bands to participate. Danielle will need volunteers for the event. If anyone is interested, please see Danielle.

Joanne Devine announced that we have a chairperson for the annual Gift Auction. She is Ms. Maryann Herncane. It looks like a date has been set too. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12, 2008. Maryann Herncane has copies of solicitation letters for anyone that needs them. She will see the Webmaster to get a copy of this letter on the website. More information at next month's meeting.

Joanne Devine announced that Linda Giaquinto has agreed to be the chairperson for the Pasta Dinner. Date would be the Friday night of the annual School Play. We will get help from the Drama Club under Ms. Amy Collins and split the proceeds 50/50 with the Drama Club. More information on this fundraiser next month.

Linda Giaquinto stated that the Joe Corbi's Pizza fundraiser would start on Thursday, December 13, 2007 and go thru Friday, January 11, 2008. Delivery date will be sometime before Super Bowl Sunday on February 3, 2008. Please see the website for more information. Student profit ranges between $5 and $5.50 per item sold. Does anyone have any other ideas for fundraising?

It was announced that the idea of a Flea Market fundraiser has been dropped.

Joanne Devine announced that the HHWBPC is selling Fridge Magnets for $2 each. No cost to the HHWBPC. We have 500 to sell.

BAND DIRECTOR'S REPORT

Band Director, Brian Maher announced that the 2008 Band trip would be going to NYC to see the “DROWSY CHAPERONE” instead of “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN”. The cost would be about $60 cheaper going to see the “DROWSY CHAPERONE” than “YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN” and besides, YF tickets are hard to get too. Date for the trip is April 19, 2008. There are 100 tickets. There may be room for parents to go as chaperones. More information to follow next month.

Brian Maher presented examples of what could be the “NEW” HHSW Marching Band uniform. Uniforms have to be ordered in January 2008 for delivery in CY 2009. More information next month.

OPEN DISCUSSION

The next HHWBPC General meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 7, 2008 beginning at 7:00PM in the Band Room.

President Joanne Devine adjourned the meeting at 8:00PM