April/May GHBPA General Meeting

President Wadina Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm.

 

The minutes were approved as written.

 

A motion was made to send a contribution to the “Hokie Hope” fund in support of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech. Mr. Kirsch asked if we would wait to send this contribution until further options were available. The motion was tabled. Further discussion will follow at the June 4th meeting.

 

President Wadina Thompson announced that we are going to be audited by the GCG. She will get with Peter Gaddis to discuss the upcoming audit.

 

Pam Guilford will post the final budget proposal on the website. We will vote on this budget at the June 4th meeting. Pam announced that we will be changing banks from BB&T to Towne Bank to avoid all of the check fee problems that we have been having. The new treasurer will need to go sign the signature card at the bank.

 

Wadina asked that all outgoing officers get with the new officers and exchange binders and information on their jobs after the June 4th meeting.

 

Band Director: Mr. Kirsch thanked the Gellene’s and Taylor’s for all of the All State Band meals they provided. Thanks to Steve Kopczynski and Mr. Haig for all of the pit help. Mr. Kirsch announced that Bay Rivers would like for us to host a band competition to support the district. He will be meeting to discuss this with Mrs. Guy. More information about this will follow at a later date.

 

Senior sheets due by May 1st.

 

Spring concert will be May 15. The schedule will be posted on the band webpage and on the board in the band room. It is as follows:

6:30 pm-Jazz Band

7:00 pm-Concert Band

7:45 pm-Symphonic Band

8:00 pm-Wind Ensemble

 

Mr. Kirsch would like to get with a builder to have the shelves finished in the percussion and guard room over the summer. This needs to be completed before band camp in August.

 

May 3 is Jazz Festival at DHS. We perform at 6:00 pm.

 

Tri-M applications are due by April 30. The inductions will be held on June 4th.

 

Raising eight grade night is May 21, at 7:00 pm. If you want to get on the agenda to speak with the parents please see Mr. Kirsch.

The band camp & marching season schedule is now posted on the band webpage. The band camp schedule is as follows:

 

July 31             6:00pm-8:00pm                        Music Reading Session in the Auditorium

August 7         6:00pm-8:00pm             Music Reading Session in Auditorium

August 9-10     8:00am-4:00pm                        Rookie Camp              

August 13-17   8:00am-4:00pm                        Band Camp                 
August 20-24   3:00pm-9:00pm                        Band Camp                     

August 24       5:30pm                                    Parent Show

August 24       7:00pm-9:00pm                       Pool Party

 

The 2007-08 marching theme will be James Bond.

The CD of the New York Spring Trip music will be available at the Spring Awards banquet on June 4th.

 

1st Vice: Ellen Gellene announced that Polly Kostecki has arranged for Carrabba's to provide our dinner again before the awards banquet. Tickets will be on sale at the spring concert for $7.00 per person.

Ellen and the Constitution and Bylaws committee have finished work with updating and reviewing of our GHBPA Constitution. They are posted on the website for everyone to review. They will be voted upon at the General membership meeting on June 4th. The bylaws have been corrected and approved by the Executive board.

 

2nd Vice: Kathy Nerger is still selling script. So far the GHBPA has made around $3,200.00. Thanks Kathy for your hard work!

 

3rd Vice: Peter Gaddis- We still need many more bingo volunteers. Rick Deveny will be our new bingo promotions manager. We are still looking for people to volunteer to be bingo managers. Look for a job description on the website. Also, we are still looking for a volunteer to take over sign-up and scheduling. Talk to Pete if you’re interested. Just remember that bingo benefits everyone and shouldn’t been done by just a few!!!!

 

Treasurer: Pam Guilford will send a $250.00 check for After Prom as voted on at the last meeting.

Erica Chicos-White has the accounts ready to turn over to the new student’s accounts committee chair, Mike Powell. Thanks Erica for all of your hard work this year!!!

 

Secretary: Karen Tosten

Cathy Dress would like all senior forms turned in by May 1st. Please remind all guard members that they are invited to the Award banquet. Cathy made a motion to spend $120.00 for Mr. Kirsch’s end of the year gift and $85.00 for Mr. Stone. The motion was seconded and the vote was favorable.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:17pm.

 

Karen Tosten

Recording Secretary