LHSGB&OPC Newsletter P.O. Box 226, Bethlehem, PA 18016

www.lhsgbopc.org

Committee Coordinators…….....2

Calendar Highlights………...…...2

Officer Biographies…….………..3

Officer Ballot……………………...5

Sales…………………….….………6

Parent Meeting Minutes……..….10

IN THIS ISSUE:

PARENT

MEETING: May 12 at 7:30 PM

Volume 15 Issue 5 May 2015

President Johanna Torres

Band-pres@lhsgbopc.org (610) 392-3190

Vice President Donna Erney

Band-vp@lhsgbopc.org (610) 882-5919

Secretary Michele Anderson

Band-secy@lhsgbopc.org (610) 984-7074

Treasurer

Kim Destremps Band-treas@lhsgbopc.org

(484) 554-5115

2014-2015 Officers

Parents ~

It seems like it was just football season and I can’t believe that we are quickly approaching the end of the school year! We steamed through concert season and are now ready to enjoy end of the year activities like the Senior Dinner and graduation! I can’t thank you enough for all of your help with ALL of the activities of this year! It has been my pleasure not only getting to know all of the talented students of our organization but also all of you. We could not accomplish all of what we do without all of your help and support!

Our work doesn’t stop here! We have two big trips to plan for, a brand new organization to form, and a whole year bursting with activities! If you have time and talents to share with us, we welcome them! Have a GREAT summer!

Johanna Torres, LHSGB&OPC President On Behalf of the Entire Executive Board

Visit the LHS Grenadier Band and Orchestra Online Marketplace

Located at

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Have News to Communicate?

Please submit articles to Mary Kovalchick,

mkovalchick@rcn.com, by May 15 for June’s

newsletter.

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LHSGB&OPC Committee Coordinators

Candles Dianne Valenti 610-762-1914 Candy/Gertrude Hawk Shae Appleman 610-393-1439 Citrus Nalisha Tahir 610-625-3158 Discount Cards Sharon O’Neil 610-866-7839 Chaperones/ Lora Alvarez 610-861-2829 Away Games & Parades Fastnachts Carolyn Jenkins 610-868-2904

Football Game Karen Wisser 610-868-7459

3rd Qtr Food Kathy Pelletiers 610-866-3994

Hoagies (monthly) Frank Miravich 610-867-4242

Chris Evans-Gartley 610-997-0617

Hospitality (L/F Jen Garland 610-866-7648

Student Lunch

Jamberry Nails Megan Evans-Gartley 610-730-8141

Mums & Poinsettias DeAnn Plum 610-865-9466

Newsletter Mary Kovalchick 484-477-2613

Pierogie Sale Lynn Reinhart 610-865-9466

Pizza (Matey’s) Megan Evans-Gartley 610-730-8141

Pies Kim Destremps 484-554-5115

Publicity Kathy & Jeff Csatari 610-691-4123

Roadies Lynn Reinhart 610-868-4818

Sales Coordinator Lisa Brown 484-554-9312

Spring Flowers Mark & Roses Ackerman 610-882-3806

Barbara Amidon 610-882-1271

Tastefully Simple Diane Ensley 610-360-1759

Uniforms Mrs. Zettlemoyer 610-570-7065

Volunteers Marcie Mulligan 610-419-8760

Website Carolyn Collins 610-974-8595

https://www.facebook.com/lhsgbopc

Band and Orchestra Quotas for 2014-2015

Band quota for 2014-2015 is $135.00. Orchestra quota is $50.00. This amount was deducted from your student's account on March 31. If your student is in both groups, only band quota will apply. Any questions, please contact Donna Erney at Band-vp@lhsgbopc.org.

Calendar Highlights

May 10 8:00 PM 1st Company Concert

May 12 7:30 PM Parent Meeting

May 18 6:00 PM Senior Dinner

June 3 6:00 PM Graduation (Orchestra)

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Introduction of Officer Candidates for 2015-2016

LHS Grenadier Band & Orchestra Parent Club

PRESIDENT:

Johanna Torres is running for the position of President for the 2015-2016 school year. She served as President for the 2014-2015 school year. She, along with the other 2014-2015 officers, has been instrumental in the formation of LIMA, the BANDSTAND, the creation of the LHSGB&OPC online store, NYC music trip excursions and many other brand new things for this year! Johanna has also acted as the Parent Club's social media coordinator for the past two school years. She previously was Vice-President for the 2013-2014 school year. Prior to her role as Vice-President, she chaired the Fastnacht sale, Gertrude Hawk Easter candy fundraiser, and brought the Gertrude Hawk candy bar sale to the organization. In the Nitschmann Band & Orchestra parent club, Johanna served as the food chairperson, managed the student quota accounts, and was instrumental in creating a process for parents to track student accounts online. Johanna also was the awards coordinator for Boy Scouts for several years. Johanna specializes in government programs and compliance at B. Braun Medical where she has worked in several capacities for 15 years. She is the former compliance officer for the B. Braun Federal Credit Union. She serves in several capacities at First Presbyterian Church - her favorites being youth leader to middle school girls as well as high school mentor.

VICE-PRESIDENT:

Carol Lenig is running for the position of Vice President for the 2015-2016 school year and is an alumnus of LHS. She has volunteered with many youth sporting organizations. Carol volunteered with the LHS band clothing and souvenir stand this past year. Carol has also worked with the Nitschmann Band and Orchestra Parent Club for the past 4 years, in positions as the clothing chair, Vice President, and current President. She is a former elementary school teacher and Sunday school teacher. Carol is currently the Webmaster for Lehigh Valley aquatics. Carol would like to contribute her skills, knowledge, and time and continue to foster the positive and rewarding experience for all band/orchestra members and parents.

VICE-PRESIDENT:

Meg Evans Gartley is running for the position of Vice President for the 2015-2016 school year. She is currently serving as the Vice President of the Broughal Music Parents Organization (BMPO). She is also a past president of the BMPO as well as the Fountain Hill PTA. Meg is the chairperson for Matey’s Pizza and Jamberry Nail Wraps fundraisers for LHSGB&OPC. She was a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader for many years. Meg was a teacher for grades K-8 for five years and is now a lecturer in the Theatre and Dance Department at Muhlenberg College. She also works full time in the costume shop at the college. Meg has coached student athletes, grade k-8, in addition to organizing an annual cross country meet for over 500 youth runners. Her extensive work with students on different levels and organizations gives her the skills to be the Vice President of the LHSGB&OPC.

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TREASURER:

Kim Destremps is running for the position of Treasurer for the 2015-2016 school year. She

has successfully held the position of Treasurer for the LHSGBOPC for the 2014-2015

school year. Along with other board members, she has helped create the “BandStand” and

merchandising as means of fund raising and promoting a positive and enthusiastic image

for the organization. Additionally, she assisted the board in filing the 501c3 application to

allow the LHSGBOPC to assume the status of a non-profit organization. She brings past

experience as a volunteer with many youth sporting organizations and the LHS Football

Booster Club. Kim has coordinated and assisted fundraisers, chaperoned, and

volunteered in many other capacities within the Parent Club during the past 3 years. She

has been with her current employer for nearly 30 years; currently working in the

Information Technology Department. One of her responsibilities includes daily

reconciliation of financial transactions and auditors quarterly to review the financial

transactions of her company. Kim’s goal is to help foster a positive and rewarding

experience for all band and orchestra members and parents by contributing her skills,

knowledge and time.

ASSISTANT TREASURER:

Cynthia Rommens is running for the position of Assistant Treasurer for the 2015-2016

school year and has been serving as a volunteer in the school district in various capacities

for the past nine years. Some of the positions that she held included Asa Packer PTA

Treasuer (four years), Membership Coordinator (one year) and 2nd

Vice-President

responsible for volunteers (two years). She is responsible for the student quotas and email

blasts for the NB&OPC (three years), and she maintained the student information for

LHSGB&OPC for one year. Cynthia currently works as the Academic Secretary/Audition

Coordinator for the Music Department at Moravian College. In this position, she has

extensive experience working with a database. She feels that her work, volunteer

experience and daily life coordinating the very active schedules of four daughters (two

LHSGB&OPC & two NB&OPC) all demonstrate the skills necessary to be the Assistant

Treasurer of the LHSGB&OPC.

SECRETARY:

Lora Alvarez is running for the position of Secretary for the 2015-2016 school year. She has been the away football game/parade chaperone coordinator for the past 2 years, helped at the band concerts and other various jobs needed throughout her years with the organization. Lora has been involved with LHSGB since 2007 with her oldest child Cory, graduating in 2011. Lora currently has a daughter, Victoria in 6th grade at Nitschmann, who is in band and is looking forward to becoming a Grenadier. Lora also was a merit badge counselor for Devon's current Boy Scout troop. Lora also helped in various ways at Calypso Elementary during their various celebrations, helped in the library, and chaperoned on many field trips. She feels that being involved with the organization for so many years gives her the skills and knowledge on maintaining the band's reputation and to help it grow in the many years to come.

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Please bring the Ballot (below) with you to the elections at the

May 12th meeting

(cut and bring ballot to meeting)

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Election of Officers for 2015-2016

LHS Grenadier Band & Orchestra Parent Club

(select one person for each position)

__________ President Johanna Torres

__________ Vice-President Carol Lenig

__________ Vice-President Megan Evans Gartley

__________ Treasurer Kim Destremps

__________ Assistant Treasurer Cynthia Rommens

__________ Secretary Lora Alvarez

FUNDRAISING INFORMATION

Monthly Hoagie Sales

New Dates for the May Sale!! Hoagies are a long-standing fundraising tradition for the Grenadier Band and Orchestra. This sale provides a frequent and regular source of income for both the individual student and the organization as a whole. Each hoagie sells for $3.50—of that, $1.50 goes directly into the student’s quota, and a variable portion goes into the general fund. Four varieties are offered: Regular with and without onions, and Turkey with and without onions. Regular hoagies contain ham, bologna, salami and American cheese; Turkey hoagies contain turkey breast and American cheese. All types come with a separate baggie of lettuce and tomato (these hoagies do not get soggy! A great selling point!) and an Italian dressing packet.

It is extremely important to place your order on the dates listed below so that enough supplies are ordered. It is preferred to order online from the LHSGB&OPC website. We begin making hoagies at 6:30 AM on the 2nd Saturday of every month in the Liberty cafeteria. All students who participate in the sale MUST help make hoagies and MUST have an adult partner. If there is a scheduling problem, a substitute must be found. Any questions, email lhsgbhoagies@gmail.com.

Month Order Date Delivery (Sale) Date

May May 9, 2015………………… May 30, 2015

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Spring Flower Sale

Delivery is scheduled for Friday, May 8th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Please come out with your student(s) and help

with the delivery on Friday. No flowers can be taken until all orders are sorted.

Any questions, please contact Barbara Amidon at ladybarb1@verizon.net.

Comedy Night at Wisecrackers Saturday, May 30 - Doors Open at 8pm - Show 9pm-11pm $20/ticket, $10 goes to your child's quota! Order your tickets from our website, Date of pick-up TBA. Headliner is Chris Coccia Feature is New York Comic (Nazareth native) Tyler Rotherock If you have questions contact Lisa Disabella Brown, 484-554-9312 or picola1922@gmail.com.

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Uncle Paul’s Pierogies!

The pierogie sale runs from April 1st through May 1st at midnight.

Pick up will be Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. There are 3 flavors: Potato

Cheese, Weinkraut, and Apple. Each bag of one dozen pierogies sells for $7.50; $2 from each bag goes toward

your student’s quota account.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Reinhart at reinhartfam@gmail.com or 610-868-4818.

Spring Matey’s Pizza Sale

We are proud to sell Matey’s because of their quality and reputation.

Matey’s pizza comes with a two month shelf life in your freezer, so

please stock up!

Sale Starts: May 2

Orders Due: May 16 Pick Up: May 30, 10 AM to 11 AM in parking lot by pool entrance

Each pizza is 12 inches and there are 5 varieties for $6 each. $2 from each

pizza goes into the student quota.

Triple Cheese Pizza Pepperoni Pizza

Thick Crust Triple Cheese Pizza

New! Smoked Provolone & Mozzarella Cheese Pizza

New! Monterey Pepper Jack Cheese Pizza

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Liberty High School Grenadier Band and Orchestra

Band Parent Meeting

April 14, 2015 Minutes

Call to Order: President J. Torres called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM.

PRESIDENT: Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the band and orchestra concerts. Les

Mis tickets are available for $120 on Saturday, May 9th. Tables donated for the Pops Concert should

be picked up. Alumni Day has been rescheduled from this May until Liberty/Freedom week in

November. Seniors will be receiving invitations to the Senior dinner in May.

VICE PRESIDENT: Student statements were available for pick up. If you were not at the meeting,

statements will be mailed.

UNIFORMS: Mrs. Z will set dates for uniform return.

FUNDRAISING:

Pampered Chef items were available to pick up..

Pierogie sale: Orders are due May 1st and delivery is May 30th.

Spring Flower sale: Orders due April 21st. Delivery will be May 8th and 9th. See the website for more

information.

Matey’s Pizza fundraiser will be underway with a delivery date of May 30th.

Wisecrackers Comedy Night: Saturday, May 30th. $20 per ticket with $10 going to student quota.

DIRECTORS REPORT:

The commemorative 2014 Rose Parade drumhead and photograph are here and will be hung in the

band room.

The band concert was a success! Thank you to the Britannic Drummers for their performance and

Capt. Rennie who was here for Drum Major training.

The orchestra pops concert was a success as well due to the guest performances and especially to Jim

Cockey and his musical arrangements. The LHS orchestra will be working more with him in the

future.

Cops and Kids Day: Saturday, April 18th. Report 9:30, Step off: 10:30, Should finish by 11:30. First

Co., Pipes and Drums.

Twirler auditions are being held on May 5th with Piper auditions rolling from the end of April through

the first week in May.

Orchestra will be practicing for graduation and band will be working on sight reading and leadership

techniques.

Florida trip: 255 pre-acknowledgement forms were returned. Will be a Wednesday departure and

$495 is the flight fee.

1st Company concert on Sunday, May 10th at 3PM.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00PM. Next meeting will be Tuesday, May 12th @ 7:30 PM.

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