LHSGBOPC General Meeting Minutes, April 8, 2026
General Meeting 04-08-2026
Board members in attendance:
Directors: Allen Frank
Marilyn Kelly (President), Steph Cramer (VP Student Accounts), Teresa McNish (Treasurer), Art Oakes (VP Volunteers), and Michelle Miller (Secretary)
Board members in absent:
Directors: Bill Lennox
Approval of Minutes from 03-10-2025:
Marilyn called the meeting to order. She asked for approval on last month’s minutes. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Second by Mike Calagna. Teresa noticed her title listed as VP Treasurer instead of Treasurer. Michelle updated. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Report from Treasurer (Teresa):
- March’s financials (Monthly report 3/1 – 3/31):
- Starting balance: $101,412.03
- Ending balance: $100,697.37
- Income: $23,714.99
- Expenses: $24,429.65
- We are positive $432.65 for the year.
- Approval of Treasurer’s Report
A motion to approve was made by Melissa Cheatham. Second by Mary Rose Wilson. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed).
QUESTION: Do we know what we earned from the WGI (flag) event?
We will find out after the second event.
Report from VP of Student Accounts (Steph):
- All fundraisers are listed on our website: https://lhsgbopc.org/
- Fundraising is winding down for the year.
- Gift cards will now be run by Sarah Lernerman. Please be patient as we transition. Email if you are not hearing anything.
- Upcoming fundraisers:
| Fundraiser | Contact | Sale Runs | Pick Up | ||
| Date | Time | Location | |||
| Dine to Donate: So Fresh – April 15th from 3-9pm | |||||
| Spring Flowers | Julie Mixtacki | Mar. 16 – Apr. 10 | May 2 | 10:30-11am | Science Lot |
| Painting with a Twist | Michelle Miller | Sunday, April 12th
2-4pm |
3650 Nazareth Pike
Bethlehem Paintingwithatwist.com |
||
| Pampered Chef | Jacqui Fortsch | Mar. 27-Apr.17 | Direct Ship | ||
| Matey’s Pizza | Diane Meehan Cassel | TBD | |||
Report from VP of Volunteers (Art):
- Thank you to all of our volunteers!
- Looking for students and adults for the MAIN Flag competition snack stand.
- If you are free on April 12th check out the Painting with a Twist fundraiser.
Report from Directors:
- Mr. Lennox (absent)
- Mr. Frank
- Dry cleaning has been sent out and is starting to come back in.
- PMEA (4/24)
- Pipes and Drums will be playing at the All State Convention.
- Private (not open to the public)
- Cops & Kids (4/25)
- 1st Company will be marching and performing at the Fowler Center.
- T-shirts and shorts will be worn.
- Pops (5/1)
- This will be orchestra, 1st Company, and jazz.
- Choir/Orchestra (5/8)
- Jazz may be added
- Graduation
- More information to come
- Concert pictures
- Kenn Miller has posted pictures of the Spring Concert.
- Please keep checking the BandApp and Weekly Bulletin for updates.
New Business:
- Election (Marilyn)
- An email was sent a week ago with a list of nominees with their bios.
- President:
- Julie Mixtacki
- Vice President of Student Accounts:
- Arthur Oakes
- Vice President of Volunteers:
- Mike Calagna
- Secretary:
- Michelle Miller
- At Large (2 year):
- Diane Meehan Cassel
- Sarah Lernerman
- At Large (1 year):
- Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta
- President:
- Asked for nominations from the floor – None
- Marilyn asked an additional time for nominations from the floor for each position – None
- Motion to close Nominations was made by Teresa McNish and seconded by Jacqui Fortsch. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed).
- 2026-2027 Board
- President: Julie Mixtacki
- Vice President of Volunteers: Mike Calagna
- Vice President of Student Accounts: Arthur Oakes
- Secretary: Michelle Miller
- Treasurer: Teresa McNish
- At Large:
- Diane Meehan Cassel
- Sarah Lernerman
- Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta
- Melissa Cheatham
A motion to close the meeting was made by Teresa McNish. Second by Greg Bassett. Overall approval by the full organization.
LHSGBOPC General Meeting Minutes, March 10, 2026
General Meeting 03-10-2026
Board members in attendance:
Directors: Allen Frank and Bill Lennox
Marilyn Kelly (President), Steph Cramer (VP Student Accounts), Teresa McNish (Treasurer), Art Oakes (VP Volunteers), and Michelle Miller (Secretary)
Board members in absent:
None
Approval of Minutes from 02-09-2025:
Marilyn called the meeting to order. She asked for approval on last month’s minutes. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mike Calagna. Second by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Report from Treasurer (Teresa):
- January’s financials (Monthly report 2/1 – 2/28):
- Starting balance: $95,479.24
- Ending balance: $101,412.03
- Income: $18,113.19
- Expenses: $12,180.40
- Banking
- The new banking account (“Spending Account”) has been opened.
- The new banking account (“Spending Account”) has been opened.
- Approval of Treasurer’s Report
A motion to approve was made by Rob Kucsan. Second by Kenn Miller. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Report from VP of Volunteers (Art):
- Upcoming Volunteer/Fundraising Opportunities (Michelle)
- Sunday, March 15th – Bingo at Northeast Middle School
There are still some open slots for baked goods. - Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd – WGI – Flag competition
Looking for concessions help
Each slot has 3 adults and 8 students. - Spring Concert – be on the look out for the sign up for donations and volunteer opportunities
- April 12th – Painting with a Twist
Come paint a London themed painting and earn money for the band
- Sunday, March 15th – Bingo at Northeast Middle School
- Art asked for more adults for our upcoming WGI event.
Report from VP of Student Accounts (Steph):
- All fundraisers are listed on our website: https://lhsgbopc.org/
- The Brick Dine to Donate earned approximately $200.
- Our next dine to donate is on March 12 at Pearly Baker’s.
- We will be doing a Painting with a Twist fundraiser from 2-4pm on April 12.
- A Socks fundraiser will be coming soon. Socks will be London themed.
- If you would like student funds to be used towards London:
- Steph will make an announcement on the 5th of the month.
- You will have from the 5th-10th to let Steph know if you would like student funds to go towards London.
- Upcoming fundraisers:
| Fundraiser | Contact | Sale Runs | Pick Up | ||
| Date | Time | Location | |||
| Pocono Cheesecake | Mike Calagna | Feb. 23 – Mar. 13 | Mar. 28 | 11-11:30am | Science Lot |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Mary Rose Wilson | Feb. 23 – Mar. 13 | Mar. 31 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Norwex Cleaning | Michelle Miller | Feb. 23 – Mar. 7 | Direct ship | ||
| Mr. Sticky’s Sticky Buns | Luke Roan | Mar. 13 – Mar. 27 | Apr. 1 | 4:30-5:30pm | Science Lot |
| Dine to Donate: Pearly Baker’s Alehouse – Thursday, March 12th from 3-9pm | |||||
| Spring Flowers | Julie Mixtacki | Mar. 16 – Apr. 10 | May 2 | 10:30-11am | Science Lot |
| Peter Piper’s Pickles | Jen Roan | Mar. 30 – Apr. 10 | Apr. 29 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Pampered Chef | Jacqui Fortsch | TBD | Direct Ship | ||
| Painting with a Twist | Michelle Miller | Sunday, April 12th
2-4pm |
3650 Nazareth Pike
Bethlehem Paintingwithatwist.com |
||
Report from Directors:
- Mr. Lennox
- Handicap seating for the concert is online (on our website)
- Mr. Frank
- A lot is happening, make sure you read the bulletin.
- Happy International Bagpipe Day!
- RHCP ? Starting process of rehearsals
- Saturday: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- School open 11-12
- Report 12:20 to 6th/Broad
- Division 2
- Starting Monday, Sean Carroll will be joining us as a student teacher primarily working with orchestra, theory, and piano courses.
- PMEA
- Andrew Fortsche – All States
- Cam Dunam – All States Choir
- Region Band is next week:
Andrew and Juan will be performing.
- Spring Concert
- Gym is the concert space
- Monday: 1st Co./Fanfare 5:30-7pm
- Wednesday/Thursday: All 6:00-9:00pm
- Friday/Saturday: Concert
- Posters are available
- Tickets are on sale in the office and at the door with a cashless option
- Orchestra Performances
- May 1 – Pops
- May 9 – Orchestra/Choir
- Graduation
- Jazz Band
- Congratulations to the Jazz Band on their performance at Northeast.
- Jazz Band will be performing on both May 1st and 8th.
- Please keep checking the BandApp and Weekly Bulletin for updates.
New Business:
- Election next meeting – April 8th
QUESTION: Can you vote if you aren’t in person?
We can only run a live vote. Our voting can be done through zoom or in person, but it is live voting. In person will receive ballots, online will receive a live link that will close when voting closes.
A motion to close the meeting was made by Mike Calagna. Second by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Overall approval by the full organization.
LHSGBOPC General Meeting Minutes, February 9, 2026
General Meeting 02-09-2026
Treasurer’s Report February 2026
Board members in attendance:
Directors: Allen Frank
Marilyn Kelly (President), Steph Cramer (VP Student Accounts), Teresa McNish (Treasurer), and Michelle Miller (Secretary)
Board members in absent:
Directors: Bill Lennox
Art Oakes (VP Volunteers)
Approval of Minutes from 01-21-2025:
Marilyn called the meeting to order. She asked for approval on last month’s minutes. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Second by Mike Calagna. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Report from VP of Treasurer (Teresa):
- January’s financials (Monthly report 1/1 – 1/31):
- Starting balance: $102,635.92
- Ending balance: $95,479.24
- Income: $9,566.23
- Expenses: $16,722.91
- Banking
- The debit card that was compromised was Teresa’s card and it was closed.
- Opening a credit card goes against the personal credit of the person opening it and the organization.
- We would like to vote to open a checking account “Purchasing Account” to be attached to the debit cards. This account would be set for no overdraft and would decline if funds are unavailable. The treasurer would move the amount needed for the purchase from the “Operating Account” to the “Purchasing Account” when needed.
QUESTION:
Can we change banks? Girl Scouts got a refund from the bank they use (TD Bank).
The bank is not required to give a refund to any other commercial account.
Would the money get tracked?
Yes. The money moving in and out of the account would be tracked and reconciled the same as all of our other funds in our current account.
A motion to approve to open the “Purchasing Account” was made by Robert Kucsan. Second by Yi-Wen Lai. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
- Approval of Treasurer’s Report
A motion to approve was made by Yi-Wen Lai. Second by Jen Roan. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Report from VP of Student Accounts (Steph):
- All fundraisers are listed on our website: https://lhsgbopc.org/
- Miller’s Dine to Donate earned approximately $80.
- Our next dine to donate is The Brick on February 18th.
This is Ash Wednesday, so you might want to make a reservation. - Upcoming Dine to Donates:
- Thursday, March 19 – Clubhouse Grill
- Thursday, March 12 – Pearly Bakers Ale House
- We may ask for additional raffle baskets.
- If you would like student funds to be used towards London:
- Steph will make an announcement on the 5th of the month.
- You will have from the 5th-10th to let Steph know if you would like student funds to go towards London.
- Upcoming fundraisers:
| Fundraiser | Contact | Sale Runs | Pick Up | ||
| Date | Time | Location | |||
| Bagels | Jen Roan | Jan. 9 – Jan. 30 | Feb. 12 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Mary Ann Donut | Julie Mixtacki | Feb. 1 – Feb. 10 | Feb. 12 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Mary Rose Wilson | Feb. 23 – Mar. 13 | Mar. 31 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Mr. Sticky’s Sticky Buns | Luke Roan | Mar. 2 – Mar. 20 | Apr. 1 | 4:30-5:30pm | Science Lot |
| Peter Piper’s Pickles | Jen Roan | Mar. 30 – Apr. 10 | Apr. 29 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Dine to Donate: The Brick – February 18th from 3-10pm | |||||
| Spring Flowers | Julie Mixtacki | ||||
| Pampered Chef | Jacqui Fortsch | ||||
Report from VP of Volunteers (Art absent – Michelle):
- There will be volunteer opportunities coming up in the spring.
- Our next big fundraiser will be Bingo at Northeast Middle School on March 15.
- Julie Mixtacki spoke about some of the baskets that will be needed.
Report from Directors:
- Mr. Lennox absent – Michelle
- Don’t buy instruments on Amazon.
- Be sure to read the BandApp.
- Mr. Frank absent – Michelle
- Dan Schwartz will be starting to follow-up with families who are far enough behind on payments to discuss cancellations. Please reach out to Dan immediately if there are questions or concerns with payments. Cancellations will start happening.
- Please be attentive to the spring performances that are in addition to concerts. The Band will be marching in the St. Patrick’s Day parade on 3/14, as well as marching in the Memorial Day observance/parade on Monday, May 25. Orchestra will play at graduation on Friday, June 5.
- Other upcoming events:
- St. Patrick’s Day parade: 3/14
- Bingo at Northeast: 3/15
- WGI (flag competition): 3/21 and 3/22
- Concert week: 3/23
- Red Hot Chilli Pipers tickets are now on sale. Please check this week’s bulletin for information.
- Mr. Frank (back from the basketball game)
- The school board will vote on next year’s calendar. The proposed calendar has the start of school on August 24. There will be a correction coming out about summer band dates. PIAA will dictate when summer band will start. We will keep freshmen and new band members at the beginning of that first week but may add the rest of the band at the end of the week.
New Business:
- We need a Nominations Committee. We currently have Jen Roan and Diane Cassel. Our bylaws allow for up to 5 members. Reach out if you would like to join the committee.
A motion to close the meeting was made by Melissa Cheatham. Second by Mike Calagna. Overall approval by the full organization.
LHSGB Programs
2020s
LHSGB 2020 – CANCELLED
2010s
2000s
LHSGB with Coldstream Guards 2004
1990s
LHSGB 1997 – MISSING
LHSGB 1995 – MISSING
1980s
1970s
1960s
LHS BAND 1960 – MISSING
1950s
1940s
1930s
LHS Band and Orchestra May 1938
LHS Band 1933. (First Fall Concert)
1920s
LHS Band 1929 Mother’s Day Concert
LHSGBOPC General Meeting Minutes, January 21, 2026
General Meeting 01-21-2026
Treasurer’s Report 2026-02-06_14-38-03-093
Treasurer’s Report 2026-02-06_14-39-58-583
Board members in attendance:
Directors: Allen Frank and Bill Lennox
Marilyn Kelly (President), Steph Cramer (VP Student Accounts), Teresa McNish (Treasurer), Michelle Miller (Secretary), and Art Oakes (VP Volunteers)
Board members in absent:
None
Approval of Minutes from 12-09-2025:
Marilyn called the meeting to order. She asked for approval on last month’s minutes. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mike Calagna. Second by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Report from VP of Treasurer (Teresa):
- December’s financials (Monthly report 12/1 – 12/31):
- Starting balance: $92,341.87
- Ending balance: $102,635.92
- Income: $17,903.89
- Expenses: $7,609.84
- Fraud
- The bank has concluded their investigation.
- $43 that was used for doordash has been returned. The remaining that was used for kickstreaming will not be returned.
- Q1 audit has been completed Q2 is ready to be done.
QUESTION: How much money did we earn from the Hanover Township Community Center Bingo?
It was $900 in cash and we will be receiving a check for $965. Overall it was about $1800..
- Approval of Treasurer’s Report
A motion to approve was made by Karin Fair. Second by Art Oakes. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Report from VP of Student Accounts (Steph):
- All fundraisers are listed on our website: https://lhsgbopc.org/
- Fundraising participation is slowing down.
- Pat’s Pizza Dine to Donate earned $184.15.
- Our next dine to donate is The Brick on February 18th.
- If you would like student funds to be used towards London:
- Steph will make an announcement on the 5th of the month.
- You will have from the 5th-10th to let Steph know if you would like student funds to go towards London.
- Upcoming fundraisers:
| Fundraiser | Contact | Sale Runs | Pick Up | ||
| Date | Time | Location | |||
| Matey’s Pizza | Diane Meehan | Jan. 1 – Jan. 11 | Jan. 24 | 10-10:30am | Science Lot |
| Bagels | Jen Roan | Jan. 9 – Jan. 30 | Feb. 12 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Island Expressions Hoagies & Soups | Bridget Hujsa | Dec. 28 – Jan. 21 | Feb. 7 | TBD | Science Lot |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Mary Rose Wilson | Feb. 23 – Mar. 13 | Mar. 31 | TBD | LHS Cafeteria |
| Dine to Donate: Miller’s Ale House – January 21st from 4-11pm | |||||
Report from VP of Volunteers (Art absent):
- There will be volunteer opportunities coming up in the spring.
- Be on the lookout for a signup genius.
Report from Directors:
- Mr. Lennox
- Be sure to read the BandApp.
- Mr. Frank
- London info at the end of the meeting
- Today Semester 2 starts.
- All of the middle schools
- 40 graduating seniors ? 47 incoming band students
- 30 violins, 11 cellos, 10 string bass, violas same as this year
- Shout out to the elementary and middle school programs. Our high school program benefits from their hard work. Nothing happens at the high school level without the hard work at the elementary and middle schools.
- Summer camp, football schedule , parade schedule, and fall schedule have all been posted in BandApp.
- August 3rd – Section leaders and new band members will have a 3 day mini camp before full band camp on August 10th.
- August 28 – 1st football game
Weeks 1 and 2 – away
Weeks 3, 4, and 5 are on Thursdays with week 5 being away at Pocono Mountain West
Week 9 (BECCA) is on a Saturday (away but in our stadium)
**This is also the Halloween parade weekend and the week before Liberty/Freedom
There will only be 3 games with regular pregames - October 16th is a Friday Home against Easton
That day we will be featured on 6ABC during the day.
- Summer Orchestra
Summer strings not this year due to our London trip
Looking to see if we can do something in August. - Upcoming Concerts/Events:
- PMEA District 10 Orchestra is this week
- Hajin Chung – Cello
- Juan Monero – Horn
- Andrew Fortsch – Trombone
- PMEA District 10 Band will be early February
- Jaxson Dorsey – Clarinet
- Jay Rupnik – Trumpet
- Juan Monero – Horn
- Andrew Fortsch – Trombone
- PMEA District Chorus
Congratulations, Cam Dunam!
Cam ranked 1st coming out of district chorus! - Sunday London Rehearsals
- Use the London QR code in the weekly bulletin to join the London BandApp group..
- The London BandApp group is for information only – there is no chat but if you have questions email the directors.
- February 4 – Open House
- March – Spring Concert
- April – Musical
- May 1st – Pops (Orchestra/1st Co.)
- May 8th – Orchestra/Choir
The orchestra will be doing 1 number with the Choir.
Families of string players will receive complimentary tickets. - Jazz may be part of the middle school jazz festivals
- March 6 – Northeast
- March 20 – Nitschmann
- PMEA District 10 Orchestra is this week
QUESTION – Is there anything on WGI (flag competition)?
It is the weekend before the concert. We will be running the concession stand again.
There may be another in April.
QUESTION – Is there any information on graduation?
Graduation is June 5th. The orchestra, pipes & drums, fan fare and choir perform.
More information as we get closer.
New Business:
- None
A motion to close the meeting was made by Jen Roan. Second by Karin Fair. Overall approval by the full organization.
LHSGBOPC General Meeting Minutes, December 9, 2025
General Meeting 12-09-2025
Board members in attendance:
Directors: Allen Frank and Bill Lennox
Marilyn Kelly (President), Steph Cramer (VP Student Accounts), Teresa McNish (Treasurer), Michelle Miller (Secretary), and Art Oakes (VP Volunteers)
Board members in absent:
None
Approval of Minutes from 11-12-2025:
Marilyn called the meeting to order. She asked for approval on last month’s minutes. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Yi-Wen Lai. Second by Teresa McNish. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Marilyn pointed out we are through football season and coasting towards the finish line of London. She reminded everyone that students need to pay their Program Dues. Anyone planning on going to London needs to have their Program Dues paid.
Report from VP of Treasurer (Teresa):
- October’s financials (Monthly report 11/1 – 11/30):
- Starting balance: $89,308.30
- Ending balance: $92,341.87
- Income: $29,468.75
- Expenses: $26,435.18
- There are still some fundraisers from November that need to be deposited. They will show in next month’s financial report.
- Fraud
- The investigation has been started.
- The funds will not come back to us.
- Teresa has looked into the credit cards vs. debit cards but it is not as cut and dry since the credit would be run on the individuals.
- Teresa’s card is still closed and the $577 has been documented in bank fees along with any bounced checks from November.
- Approval of Treasurer’s Report
A motion to approve was made by Mike Calagna. Second by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
- Marilyn thanked everyone for the success of the Dine to Donate at Apollo Grille. We raised $1250 through dinner checks and about $500 through the basket raffles. The bigger prizes are still open and will close Saturday evening with the drawing being on Sunday.
Report from VP of Student Accounts (Steph):
- All fundraisers are listed on our website: https://lhsgbopc.org/
- Double Good Popcorn is 12/11-12/15. This is a 4 day window. It starts at 7am (12/11) and ends at 7 am (12/15). The bag of popcorn is small but delicious. Students earn a 50% quota.
QUESTION: Should the online store be put in the student’s name or the parent’s name?
Student’s name.
- Lottery Calendars have brought in $1675 student quota and $1675 to general funds/winner payout. We will need to know the winnings payout to know what has been deposited into general funds.
- If you would like student funds to be used towards London:
- Steph will make an announcement on the 5th of the month.
- You will have from the 5th-10th to let Steph know if you would like student funds to go towards London.
- EOY funds can be refunded (for funds paid in) or rolled over to next year. More information will be provided towards the end of the year.
- As noted on page 4 of the Parent Handbook: Payment for all financial obligations must be made in full by the noted deadlines in order for the student/chaperone to participate in the trip/event. This can be found on our website https://lhsgbopc.org/
- London is a lot but Program Dues are a shared responsibility to support the organization
QUESTION: It looks like less than half are paying the program dues. What happens?
Last year personal phone calls, etc. took place the second half of the year to help set up payment plans where needed.. Teresa noted that the number in the budget from the last budget/treasurer did not take into account siblings or orchestra only.
- Upcoming fundraisers:
| Fundraiser | Contact | Sale Runs | Pick Up | ||
| Date | Time | Location | |||
| Lottery Calendars | Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta | Oct. 13 – Nov. 7 | NA | NA | NA |
| Keystone Farms Cheese | Bridget Hujsa | Oct. 3 – Nov. 21 | Dec. 17 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| My Boys Bakery – Biscotti | Julie Mixtacki | Nov. 3 – Nov. 30 | Dec. 17 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Double Good Popcorn | Steph Cramer | Dec. 11 – Dec. 15 | Direct Ship Event Code: FSZAKZ | ||
| Matey’s Pizza | Diane Meehan | Jan. 1 – Jan. 11 | Jan. 24 | 10-10:30am | Science Lot |
| Bagels | Jen Roan | Jan. 11 – Jan. 30 | Feb. 12 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Island Expressions Hoagies & Soups | Bridget Hujsa | Dec. 28 – Jan. 21 | Feb. 7 | TBD | Science Lot |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Mary Rose Wilson | Feb. 23 – Mar. 13 | Mar. 31 | TBD | LHS Cafeteria |
| Dine to Donate: Pat’s Pizza – December 17th all day | |||||
Report from VP of Volunteers (Art absent):
- None
- Michelle thanked everyone that signed up to donate cookies and their time at the upcoming Winter Concert.
- She also mentioned to be on the lookout for a signup for the HTCC Bingo on January 8th for raffle baskets and baked goods and volunteer opportunities.
Report from Directors:
- Mr. Frank
- Upcoming Concerts:
- Orchestra Winter Concert
Thursday, Dec. 11 – Dress Rehearsal
Friday, Dec. 12 at 7pm – Concert
Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2pm – Concert - A small group will be caroling next week,
- Pipes and Drums: Sean Heely (World Class Celtic Fiddler) @ Zoellner
December 20th at 7:30 pm
Pipes & Drums in the lobby before concert
Pipes will be on stage for the finale.
Students go to concert for free
We will have a 50% off code for parents/friends/family in the weekly bulletin.
- Orchestra Winter Concert
- London Update
- Dan will send an email to all those registered for the trip.
- The email will have a recorded zoom geared mainly to those that are Tagalongs and have a deviation in the trip.
- He will also email a link to a registration page so you can redecorate your travel plans.
- Flights are currently coming in at $1250
- Keep checking the schedule. The Weekly Bulletin has the London Sunday Rehearsal Schedule posted.
- Saturday we had students spend the day at Parkland to audition for PMEA District 10 Band and Orchestra.
- Congratulations!
- PMEA District 10 Band
- Jaxson Dorsey – Clarinet
- Jay Rupnik – Trumpet
- Juan Monero – Horn
- Andrew Fortsch – Trombone
- PMEA District 10 Orchestra
- Hajin Chung – Cello
- Juan Monero – Horn
- Andrew Fortsch – Trombone
- Congratulations to the Gori Family! Malkum (8th grade, East Hills) ranked 3rd among all of the trumpets and will be going to District Band as an 8th grader.
- PMEA District 10 Band
- Congratulations!
- Slogan of the week: “Read it before you ask” – Remember to check the weekly bulletin (or ask a friend) before asking in the chat that goes out to hundreds.
- Upcoming Concerts:
QUESTION – Can meetings be recorded? We will try.
QUESTION – Will there be rehearsals between the end of the school year and the trip?
It will depend on when we need to ship our gear.
- We are playing the Memorial Day parade this year. No uniforms: shorts/band shirts
- Mr. Lennox
- Don’t buy instruments from Amazon.
New Business:
- None
A motion to close the meeting was made by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Second by Teresa McNish. Overall approval by the full organization.
LHSGBOPC General Meeting Minutes, November 12, 2025
General Meeting 11-12-2025
Treasurer’s Report 11.01.2025-11.30.2025
Board members in attendance:
Directors: Allen Frank and Bill Lennox
Marilyn Kelly (President), Steph Cramer (VP Student Accounts), Teresa McNish (Treasurer), Michelle Miller (Secretary), and Art Oakes (VP Volunteers)
Board members in absent:
None
Approval of Minutes from 10-14-2025:
Marilyn called the meeting to order. She thanked everyone that supported the band throughout marching season by donating items, basket raffle items, etc.
She asked for approval on last month’s minutes. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Second by Mike Calagna. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Report from VP of Treasurer (Teresa):
- October’s financials (Monthly report 10/1 – 10/31):
- Starting balance:$96,025.63
- Ending balance: $89,308.30
- Income: $18,252.27
- Expenses: $24,969.60
- Bingo brought in $5,300.
- There was fraud in our bank account.
- One of the debit cards was cloned. When the books were being reconciled, there were a bunch of $0 holds. The card was cancelled but $572.29 of charges did go through. Because the card is associated with a commercial account, we are not protected and will need to pay the charges.
- We are taking steps to prevent this in the future: We will close the debit cards and open credit cards that are protected.
- Approval of Treasurer’s Report
A motion to approve was made by Yi-Wen Lai. Second by Jacqui Fortsch. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Report from VP of Student Accounts (Steph): 531
- All fundraisers are listed on our website: https://lhsgbopc.org/
- Take advantage of the grocery cards (Weis, Shoprite, Giant). This is money you are paying out anyway that adds up over time.
- Dine to Donate: The next one is on Wednesday, November 19 at Apollo Grille from 3 to close. There will be extras there like raffle baskets.
- Lottery Calendars sale just ended.
- Payments for London from Student Account:
- Notice from Steph on BandApp goes out on the 5th of the month (for the following month)
- Let Steph know by the 10th of the month by email (needs to be in writing).
- The check is written on the 11th so it has time to be mailed.
- Double Good Popcorn is coming. This is a quick one (4 day turn around). Before December 11th, download the app and enter the code to be ready for the sale.
- Upcoming fundraisers:
| Fundraiser | Contact | Sale Runs | Pick Up | ||
| Date | Time | Location | |||
| Light & Lounge Candles | Chelsye Francis | Oct. 3 – Oct. 24 | Nov. 22 | 11-11:30am | Science Lot |
| Lottery Calendars | Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta | Oct. 13 – Nov. 7 | NA | NA | NA |
| Casa de Jorge Salsa | Mary Rose Wilson | Oct. 1 – Oct. 20 | Nov. 15 | 11-11:30am | Science Lot |
| Winter Flowers | Julie Mixtacki | Oct. 24 – Nov. 12 | Nov. 22 | 11-11:30am | Science Lot |
| Pocono Cheesecakes | Mike Calagna | Oct. 27 – Nov. 14 | Nov. 22 | 11-11:30am | Science Lot |
| Keystone Farms Cheese | Bridget Hujsa | Oct. 3 – Nov. 21 | Dec. 17 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| My Boys Bakery – Biscotti | Julie Mixtacki | Nov. 3 – Nov. 30 | Dec. 17 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Double Good Popcorn | Steph Cramer | Dec. 11 – Dec. 15 | Direct Ship Event Code: FSZAKZ | ||
| Matey’s Pizza | Diane Meehan | Jan. 1 – Jan. 11 | Jan. 24 | 10-10:30am | Science Lot |
| Island Expressions Hoagies & Soups | Bridget Hujsa | Dec. 28 – Jan. 21 | Feb. 7 | TBD | Science Lot |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Mary Rose Wilson | Feb. 23 – Mar. 13 | Mar. 31 | TBD | LHS Cafeteria |
| Dine to Donate: Apollo Grille – November 19th – 3-close | |||||
Report from VP of Volunteers (Art absent):
- Thank you Julie for leading Bingo.
- Thank you to the roadie crew, those that helped at the stadium, the buses, loading/unloading, thank you to everyone!
- More volunteer opportunities will be coming.
Report from Directors:
- Mr. Frank
- Thank you to everyone that made the season a success: all of the volunteers, donations, etc.!!
- Upcoming Concerts:
- Jazz Band: T/W at 7am (We may need another day.)
- 27 students are going to a Jazz Master Class at Moravian.
Pack another snack/lunch. - Tomorrow opens the Liberty Theater Production of Anne of Green Gables.
- LHSGB – Tree Lighting(on black Friday)
No bagpipers, color guard, or majorettes
4pm report
Uniform gig – Santa/holiday hats -may light horns
Google Absence form if you can’t make it. - Orchestra Winter Concert
Thursday, Dec. 11 – Dress Rehearsal
Friday, Dec. 12 at 7pm – Concert
Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2pm – Concert - Pipes and Drums: Sean Heely (World Class Celtic Fiddler) @ Zoellner
December 20th at 7:30 pm
Pipes will be on stage part of 2nd half of concert
Pipes & Drums in the lobby before concert
Students go to concert for free
We will have a 50% off code for parents/friends/family - Tuesday, November 25th – Turkey Bowl
Powder Puff game/Flag Football Faculty game
Students can be part of the joint school pep band
Students will get hours.
- London Update
- Our calendar is booked.
- We will start rehearsals and meetings in January.
No during the day rehearsals.
We will need to design a floor show (gym with no lines) - We are starting conversations with Dan to solidify payments for Land only and modify it in their system.
- Payments: Questions and anything about payments go through London Band Week (Dan). If you are having a hard time reaching him, reach out and we can help you get in contact with them. Payments go through them, not us.
- Make sure you are getting your passports taken care of.
- Mr. Lennox
- Don’t buy instruments from Amazon.
- Orchestra: If your student has a personal viola, cello, bass, etc. look into a humidifier ($25/$20)
- Reeds: Get a reed case (can get this on Amazon)
Get the reeds from a music store - If your child wants to go to school for music let the directors know so they can help them prepare.
- Please don’t buy instruments on Amazon.
- Please use email not BandApp to contact the directors.
New Business:
- None
A motion to close the meeting was made by Teresa McNish. Second by Karin Fair. Overall approval by the full organization.
LHSGBOPC General Meeting Minutes, October 14, 2025
General Meeting 10-14-2025
October 2025 Treasurer’s Report
Board members in attendance:
Directors: Allen Frank and Bill Lennox
Marilyn Kelly (President), Steph Cramer (VP Student Accounts), Teresa McNish (Treasurer), and Michelle Miller (Secretary)
Board members absent:
Art Oakes (VP Volunteers)
Approval of Minutes from 09-15-2025:
Marilyn called the meeting to order. She asked for approval on last month’s minutes. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mike Calagna. Second by Mary Rose Wilson. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Report from VP of Treasurer (Teresa):
- September’s financials (Monthly report 9/1 – 9/30):
- Starting balance:$97,569.73
- Ending balance: $96,025.63
- Income: $24,709.52
- Expenses: $26,253.62
- Approval of Treasurer’s Report
A motion to approve was made by Karin Fair. Second by Jacqui Fortsch. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
- Audit (Yi-Wen Lai)
Yi-Wen spoke about the audit team. The audit team consisted of Karin Fair and Grace Calasanz. They spent approximately 10 hours in August to review quarters two, three, and four of last year’s financials. The audit showed that there were a few missing receipts, but the in/out transactions all checked out. A report was submitted to the board. Quarter one of this year is ready and they will be starting soon.
Marilyn welcomed the audit committee to present any additional recommendations to help with documentation/record keeping.
Report from VP of Student Accounts (Steph):
- Fundraisers:
- All fundraisers are listed on our website: https://lhsgbopc.org/
- All current fundraisers are running smoothly.
- PJ Whelihan’s doesn’t have an amount recorded. We are waiting for them to send a check.
- Our next dine to donate is 4 PM to 9:30 PM at Plaza Azteca.
- Lottery calendars have started. The information is listed on the cover sheet. Coversheet information needs to be back November 7th. Winnings will be mailed directly to the winner.
- The fundraising report has all confirmed fundraisers through January. As soon as they are confirmed, they get added to the list. There are about 4 to 5 fundraisers per month.
- If you are interested or have a fundraiser idea, please send the information to Steph.
- Upcoming fundraisers:
| Fundraiser | Contact | Sale Runs | Pick Up | ||
| Date | Time | Location | |||
| Peter Piper’s Pickles | Jen Roan | Sept. 28 – Oct. 17 | Nov. 5 | 5-6 pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Island Expressions Hoagies & Soups | Bridget Hujsa | Sept. 28 – Oct. 17 | Nov. 5 | 5-6 pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Casa de Jorge Salsa | Mary Rose WIlson | Oct. 1 – Oct. 20 | Nov. 8 | 10-10:30am | Science Lot |
| Light & Lounge Candles | Chelsye Francis | Oct. 3 – 24 | Nov. 22 | 11-11:30am | Science Lot |
| Lottery Calendars | Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta | Oct. 13 – Nov. 7 | NA | NA | NA |
| Winter Flowers | Julie Mixtacki | Oct. 24 – Nov. 12 | Nov. 22 | 11-11:30am | Science Lot |
| Pocono Cheesecakes | Mike Calagna | Oct. 27 – Nov. 14 | Nov. 22 | 11-11:30am | Science Lot |
| Keystone Farms Cheese | Bridget Hujsa | Oct. 3 – Nov. 21 | Dec. 17 | 5-6pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Matey’s Pizza | Diane Meehan | Jan. 1 – Jan. 11 | Jan. 24 | 10-10:30am | Science Lot |
| Island Expressions Hoagies & Soups | Bridget Hujsa | Dec. 28 – Jan. 21 | Feb. 7 | TBD | Science Lot |
| Dine to Donate: Plaza Azteca – October 15th – 4-9:30pm | |||||
- November Bingo (Julie Mixtacki)
- Baskets and donations are coming in.
- We will be looking for adult and student volunteers to help during the event. We will also be looking for donations of concessions (baked goods, crockpot items). We will also need items to finish out the baskets for the basket raffle.
- Sign-up geniuses will be going out.
- We have added a text feature to buy tickets. If you text fallbingo to 53–555 it will take you to the pre-sale page.
- Dine to Donate: Apollo Grille on November 19 (Marilyn)
- DIne to donate will also have raffle baskets (five or six). She will reach out if she needs any additional help.
- Pat’s has been moved to December.
Report from VP of Volunteers (Art absent):
- Sign-ups will be going out for volunteer opportunities and donation opportunities for our upcoming bingo.
Report from Directors:
- Mr. Lennox
- Thank you to everyone who has helped.
- With the rising costs on instruments it is even affecting things like reeds. If you’re considering buying an instrument or instrument parts, you can consult Nazareth music or the directors.
- Jazz band sign ups are on the door. This will run 7 to 7:25am Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Don’t buy instruments from Amazon.
- Mr. Frank
- Hellertown parade: Sunday
- There was a bus sign up that went out to students if they needed a ride.
- Report time is 12:00 for those riding the bus with arrival in Hellertown at 12:45.
- Report time is 1 PM at the school complex at the top of the hill near the start.
- Step off is at 2 PM
- We will know that week what division we are in.
- Spirit Week
- Sunday: Hellertown parade
- Monday: city Trunk or Treat (Pipes & Drums)
- Tuesday: joint rehearsal with Freedom during block 1
- Thursday: Community Pep Rally — Bon Fire
- This is on the practice field.
- Band goes out 6 PM
- The event will start at 6:30 PM
- This is senior night where the seniors from football, band, and cheer will be recognized.
- A Google form went out to the seniors.
- Band portion will wrap up around 7:30 PM
- Seniors: After senior night, seniors decorate the band room until approximately 10 PM
- Underclassmen: After the bon fire underclassmen decorate houses. There has already been talks about the difference between decorating and trashing a house. Senior parents please have your child communicate to their section if there are any parameters about decorating your house.
- Friday: Early morning practice and senior breakfast
- Saturday: Football game
- Sunday: Bethlehem Halloween parade
- The room will be open as it is for all parades to get instruments.
- We are in the play off picture, so the band will be going to the 11th/12th week.
- On average, we are missing 15 to 20 kids per performance. That’s a lot of people.
- We can never truly be who we can be with that many missing.
- Please help your child honor their commitment to help with this trend.
- Moravian pre-student teacher: Mr. Shawn Carroll
- He will be working with the orchestra on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
- City Tree Lighting (full band) – This is Black Friday.
- Absences: Parents should email as verification of a student absent.
- Hellertown parade: Sunday
QUESTION: Are the parking passes (tailgating) for Liberty vs. Freedom out yet?
Not yet.
QUESTION: Are we home or away for Liberty vs. Freedom?
We are away. Our students will sit and perform to the away side. There will be 280 students on the field this year.
- London
- There will be more motion/rehearsals for London coming up. There will also be meetings, contracts, etc. with those who are going.
- Thank you to everyone who has helped throughout the marching season. This includes the roadies, bus chaperones, donations, volunteers.
New Business:
- None
A motion to close the meeting was made by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Second by Melissa Cheatham. Overall approval by the full organization.
LHSGBOPC General Meeting Minutes, September 15, 2025
General Meeting 9-15-2025
Treasurer’s Report 2025-09-30 YTD
Board members in attendance:
Directors: Allen Frank and Bill Lennox
Marilyn Kelly (President), Steph Cramer (VP Student Accounts), Art Oakes (VP Volunteers), and Michelle Miller (Secretary)
Board members in absent:
Teresa McNish (Treasurer)
Approval of Minutes from 08-14-2025:
Marilyn called the meeting to order. She announced the appointment of Melissa Cheatham to the vacant At Large position.
She asked for approval on last month’s minutes. A motion to approve was made by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Second by Melissa Cheatham . Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
Report from VP of Treasurer (Michelle in Teresa’s absence):
- Augusts financials (Monthly report 8/1 -8/31):
- Starting balance:$101,344.63
- Ending balance: $97,569.73
- Income: $16,929.10
- Expenses: $20,704.00
- Approval of Treasurer’s Report
A motion to approve was made by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Second by Karin Fair. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
- Michelle spoke about how senior banners came in lower than budgeted.She proposed a change to the budget that would move the remaining funds ($1488) from the senior banners category to the uniform accessories category of our budget. This will help with berets, tshirts, etc.
QUESTION: How did the senior banners come in so much lower?
Our current photographer (Mr. Miller) does not charge us for the photos for the banners.
QUESTION: So, it is just asking to move the $1488 from senior banners to uniform accessories?
Yes.
QUESTION: What is the income of $4,500 in uniform accessories from?
That is from the shoes.
- A motion to move the $1488 from the senior banners category to the uniform accessories category of our budget was made by Karin Fair. Second by Yi-Wen Lai. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed)
- CutTime:
There is a family sharing feature of Cuttime where you can send a special link to family and friends. They can then deposit directly into your child’s Cuttime account. More information will be sent out.
Report from VP of Student Accounts (Steph):
- Fundraisers:
- All fundraisers are listed on our website: https://lhsgbopc.org/
- Fundraiser reminders:
- Steph will continue to put a picture of where the pick up is.
- If pick up is in the science lot:
- Stay in your car.
- The orders will already be sorted and loaded into your car for you.
- Payment is due at the fundraiser.
Please do not send payment to the directors.
If the payment does not reach the pick up, the items can not be released. - Items need to be picked up on the day of the pick up. They can not be held.
- Please do not send the people you sold items to to pick up their part of your order. Your full order needs to be paid for and picked up together. We can only take checks from members within our organization.
- Program Dues
- Band and Orchestra students help support their music program by paying program dues each year. Our program dues for the 2025/2026 school year are:
- $150 – Per student in Band only or in both Band and Orchestra
(includes ALL members including Pipers, Majorettes, & Colour Guard) - $75 – Per student in Orchestra only
- $150 – Per student in Band only or in both Band and Orchestra
- **Families with multiple students in the Program pay $150 for the first student and $75 for each additional student as a sibling discount.
- The money is due by October 1st for Band members and November 1st for Orchestra only members. You can pay either by check (made out to LHSGBOPC), money order, or credit card (using CutTime).
- Please email band-vp@lhsgbopc.org with any questions or to arrange making a payment.
- Band and Orchestra students help support their music program by paying program dues each year. Our program dues for the 2025/2026 school year are:
- Upcoming fundraisers:
| Fundraiser | Contact | Sale Runs | Pick Up | ||
| Date | Time | Location | |||
| Matey’s Pizza | Diane Cassel | Aug. 25 – Sept. 7 | Sept. 20 | 10-10:30 am | Science Lot |
| The Farm Apple Dumplings | Jacqui Fortsch | Sept. 1 – Sept. 14 | Oct. 1 | 5-6 pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Mary Rose Wilson | Sept. 1 – Sept. 19 | Oct. 11 | 11-11:30 am | Science Lot |
| Peter Piper’s Pickles | Jen Roan | Sept. 28 – Oct. 17 | Nov. 5 | 5-6 pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Island Expressions Hoagies & Soups | Bridget Hujsa | Sept. 28 – Oct. 17 | Nov. 5 | 5-6 pm | LHS Cafeteria |
| Casa de Jorge Salsa | Mary Rose WIlson | Oct. 1 – Oct. 20 | Nov. 8 | 10-10:30am | Science Lot |
| Dine to Donate: PJ Whelihan’s – September 17th | |||||
Report from VP of Volunteers (Art):
- Volunteer opportunities coming out.
- Student volunteers will get community service hours.
- Signup Genius is coming for
- Fundraiser
- Water for football games
- Bingo in November – We will need a chair
- band-vp1@lhsgbopc.org
- Spaghetti dinner and viewing of Second to None Documentary has been postponed into the fall. Stay tuned for new date.
Report from Directors:
- Mr. Lennox
- Buying and upgrading instruments:
Huge tariff coming October 1st
- Buying and upgrading instruments:
- Help fundraise as much as possible.
- Pep band sign ups are on the door.
- Mr. Frank
- The first two travel games went smoothly.
- London:
- London sign ups closed September 8th.
If you sign up, you will now go on a waitlist. If there room students will bump into the trip list – 1st come, 1st serve. - Right now we are looking to travel with 160 students.
- London rehearsals will be outside of the school day after football season.
- Insurance emails went out. Done on an individual basis.
- Planning ahead: Get your passport now.
- London sign ups closed September 8th.
- Upcoming:
- Pep band: Monday (girls soccer) & Wednesday (boys soccer)
- Football game: Thursday
- Pep band: Students will get community service hours.
- Saturday 9/27: Celtic Classic (1st parade)
- Meet at City Hall
- We are the last band
- Step off 11:30am
- More information to come in the bulletin
- Heavy traffic at the end of the parade. You will need to walk back up the hill.
- Monday 10/13: Parade Philadelphia
- During the school day.
- Step off is 11am.
- It will be televised on 6ABC (potentially nationally).
- Easton, Parkland, Freedom, Temple, Marine Corp. & Navy Bands
- End of season Halloween parades are coming.
- Spirit Week
- Bonfire/Nonfire – October 23rd
- This is when we do senior night for football, cheerleaders, and band.
- Starts around 6:30pm
- Orchestra:
- Mark your calendar for December 12th and 14th for the Choir/Orchestra Concert
- Pipes accepted into playing at our annual conference for PMEA. The performance is not public but pretty awesome!
- PMEA:
- Applications are now posted for district band/orchestra.
- Saturday, December 1st is the audition day.
- Spaghetti dinner is postponed but we may want to show the documentary sooner.
- Information can be found in our weekly bulletin, BandApp, and Synergy.
- Thank you to everyone that is filling out the absence forms. If you know in advance that your child will be missing a performance, please fill it out ahead of time.
QUESTION: Do you know the parade route for the Philadelphia parade?
Start at JFK Blvd and end at City Hall, but exact route is not posted yet.
QUESTION: For the London Tag Along trip, is there a cut off date?
They are still registering but they are wrapping up registration soon.
New Business:
- We have a parent that is going to help assist us in making an image for social media to help us raise money for London.
A motion to close the meeting was made by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Second by Jacqui Fortsch. Overall approval by the full organization.