The LHSGB&OPC are running two new fundraisers, Cluster’s Handcrafted Popcorn and Carl’s Corner sub coupons are now on sale. See the fundraiser pages for more details.
Thirty-One Fundraiser – September 2019
Need another way to support your favorite Grenadier…Thirty-One is here! Just simply click on the link or share it, and shop!
- Browse our large selection of organization solutions, stylish accessories and diverse personalization options.
- “ADD TO CART” to purchase an item or “PERSONALIZE” to add a unique touch!
- For every $35 spent, select a Customer Special, a select purse for only $25!
- Once you are finished shopping, “VIEW CART” then select “BEGIN CHECKOUT”. Enter your name, e-mail and phone number. Please include the last name of the student you are supporting after your last name in parenthesis. Ensure at the bottom of the page you are shopping with your organization. If you are not, simply select “Choose Party” and find your organization’s name.
- Review you order and submit! Ashley will contact you within 24 hours to confirm receipt of you order and the student you are supporting.
The fundraiser will run until September 22, 2019. Quota for students is 18% of each purchase, 2% goes to the general fund. See the fundraiser flyer.
If you have questions, please contact consultant Ashley Veres at ashleycveres@gmail.com or 412-580-7188.
Gateway Registration for Hollywood Trip
The registration link for students going on the California trip is now live. Students must be registered by September 1, 2019. Please use the link to complete the information required as soon as possible. Directions for registering can be found here. The Pass Phrase is LHSHCP2019.
A message from the directors about band camp
Dear Band,
Monday is fast approaching and the new season will be underway very soon! As we get ready to get things started, here is some information and reminders to help make the start of band camp successful.
#1) Band Camp starts at 8am on Monday, August 5th. Please arrive in time so that we may start rehearsal on time. All rehearsals are MANDATORY and part of your commitment to the program.
#2) Communication – Though it is an expectation that all members are at rehearsals, we know that there are some conflicts. Thank you to those who have already communicated with us. Should you have to miss for illness or an emergency, communication is essential. Please have a parent/guardian send an email to the directors in the event of absence.
#3) What should you bring? – All members should come fully prepared for rehearsal. Please have your instrument/equipment, music, proper footwear for marching (sneakers…no flip flops or sandals), pencil, sunscreen, and a water bottle! We will be outside for extended periods, so please take care of yourself.
#4) Breakfast & Lunch – Beginning on Tuesday, August 6, breakfast and lunch will be served in the cafeteria at NO COST to students. Breakfast will begin at 7:30am, so you have time to eat before you come up to the band room. Our lunch break from rehearsal will be coordinated to match the hours of the cafeteria. If you do not wish to take advantage of the free lunch, students are responsible for their own lunches during the break from rehearsal.
#5) Leadership – As a reminder, ALL leadership (section leaders/admins, quartermasters, captains, officers, librarians) will be having a leadership training on Sunday, August 4th from 9:30am-noon in the band room. This is an important session to get everybody started on the right track, as student leadership is essential to the success of the program.
We look forward to having you all be part of the Liberty HS Grenadier Band this year! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions leading up to Monday. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Mr. Long – klong@basdschools.org
Mr. Frank – afrank@basdschools.org
Student Band Information for 2019-20 School Year
The directors have supplied the following packet for students for the upcoming school year, including the student band information, student rules and regulations and performance schedule in the Summer Packet 2019-20.
If your student has not already sent back the signed acknowledgement form please do so immediately. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Long (klong
LHSGBOPC Meeting Minutes—May 14, 2019
Meeting Minutes
Liberty Instrumental Music Association (LHSGB&OPC)
General Membership Meeting
May 14, 2019
Present: Meg Evans Gartley, Jason Applegate, Lynn Masters, Lynne Zipprodt, Kevin Long, Allen Frank and 39 signed in for the meeting.
Minutes from April presented.
- No corrections. Stand as presented.
Treasurer Report:
- April presented.
- Balance in accounts as of 4/30/19 $261,454.55. The bulks is monies in student accounts. The band has $59,000 available in the general fund.
VP Report
- Quota payments up to date through 5/12/19 includes April Hoagies and April Gertrude Hawk, Little Caesars, Sagra Beans. Cost of New York trip was deducted.
- May payment for band trip due. Quota accounts should have a minimum of $1180 (Deposit $325, March $285, April $285, May $285, total $1180)
- To sign up for on-line Quota go to the website and click on the Quota tab, fill out form
- Questions on Quota reach out to the Band VP
- Senior and transferring Students may make requests for refunds or transfers are due by 5/15/19 email Band VP and Treasurer
- May 24 is last day to order Gertrude Hawk and they are not sold over summer. Final pickup for Gertrude Hawk is June 7.
- Strudel orders due May 18, Delivery June 1
- Wawa coupon fundraiser-looking for a chair hoping to run it in June
- August Band Parent meeting – Fundraisers that will open will be: Giant, Weis and ShopRite cards, Grenadier Garden Stones, Krispy Kreme
Directors Report:
- Band and band unit schedule
- 5/14 Bethlehem Police Memorial
- 5/15 Allentown Police Memorial
- 5/16 Evening of the Arts and Choral Pops at 7p
- 5/17 Advanced placement Music Theory Exam 8am
- 5/20 Senior Dinner 6pm –The Prime Restaurant
- 5/27 Memorial Day, report time 8am, full band, step off 9am, march to cemetery, march back to school
- 5/28 Junior & Seniors return uniforms upon arrival at school(Junior Orchestra keep Orchestra/Pipes attire)
- 5/29 Sophomore & Freshman return uniforms upon arrival at school(keep Orchestra/Pipes attire)
- 6/5 Graduation – Orchestra and Pipes report at 5p
- 6/6 Remaining uniforms are returned
- Seniors- in order to walk at graduation you must have returned uniforms and all components and paid up for Band Concert Tickets.
- Band Leadership selection is being finalized and will be announced on Friday 5/17.
- Dates for July uniform fittings are being coordinated and will be announced as early as possible.
- 8/5 Band Camp starts at 8am
New Business
- Slate of LHSGB&OPC officers announced. Each position only had one nominee. Shawn Bobyak moved to approve slate, Silagh White seconded. Slate was unanimously approved by all in attendance. The 2019-2020 officers are:
- President- Britt Reifinger
- VP Volunteers – Amy Haydt
- VP Student Accounts – Meg Evans Gartley
- Treasurer – Jason Applegate
- Secretary – Nicki Giannaras
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Zipprodt
Tag Along Information
An information session was held on May 21 for people interested in a Tag Along trip to see the Grenadiers performing in Hollywood in November. Attached in the information packet handed out at the meeting, prepared by our touring company. For more information please contact Lynn Masters (mastersl@ptd.net).
LHSGBOPC Meeting Minutes—April 9, 2019
Meeting Minutes
Liberty Instrumental Music Association (LHSGB&OPC)
General Membership Meeting
April 9, 2019
Present: Meg Evans Gartley, Lynn Masters, Lynne Zipprodt, Kevin Long, Allen Frank, 34 signed in for the meeting.
Minutes from January presented (February cancelled due to school closing).
- No corrections. Stand as presented.
Treasurer Report:
- March & April will be presented at May meeting.
VP Report
- Quota payments up to date through 4/8/19 includes March Hoagies and March Gertrude Hawk
- April payment for band trip due. Quota accounts should have a minimum of $895(Deposit $325, March $285, April $285, total $895)
- Credit card payments are possible see Jason Applegate or Lynn Masters
- Questions on Quota reach out to the Band VP.
- Fundraisers: closed are: Sagra Beans, Pellman pies, Little Caesars, April Hoagies
- Fundraisers current: Spring Flowers, Matey’s pizza, Piergies, Thompson Meat Sticks’
- Fundraisers upcoming: Wawa, Giant give cards, Strudel, Baked Good sale, May Hoagies, Gertrude Hawk.
- May 11 Hoagie sale is last one for this school year. They start up again in September.
- May 24 is last day to order Gertrude Hawk and they are not sold over summer. Final pickup for Gertrude Hawk is June 7.
Directors Report:
Recent appearances for Band and Units of band include: Red Hot Chilli Pipers at the State Theatre, Parade of Shamrocks, Bethlehem Education Foundation Dinner, Nitschman Jazz Festival, Haiti Health Trust, Spring Band Concert.
April & May events include: Liberty Theatre Spring Choir concert, Cops&Kids, Orchestra Pops, 1st Company, Memorial Day parade.
Reminder May 21 no school- election day
Senior Dinner is on May 20 – at The Prime Restaurant
Old Business
- Amendment to Bylaws.
- No questions to amendment.
- Silagh White moved to vote on the amendment.
- Mike Arechiega seconded.
- Amendment passed by Unanimous vote
- Revised Bylaws are with lawyer for review
New Business
- Nominations for 2019-20 LHSGB&OPC Officers
- Nicki Giannaras asked for nominations from the floor. None were proposed.
- Nominations announced as follows:
- President- Britt Reifinger
- VP Volunteers – Amy Haydt
- VP Student Accounts – Meg Evans Gartley
- Treasurer – Jason Applegate
- Secretary – Nicki Giannaras
- Tag Along trip – meeting for those interested in a Tag Along trip will be published in the newsletter. For questions reach out to Lynn Masters.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Zipprodt
LHSGBOPC Meeting Minutes—March 12, 2019
Meeting Minutes
Liberty Instrumental Music Association (LHSGB&OPC)
General Membership Meeting
March 12, 2019
Present: Britt Reifinger, Meg Evans Gartley, Lynn Masters, Lynne Zipprodt, Jason Applegate, Kevin Long, Allen Frank, 56 signed in.
Minutes from January presented (February cancelled due to school closing).
- No corrections. Stand as presented.
Treasurer Report:
- January & February reports presented and reviewed.
VP Report
- Quota accounts up to date with trip payments through 3/9/19
- NYC trip was deducted
- Seniors who want to give remaining quota funds to another student or to the General fund need
to email VP & Treasurer. Must provide student name if being given to another student. - Payments that were made into account can be refunded.
- Monies in quota from fundraising cannot be refunded.
- At the time of the March meeting students going on the California trip should have $610 in their
account ($325.00 deposit and $285.00 due on 3/12/19). - Upcoming fundraisers – WATCH Website.
- Pellman Desserts, Sagra Beans Coffee, Wawa Coupons, Spring Flowers, Thompson Meat Sticks, 31 bags,
Mateys Pizza, Hoagies, Little Caesers. - Watch website for information, submission dates and delivery dates.
- Contact Band VP with questions on quota: band-vp@lhsgbopc.org.
Mrs Zettlemoyer:
- Students should check on their uniforms to make sure if anything needing to be adjusted bring to her
before the night of the Band Concert.
Directors Report:
- Mr. Frank shared 4 students went to Region Band. All 4 made it to All State Band Festival in
Pittsburgh 4/13. - Pit orchestra rehearsals are in progress for LHS show – dates of show 4/11-13.
- Mr. Long shared Ty Fry and Harry Richards from Red Hot Chili Pipers in this week working with
students. - Red Hot Chilli Pipers 3/14 at State Theatre. Orbital Drums will do a street performance before
concert. - Parade 3/16 report time 12n, location 7 th and Broad, step off 1p.
- 3/19 Foundation Dinner – Pipes, drums & fanfare at Sands report time 445p- done ~630p.
- 3/22 Nitschman Jazz Band.
- 3/23 Haiti Health Trust 6-7p report time 430pm –Steel Club Hellertown.
- 3/26 & 3/28 Dress rehearsals 6p-9pm for Band Concert.
New Business:
- Proposed Amendment to Bylaws. Wording was put on overhead.
- Will be voted on at April 2019 meeting.
Old Business:
- Still need volunteers for Band Concert – sign up genius under events on LHSGBOPC website.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Zipprodt
Thompson’s meat stick fundraiser
Thompson’s Meat Market in Walnutport is teaming up with the Grenadiers on this new fundraiser. The meat sticks are sold in nine delicious flavors (varieties listed below) and come in 1/2 lb, vacuum sealed packages. There are 4-5 sticks per package. The price is $5 per package, student quota is $1.50 per package.
Varieties include:
Ham & Pineapple
Turkey
Kielbasa
Kielbasa with Cheese
Beef
Sugar & Honey Beef Stick
Cheddar Cheese Beef Stick
Hot Pepper & Cheese Beef Stick
Teriyaki
Orders are due by midnight on Saturday, April 20th. All orders must be placed online using the online form. NO late orders will be accepted. Delivery will be on Saturday, May 11 (time is to be announced) in the LHS cafeteria.
If you have any questions please contact Amy Haydt (cell phone is 484-375-8105 or email pbtoast14@gmail.com).