LHSGBOPC General Meeting Minutes, October 14, 2026

General Meeting 10-14-2026

Treasurer’s Report October 2026

Board members in attendance:

Directors: Allen Frank and Bill Lennox

Julie Mixtacki (President), Art Oakes (VP Student Accounts), Teresa McNish (Treasurer), Mike Calagna (VP Volunteers), and Michelle Miller (Secretary)

Board members in absent:

None

Approval of Minutes from 09-15-2026:

Julie called the meeting to order. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Teresa McNish. Second by Melissa Cheatham. (Motion passed)

Report from Treasurer (Teresa):

Monthly report 7/1 – 9/30
- Starting balance: $90,476.65
- Ending balance: $76,417.65
- Income: $15,213.51
- Expenses: $29,272.51
Monthly report 9/1 – 9/30
- Starting balance: $68,901.10
- Ending balance: $76,417.65
- Income: $14,333.42
- Expenses: $6,816.87
We have a surplus of approximately $7,500 this month, but a deficit of approximately $14,000. This can be contributed to a lot of uniform type costs, concert lighting, and left over trip expenses that were entered in July.
If Program Dues keeps climbing it will make up for this.

Approval of Treasurer’s Report

A motion to approve was made by Kenn Miller. Second by Mike Calanga. Overall approval by the full organization. (Motion passed).

Report from VP of Student Accounts (Art):

All fundraisers are listed on our website: https://lhsgbopc.org/

Fundraiser	Contact	Sale Runs	Pick Up
Fundraiser	Contact	Sale Runs	Date	Time	Location
Island Expressions Hoagies & Soups (Bridget Hujsa)	Completed: Pick Up was 10/15
Matey’s Pizza (Diane Cassel)	Completed: Pick Up 10/17
Maddalena’s Cheesecake	Mike Calagna	Oct. 5 – Oct. 30	Nov. 21	10:30-11am
Winter Flowers	Julie Mixtacki	Oct. 17	Nov. 21	10:30-11am	Science Lot
Dine to Donate: Pat’s Pizza – October 21st

Need volunteers/parent to chair for the following fundraisers
- Salsa
- Krispy Kreme
- Lottery Calendar
- Popcorn
Julie and Art are working on CutTime accountability and should have the form for the next meeting.

Report from VP of Volunteers (Mike):

Thank you to all of our volunteers and those who gave donations.
Signups are out for:
- LHS/FHS (10/31):
  - student luncheon help/donations
  - alumni luncheon help
- Bingo (11/15)
  - Basket donations (help finish a basket)
  - student & adult volunteers
  - food donations
Bingo (Julie)
- Volunteers for Bingo can volunteer their time:
  - Before/After: setup & clean up
  - During: concessions, tickets, raffle
- Donations
  - Food & snack donations
  - Baskets:
    - We already have a lot of gift cards and products and need help with finishing it and putting it in the physical basket.
    - We also have spots if you would like to create your own basket.
  - Grand prize
    - Uline has donated a Yeti cooler ($470)
    - A Hamilton poster signed by the current broadway cast & Museum of Broadway tickets

Report from Directors:

Mr. Lennox
- Program Dues/ Uniform Contracts:
  - Review of options:
    Option 1: Band (needs shoes) $150

Option 2: Band (no shoes) $100

Option 3: sibling ? 1st child pays option 1 or 2

2+ child pays $75

Option 4: orchestra $75

If you can’t afford the whole amount, please contact us. Getting the contract back is important because it shows you know the cost of the uniform and agree to care for it.

Sewing Machine:
- A volunteer interest form will be coming out. Please fill it out if you have a sewing machine and want to learn to hem our uniform pants the proper way.
- We would love to bring in a seamstress to train us how to properly hem our trousers.
- If you don’t have a sewing machine but can borrow one to help, or if you have someone in your family or friends that would like to learn and help, please let us know.
Don’t buy instruments on Amazon.

Mr. Frank
- Friday, 10/16 (6ABC)
  - 6:15am report. Buses will pull out at 7am. They can’t wait.
  - Be prepared: trousers pressed & brass shined.
  - Meals: Students have signed up for a school option or have chosen to pack.
  - Potential for rain but still looks good. Bring several pairs of black socks to keep feet dry.
- Friday, 10/16 (Easton)
  - Seniors will be recognized during pregame as a group (they will be individually recognized at the bonfire).
  - Senior Leaders will recognize a teacher.
- Saturday, 10/24 (Bethlehem Catholic)
  - Kick off has been moved to noon.
  - They are home but we will still sit on the Liberty side.
  - There is no pregame.
- Sunday, 10/25 (Bethlehem Halloween Parade)
  - We don’t know our division yet or report spot.
  - Report time: 1:00pm with a 2:00pm step off.
- Spirit Week
  - Tuesday (10/27): Evening rehearsal with alumni.
    - We currently have 270 alumni.
  - Thursday (10/29): Bonfire
    - This year is looking to be a bigger event with the addition of the elementary schools.
      Homecoming court will be announced.
      48 seniors. Senior parents watch for a google form to come out.
    - Seniors will stay to decorate the band room.They will be done by 10pm.
    - Underclassmen will do house decorating. Seniors will relay to their section any parameters about decorating. Students have been reminded that we are decorating to celebrate.
  - Saturday (10/31): LHS/FHS
    - 8:30am report with a 9am rehearsal.
    - More information to come.
- Orchestra:
  - Sounds really good.
  - December 11 & 13 is our Winter Concert.
  - The orchestra string adjudication will be on November 5.
  - Most students have been fitted in uniforms.

QUESTION:
Will students have time to eat between rehearsal and LHS/FHS?

After rehearsal, students fed prior to the game. No worries about food.

Also, with the Easton game. Even though we don’t take a break, students will still be fed. It will just be done in the stands.

New Business (Julie):

Our next Dine to Donate will be at Pat’s Pizza on 10/21.

A motion to close the meeting was made by Annalisa Kelly-Cavotta. Second by Mike Calanga. Overall approval by the full organization.