When are meetings?
The first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM in the High School Band Room.
Who are the officers?
President - Louise Marr
Vice President - Liz Gronkowski
Secretary - Linda Danko
Treasurer - Jackie McIntyre
How do I join?
Forms are available on the Forms/Documents Page. You can also see any officer. In order to be able to vote on matters at meetings, you must be a paid member of the Band Association. Family membership is $5.00/year or $3.00 for an individual.
How can I help the Band?
Help at the concesion stand, chair a fundraiser or event, volunteer for the phone chain, voice your opinions, concerns, suggestions, NEW IDEAS. SUPPORT OUR BAND AT GAMES AND COMPETITIONS BY YOUR PRESENCE. Call an officer - there are plent of ways to help.
Why are there so many fundraisers?
It may seem to new parents (and parents who've been around for a while, too) that we have TONS of fundraisers. We do...but for a good reason. The more fundraisers we have, the more opportunities for students to earn money toward the Annual Spring Band Trip. The trip is generally held the first weekend in May - 3 days, 2 nights - to destinations such as Cleveland, Williamsburg, Toronto/Niagara Falls, New York City and Pittsburgh. It's a lot of fun and a great experience for everyone who attends. The average cost per student is about $400.00. 80% to 100% of profits from fundraisers such as the Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale, Cookie Dough Sale, Fruit Sale, Candle Sale and Smencils go directly into the student's account to be used to offset the cost of the trip - even to pay for the trip entirely. We offer a variety of fundraisers because all sales don't work for all people - you and your child might have more luck selling candy bars than cookie dough -easier to sell Smencils but not so much with fruit. Our goal is to make it possible for each band member to be able to enjoy the Spring Trip - and raising money through the fundraisers is a means to that end.
Who can I contact by e-mail with questions?
If you have a question or issue for Mr. Bunnell - such as your child will not be at a practice/performance or what time your child needs to be at the school, you can direct your e-mail directly to him at
bunnellb@gnasd.com. If you have a question, comment or suggestion regarding the Band Association, please use the e-mail icon in the top right corner of every page. You will receive a reply as soon as possible.