Band Booster Update: As you may be aware, the Howell Band Boosters Association has been dealing with a very difficult situation during the past school year. Pamela Glynn, the former treasurer has not turned over any financial records for the period covering July of 2007 through August of 2008. In seeking to resolve this issue, the Band Booster Board has sought assistance from the School Administration and in conjunction with them has received legal advice from three different attorneys. Based on the advice received, the likelihood that we will be successful in obtaining the records and verifying the financial transactions of the 07/08 school year is slim. Further, pursuing the necessary legal actions would expend all of our existing funds or more. Clearly, these funds would be better spent in ways that directly benefit our band students.
In pursuing resolution of this situation, the attorneys brought to light several issues regarding the structure of the Howell High Band Boosters that need resolution. At the Band Booster meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, it was determined that Howell Band Boosters would suspend operations during the 09/10 school year as the Board works to resolve these issues. It is our hope to emerge from this transition as a stronger, more viable support arm for Howell High Band Programs.
In the meantime, the support of band parents is needed more than ever so that programs like the Marching Band tailgates, Senior recognition night, the Memorial Day Picnic, and the Band Banquet can continue. At the current time, we are seeking donations of bottled water for use at Marching Band Camp and at Marching Band performances during the upcoming football season. Please check the band blog for updates and for other opportunities to support the Howell High Band Programs.
Thank you for your patience and support during the past year. Please contact me if you have any questions or need any additional information.
Carol Stone Treasurer Howell Band Boosters (734) 604-3546 e-mail: cstone827@yahoo.com
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Special Band Booster Meeting: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. - 2nd floor conference room of Howell City Hall, 611 E. Grand River, Howell, MI. We will provide an update on the situation with the financial records for the 07-08 school year and if time permits, will discuss future fundraising opportunities.
Band Camp Update: If you haven't registered for the 2009 Marching Band Camp, there's still time. We have to submit the registration forms and final payment to the School by Friday, 6/19/09. If you have questions or need registration forms, please contact me ASAP. e-mail: cstone827@yahoo.com, cell phone: 734-604-3546, office phone: 517-540-6734.
Percussion Taylor Godfrey Rest of Symph Band Percussion TBA Due to talks regarding percussion ensemble and soforth
The Following people and anyone with an asterisk next to their name need to speak with Mr. Smigell pending placement: Jennifer Jennison* Courtney Jacobsen Jenna McLellan Ashley Alcott
2009-2010 Howell High School Wind Ensemble (Members listed by section in ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
Clarinet Justin Brandt Emily Brogan Katelyn Green Carly Jakrzewski Kirsten Manos Natalie Mcarty Andrew Meagher Therese Mqueen Morgan Rote Paige Williams
Bassoon Joe Swift
Saxophones Katie Bondie Bobbie Fillinger Jonathan Lewis Nick Leyder Brian Rowe Saxophones cont. Alex Thomas Clayton Woll
Trumpets Joe Brennan David Bruce John Galubensky Katie Heslip Kathleen Janowieki Kevin Leahy Marcus Wendel
Horns Jacob Bair Crystal Reimel Jonathan Weidemann
Trombones Evan Clifton Connor Harlow Trevor Smith Troy Taylor Sarah Williams
Euphoniums Sean Hamman Katie Kubiak
Tuba Jamie Holdwick Andrew Stone
Percussion… Katie Schiebold Matt Graham The rest are TBA Due to certain discussions I need to have over who is in perc ensemble and who is in Wind ensemble
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS TO MIKE BROWN, THIS YEAR'S WINNER OF THE JOHN PHILLIP SOUSA AWARD! Mike was the Drum Major of our marching band, the principal saxophonist in our wind ensemble and participated in numerous other activities and groups within the program. He is a great kid, a great musician, and we wish him the best!
As we wrap up the year, I will be thanking people on this blog. I would like to take this time thank two individuals and their companies:
Jim Gilligan and SNEDICOR'S CLEANERS for his continued ALMOST UNREAL support of our program through cleaning our uniforms. Even though times are tough, he has not wavered in his service and generosity. From the bottom of our hearts here at Howell Bands, THANK YOU!
Band Parent Alum Bruce Hundley and ADVANCE METAL ALLOYS for lending us all those great pieces of metal that the percussion class played during our last performance. THANK YOU!!
Next time we will thank boosters, parents and adults that helped the program!
FREE Picnic at Howell City Park, immediately after (See earlier posts)
All MB members: there is still time to sign up for Band Camp!!! See Smigell for forms. We need YOU next year!!!
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Many thanks to the City of Howell Mayor & City Council. They have very generously granted a waiver of the $5 per vehicle park entrance fee for Marching Band families attending the Memorial Day picnic. A special event park pass will be provided to all families attending the picnic and will be available at the concert on Thursday.
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This is a message distribution forum for the Howell High School band. If you have any questions, you can email the director, Jason Smigell at smigellj@howellschools.com. The band office phone number is 517 540 8300 ext 86194. Emails sent to the howellschools.com email address are public. All personal, non-business emails should be directed to jsmigell@mac.com
