HBA News & Notes
As of September 29, 2024
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HBA News & Notes for September 29, 2024
Happening this week
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Instrument & Dance Team Rehearsal - 6:30pm - 9:00pm - FRIDLEY FIELD
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Dance Team Rehearsal - 3:15pm - 4:45pm
Color Guard Rehearsal - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
Instrument & Guard Rehearsal - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Pep Band only - away at Indiana
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
Hoagie Sale #2 build
In This Update
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Volunteering Reminder
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Aramark Fundraising
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Amazon wish list
VOLUNTEERING REMINDER
We are well into our season, and we thank everyone that has volunteered and donated items since the beginning of band camp. We are into the rhythm of how things work and finding our stride.
We still have a few openings for committee chairs and volunteers.
Please remember the HBA has volunteer requirements, which are 2 general volunteer sign ups, or one committee chair sign up PLUS one Holiday Extravaganza sign up.
What counts as volunteering?
Giving of your time and energy for the greater good of the band organization.
What is not volunteering?
(While these items are not required, we do appreciate your donations)
Donating water or snacks
Donating any food items for events
Fundraising for your own account
Attending a dine to donate event
It is not too early to be thinking about the holiday extravaganza, the committee has already had it’s first meeting, but it’s not too late to sign up for a volunteer spot! We need many hands to make the event a success.
Thank you!
The HBA Board
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ARAMARK FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
Each season, Aramark’s contracts with non-profit organizations to operate certain concession stands at Acisure Stadium (Steelers & Pitt Games), as a means of raising funds for their activities. The Hampton Band Association has been invited to participate in their program again this year and we have agreed to participate.
In order to participate, volunteers will need to pre-register for a mandatory background check and complete mandatory training. Even if you completed the background check last year, you will need to do this again this year. Volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
New this year, payouts will now be commissioned based with a minimum guarantee flat rate. Groups will get either a percent of the sales or the minimum guarantee for a location, whichever of the two is a higher amount. The minimum guaranteed amount a volunteer can earn for a student account ranges between $121.50 for a Pitt game and $148.50 for a Steelers game.
You can attend as few or as many of the games as you would like, although most go to more than 2 or 3 to make it worthwhile. Our group is assigned together to a location. Also, some families were able to fundraise the entire amount of the Spring trip through Aramark. For example, if the trip is $1055, in about 8 work sessions, you could raise enough funds to cover the trip (depending upon which games you select). If two adults from the same family go together, you could cover the trip in half the time.
If you have any questions please contact Michele Holmes at teamholmes5@gmail.com or at 412-400-9319
AMAZON WISH LIST
There are some items that the band needs each season, and if you’re ordering for Prime Days (or anytime after) and would like to donate any of these items, we would really appreciate it.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28Q6N5ICCR3BK/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2
Thank you to THE FARRELL GROUP AT BAIRD, an ultra gold sponsor for the marching band. We appreciate your support of our students and program!
Thank you,
HBA 2024/2025 Board Members (and general duties)
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President: Marla Capsambelis President\@HamptonBands.org
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VP Operations (Loading Crew/Maintenance/Hoagies): Adam Sprankle VPOperations\@HamptonBands.org
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VP Personnel (Volunteers/Chaperones): Sherry Colonna VPPersonnel\@HamptonBands.org
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VP Media (Website/Social Media): Joe Suyama VPMedia\@HamptonBands.org
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Secretary (Weekly Emails/General Communications): Laura Moser Secretary\@HamptonBands.org
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Treasurer (Association’s Finances): Rebecca Craig-Fulmer Treasurer\@HamptonBands.org
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Financial Secretary (Student Accounts): Trisha Webb FinancialSecretary\@HamptonBands.org
Links to Download/Install the Band App
(Code for Hampton Talbot Marching Band = Minus One)
This app is used as an alternate form of communication by Mr. Himmler and the other staff.
Other News
Donations to the Hampton Band Association
Did you know you can donate directly to the Hampton Band Association via credit card? Although donations in cash or checks were always accepted by mailing them to the Hampton Band Association at 2929 McCully Road, Allison Park, PA 15101, donations by credit card can now be made. As a 501c3 Tax Exempt Charitable Organization, the Hampton Band Association appreciates any donations, and will provide a receipt for tax purposes as well. To donate by credit card, please click HERE.
Shop and Save Perks
Thank you for your ongoing support of this program! We just recently crossed the $1000 mark for donations from Shop and Save so thank you for being a part of the Perks program.
If you are a regular at Shop and Save (or even just an occasional shopper) and have a Perks card, please consider linking your account to the Hampton Marching Band. We earn points when you shop and receive gift cards to use in the store. Those gift cards helped to pay for food for the Band Picnic, the Homecoming Picnic, and other events. If you are interested you can find the form here: Shop & Save Perks Program
More info on Shop n Save Program