Author: Sheri McLeish

Norwood PMA Meeting Minutes

April 13, 2022

7 p.m. at the NHS Library

 

Attendees

Paul Campbell

Karen Guarin

Ed Ferris

Tracey Jones

Cathy Moen

Anne O’Donnell

Mollie Caravello

Marica Leonard

Sheri McLeish (notetaker)

 

1. Fine Arts update – Cathy thanks the PMA for a great semi-formal event and provided updates on MICCA preview and Fine Arts Festival scheduled for April 30. Scholarship applications are due May 4 – students may apply online. Music camp is still TBD. Senior Night is Thursday, June 2 and will look to have ice cream around 5:30/6.
2. Treasurer’s report – Jazz Night had 84 paid guests and collected $1,540
3. Committee reports – NA
4. Old business
   1. Bylaws – Members reviewed and discussed revisions to the PMA’s bylaws, which had not been updated since 2012. Changes suggested and approved included revising the board roles to allow for a paid professional to serve as the treasurer. The changes were approved unanimously. The bylaws are posted on the PMA website: https://norwoodpma.org/category/bylaws/ 
   2. Annual Meeting May 13 – A slate of candidates to serve on the PMA board was put forward and unanimously approved, as required by the bylaws to be done one month prior to the annual meeting in May. The candidates will be formally voted into their offices on May 13, at the annual meeting and also Pop’s Night.

Norwood PMA Meeting Minutes

March 9, 2022

7 p.m. High School Library

 

Attendees

Paul Campbell

Patrick Marquis

Steve and Linda Lee

Sheri McLeish (notetaker)

Marcia Leonard

Cathy Connor-Moen

Jeanna Ayoub

Steve Conant

Katie McConnaughy

Gabriel Martinez

Mollie Caravello

 

Agenda

• Welcome & Introductions 

1. President’s update:  Paul opened discussion on the need for a new board to be voted in at Pop’s Night on Friday, May 13. Traditionally Pop’s Night is a scholarship fundraiser where 2022 scholarships are awarded and a vote for a new board occurs. After discussing challenges to bringing in new members, especially due to COVID disruption, members shared ideas for reorganizing and ways to make sure the PMA continues since no one has yet expressed interest in taking on a board position. Members  agreed to look to make the treasurer role paid to ensure continuity of filings and scholarships. It’s a model that would relieve the need to find qualified volunteers for the role. It would require change to the organization’s bylaws. Bylaws have not been reviewed since 2012. Ask that PMA members review and make any suggestions for updating the bylaws before the next meeting on April 13. This would allow time for a vote to change treasurer role prior to the annual board meeting May 13 to vote in the new board. Anyone interested in joining the board or comments about the bylaws,  please email pmanorwood@gmail.com. 

With a paid treasurer role, the remaining board positions to be filled for 2022-23 are President, Vice President and Secretary. The full list of volunteer roles needed to maintain the support currently provided by the PMA include:

• Ways and Means and Special Fundraising Committee
• Classic Coordinators
• Database & Publicity
• Webmaster 
• Music Camp
• NHS Performance Instrumental Coordinators 
• NHS Performance Choral Coordinator 
• Marching Band Coordinator

 

1. Fine Arts Department update: Cathy provided updates about upcoming events,  Fine Arts Festival to be held April 30. PMA will have a table where attendees may learn more or sign up.

Additional event updates:

1. MAJE – March 26 – Performances at the CMS and high school. Volunteers are needed and you may sign up here.
2. MICCA – April 12 – Please look for sign ups
3. Jazz Night – Blue Hill Country Club – April 14
   1. Cost will be $20. Jazz and jazz choir students will be provided 5 tickets each to sell. Discussed food and logistics. Tickets will be on sale shortly
4. Semi-formal – to be held Friday, March 18 at the Four Points Sheraton. Tickets are $40 per person and money is due Monday, March 14.

The PMA is also looking for volunteers to help closet clean up over April vacation. If interested, please email cmoen@norwood.k12.ma.us 

 

The next meeting will be April 13 at 7 pm in the high school library.

Norwood PMA Meeting Minutes

Feb 9, 2022

7 p.m. High School Library

 

Attendees

Paul Campbell

Patrick Marquis

Kyle Leonard

Steve Lee

Sheri McLeish (notetaker)

Marcia Leonard

Cathy Connor-Moen

Steve & Jeanna Ayoub

Steve Conant

 

Agenda

1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Fine Arts Department update:  Cathy shared news that she is retiring at the end of this year and the opportunity for a new person to come in. Some discussion and appreciation for her work and leadership through the years. No further details about transition available. 
3. President’s update: Paul updated the group on efforts to get a list of parents from the music staff to see who might be interested in helping. As the board turnover new members are urgently needed to take on board roles to ensure continuity and meet obligations of the bylaws. In light of no imminent volunteers, at the March meeting a financial advisor will be attending the meeting to discuss how to put the PMA’s funds into a trust to ensure scholarships will continue to be made in the future in the event no one steps up. The members in attendance discussed efforts to reach out to parents to become involved so that the organization can continue to support the music program and its students through key volunteer roles that enable the participation of students in many activities such as the bands and madrigals and other performances. Open roles for 2022-23 – President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Need new board roles to be filled along with other areas such as fundraising, event coordinators and membership. Will look to recruit at the Fine Arts Festival and other opportunities where parents are attending. Anyone interested in volunteering for a role, please email pmanorwood@gmail.com. 
4. Upcoming events:
   1. Jazz Classic: Discussed logistics for the jazz classic to be held next week at the high school. Schools may leave after performance.
   2. MAJE – March 26
   3. MICCA – April 1,2
   4. Jazz Night – Blue Hill Country Club – April 14
   5. Semi-formal (maybe) – April 18 TBD
   6. Pop’s Night – Friday, May 13 high school performances only

 

The next meeting will be April 13

Norwood PMA Meeting Minutes

Jan 12, 2022

7 p.m. remote meeting

 

Attendees

Paul Campbell

Patrick Marquis

Edward Ferris

Steve Lee

Sheri McLeish (notetaker)

Marcia Leonard

Cathy Connor-Moen

Steve & Jeanna Ayoub

Mollie Caravello

 

Agenda

1. Welcome & Introductions
2. Fine Arts Department update: 
   1. Transcripts for scholarships need to be sent in to the Fine Arts Department for last year’s scholarship winners. Last year was more lenient because it was a difficult year; need to make a grade requirement and can extend a semester. If a student took the year off, they can extend until they attend.
   2. Omicron surge has adjusted winter plans. As of now, this is the schedule:
      1. Southeast District postponed but rescheduled to April 8-9 at Brockton High School
      2. Coakley Middle School concerts will be recorded and broadcast vs. in person event due to inability to safely distance. Concerts will be taped end of Jan/early Feb and be broadcast on NCM
      3. Email sent to schools for the jazz classic and how many would be able to attend. Five or six schools are able to attend. Some have declined, programs not ready for festival or not allowed to perform due to district policies. Looking to hold in COVID safe manner. Still reaching out to determine if would be possible – tentative date Thursday Feb 17
      4. All-state concert is still planned for Symphony Hall but not a lot of updated info at this time. They won’t have hotel – day rehearsal and concert
      5. MAJE Finals still on the books – reserved the space for March 26
      6. Fine Arts Festival April 30 – Norwood 150th committee will help promote
      7. Camp reached out to see if we will be interested in going this year. Reaching out to understand protocols
3. Open roles for 2022-23 – President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Need new board roles to be filled along with other areas such as fundraising, event coordinators and membership. Can recruit at the Fine Arts Festival. Will look to create a written slide to show before concerts on NCM. Anyone interested in volunteering for a role, please email pmanorwood@gmail.com. 

 

The next meeting will be Feb. 9

Norwood PMA Meeting Minutes

Nov 10, 2021

7 p.m. at the NHS Library

 

Attendees

Paul Campbell

Marcia Leonard

Mollie Caravello

Steve Conant

Tracy Jones

Catherine Moen

Patrick Marquis

Katie McConnaughy

Jeanna Ayoub

Sheri McLeish (notetaker)

 

1. Welcome & Introductions
2. President’s update – Paul
   1. Great showing for Home Show, thank you to all the volunteers, especially Tracy for being the coordinator. Next year Kim Smith will be coordinator.
   2. Parade for Veterans Day starts at the Balch
   3. Discussed end of season activities – Elks Nov 28 Marching Band end of year, madrigal banquet Dec 3
3. Fine Arts update – Catherine provided some info on upcoming events – 
   1. Fine Arts Festival is on April 30.
   2. No date yet on Pops Night – possibly in May
   3. Jazz Night in April – tentatively April 14
   4. Prom May 6 (fyi)
4. Treasurer’s report – Tracey
   1. Overall Home Show $5,244 net ($4,411 from the gate)
   2. Purchased battery for golf cart
   3. Swept money out of student accounts – sent email to seniors with accounts: must use by time graduate; may give to a sibling; can use for fees, equipment or donated back. Can not be used for camps or merch. Everyone has an account – it’s tracked when volunteering for fundraisers like selling pies or car washes
5. Committee reports – Mollie & Marcia
   1. Fundraising – discussed offering slide shoes fundraiser, but opted not to because of limited sizing and cost
   2. Another bag fundraiser through Shaw’s for Dec scheduled
6. Old business
   1. closet cleaning – will put on January agenda to pick a date
7. New business – none

 

Final meeting of 2021 will be Dec 8 at Paul Campbell’s home

 

Norwood PMA Meeting Minutes

October 13, 2021

7 p.m. at the NHS Library

 

Attendees:

Paul Campbell

Patrick Marquis

Sheri McLeish (notetaker)

Mollie Caravello

Marcia Leonard

Kate McDonough

Karen Guarin

Jeanna Ayoub

Tracey Jones

Steve Conant

Catherine Connor-Moen

 

1. Welcome & Introductions
2. President’s update
   1. Home show planning, need more volunteers for band hosts, concessions, will bring cash box; need 50/50 rally volunteer; discussed wristbands to be used for entry, motion made and approved to purchase 1,000 wristbands for Home Show and future needs. Need masks to enter school, will have someone at the door checking
3. Fine Arts update
   1. Semi-formal – TBD because of Covid protocols
   2. Discuss varsity letters – interest from students, haven’t done in several years. Will put on agenda for next meeting
   3. End of year party will be after the holiday parade on Thanksgiving break, Sunday, Nov. 28
   4. Madrigal banquet planned for Dec. 3 – looking for caterer
4. Treasurer’s report
   1. Made $450 on merchandise at Norwood Day
   2. Discuss request from Norwood 150th to take an ad. Motion made and seconded to purchase full page ad
   3. Norwood high school PTO seeking to sell Norwood-opoly game at Home Show
5. Committee reports
   1. Ways & Means – creating a Home Show shirt, will sell for $20. Will make and distribute flyer for ordering

 

Next meeting Nov 10, 2021

Norwood PMA Meeting Minutes

September 15, 2021

7 p.m. at the NHS Library

 

Attendees:

Paul Campbell

Patrick Marquis

Sheri McLeish (notetaker)

Mollie Caravello

Marcia Leonard

Steven Lee

Karen Guarin

Steve Ayoub

Jeanna Ayoub

Catherine Connor-Moen

Steve Conant

 

1. Welcome & Introductions
2. President’s update
   1. Need to drive membership – looking for ways to get new members, plan outreach at home show, elementary instrument signups and other events
   2. Will need signups for upcoming events and volunteers – Sheri to create signups
3. Fine Arts update
   1. Working on the calendar, looking at only high school for December concert and in Jan middle school. Not finalized but no plans for a big concert as in the past as a continuing covid precaution. Madrigal banquet OK, Pops Night TBD but not elementary through high school, maybe just high school
   2. Marching band
      1. MICCA and NESBA new policy if bad weather and cancel any funds collected will be returned to the bands. Need to share covid expenses for all venues. Working to finalize events, pulled from Melrose NESBA. May go to Auburn MICCA
      2. In need of a golf cart battery – cost about $800-$1,000; motion to approve, and seconded – approve cost of battery
      3. Home show – so far 7 or 8 bands, NESBA only 20 for finals, all district shows down in numbers, may get more
4. Treasurer’s report
   1. NA
5. Committee reports
   1. Marcia notes still have money for country club reservation for jazz this year
   2. Music camp update – Jeanna – everyone had fund, did what needed to do
6. Old business
   1. Closet cleaning – may be able to get support from facilities once uniforms out will clean up, remove clock tower, old paint, etc. Storage needs help organizing music, drama stuff
   2. Norwood Day – volunteers needed, will send signup 

 

Next meeting Oct 13, 2021