The HIA is the Hersey Instrumental Association—basically, the band boosters. The HIA is a non-profit organization, whose purpose is to enhance the band program at Hersey. The HIA board consists of six elected officers (who are band parent volunteers) and the band director. Voting members of the HIA are the parents/guardians of all students participating in band or flags. The HIA board meets monthly and general meetings are held every other month.
Contact Information
President: Mark Fuller
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Vice President: Lisa Ulrych
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Project Chair: Roxanne Pipitone
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Corresponding Secretary: Amy Reed
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Treasurer: Rob Kanabay
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Recording Secretary: Michelle Olsen
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Fundraiser Participation
The John Hersey High School band program does not exist without the generous participation of our families in our fundraisers. Some fundraisers are not vital to our existence but exist primarily for families to put money in student accounts to help pay for expenses (Cheesecake, Dine and Share). Other fundraisers are absolutely essential to the operating budget of our program. Without these fundraisers the experience of all students in our program would be dramatically affected. The Chicagoland Band Festival and In Good Taste wine tasting and silent auction fundraiser are our two most important fundraisers of the year and we need all families to participate in these two events .
Who should attend the HIA general meetings?
All parents are invited to and should attend the HIA meetings. It is the best way to stay updated on the latest news, changes, announcements, volunteer opportunities and more. It is also an ideal way for the HIA board to stay in touch and connected with the band families. In addition, all parents/guardians of band students are voting members of this body so it is important if you want your opinion to be heard!