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August 2026 ABOB Minutes
ABOB General Meeting Minutes ABOB General Meeting Minutes Aug 24, 2026 6:00 PM Meeting Called to Order Aug 24, 2026 6:05 PM Attendance Approval of Minutes Treasurer’s Report Teacher Reports Committee Reports Old Business Agenda Item: M-100 uniforms debt: First payment has been moved to Jan 1st. The sponsorship package will be brought to the board for approval. Sno Cones and Merch Tent at Parent Preview$250ish brought in Thank you to the Band Camp Committee and volunteers th
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ABOB 2026 Virtual Auction Sponsors
We are so grateful for the support from our local businesses and friends of ABOB for sponsoring this year's Virtual Auction.
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Jun 241 min read


General Meeting Minutes, 05/18/
ABOB General Meeting Minutes May 18, 2026 Meeting Called to Order May 18, 2026 7:00 PM Attendance Approval of Minutes Treasurer’s Report Teacher Reports Committee Reports New Business Agenda Item: Increase of ABOB Scholarship Agenda Item: M100 Uniform CD Agenda Item: Elections Abbi reviewed Robert’s rules for the group on voting Louise reads report on nom comm Jackie-nomm comm chairman: Presented - President-Daniel Nosce Louise opened floor for nominations Motion to close f
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Jun 21 min read


ABOB Dine Out @ Bakers & Hale Sunday, April 12
Join us for great food while supporting our band, orchestra and the Marching 100 at Bakers & Hale, 7120 Montclair Ave Godfrey, Sunday, April 12th from 11:00 am - 8:00 pm. Mention ABOB and Bakers & Hale will donate a percentage of your purchase back to ABOB. Dine in or Carry Out. Curbside pickup available and includes the 'Family Take Home' menu. Thank you for keeping the music playing stronger than ever in the Alton School District!
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Apr 101 min read
ABOB General Meeting Minutes 02/23/26
ABOB General Meeting Minutes Feb 23, 2026 Meeting Called to Order Feb 23, 2026 6:00 PM Attendance Approval of Minutes Treasurer’s Report Teacher Reports Committee Reports Old Business Agenda Item: Craft Fair for school groups OLD Business Agenda Item: M100 Trip OLD Business Agenda Item: M100 Uniforms New Business Agenda Item: DCI summer Agenda Item: END OF MEETING Next Meeting: Mar 23, 2026 6:00 PMMeeting Adjourned: Feb 23, 2026 7:15 PM
altonbandorchestra
Mar 91 min read
ABOB Meeting Minutes January 26, 2026
ABOB General Meeting Minutes Jan 26, 2026 Meeting Called to Order Jan 26, 2026 6:05 PM Attendance Approval of Minutes Treasurer’s Report Teacher Reports Committee Reports Old Business Agenda Item: M100 Uniform Update New Business Agenda Item: School group fees at craft fair Agenda Item: Band Camp Stipend Agenda Item: Schumann’s Trip Agenda Item: M100 Big Trip Agenda Item: M100 Parent Meeting Agenda Item: Fundraising Committee Agenda Item: Roadside Assistance Next Meeting: N
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Feb 231 min read
2025-2026 Alton School District Performing Arts Events
2025 2026 District Concert DatesDownload
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Dec 20, 20251 min read
Over 100 Years of Music. Help Build the Next Movement
Dear Families and Friends, ABOB’s 36th Olde Alton Arts & Craft Fair was a huge success, and as we reflect on the year, we are incredibly grateful for our parents and community who make our mission possible. Alton bands and orchestras just wrapped up a busy concert season and students are now nestled at home with dreams of sugarplums, hot cocoa, and a little extra time to rest those chops and fingers. Before we recap the year, we want to ask for your support using our Zeffy
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Dec 20, 20252 min read


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10/27/25 ABOB Meeting Minutes
Alton Band and Orchestra Builders Executive Board Meeting Minutes Date: Oct 27, 2025 Start: @ 6:01 AHS Band Room Attendance: Michael Ridgley, Jackie Ridgley, Bradley Donoho, Kristi Futhey, Katie Young, Mark Hilgert, Laura Plummer, Dawn Humphrey, Ed & Cathy Gray, Chuck Willard, Matt Chesner, Deborah Gabriel, Abigail Knoche, Jason Chapman, Louise Haar-Chapman, Elaine Kane, Amy Macias, Andrea Estabrook, Natasha Theberge, Kristina Imel, Laura Hardin Introductions of people in th
altonbandorchestra
Nov 1, 20253 min read
ABOB October Meeting Tonight!
ABOB's monthly meeting is tonight, Monday, October 27 at 6:00 pm in the Alton H.S. band room. All band and orchestra parents are welcome to attend.
altonbandorchestra
Oct 27, 20251 min read
9/29/25 ABOB Meeting Minutes
Alton Band and Orchestra Builders Board Meeting Agenda 29 September 2025 6:00pm @ AHS Open/Additions to Agenda/Introductions Attendance: Michael Ridgley, Bradley Donoho, Kristi Futhey, Katie Young, Mark Hilgert, Laura Plummer, Dawn Humphrey, Ed & Kathy Gray, Chuck Willard, Matt Chesner, Sally Pierce, Yvette Paris, Deborah Gabriel, Abigail Knoche, Jason & Louise Chapman, Elaine Kane, Amy Macias, Jill Mitchell, Daniel Nosce, Andrea Estabrook, Natasha Theberge, Kristina Imel
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Sep 29, 20253 min read
August 25, 2025 Minutes
Alton Band and Orchestra Builders Executive Board Meeting Minutes Date: Aug 25, 2025 Start: @ 6:03 AHS Orchestra room Attendance: Laura Plummer, Math Chesner, Chuck Willard Kirsitna Imel, Jackie Ridgley, Louise Haar-Chapman, Yvette Paris, Laura Hardin, Jason Chapman, Jodi Baum, Mark Hilgert, Katie Young, Abigail Knoche, Sally Pierce, Ed & Cathy Gray, Dawn Humphrey Introductions of people in the Room Meeting Minutes from May 19, 2025 Posted on ABOB.net Motion to accept: Yvet
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Sep 29, 20253 min read


ABOB Virtual Auction Sponsors
We are incredibly thankful for the support of our sponsors for this years' ABOB Virtual Auction.
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Apr 2, 20251 min read
01/27/25--Meeting Minutes
Alton Band and Orchestra BuildersExecutive Board Meeting MinutesDate: Start: 6:04pm @ AHS Orchestra room Attendance: Roger & Ruth Waggener, Ed & Cathy Gray, Blake Korte, Laura Plummer, Amy Macias, Yvette Paris, Dawn Humphrey, Mark Hilgert, Jodi Baum, Brad Donoho, Jill Mitchell, & Melissa Valyo Open/Additions to Agenda/Introductions @ 6:04pm Meeting Minutes Posted on 11/26/24 from 11/15/24 Treasurer’s Report Craft Fair was biggest income Over $30,000 in profit Food changes b
altonbandorchestra
Jan 27, 20252 min read
September ABOB Meeting
ABOB's executive board will hold its monthly meeting Monday, September 25, 6:00 pm in the AHS orchestra room. All Alton School District band and orchestra parents are welcome to attend. Come to the back entrance of the AHS music suite. Meetings typically last 45 minutes to an hour.
altonbandorchestra
Sep 22, 20241 min read
ABOB Meeting Minutes October 24, 2022
Members Present: Ruth Waggener, President Jeanna Hasty, Vice President Ed Gray, Financial Secretary Roger Waggener, Technology Laura Gibbs, Ways & Means Dave and Paula Fritz, Craft Fair Teachers Present: Lindsey Wolfford Blake Korte Chuck Willard Laura Plummer Called to order at 6:02pm Minutes approved from last meeting Treasurer’s Report October Treasurer's Report presented. No questions. Laura Plummer moved to approve the TR. Laura Gibbs seconded. Teacher’s Report AHS Orche
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Oct 28, 20222 min read
Executive Board Meeting Minutes - November 29, 2018
Alton Band and Orchestra Builders Meeting Minutes November 19, 2018 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Amy Hillery - President Ruth Waggner - Vice President Penny Boedeker - Secretary Jamie Pullen - Ways and Means Cindy Kirbach - Treasurer Mike Haynes - Communications Ed Gray - Financial Tom Pullen - ABOB.net Dave and Paula Fritz - Craft Fair Guests Vicki Schilling TEACHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Laura Plummer President Hillery called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm. Minutes from the Octob
altonbandorchestra
Jan 28, 20192 min read
ABOB Executive Board Meeting Minutes - December 18, 2017
Alton Band and Orchestra BuildersMeeting Minutes December 18, 2017 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Amy Hillery – President Vickey Schilling - Vice President Penny Boedeker – Secretary Mike Haynes - Communications Paula Fritz - Hospit
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Jan 22, 20182 min read
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