November 3, 2026 – 6:30 pm
| 1. | Call Meeting to Order Elizabeth called the meeting to order at 6:34pm | Elizabeth Walters |
| 2. | Approval of Minutes from last meeting (October) Motion to approve 1st – Alissa Nebbe 2nd -Jennifer Petzet Motion carries | |
| 3. | Financial Reports Oct Balance Sheet NSBA Prelim results | Evan Lewandowski |
| 4. | Committee Reports Pit Crew – Ed is very appreciative of everyone who volunteered. He mentioned there are about 6 pit crew dads that have seniors and will be needing replacements for them. Uniforms / Roadies – after Veterans Day Parade this weekend an email will go out about turn in Concessions – 12/22 is next upcoming date for volunteers. Concessions for NSBA went really well and we sold most of the inventory. Stadium CleanUp NSBA update – Event went really well this year. Attendance 3,428 up from last year. Also had more volunteers than last year 94% of spots were filled. Will plan to make a few adjustments next year. Photo booth was a big hit but only one is necessary for next year instead of two. Misha Eilers will be chair next year. Many people shared and posted about the event on Facebook. We had one complaint from a student suggesting we not use AI for pit crew olympics announcer. Sponsorships – Up to 58 sponsors. Total $738.05 from Dairy Queen. New fundraising total $18,278.80. Upcoming Jersey Mikes fundraiser but no date yet. Papa Murphy’s sales during the month of Dec 25% of proceeds go towards students. In February we will do Casey’s cards 50% of $25 cards go to the band. Sonic will maybe do cards maybe as well, possibly $5 cost for $45 value. Communication: Chamberlins – 156 more followers on Facebook and 73 more on instagram since last meeting. Working on some posts for NSBA recap, including group Senior Photo. Next week will see some fundraiser shoutouts, final video of the complete show, Veteran’s Day Parade, and Senior Spotlights. Over the next month, will see info shared about upcoming concerts and honor bands as well as Papa Murphy’s fundraiser. | Ed Uden Kimberly Clark Amanda Smallcomb Sarah Gensler/ Misha Eilers Alissa Nebbe Craig and Tammy Chamberlin |
| 5. | Upcoming Volunteers needed: Soup & Pie Night Fundraiser -watch for signup (waiting on date but usually in early January). Sponsorship Chair Needed- start training this year with Alissa | |
| 6. | Fundraising Spring Fundraiser – looking into doing a Beef Raffle again, usually in March. Concessions-watch for sign up genius, next date 12/22 – keep an eye out for sign up. Raise Right – portion of sales goes in to band account. Spark (Walmart) – add to your online order to round up order Sponsor info for next year (Nebbe) | |
| 7. | Old Business NSBASenior Night – Thank you to Erica for photos K Cards – ended last Friday. Currently about 75 entries that have not been accounted for. 2,000 cards sold so $20,000 total, resulting in roughly $19,000 in student accounts. | |
| 8. | New Business Senior Banner Stands – limit of $2,000 for repair and construction of stands so that we have 60 functioning stands, stall maintenance, and possibly new carts. Motion to approve 1st – Jennifer Petzet 2nd- Amanda Smallcomb All were in favor, none opposed. Motion carries. | |
| 9. | Director’s Comments Rick Mitchell Huge thank you to all the parents during this marching season, and especially to our chairpersons. Today Mr. LeFeber was awarded Employee of the Month! Last Saturday 8 students performed with Doane Honor Band. This coming Thursday 6 students will go to Concordia, Wednesday is UNO Brass Day and they have an honor brass quintet which Rebecca Nebbe (trombone) will perform in. Saturday is Veterans Day Parade with a call time of 10:30am, meeting at 23rd and A Ave. The parade route will be from The Mona to Railroad St and will end at the parking lot across from The Golden Spoon. Chamber winds played for a tailgate party at CHI. Brass quintet will play at CCC for Veterans Day. Large selection of lost and found items from marching band season can be claimed in the band room. Anything not claimed by Friday will be donated. Nathan LeFeber The post NSBA meeting was fun and lighthearted as everyone shared stories from the event. We appreciate everyone’s help. LeFeber attended a final football game in a neighboring town and noticed a lack of quality displayed in several areas. He expressed how grateful he is to be a part of the Kearney band and how appreciative he is of all the help Kearney High Band receives from the band parents. LeFeber requested $10,000 for a whole new drumline. He noted it’s been roughly 20 years since new drumline equipment has been purchased. The cost was around $12,000 back then, and is close to $30,000 now. He started a fundraising campaign and has received $5,000 from Class Act (have to use these funds by January) and $2,500 from Klinkacek foundation. He has had conversations with school board members and believes if he presents what he has raised between those two community organizations and KBPA, that the school board will be more inclined to cover the remaining difference. Consider a motion for $10,000 from KBPA towards a new drumline. 1st – Adam Eilers 2nd – Tammy Chamberlin All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried. Old equipment will be donated to Horizon Middle School. Steven Thiele also announced he will be donating $2,600 that he earned for our website management from his employers. Motion to adjourn 1st – Lisa Meseure 2nd – Steven Thiele Motion carries meeting adjourned. | Nathan LeFeber / Rick Mitchell |
UPCOMING DATES
2026-2027 BEARCAT BAND SCHEDULE
**These times and dates are subject to change with ample notice**
Date Event Location Time
11/7 Veterans’ Day Parade Downtown 10:00 am
11/18-20 All-State (by audition only)* Lincoln TBD
11/24 KHS Jazz Concert KHS 7:30 pm
12/10 KHS Music Concert KHS 7:30 pm
12/11 VG/B Basketball vs LNE KHS B 5:15/7:00 pm
12/15 KHS Music Concert KHS 7:30 pm
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1/5 VG/B Basketball vs. LHS KHS G 5:45/7:30 pm
1/16 VG/B Basketball vs. Norfolk KHS B 5:45/7:30 pm
1/18 Underclassmen Honor Band* KHS CHaT all day
1/17-18 Hasting Honor Band* Hasting College Audition Only
1/19 VG/B Basketball vs. L Northstar KHS G 5:45/7:30 pm
1/25 UNK Honor Festival* UNK Audition Only
1/29-31 UNL Winter Winds Honor Band* UNL Audition Only
2/2 VG/B Basketball vs. Fremont KHS B 4:00/5:45 pm
2/9 VG/B Basketball vs Columbus KHS G 5:00/7:00 pm
2/11-13 Wesleyan Honor Band* Lincoln Audition Only
2/26-27 UNO Jazz Fest UNO All Day
3/11 KHS Band Concert KHS 8:00 pm
3/30 NSBA Concert Band Festival KHS TBD
4/13** Central Nebraska Jazz Festival Kearney TBD
4/24 District Music Contest GISH TBD
5/6 KHS Band Concert KHS 7:30 pm
5/8 KHS Band Banquet KHS 12:00 pm
5/8 KHS Big Band Dance KHS 7-10 pm
5/13 Musicialia KHS 7:00 pm
The symbol * means these activities are optional and by audition only.
B = Blue Band G = Gold Band
