October 6th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
| 1. | Call Meeting to Order Elizabeth called meeting to order at 6:31pm | Elizabeth Walters |
| 2. | Approval of Minutes from last meeting Motion to approve 1st – Alissa Nebbe 2nd – Julie McClary Motion carries | |
| 3. | Financial Reports Treasurer Update SEP Financial Reports Bearcat Marching Fest – 2026 BMF – did very well this year in proceeds. Also have started using venmo for accepting payments. Sponsorships – Alissa 57 sponsors for the year so far Cash $11,131,42 Trade $5,000 Total $16,131,42 | |
| 4. | Committee Reports Pit Crew – Ed is thankful to everyone who has volunteered. We will now have the new banners for the show so need a few more volunteers. Reminder for NSBA that you can volunteer in other areas and still also volunteer for pit crew. Uniforms / Roadies Concessions – will be posting dates soon. Will re-evaluate what to do with volunteers for BMF in the future since many who signed up for the first shift were late due to the parade running late. May need to review the menu items and reduce meals since times are not ideal for supper. Stadium CleanUp – will be making this a chair position moving forward BMF – Portfolios for each area containing instructions, maps, signs, etc were prepared. Provided job descriptions for volunteers as well. NSBA – 10/24 – 122 filled spots with 106 spots left for volunteers. Kearney Alumni will send an email out to the alumni. Volunteer raffle is new this year to encourage volunteer sign up. Winners will be contacted by email. Discussed having students help with cleaning up afterwards by assigning things to each section, could also make it a race/ competition. Will have two photo booths this year, Lora & Sam Littrell will be setting it up, working it, and tearing them down. We will have a new coffee truck from 2pm to 7pm. Senior banners will be hung in the gym. Talk of the Town – Mr. LeFeber will be appearing on the show Tuesday Oct 19th. Volunteer meeting/ training will be at 6pm on Oct 23rd. Students can also work some shifts as long as it doesn’t interfere with practice or last supper. | Ed UdenKim ClarkAmanda SmallcombMaria ManchesterSarah Heins |
| 5. | Volunteers needed Senior Night Recognition 10/16 SignUpGenius PIT CREW HELP-Columbus, football games, Quad State, NSBA, Vet Parade SignUp Genius Bus Sponsors needed SignUp Genius NSBA 10/24 SignUp Genius Band Banquet SignUpGenius | 1 spot available 1 spot available |
| 6. | Fundraising K Cards – available – $9 of the $10 goes to the students Concessions RaiseRight/Spark Culvers 10/13 5:00-8:00 (volunteers needed) Papa Murphy’s fundraiser in December – 25% of sales Possible Casey’s discount card | Alissa Nebbe |
| 7. | Old Business Pizza Ranch Fundraiser/DQ/Canes totals- $450.17 (63 cards $945 collected and paid should get $315 back) DQ fundraiser- $166.25 21 total sponsors donated for NSBA volunteer raffle | |
| 8. | New Business Senior Night update – Oct 16th – photographer booked Last Supper updates – Crafty Dog – students only during NSBA Proposed Scholarship Amendment Motion to approve 1st – Meghann Frey 2nd – Anne Mason No further discussion Motion carries | |
| 9. | Director’s Comments Mitchell was absent LeFeber – Harvest of Harmony went very well, we received many awards. Columbus is coming up next weekend. Students will need money for lunch and supper. Vermillion is the weekend after that and KBPA will be covering the cost for pizza for dinner on the way back. NSBA is when students will have their last supper. NSAA Andrew Petzet was selected to be one of the Believers & Achievers. Motion to adjourn 1st – Julie McClary 2nd – Steven Thiele Motion carries, meeting adjourned at 7:31pm | Nathan LeFeber / Rick Mitchell |
Upcoming Dates
Date Event Location Time
10/10 Columbus Marching Contest Columbus, NE All Day
10/16 KHS vs Creighton Prep Foster Field 7:00pm
10/17 Quad State Vermillion, SD All Day
10/24 NSBA State Marching KHS Afternoon/evening
10/27 KPS Band Festival KHS (WE Only) All Day
10/31 Doane Fall Festival of Winds* Crete All Day
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
12/15 KHS Music Concert KHS 7:30 pm
