Email Announcements

March 8, 2024

BOPO Updates: March 11-15 

Dear Instrumental Music Department (IMD) Families,

We are in  URGENT need of more baked goods and people to assist at the election-day bake sale on March 19.  Bake sales are important fundraisers for the IMD.  Please sign up to drop off baked goods or to volunteer for a shift on Tuesday, March 19.  The link to sign up is below.

Please note:  The Tuesday, March 12 BOPO Meeting has been canceled so there is no conflict with school conferences.

See below for more information and updates on other happenings.

• Volunteers and Baked Goods Needed for March 19 Election-Day Bake Sale
  Please sign up to drop off baked goods or to assist in selling items at the Lee Road Library.  Election Day Bake Sales are always successful and fun fundraisers.  Funds raised support our students through purchases of uniforms, receptions, tours, etc.  You can sign up here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0F4AABAF22A7F94- 48139510-bopo?useFullSite= true#/

• IMD Overlay Band Pillows
  Interested in purchasing a classic IMD Overlay Band Pillow? Learn more here:  https://www.heightsbopo.org/ overlay-pillows.  If you are interested, please fill out the form found on the website no later than  MARCH 15.   There is no commitment to purchase at this time.  Once we know how many people are interested, we can get information on production cost and shipping.  Pre-orders will be accepted after we have more specific information.

• Senior Shout Out Ads
  BOPO is offering families the opportunity to purchase a "Senior Shout Out" for your graduating senior that will appear in our Spring Newsletter,  Musical Notes.  Senior Shout Outs can include a picture of your senior and up to 20 words (140 characters).  Each Shout Out costs $5. To get started, fill out this form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/ 1FAIpQLSf5qMjOJX6w6MFmfyVnvC1O vy3XAFO_5LxED6J6eWkZ7JVuEA/ viewform

  • THE DEADLINE FOR SENIOR SHOUT OUTS IS APRIL 1.

  • (If you have already paid for the Shout Out, you can fill out the form and send your picture in separately to our Newsletter Coordinator - information on form; just skip the payment step after filling out the form).

• Heights "Band" Stadium Chair Raffle
  Enjoy sitting in the bleachers for your next sporting event in style and comfort.  Purchase one or more $5 raffle tickets for the change to win two (2) stadium chairs and show your support for the band.  The raffle drawing will take place at the April 26 finale concert. Learn more here:  https://www.heightsbopo.org/ stadium-chair-raffle

• BOPO Supporter Email List
  Please take a moment to sign up for our  NEW BOPO Supporter Email List.  This list is separate from the emails you receive on IC Messenger and will be the best way to be informed of IMD happenings after a student graduates.  You will receive occasional emails about concerts and alumni events.  You can sign up here:  https://heightsbopo.us12.list- manage.com/subscribe?u= 88a0b37614c999385757eefbc&id= 1859f73a46

• BOPO Leadership Positions
  BOPO is seeking parents to serve as president/co-president for the next academic year.  We also are seeking a tour coordinator.  Please contact Mike Lyford and Eve McPherson at  president@heightsbopo.org if you are interested or have any questions.

• Save the Date:
  The next Band and Orchestra Parent Organization meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Any questions?  Write Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford at president@heightsbopo.org.

January 26, 2024

Weekly Update

Dear Instrumental Music Department (IMD) Families,

The weekly updates are below.  If you have any questions, please contact Mike Lyford or Eve McPherson at president@heightsbopo.org.

Upcoming Concerts: Reception Treats and Volunteers Needed

The next IMD concerts will take place on Feb. 8 and Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.  We need treats for the reception and volunteers.  Volunteers assist with raffle ticket and merchandise sales, set up, and clean up. We would also like some assistance with distributing pizza to middle school orchestra students on Friday evening.  To sign up to bring a treat or help out, use this link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0E4EA5A62CA1FCCF8- 47421019-bopo

Save the Date

The next BOPO meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.  A link will be sent closer to the date.

BOPO Leadership Positions

Thank you to those of you who volunteered to work as web master next year! We are so appreciative of your willingness to take on that position. 

We are still looking for people to fill the president position next year. This position can be filled by one or two people. The president organizes and runs monthly meetings and helps coordinators as needed. Please consider volunteering for this important leadership position. If you have any questions or are interested in serving as president, please contact us at president@heightsbopo.org.

Support IMD Students

If you'd like to support IMD students, here are some ways to do so:

Spread the news of our concerts!  Share information on social media and invite friends and family to join us for our upcoming concerts.

BOPO accepts donations of method books, instruments, unused reeds, rests for string players, and middle school music shirts for distribution to middle and elementary school musicians.  If you have something to donate, contact us at president@heightsbopo.org.

IMD merchandise: If you like to show your support, we have limited edition IMD soccer scarves available and also encourage you to pick up a Heights Music car magnet (free upon request and available at concerts).

Learn more about how you can help at  our Heights IMD Welcome page.

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford
BOPO Co-Presidents

November 2023

Fall 2023 Fundraisers

Dear Instrumental Music Department (IMD) Families,

We've had a number of emails go out regarding our fall fundraisers. Here's where you can find all three. 

Giving Bean Coffee Fundraiser 

Band and Orchestra Gear 

IMD Limited Edition Scarf Fundraiser  

Regards,

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford
BOPO Co-Presidents

9/15/2023

Volunteers Still Needed for Friday Football

Dear Instrumental Music Department (IMD) Families,

Thank you so much for the assistance you've offered so far!  We have volunteers signed up to help with every football game and our first raffle was very successful!

We are still seeking one more volunteer for this coming Friday night game, Sept. 15.  If you are available, please consider signing up.

Also, we've added slots to Marching Band's Senior Night.  We could use a few more hands to help distribute flowers to the families of graduating seniors. 

If you are able to volunteer, please sign up here. All volunteers receive free admission to the game.

Sincerely,

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford
BOPO Co-Presidents

8/21/2023

Volunteers Needed for Football Games

Dear Instrumental Music Department Families,

Welcome back to returning families and welcome to new IMD families! We hope you have had a wonderful summer and are ready for another great year.

Home football games start this coming Saturday afternoon (Go Tigers!) and we need some assistance. At every home game, the Band and Orchestra Parent Organization (BOPO) sells raffle tickets and merchandise to support our student musicians. Proceeds help us provide uniforms, lessons, tour scholarships, and much more. We also help distribute snacks to the band at half-time break.

If you are able to volunteer, please sign up here. All volunteers receive free admission to the game.

Money raised at the games will support all students in the music programs, so even if you don’t have a student in the band, consider volunteering for one evening. IMD students who are not in the marching band are also encouraged to volunteer – ask your kids if they can help! 

Sincerely,

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford
BOPO Co-Presidents

6/20/2023

Volunteers Needed to Assist with Uniform Room Organization

Hello CHHS High School Instrumental Music Department (IMD) families,

We are in need of volunteers to help with some light-duty organization and clean-out of the uniform room, and with preparation of IMD uniforms for dry cleaning. This will take place in the uniform room on Monday, June 26th between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. It may not even take the entire day, as a good portion of the room clean out has already been accomplished. 

If you are available for all or a portion of the day, please contact Lindy Burt at: cell (216) 401-6431; email melindakburt@gmail.com

IMD high school students and recent graduates are also welcome and encouraged to help if they have some time.

Lindy will follow up with more details. 

We truly appreciate your help in getting the room and the uniforms ready for a smooth start to the upcoming school year. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford

BOPO Co-Presidents

5/22/2023

Volunteers Needed For Memorial Day Parade

Dear IMD Families,

The marching band will once again be playing at the University Heights Memorial Day Parade!

To assist students who are marching, BOPO is seeking a few volunteers.  Volunteers will cool students with spray bottles and offer sunscreen as needed.  (BOPO will provide the sunscreen and spray bottles).

The parade starts at 11 a.m., so volunteers should plan on arriving and setting up around 10:30 a.m.

Sign up to help here.

Sincerely,

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford

BOPO Co-Presidents

1/31/2023

Volunteers Needed For Upcoming IMD Concerts

February is going to be a busy month for our student musicians with the two Midwinter Concerts and the Centennial Concert. We need your help!

We need volunteers for the Midwinter Concerts and Centennial Concert to assist with sell raffle tickets, provide snacks for the receptions, and people to assist with the reception set up and tear down.

Please sign up to volunteer at the concerts through the links below.

• Band Concert - February 15th

• Orchestra Concert - February 16th

• IMD Centennial Concert - February 25th

If you have any questions, please reach out to Greg Mangino at Gmangino@bakerlaw.com.

11/28/2022

Subject: BOPO Giving Bean Fundraiser Ends Dec. 2

Dear Heights BOPO supporters,

Here’s a great way for us to safely and easily raise funds for Heights BOPO now as the holidays approach. Almost everyone drinks and/or appreciates great coffee and tea AND we need funds to help the Heights Instrumental Music Department.

Giving Bean is a Specialty Coffee Roaster and Tea Blender focused on helping groups like ours. Giving Bean's products will not disappoint! Many of us can attest to this after the last few years of participation.

• All coffees are roasted in small batches and shipped fresh

• Prices are similar to other high quality coffees and teas, but 40% will go to us

• Coffee labels will say "Thank you for supporting Heights BOPO"

• Also, coffee and tea lovers may order more in our Giving Bean web store during and after this sale to continue supporting us (see note at end)

Our digital order form allows us to accept Credit Cards and PayPal for LOCAL supporters. Any connected device can be used.  Supporters can also order themselves using the link (provided by you).

Local Only

We will deliver all these orders ourselves so please only use or send to LOCALS.

When to start:  As soon as you have a Seller ID#, you may start. Our official start date is NOW.

Sale ends: 12/2/2022 - closing process begins (please start selling ASAP) 

Delivery date: 7-14 business days after we close open orders and we'll arrange for you to pickup or for Joan Spoerl to drop it off with you.

Please try to sell at least 10 items to help make this a success.  It is an easy sale and more is better of course. 

GET YOUR SELLER ID# HERE.  If you don't have one yet.  You and buyers will need your ID# to place an order using the digital order form.  

HERE IS THE DIGITAL ORDER FORM for Heights BOPO

Please send an appeal asking folks to buy their next coffee and tea from Giving Bean.  Here is the order form.  Don't forget to mention your seller#. You can also take orders by phone or in person (if appropriate) 

Send out-of-town family and friends some treats! 

These orders are processed and mailed very soon after you order and BOPO benefits (though not as much as with local sale)! There’s a wider selection of coffee, teas and treats here but you’ll need to pay for shipping. This is an ongoing sale and the link is also on the BOPO website.

WEB-STORE LINK - direct shipping to supporters for Heights BOPO, 25% profit

Powered by Great Coffee (and Tea) for Great Causes

11/21/2022

Subject: BOPO Fall 2022 Newsletter

Dear Families,

In case you did not receive a copy of the fall newsletter at the concerts last week, please find a link to it below. 

BOPO Fall 2022 Newsletter

Have a great Thanksgiving weekend and thanks to everyone for all their support this year.

Best,

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford,

BOPO Co-Presidents

11/7/2022

Subject: Get Your Heights IMD Spiritwear!

Now is the chance to get your band or orchestra star - or yourself some IMD Spiritwear. Show off your love of our fabulous music department! It makes a great gift for the holidays.

Purchase IMD Spiritwear here

Please note all orders must be turned in by November 23. All orders will be ready 2-3 weeks after the deadline. Orders shipped to the school will get passed out to the kids or we can make alternate distribution arrangements. 

Any questions please contact: Gina Gillombardo: ginag.je@gmail.com  

Or Elana Spieth: elanaspieth@hotmail.com 

11/1/2022

Subject: Playoff Volunteers Needed Nov. 4

Heights Tigers have advanced again!!

So, BOPO will be able to sell raffle tickets one more time and earn more money to support Heights High Instrumentalists!  We will also provide snacks again for our amazing band players.

We know it is a busy time for everyone right now, especially with the fall musical, but if you plan to attend the game, please consider being a BOPO volunteer.  For this playoff game, we are asking volunteers to both sell raffle tickets and to assist with snacks as needed – the band will be a little smaller because of the school musical. 

Volunteers are asked to help out from 6:30 to 8 pm and will receive free admission to the game.

Volunteer here

Thank you,

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford

BOPO Co-Presidents

10/25/2022

Subject: Volunteers Needed for Concert Uniform Fittings

Good morning IMD Families, 

Volunteer opportunity!

We need to get all of the IMD members kitted up for the upcoming Fall Concert. In the weeks leading up to the concert, we need helpers to measure students, find pants that match, and have students try them on for length. This can be a simple 1-hour commitment, or if you have time to do more that's great. We also hope for volunteers to hem the pants, that can be done on your own schedule.

Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Please contact Kate MacLeod at (216) 835-8011 if you have any questions or want to go over steps before you come in. It is best to text before calling as she does not usually answer unknown numbers.

Thanks for all your help!

10/19/2022

Subject: Upcoming BOPO Meeting Schedule

Dear BOPO Families,

We’ve updated our monthly meeting dates. Please note that the next meeting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 1. 

Future meetings will take place on:

• Tuesday, December 13

• Tuesday, January 10

• Tuesday, February 7 

• Tuesday, March 14

• Tuesday, April 11

• Tuesday, May 9

All meetings will be held via Zoom at 7 p.m. 

Best,

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford, BOPO Co-Presidents

10/6/2022

Subject: Volunteers Still Needed for Raffle Ticket Sales this Friday

We are still in need of a few more volunteers to help sell 50/50 raffle tickets this Friday.  If you can help, please sign up here.  

We are also in need of volunteers for October 21.  We need assistance with both marching band snacks and raffle ticket sales.  October 21 is the last home game of the season AND it is Senior Night!  If you DO NOT have a graduating senior, consider signing up to volunteer, so families of graduating seniors can relax and enjoy their graduating student’s final marching band performance. 

Sincerely,

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford, BOPO Co-presidents

10/3/2022

Subject: Volunteers Needed for Marching Band Senior Night

Dear BOPO Families,

We are still in need of volunteers to assist with Senior Night on October 21.

At this event, graduating marching band seniors and their family members are honored; it’s a wonderful tradition.  If you don’t have a graduating senior and can take the time to assist, we could really use the help. 

Senior Night volunteers assist with distributing flowers and helping family members line up. We also could still use some help with snacks and raffle tickets.

Remember volunteers receive free admission to the game!

 So, if you can assist, please sign up using this link.

Thank you,

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford, BOPO Co-Presidents

9/13/2022 

Subject: Urgent Need for BOPO Volunteers This Friday

Tomorrow night is the homecoming game, and we are still in urgent need of volunteers to assist with raffle ticket sales.

Proceeds from raffle ticket sales are an important source of support for all IMD student activities.  They subsidize orchestra and band uniforms, offset the costs of tours, provide rehearsal dinners and much more.  The more people we have in the stands selling tickets, the better we can do for our students.  

We need just a few more people to help.  The homecoming game should have good attendance and alumni.  It will be a good night for us to raise funds, so please consider volunteering.

All volunteers receive free admission to the game.  Sales finish at half-time, so the time commitment is about an hour and a half.

Please sign up here.  

Thanks!

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford, BOPO Co-presidents

9/8/2022

Subject: First BOPO Meeting - Sept. 13th

Dear IMD Families,

Please join us for our first Band and Orchestra Parent (BOPO) meeting of the school year!

The meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.

Use this link to join: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703425862?pwd=Zi9sRU0xTU9CREFSM1dvSzl5bUpzdz09 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford, BOPO Co-presidents.

9/6/2022

Subject: Sept. 9th - Additional BOPO Volunteers Needed

Dear BOPO Families,

Volunteers are urgently needed to assist in setting up and serving food to marching band members before the game this Friday.  If you are available to assist from 3-4:30 p.m. we would be very appreciative.  Please use the sign-up link below if you can help out.

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA5A62CA1FCCF8-bopo 

Thanks!

Eve McPherson and Mike Lyford, BOPO Co-Presidents.