Booster Club Members

FAB helps turn great ideas into meaningful opportunities for BHS Fine Arts students. Through the generosity of our families, alumni, sponsors, and community, we provide resources beyond the school budget—from classroom materials and specialized equipment to scholarships, guest artists, workshops, and unique student experiences. Every contribution helps support creativity and enrich Fine Arts education across BHS.

Executive Officers

★ President  || Holly Rohde

★ Treasurer  || Ginger Powell

★ Secretary  || Paul Hermany

Committee Chairpersons

★ Archivist  || Meg Buckner

★ Alumni  || Paul Cusimano

★ Concessions  || Keara Ide

★ Playbill Sponsorship  || Amanda Cook

★ Scholarships  || Kiran Advani

★ Webmaster Admin  || Paul Hermany

Fine Arts Discipline Representatives

★ Band  || Margaret Karolyi

★ Choir  || Angela Nazah + Holly Rohde

★ Dance  || Kiran Advani + Amanda Cook

★ Drama  ||  Meg Buckner

★ Orchestra  || Anita Ichwan

★ Visual Arts  || Sarah Vinson

Committee Chairpersons

★ Membership  || 1 Openings Available

Fine Arts Discipline Representatives

★ We are always looking for more volunteers 

 All members serve a 1-year term from July 1st - June 30th, attend board meetings regularly, and submit a year end report annually.

Executive Officers

★ President  ||  Shall preside at all meetings of the organization and shall be a member ex-officio of all committees. Has primary responsibility for upholding the Fine Arts Boosters bylaws.

★ Secretary  ||  Shall keep a correct record of all meetings of the organization and of the Executive Committee. The Secretary shall conduct the correspondence of the organization and notify members of meetings. Approved minutes shall be sent to the Webmaster Admin.

 ★ Treasurer  ||  Shall be the custodian of the organization funds and shall make disbursements of the items passed by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall file all receipts and keep a balanced account in the name of the organization. The Treasurer shall make available a full report of the year to the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall be Chairman of the Finance Committee, said committee to be responsible for establishing an estimated annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall ensure that an Annual Review of the organization’s financial records is performed by a Certified Public Accountant and that all federal and state income tax returns are filed each year in a timely manner. The Treasurer shall also ensure the filing of annual reports on behalf of the corporation with the Illinois Secretary of State, and the filing of all other reports required as a 501(c)3 organization as well as any other financial reports required by the State of Illinois and Barrington 220.

Standing Committee Chairpersons

★ Archivist  ||  Shall serve as the steward of the Fine Arts Boosters’ history by collecting, organizing, and preserving materials that celebrate student achievement and artistic excellence. Responsibilities include maintaining records and inventories of artwork, playbills, performance programs, photographs, memorabilia, and other historical items while creating and maintaining a centralized archive that documents the growth and traditions of the Fine Arts community. The Archivist is also responsible for creating and maintaining an annual Fine Arts archive and ensuring materials, records, and documentation are organized for transition to future board members to preserve continuity and institutional knowledge.

★ Alumni Rep  ||  Shall represent prior BHS Fine Arts Boosters members; assist Fine Arts Administrative Assistant with gathering/maintaining contacts in database for use by Membership and other committees as needed; assist committees in distributing communications to former FAB members; attend Back-to-School-Night to help at membership table.

★ Concessions  ||  Oversee all aspects of concessions operations for Fine Arts events. Purchase all the refreshments (water and treats); provide the 'cash' drawer for making change and counting, collect and balance all the monies at the beginning and end of each day; ensure the refreshments and monies are locked up during intermission. Never leaving anything out. Deliver cash for deposit to the treasurer and provide records so that monies can be distributed back to each appropriate discipline (2 positions).

★ Membership  ||  Oversee all aspects of annual membership drive, including preparation of promotional materials that state the purpose of Fine Arts Boosters, the benefits of membership, and the ways in which one may become a member. Collect photos representing the various disciplines of Fine Arts for inclusion in the promotional materials. Meet with graphic designer to establish print deadlines for any brochures or posters needed. Coordinate with Playbill Sponsorship committee to promote membership through electronic media including social media. Staff a table at Back-to-School Night to promote membership. (Involve parents of graduated seniors to ensure that current parents are able to attend teacher presentations in class walk-throughs.) Develop and maintain a system to capture member information. Provide monthly reports to FAB Treasurer of memberships and monies received. Maintain a Membership Kit in the Box Office, which holds all the necessary materials to staff a table at Fine Arts events. Assign a parent to make a brief announcement at every major Fine Arts event to inform attendees of FAB and how to join. Email each member to confirm his or her information and provide required tax language. (3 positions).

★ Playbill Sponsorship  ||  Solicit sponsorships for the 'Playbill' program to be used for the theatre season. Solicit business and/or organization sponsorships prior to the season in order to publish in program for entire season. Assist each show director to solicit patron/parent sponsorships for each show. Coordinate with Director of Fine, Visual, and Performing Arts and Print & Web Design Coordinator to collect content and payment.

 ★ Scholarships  ||  Coordinate all aspects of administering Fine Arts student scholarships and stipends for which funds are held by the Fine Arts Boosters. Coordinate with Director of Fine, Visual, and Performing Arts and Membership committee to communicate the parameters for applying for scholarships to students in the Fine Arts Department. Scholarships include three stipends for private lessons, camps, and workshops (one in the fall semester, one in the spring semester, and one for summer camp/workshop). Coordinate all aspects of a larger scholarship for students attending Interlochen Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan. Coordinate with BHS Counseling Resource Coordinator for the Nancy Kozel-Tobison Scholarship. Participate on the Nancie Kozel-Tobison Scholarship committee.

★ Student Board Rep  ||  Facilitate Fine Arts Student Board Meetings. Provide mentorship to students. Student Board assists at Back to School Night and Eighth Grade Fine Arts Open House, and hosts two Fine Arts events (e.g., Fine Arts Fun Fair). 

★ Webmaster Admin  ||  Maintain the Fine Arts Boosters website. Update website calendar. Upload monthly FAB Board meeting minutes. Update website material as requested by other FAB committees.

Fine Arts Discipline Representatives

Fine Arts discipline teachers appoint representatives to serve as non-voting Fine Arts Boosters Board members and as liaisons between the discipline and the Board. Each discipline may appoint a maximum of two representatives. Representatives serve a one-year term; this term may be extended based upon request of the classroom teacher.

★ Primary Responsibilities are as follows:   

• Attend the monthly meetings of the Fine Arts Boosters Board and actively participate in a Fine Arts Boosters Board Committee or project.

• Ensure that the needs of the discipline are represented to the Fine Arts Boosters Board. Work with the teacher and the Director of Fine, Visual and Performing Arts regarding requests of financial assistance for funding workshops, training, costumes, etc. as deemed a legitimate request by the discipline represented.

• Communicate all upcoming events and activities to garner greater support of the Fine Arts Board to the Department/Discipline

• Ensure that the mission and strategies of the Fine Arts Boosters Board are brought back to the faculty responsible for the discipline.

• Ensure that communication between the Fine Arts Boosters Board and the discipline are timely and complete.

• Ensure that the discipline is supportive of the fundraising efforts of the Fine Arts Boosters Board.

Disciplines to be represented include all Fine Arts Department disciplines: Band, BHS TV/238 Studios, Choir, Dance, Drama, Orchestra, and Visual Arts* 

*If necessary can be represented separately – i.e. 2D, 3D, Drawing & Painting, Photography, Ceramics, metals, woods, etc.

Article I ★ Duties of Officers:

1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Organization and shall be a member ex-officio of all committees.

2. The Secretary shall keep a correct record of all meetings of the Organization and of the Executive Committee. The Secretary shall conduct the correspondence of the Organization and notify members of meetings.

3. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the Organization funds and shall make disbursements of the items passed by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall file all receipts and keep a balanced account in the name of the Organization. The Treasurer shall make available a full report of the year to the Board of Directors. 

   • The Treasurer shall be the Chairman of the Finance Committee, which is to be responsible for establishing an estimated annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors. 

   • All expenditures must have the approval of the Executive Committee or the Board of Directors. 

   • The Treasurer shall ensure that an Annual Review of the organization’s financial records is performed by a Certified Public Accountant and that all federal and state income tax returns are filed each year in a timely manner. The Treasurer shall file an Annual Report for the Corporation with the Illinois Secretary of State, or will ensure that the Registered Agent files an Annual Report on behalf of the Corporation. The Treasurer shall ensure all other reports required as a 501(c)3 organization will be filed as well as any other financial reports required by the Secretary of State and Barrington School District 220. 

   • The Registered Agent for the Organization shall be the Fine, Visual and Performing Arts Director, whose office is located at Barrington High School, 616 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010. The Treasurer must file a Change of Registered Agent report with the State of Illinois for personnel changes to that position.

Article II ★ Duties of the Executive Committee:

1. The Executive Committee shall have general control of the affairs of the Organization under the direction of the Board of Directors, who shall establish the limits of the Executive Committee’s authority. The Executive Committee may approve expenditures up to $500 outside of the limits of the general operating budget. 

Article III ★ Duties of the Nominating Committee:

1. The Nominating Committee shall present a slate of officers and committee chairpersons at the designated time in paragraph 3 of Article III in the Constitution. The President shall call for additional nominations from the floor, but no name shall be placed in nomination without the consent of the nominee.

Article IV ★ Meetings: 

1. Meetings shall be scheduled at the discretion of the President or the majority of the Executive Committee.

2. Meetings are open to all Barrington High School Fine Arts Boosters members and Fine Arts Department staff members.

3. The May meeting shall be considered the Annual Meeting.

4. All meetings of the Board of Directors or any committee thereof shall require a quorum before any vote may be taken.

5. A quorum shall consist of the majority of the members on the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee.

Article V ★ General: 

1. The President shall approve the Committee Chairpersons. Committees shall be composed of, but not limed to, the elected officers as may be required to promote the objective and interest of the Organization. The chairperson of each committee shall report to the Executive Committee.

2. All votes taken at any meeting shall require a simple majority of persons present unless otherwise stipulated in the Constitution.

3. All votes taken by email shall require a majority of the members on the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee to enter a vote. All votes taken by email shall require a simple majority of persons voting.

4. Upon dissolution, all remaining assets of the Corporation shall be disposed of in the following manner in order of precedence: 

   • To another organization within Barrington Unit School District 220, which will be chosen by the Board of Directors, that operates exclusively for charitable and educational purposes that qualifies as an exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

   • To Barrington Unit School District 220, 310 James Street, Barrington, IL 60010, a public school district, or its successor, or, if no such organization is in existence, then: 

   • The Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all liabilities of the Corporation, disposing of all the assets of the Corporation exclusively for the purpose of the Corporation in such manner, or to such organizations that operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law), as the Board of Directors shall determine. Any such assets not disposed of by the Board of Directors shall be disposed of by the Circuit Court of the county in which the principal office of the Corporation is located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organizations as said court shall determine, which will organize and operate exclusively for such purposes. 

5. The Fine Arts Boosters may apply for and may receive grants from state, federal, and private agencies, endowments and foundations. The Fine Arts Boosters may accept monetary gifts and donations, which are appropriate to the purpose of the Organization.

6. The Fine Arts Boosters will award all grants and scholarships regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or physical disability.

7. The Fine Arts Boosters will conduct its activities in compliance with Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (3).

8. None of the funds raised by the Fine Arts Boosters can be used as payment to any Fine Arts Boosters officer for other than out-of-pocket reimbursable expenses.