Northwest Band Parent Organization Board Members

2024-25 Officers

President — Becky Lachenmaier

  • Sets meeting agendas, runs meetings. Has signature backup ability to write checks or get money in absence of Treasurer.

Vice President — Lucinda Beltman

  • Runs meetings in absence of President. Has signature backup ability to write checks or get money in absence of Treasurer.

Secretary — Kerry Bosworth

  • Takes notes at board meetings, posts meeting notes after vote of approval to the website.

Treasurer — Kelsey Knowles

  • Manages the monetary account balances.

2023-24 Committee & Event Chairs

Concessions — Anastasia Vogelaar & Michelle Gilbert

  • Works with the band directors or event chairs to plan out the concessions needed for the year.

Equipment/Transportation — Chad Allison & Adam Crutchley

  • In charge of coordinating with directors what instruments and props are needed and transporting them to performances.

Fundraising — Open

  • Organize and drive the fundraising events for the band and NWBPO.

Can Shack - Sharon Divingnzzo

  • Sets the schedule, organizes volunteers, provides the key code and maintains the building.

Color Guard Liason - Brit Kindy

  • The representative for the color guard, including the staff and parents.

Uniforms — Tiffany Allison & Mariam Chen

  • In charge of organizing and distributing marching band uniforms to students.

At-Large Representatives — Open

  • The representatives for the elementary and intermediate directors and parents. Provides NWBPO related news/information to directors and parents at those schools.

Volunteer Coordinator — Amy Rech

  • Works with band directors and other committees on volunteer needs for band events. Develops and maintains sign-ups for various events.

Website/Rev-Trak — Sarah Towns

  • Maintains and updates the website and sets up the Rev-Trak system for band donations and optional purchases.

Wolf WearHouse — Janice Burris & Lisa Brandt

  • In charge of ordering clothing and accessories to sell during home football games and other events.

Bands of America - Becky Lachenmaier

  • Works with the BOA organization to coordinate volunteers and the schedule of events.

Waukee Marching Invitational (WMI) — Jon Rech

  • Collaborates with the WBPO to co-coordinate the State Marching Contest and Waukee Marching Invitational event.

Blue Note Jazz Festival - Beth Schulte

  • Works with the band directors to coordinate the event, including volunteer organization.

IIMA Waukee Indoor Percussion - Open

  • Organizes event and concession volunteers in partnership with the WBPO.

Band Directors

Chris Strohmaier & Chad Friesleben

There are a few open board positions, and we could use assistance with social media (other than the website) and an alumni database. If you are interested in helping, please contact Becky Lachenmaier at nwbpopres@gmail.com.