HCB Facts Members Should Know!
Incorporated in the State of NJ as a not-for-profit organization
Granted tax-exempt status as a 501(C)(3) organization by the IRS
Active membership status is defined by a set of criteria based on attendance at events and rehearsal
To vote in committee elections or By-Law change approvals requires active membership status
Governed by an elected Executive Committee of 9 members
Committee consists of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, 4 Trustees, and appointed Conductor. Elections for Executive Committee every two years
Received annual competitive Grant from the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Commission since 1999
Conductor stipend paid out of grant funds
Operating expenses of over $2,000 that cannot be paid out of grant funds!
Jim Setzer 1947-2022
It is with sad hearts that we report Jim Setzer passed away on Friday, Feb 18th, after years of battling illness. Jim was a life-long member of HCB, joining the band at the age of 10, playing with his mom, Elizabeth in the trumpet section. Other than his time in the Army, he devoted his life to music. He was a master of trumpet, baritone, and tuba, though he only read treble clef. Playing with several bands in northern NJ and NW PA, HCB was always his priority. He served the band as keeper of the music and equipment, treasurer, and parade master. He kept us in line literally and figuratively. A favorite memory is of him playing the piccolo part of “Stars and stripes Forever” on tuba in concert. His rendition of Taps at many Memorial Day services and funerals will long be remembered for the emotions he brought with his sound.