Officers and Governors
The officers and governors of the UCBAA are elected by the Association at Homecoming each year and
serve 1 or 2 year terms. The following persons are currently serving their term on the board after
the most recent elections.
If you are interested in getting involved on the board, please contact the Vice President for details.
Clinton Bourgeois
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President |
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4 |
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Trumpet |
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Email Clinton Bourgeois |
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The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association, Executive Council and Board of Governors. He/she shall appoint all committee chairs from the Board of Governors, with the advice and consent of the Board of Governors. He/she will be an ex-officio member of the Board committees except for the Nominating Committee, which is presided over by the Vice President. He/she will appoint members to the Executive Council and the Board of Governors when unexpired or vacant terms are to be filled. If the office of President shall fall vacant, the current Vice President will fill the office. The President shall countersign all checks.
The President shall be responsible for all communication between the Association and the Director of the UC Bearcat Bands. The President (with help from the Vice President) will provide announcements to the UC Bearcat Bands regarding the UCBAA.
The President, in coordination with the Vice President and along with the Chair of the Performances Committee, will confer on the appointment of the Director for the UC Alumni Bands Performance Groups for a term not to exceed one (1) year. This appointment shall be based on the requirements as listed in Addendum #1 of these by-laws.
The President shall attend meetings of the UC Alumni Association and other organizations (i.e. UCATS) as necessary to cover matters directly relating to the UCBAA and the UC Bearcat Bands. If he/she is unable to attend said meetings; the President must designate another member from the Executive Council or Board of Governors.
Any member of the Executive Council or Board of Governors shall be eligible to run for the office of President. |
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| Clinton Bourgeois works as an IT Support Professional at ILSCO during the day. |
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Nick DelleCave
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Vice President |
| Total Years on Board: |
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3 |
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Alto Saxophone |
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513-332-7000 |
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Email Nick DelleCave |
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The Vice President shall assist the President, preside in his/her absence, and serve as the Chair of the Nominating Committee. The Vice President shall provide announcements to the UC Bearcat Bands, as stated in Section I of Article II.
In addition to these responsibilities, Nick is also working on the Successful Launch and Deployment of the Drum Major Society website and supporting The UC Foundation in this endeavor. |
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| Nick DelleCave works as a wireless services specialist for methods, procedures, and training at Cincinnati Bell during the day. |
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Robert Pugh
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Secretary |
| Total Years on Board: |
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5 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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French Horn |
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Email Rob Pugh |
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The Secretary shall keep a roster of all committees and their chairpersons. He/she shall record the minutes of the Executive Council meetings, the Board of Governors meetings, and meetings of the Association. He/she shall then provide a report of said meetings. The Secretary shall notify the Executive Council and/or the Board of Governors of impending meetings. |
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| Rob Pugh works as a News Director at WLWT Channel 5 during the day. |
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Kellie Leitz
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Treasurer |
| Total Years on Board: |
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1 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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Clarinet |
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513-702-2890 |
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Email Kellie Leitz |
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The Treasurer shall pay the bills of the UCBAA as directed by the Board of Governors. He/she shall keep records of all financial transactions of the UCBAA. These transactions shall be provided in a report to all called meetings of the Executive Council and/or the Board of Governors. He/she will also make a report available to the Association membership on an annual basis. The Treasurer, in coordination with the Board of Governors, will make an annual arrangement for the auditing of the UCBAA Financial Records. |
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| Kellie Leitz works as a new product and quality engineer at Barnes Aerospace during the day. |
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Ryan Leitz
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Board of Governors |
| Total Years on Board: |
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3 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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Alto Saxophone |
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513-332-7736 |
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Email Ryan Leitz |
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Governors assume responsibilities as prescribed by the Executive Council.
Current responsibilities of Ryan Leitz include the development and maintenance of the new UCBAA website as well as operational leadership in the Alumni /
Community Band. |
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| Ryan Leitz works as a Wireless Support Coordinator for strategic business at Cincinnati Bell during the day. |
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Dave Vogel
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Board of Governors |
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3 |
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Trombone |
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Email Dave Vogel |
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Governors assume responsibilities as prescribed by the Executive Council.
Current responsibilities of Dave Vogel include the coordination of equipment transportation for the UC Alumni Summer Community Band as well as the
management of the UCBAA archives. |
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| Dave Vogel works as an IT Support Professional at IT Definitive during the day. |
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Val Nastold
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Board of Governors |
| Total Years on Board: |
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5 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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Trumpet |
| Phone Number: |
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513-531-BIRD |
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Email Val Nastold |
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Governors assume responsibilities as prescribed by the Executive Council.
Current responsibilities of Val Nastold include the management of UCBAA fundraising and apparel. |
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| Val Nastold works as an Elephant Handler at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden during the day. |
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Kasey Stopp
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Board of Governors |
| Total Years on Board: |
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3 |
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Percussion |
| Phone Number: |
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706-353-7391 |
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Email Kasey Stopp |
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Governors assume responsibilities as prescribed by the Executive Council.
Current responsibilities of Kasey Stopp include focused attention on the recruitment of new members to the UCBAA with particular interest in equalizing participation from all generations of alumni. |
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| Kasey Stopp is currently a full-time mom and part-time student at the University of Georgia. She plans to begin Veterinary School in the Fall of 2009. |
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LeAnne Anklan
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Board of Governors |
| Total Years on Board: |
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2 |
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Flute / Piccolo |
| Phone Number: |
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513-227-1039 |
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Email LeAnne Anklan |
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Governors assume responsibilities as prescribed by the Executive Council.
Current responsibilities of LeAnne Anklan include the development and coordination of the annual Homecoming Reunion. |
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| LeAnne Anklan works as a Marketing Specialist at FRCH Design Worldwide during the day. |
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Adam Sulewski
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Board of Governors |
| Total Years on Board: |
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1 |
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Flute / Piccolo |
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Email Adam Sulewski |
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Governors assume responsibilities as prescribed by the Executive Council.
Current responsibilities of Adam Sulewski include focused attention on increasing support for the UC Bearcat Bands equipment crew from the UCBAA. |
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| Adam Sulewski is currently in law school at Suffolk University in Boston. |
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Randy Smith
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Board of Governors |
| Total Years on Board: |
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16 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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Trombone |
| Phone Number: |
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513-474-9676 |
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Email Randy Smith |
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Governors assume responsibilities as prescribed by the Executive Council.
Current responsibilities of Randy Smith include representing student groups in the "Proudly Cincinnati" Foundation capital campaign as well as working
with the UC Foundation to build the UC Band Endowment fund. |
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| Randy Smith works as a Policy Manager at Procter & Gamble during the day. |
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Dr. Robert Hornyak
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Board of Governors |
| Total Years on Board: |
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1 |
| Primary Instrument: |
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Former Bearcat Bands Director |
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Email Dr. Robert Hornyak |
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Governors assume responsibilities as prescribed by the Executive Council.
Current responsibilities of Dr. Robert Hornyak include working with current Bearcat Bands director Dr. Terren Frenz to improve the UC Community Band. |
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| Dr. Robert Hornyak is retired and volunteers his time for the betterment of the UCBAA and Bearcat Bands. |
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