We had a wonderful trip to Disney World last week. Thank you, chaperones, for all of your hard work and thank you kids for doing such a great job! Here are the awards we came home with:
Jazz Band
Superior Rating and Best in Class!
Also received the Bronze trophy for overall jazz bands!
Concert Band
Superior Rating and Best in Class!
Color Guard
Superior Rating and Best in Class!
Also received the Gold trophy for overall auxillary!
Pictures taken on the trip will be included in a special slide show presentation at the banquet.
Spring Concert
Featuring the Beginner, Intermediate, Jazz & Concert Bands
Monday, May 12th
6:00 p.m. in the M.P.R.
We will also have a brief booster meeting to elect officers for the 2008-2009 school year.
It's that time of year again--time to elect new Band Booster Officers! If you are interested in volunteering or would like to nominate someone, please email me at traceykirksey@knology.net. Elections will take place at the Spring Concert during a brief Band Booster Meeting. PLEASE email me ASAP with your nominations!
Below are the Band Booster Officer Descriptions:
President(s):
Support Band Director
Implement work of the Booster Organization
Preside over General Membership Meetings
Ex-Officio member of all committees
Vice President(s):
Aide to the President(s)
Establish Phone Tree System for all sections in the Band (Contact Committees)
Treats for band @ Football games - 3rd Quarter
Ways & Means (Fundraising):
Coordinate Coke Sales
Coordinate Candy Grams
Explore and implement other fundraising ideas to be done throughout the year
Treasurer:
Handles all the money!
Keeps accurate records of receipts and expenditures
Presents Statement of Account at membership meetings
Secretary:
Takes minutes at all officer meetings and general membership meetings
Acts as liaison between the President and Publicity Committee
Keeps a copy of the Booster By-Laws
Event Planner/Coordinator:
Chick-fil-A Supper (Show Preview/1st Booster Meeting)
Senior Night Reception (following Senior Night Football Game)
Fall Cook-Out (sometime after football season and before Thanksgiving break)
Christmas Party (Coordinate with President)
Spring Banquet (Coordinate with President & Banquet Committee put in place by Event Planner)
Staging/Maintenance/Performance:
Organizes crew to help load equipment to away games and competitions
Usually drives the truck!
Oversees crew to get equipment on the field during Marching Season
Publications:
Updates the Band Web Site (blog)
Football programs for Home games
Monthly Band Calendars (includes practices, games, competitions, events, etc.)
Possible Monthly or Quarterly Newsletter
All Concert programs and Banquet program
Submit articles about the Band for the ACA EagleVision Newsletter
6th & 7th Grade Representatives:
Aide to the President(s)
Liaison between the membership and the 6th & 7th grade bands
Coordinate Contact Committees (phone tree) for 6th & 7th grade band membership
End of the Year Banquet
Thursday, May 15th
Landmark Life Center
Serving lines will open at 5:45 p.m.
Program will begin between 6:00 - 6:15 p.m.
BAND STUDENTS are free!
Cost: $5 per person
Tickets MUST be purchased in ADVANCE!
Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, May 9th.
The menu will consist of grilled chicken, garlic roasted potatoes, green beans, rolls, salad, dessert and drinks. You may stop by the high school office to purchase your ticket or send money in with your child. We will be selling tickets each morning from the coffee shop and also at the end of 7th period band each day. Please see Tracey Kirksey or Deborah Streetman for tickets!
