2009-2010 Booster Board

1. 2009-2010 Booster Board • Steve Chase & Tony Weir • President • Jerry & Laurie Alosi • Vice President • Mary Chase • Treasurer • Secretary • Vacant

2. Enrollment • Over 140 students • 45 +/- at Maze • 90 +/- at Rancho • Advanced Band • 6th 7th & 8th grade students • Local Parades, Competition, School Performances, County Music Festival • 6th Grade Band • Incoming 6th grade students • School Performances, County Music Festival

3. Band Programs • 6th Grade band • Advanced band • Some 6th grade students have been selected based on recommendation from Ms. Silveria • Marching Band • Commitment to the team • Many extra hours • Jazz Band • Additional commitment • Even more hours • Percussion Squad • Additional commitment • And yes, Even MORE hours!!

4. Band Boosters • Logistical support and fundraising • Volunteer organization • 501(c)(3) non-profit organization • Funds used for: • Transportation • Instrument repair • Uniform purchase • Misc. program support • Volunteer logistical support • In class and at all extra curricular events • Major Purchases • Trailer, Chimes, etc • Our goal is the success of the music program!

5. Email and the Web Site • Join our email list to get the latest information • Sign up at the booster meeting • Our web site has all the information, forms and pictures too! • Go to the web site for the latest information. • www.rancho-maze-band.org

6. JOB OPENINGS! • Uniform assistant(s) • Help coordinate uniform sizing for the band members • Help coordinate the cleaning rotation • Help keep track of who has what and who needs what!! • Craft fair coordinator(s) • Plan and coordinate the annual Craft Fair and possibly a parking lot flea market

7. JOB OPENINGS! • Fundraising coordinator(s) • Help coordinate the candy sale and holiday concert fundraisers. • Develop new ideas for fundraising • Help reduce student out-of-pocket costs as much as possible • Photographer(s) • Take photos at the band functions for publication on the website

8. Uniform Requirements • All band members (6th, 7th & 8th grade) - Purchased • Black tuxedo pants ($30) • Black shoes ($25) • White tuxedo shirt ($20) • Blue bow tie & cummerbund ($15) • You can exchange pieces if you’ve outgrown yours • Some used pieces are available • Sizing starting soon through October 24 • Available in time for Lights-On • Pay when picked up • Marching band members – Rented from the Band • Burgundy Marching Jacket ($15) • Black Cummerbund (Included) • (in addition to above) • Jazz Band - Purchased • Blue Dress shirt ($20) • Percussion - Purchased • TBA

9. Uniform Requirements • All Advanced band members • White band or guard logo sweatshirt ($26) • Color Guard • Guard uniform and warm up • Do not need marching or concert uniform if you are in Guard • Optional (for all band members) • White band or guard logo T-shirt ($13) • Optional for Parents/Volunteers • Gray band volunteer logo T-Shirt ($13) • White band logo sweatshirt ($26) Logo clothing order deadline is WEDNESDAY Sept 30! Order form is available on the web site www.rancho-maze-band.org

10. Finances - Expenses • Operating costs – What it takes to run the program • Transportation • $14,400 • Uniforms • $10,500 • Competitions (entry fees) • $1,200 • Music purchase & Instrument repair • $1,500 • Color Guard • $5,000 • Other (food, awards, postage, supplies) • $1,800

11. Finances - Income • Fundraising – Where does all that money come from? • CD Sales • $700 • Donations • $500 - $750 • Student fees (transportation, uniforms & cleaning) • Approximately $325 per new student and $235 per returning student • Candy Sales • Raffle • Craft Fair • ??????? • School Improvement Plan (SIP) funds from the schools • $? (not likely this year)

12. 2009-2010 Program Funding • General program expenses are covered by: • Holiday Music CD sales (approximately $700) • Craft Fair (Varies) • E-scrip • Nob Hill, Safeway, Save Mart • SIP Funds (has been $5000-$7000, but unknown this year) • Donations • Grants?

13. 2009-2010 Program costs *Families with two or more band members pay one transportation fee

14. TRANSPORTATION BREAKDOWN

15. Fundraising Opportunities • Individual student account balances are offset by: • Candle sale • 50% profit • Candy sales • 50% profit • Holiday Raffle • 100% profit • Ideas???

16. We Need Your Help! • During class • Classroom supervision and support • Administrative support • Uniform fitting (prior to competition) • Saturday practice sessions • Traffic control • Marching instruction assistance • Security

17. We Need Your Help • Behind the Scenes • Fundraising coordination • Transportation coordination • Creation and duplication of flyers and other classroom materials • Equipment adjustment & repair • Other duties as needed

18. We Need Your Help! • Local performances & Parades • Equipment transportation • Equipment set-up & tear down • Security (students & equipment) • Water (drink & mist) for band members • Carry heavy equipment after the performance

19. We Need Your Help! • Band competition • Bus chaperones • Group leaders • Equipment transportation (trailer) • Water (drink & mist) for band members • Security (students & equipment) • Equipment set-up & tear down • Chair set-up for concert performance

20. We Need Your Help! • Band competition • Hair and make up • Locker room chaperones • Uniform inspection and detailing • Operations base set up & clean up • Photographer

21. COME ON AND JOIN US….! Come join us in the support of the program, jump in and get involved, you’ll have a great time and you’ll see immediate fruits of your labor!