KMC Booster Club 2017-18 Parent Orientation

Agenda What is the KMC Booster Club? What happens during Band Camp? Meet the Board Parent Support Marching Band Schedule Volunteer Opportunities Marching Band Costs Fundraisers Contact Info Q & A Watch rehearsal

What is the KMC Booster Club? KMC Booster Club is a 501c(3) non-profit, volunteer organization committed to supporting and enriching the Kellis students’ high school band experience.

What happens during Band Camp? Basic marching posture Movement Skills

What happens during Band Camp? Full ensemble rehearsals Sectionals

What happens during Band Camp? Group Activities We keep them fed & hydrated

What does it mean to be a band booster? The Booster Club helps support: Purchase of music Fees for Musical Arrangements Entry Fees for Festivals Transportation of equipment Purchasing and Maintenance of Equipment End of Season Banquets Annual Trip As the parent of a band student, you are automatically a member of the booster club. Volunteer time and fundraising efforts are essential parts of the Booster Club – the band relies heavily on the Booster Club and we need your help!

Meet the Board Treasurer Amy Parks President Kevin Parks Secretary Jarrod – Junior Mellophone, Trumpet, Flugelhorn Secretary Robyn Munro Amber – Sophomore Baritone President Kevin Parks Jarrod – Senior Mellophone section leader, Mellophone, Trumpet, Flugelhorn Vice-President Valarie Williams Xavier – Junior Pit Leader, Trumpet

Parent Support Students need: Equipment Transportation Performing arts students depend on parent support for student success. Band students are building life skills in self-discipline, teamwork and leadership that will benefit them long after they finish high school. Students need: Equipment Transportation Positive Support

Parent Support Equipment Transportation Positive Support Instruments, shirts, shoes, gloves, etc Transportation Timely drop off and pick up Please don’t wait for your student to call for pick up Know call times Carpooling available Positive Support Encourage Give your student a time and place to practice Attend as many of their events as possible

Parent Support How You Can Help: Participate in Fundraisers, such as Cardinals Concessions Volunteer at rehearsals, games and events Attend games and events Attend monthly meetings Receive email newsletters

Parent Support Benefits of being involved: Research shows that when parents are involved in their children’s education, the students perform better in school, have a more positive attitude and are more likely to continue their education. Being involved benefits all the students, not just your own. Interacting with your child's classmates can make them feel cared-for even if their parents can't be around. You’ll know what’s going on - get the communication first hand Get to know your child’s friends and their parents Helps build the music program We have fun!!

Marching Band Schedule www.KellisMarchingCorps.com/Calendar Full ensemble rehearsals every Monday evenings 6-9 Sectionals Tuesdays/Wednesdays / Saturdays Football Games Every Friday night from August 26 until at least October 28 (possibly end of November if playoffs/finals) Festivals Most Saturdays in October, Tuesday October 18 we are hosting a festival here- all hands on deck!

Volunteer Opportunities www.KellisMarchingCorps.com/Volunteer SignUpGenius.com – search Boosters@KellisMarchingCorps.com Every week we rely on our parent volunteers to ensure successful performances.  A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make it all happen.  There are many ways to get involved – we need several parents to help with each of the following positions, which role would be best for you? You don’t have to log hundreds of volunteer hours for your student to benefit. Even if you can only volunteer a few hours a year, every little bit counts.

Volunteer Opportunities Band Camp Water & Ice Food Crew Uniform Fittings Monday Rehearsals Props Prepping for senior night, etc Games & Festivals Water & Ice Truck Team Uniform Crew Bus Chaperones Stadium Crew Pit Crew/Drum Major Stands Prop Runners Videographer Merchandise

Marching Band Costs Instrument Loaned whenever possible Loss or damage of school equipment may result in the student/family having to repair or replace Band Camp $30 includes healthy dinner every night and Practice T-shirt Marching Shoes $39 Gloves $3.75/$4.75 (highly recommend 2-3) Show Shirts $10 student shirts (highly recommend 2), $13 family/friends

Marching Band Costs Special Events Annual Trip Suns Game this winter California in December

Fundraisers Dinner Nights Fundraising opportunities are available to all students & families to help build student accounts. Student accounts can be used to pay/reimburse any band expenses. * Cardinals Concessions * Amazon Smile http://smile.amazon.com/ch/26-0559199 Dinner Nights Car Washes Fry’s Community Rewards Gold Canyon Candles Tax Credits

Contact Info Boosters@KellisMarchingCorps.com KellisMarchingCorps.com “R.S. Kellis Marching Corps” on Facebook

Q & A

Let’s go watch the rest of rehearsal! Take Water Please be quiet in the stands