Band Parent Meeting August 28, 2019 Welcome Charger Parents!

MPS Volunteer Manager: Rene’e Urlaub United for Success MPS Volunteer Manager: Rene’e Urlaub Volunteer Registration If you haven’t registered, please do so! Link posted on the Booster website.

Committee Chairs: Liz Brown & Dawn Nikolai Y O U L I Z . D AWN H A N E Y Spirit Items Committee Chairs: Liz Brown & Dawn Nikolai Car Decals T-Shirts/Sweatshirts Jackets Yard Signs (Charger Shoppe) Optional, not a fundraiser. These items are provided at cost to promote Charger spirit!

Committee Chairs: Irmgard Redman K Y O U Uniforms I R M G A D . S K O V O L U N T E R S Committee Chairs: Irmgard Redman & Masako Nishida What You Need to Know Uniform pieces How to wear the uniform Care instructions Also available on the Booster website!

All parents of students in any Dow High Music Program are members! EXECUTIVE BOARD 2019/2020 Band Rep1 …………. Band Rep2 …………. Orchestra Rep 1 …. Orchestra Rep 2 …. Choir Rep 1 ………… Choir Rep 2 ………… Kirsten Cochran Karen Dastick Deb Ahn Kathy Conley Cara Baker OPEN! President …………..... 1st Vice President …. 2nd Vice President … Treasurer ……………… Secretary ……………… Doug Wright Kim Birch Jen Pisarczyk Michael Sisco Erin Lauderbach

Dow High Music Boosters What Do We Do? Support All Music Programs Staff Fundraiser Committees Coordinate Volunteers

Fundraisers Fundraising Events Marching Band Showcase (Oct) Funds raised by DHMB benefit the students in many ways including music, instruments, clinics, lockers, supplies, uniform dry cleaning, transportation, scholarships for private lessons/summer camps. Fundraising Events Marching Band Showcase (Oct) RenFair (Jan) Fruit Sale (Nov-Feb) Jazz & More (May) Amazon Smile Kroger

Watch for details on the Booster website! Sponsorships Chair: Jen Pisarczyk Annual Program for Fundraising Events Perks Based on Donation Level and Sponsored Event(s) 2019/2020 Program Begins in October Watch for details on the Booster website! DHSMusicSponsors@gmail.com

Volunteer Opportunities Sign-Up Genius Uniforms Football Games Marching Band Showcase Fruit Sale RenFair Jazz & More Memorial Day Parade End of Year Pizza Party And more! Get Involved! Jazz & More Committee Choir Rep Booster Meetings Find a Sponsor / Be a Sponsor Amazon Smile / Kroger Respond to Calls for ACTION

Volunteer Coordinator: Ansley Dauenhauer Fruit Sale Volunteer Coordinator: Ansley Dauenhauer What Can You Do? Largest fundraiser for the music programs. Many tasks – many opportunities! Check out the Booster website and watch emails for more information.

Booster Meetings First Meeting in September 2019 Sept. 10, 7:30 pm (After Curriculum Night), Orchestra Room October, November, January, February, March, April, May (elections for next school year) 2nd Tuesday, 6:00 pm, Orchestra Room EVERYONE WELCOME! Only EIGHT meetings during the school year. Learn about how DHMB works and have a voice in how resources are allocated.

www.dowhighmusic.org Music Program Info and Events United for Success Link SIGN UP FOR NEWSLETTER*** Sign-Up Genius Volunteer Link

Orchard Valley Event Center Committee Members Representing Band: Deb Stark, Linda Wall, Jen Pisarczyk Multi-Purpose Sports Center on DHS Grounds Synthetic Turf, Stadium Lighting, Goal Posts, Scoreboard, PA / Sound System, Concession & Restroom Buildings, Ticket Booth, Aluminum Bleachers, Press Box, Locker Rooms, Parking This is not just a football stadium. The event center will directly impact ~250 members of the marching band, other athletics and fitness programs (soccer, lacrosse, cheer/pom, physical education classes, etc.), as well as community events and programs such as Midland Lacrosse Club, MAYFL, community tournaments and MHSAA events, etc. If enough community financial support is raised, band students would utilize the new space as soon as 2021. Check out the event center website for more information. https://neweventcenter.org

Follow the Band on Facebook! www.facebook/dowhighband

Thank You! B M A A N R D C 2 H I 1 N 9 G C A M P Steve DeRees, Director Eric Attard, Assistant Director Sharon DeRees, Marching Band Assistant Roger Stevens, Percussion Instructor Chris Sabourin, Percussion Instructor Karen Dastick, Cymbal Instructor Jason Folkenroth, Marching and Winds Katie DeRees, Marching and Winds Nicole Rausch, Marching and Winds Megan Barnard, Marching and Winds Joanna Huitt, Paraprofessional 2 1 9 C A M P

DISNEY Spring Break Trip ***OPTIONAL*** Parent Meeting Sun., Sept. 8, 2019 6PM in the Band Room

Following the Sound of CHARGER SPIRIT . A I M S U D T H A N K Y O U Following the Sound of CHARGER SPIRIT V O L U N T E R S 7:45 Marching Band Performance Dessert Party! Committee Chairs: Hope Pirie, Aimee Matthews & Sudie Ammerman