1. KMC Booster Club
Parent Orientation

2. 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

3. 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.

4. What happens during Band Camp?
Basic marching posture
Movement Skills

5. What happens during Band Camp?
Full ensemble rehearsals
Sectionals

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

7. 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!

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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 newsletters

12. 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!!

13. Marching Band Schedule
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!

14. Volunteer Opportunities
SignUpGenius.com – search
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.

15. 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

16. 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

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

18. 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 *
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Dinner Nights
Car Washes
Fry’s Community Rewards
Gold Canyon Candles
Tax Credits

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

20. Q & A

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