1. Welcome to The South River Music Boosters

2. Welcome to the South River Music Boosters!
Orchestra
Concert and Specialty Bands
Marching
Band
Jazz Band
Color Guard
Chorus and Specialty Groups
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All families with a student in any of the South River Music programs are automatically members of the South River Music Boosters No application, no membership fees required
The Music Boosters support all of The
south river high school music programs

3. The purpose of the South River Music Boosters is to enhance the music programs of the school through volunteer support and to supplement music program budgets through fundraising All funds raised go directly to music student activities and equipment The South River Music Boosters are a certified 501(c)(3) organization under the IRS Code All donations made to the organization are tax deductible

4. The Music Boosters provide financial, physical, logistical, and moral support to our students, such as….
Transportation of Students and Equipment to Events
Purchase, Repair, and Upkeep of Orchestra and Band Instruments
Band tournament registration fees
Food Service for Students
Scary Strings Transportation to Towson
Hosting and feeding Towson’s orchestra for Scary Strings
Playathon Guest Clinician fees
Hospitality and meals for Playathon Clinicians
Music Senior Recognition Banquet
Senior awards and plaques
Feeder concert support and decorations
Chaperoning Events
Spring Trip Planning and Financial Support
Music Program Equipment
Choral, Jazz, Orchestra, and Band Music
Booster business requirements for tax preparation and account audits
Supplementing BSO field trip and Spring trip funds as required
Fundraising
….and much more!

5. South river music boosters Board and Committee Chairs for 2018-2019
Music Dept. Chair/Instrumental Music Director Gerald Cavanaugh
Chorus Director Dr. Kathleen Orr
President: Teri Gregory
Vice-President: Diana Murray
Treasurer: Lawrence Priebe
Secretary: Kim Becht
School Administration Support:
Faculty Advisor Ms. Pam Andrews
Committee Chairs:
Orchestra Representative: Sandy Kaiser
Color Guard: Beth Hoyt
Chorus Representative: Lisa Davisson
Fundraising: Diana Murray
Finance: Joe and Lisa Davisson
Spring Trip: Teri Gregory
Food Service: Kathy Mathieu
Uniform: Blair Livesay
Communications: Teri Gregory
Website Kim Becht
Senior Class Activities Susanne McLellan
Alumni Liaison: Bryan Granger

6. The most important part of the South River Music Boosters is……. YOU
The most important part of the South River Music Boosters is……. YOU! The Music Boosters need your help to accomplish our ambitious goals for supporting all of our students Volunteers are needed for every music activity of the year and are solicited through Sign Up Genius Watch your inbox for a Sign Up Genius request and help as you are able

7. Financial support is provided through Fundraising and Student Activity Fees
Boosters strive to minimize student activity fees
We rely heavily on fundraising to keep our music program strong while keeping family costs as low as possible
We emphasize passive fundraising that is as transparent as possible, such as family nights at area restaurants and online shopping sites that give back a percentages of sales
It truly takes a village to fund a music program!

8. General Fundraisers
First fundraiser was completed in August working the Renaissance Festival raised ~$1,900
September restaurant fundraiser was held at Chipotle in Edgewater raised ~$290
Oct. restaurant fundraiser planned for All American Steakhouse on Oct. 15.
Restaurant fundraiser nights will be planned monthly for the remainder of the school year
South River Music Boosters are registered for Amazon Smile donations
Use Amazon Smile website and designate South River Music Boosters. Booster receive donations which cost you nothing. Win-win!

9. General Fundraisers Bake sale during the Feeder Concert
Food sale during the Destination Imagination Regional tournament
Ticket donations requested for music programs and concerts
“Dinner and a Show” at the orchestra and band Spring concert
First annual South River Music Golf tournament in the Spring

10. Student Account Fundraisers
Funds raised go directly into a student’s account
Can be used for activity fees, uniform fees, field trip costs, or the Spring trip
First individual fundraiser – Claire’s Gourmet
Sale: 10/3/ /19/18
Merchandise pickup: 11/12/18
Earn ~$5/item sold
Second individual fundraiser – Yankee Candle
Sale: 10/22/18 – 11/9/18
Earn 40% of sale
Third individual fundraiser – Mixed Bags
Sale: early January

11. Student Activity Fees Spring Fees $75 Band Spring fee
Fall Fees $100 Field Show fee $125 Band Fall fee $125 Color Guard $100 Orchestra $75 Jazz Band alone $25 Jazz Band as additional group $25 Chorus first group $15 Chorus additional groups $60 Instrument loan fee
Spring Fees
$75 Band Spring fee
$75 Orchestra Spring fee
$75 Jazz Band alone
$25 Jazz Band as additional group
$25 Chorus first group
$15 Chorus additional groups
Uniform Fees
$50 Marching Band Uniform fee $65 Band/orchestra concert dress
$50 Color Guard Uniform fee $30 Band/orchestra vest*
$34 Marching band shoes ~$75 (TBR) Chorus dress
~$67 (TBR) Chorus vest, pants, shirt
* Orchestra/band students buy their own tuxedo shirt and pants

12. 2018 South River Music Spring Trip
DISNEY!!
Due to the expense, South River Music only does Disney Spring trips once every 4 years
Payments are made in monthly installments
Individual fundraisers can be used to offset costs
Trip tentatively scheduled for April 3-6 with details still beginning confirmed
Chaperones will be needed for the trip to maintain a ratio of 1 chaperone per 5 students per AACPS requirements
More information including trip dates and costs will be coming soon!

13. Volunteering – Day Trip Background Check
Volunteers for day trips and activities must have a background check through AACPS
Online
Good for 2 years
Free
Log on to aacps.org
On the dashboard, click on “Families”
Click on the yellow sign which reads, “School Safety and Security”
On the left side of the page, click on “Chaperone/Background Check”
At the bottom of the page, click on “Apply for Background Check”
Once you receive notice your background check is complete, send a message to letting us know the effective date

14. Volunteering – Overnight Background Check
Volunteers for overnight trips must have the fingerprint supported background check through AACPS
Make appointment for fingerprinting at the AACPS Board of Education
Only required once
$57
Log on to aacps.org
On the dashboard, click on “Families”
Click on the yellow sign which reads, “School Safety and Security”
On the left side of the page, click on “Chaperone/Background Check”
Follow instructions for fingerprint background check
Will receive a blue Fingerprint Verification Card after completion of the background check

15. Thank you for your support of the South River Music Program
Thank you for your support of the South River Music Program! “Volunteers are not paid – not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless”