1. 2019-2020 Rising Freshman Meeting April 2019

2. What is LASSO? Stands for Lambert Allied Student Support Organization.
Booster Organization for Lambert Music Program.
Registered 501c3 Charity Organization.
Made up of all parents with currently enrolled band students.
Run by a Board of Directors elected at an annual meeting.

3. How is the LASSO Board Structured?
President
Secretary
Treasurers (2-3)
Account Payables
Account Receivables
Vice Presidents (3-4)
Members-at-Large (up to 6)

4. What Does LASSO Manage? All Fundraising Activities
Band Operational Activities
Special Events
Annual operating budgeting
Collects band fees, special payments, and corporate donations.
Pays all band related expenses.
Holds and keeps a record of all monthly meetings.

5. When Does LASSO Meet?
2nd Monday of every month with the exception of December and June.
LASSO Board meets from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
LASSO Parents meet from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Meetings are normally held in the band room unless otherwise noted on the band calendar.
Best source for up to date band information.

6. 3 Expectations of Band Membership
1. Pay Your Fees 2. Contribute to Fundraising 3. Volunteer

7. Expectation #1: Pay Your Fees
Participation Fees are due prior to the beginning of each season.
Fees can be paid by check, money order or credit card.
Make checks payable to LASSO. Include your student’s name in the for line of the check.
Deposit payment of $150 for the school year is due by the end of April.

8. Expectation #2 : Fundraise
Work at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Attend upcoming orientation/Team Training
Sign up to work an event
Co-Curricular members work 1 shift
Marching Band members work 2 shifts
Indoor Drumline and Winter Guard work 3 shifts
Work at Special Events - Lambert Winter Classic, WGI
Attend Spirit Nights
Enroll in Rewards Programs (Publix, Kroger, Amazon Smile)

9. Expectation #3: Volunteer to Help
Chaperone Events (Home & Away Games and Competitions)
Work in the Concession Stands (Football Season and Special Events)
Help with Practice Field Preparation
Oversee Student Health and Safety (Band Camp, After School, Games and Competitions)
Provide Hospitality (Help feed the kids)
Develop and Maintain Marketing Materials
Website
Organize Senior Night and Special Events
Solicit Corporate Sponsorships
Fit and Assign Uniforms
Wranglers (Building and Moving Props and Equipment)

10. What Else Do I Need to Know?
You can earn money by working at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Once you complete your required number of shifts at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, you will eligible to work additional shifts for pay.
Regular Volunteer Shift - $50; Cash/Inventory Manager - $75
Additional Shifts Payment Options:
Can be credited towards your child’s band fees
Can be donated to the band program
Can be paid to you in a check (completion of a w-4 is required)

11. What Do you Need to do Now?
Pay your band deposit by April 30th
Sign up to attend an upcoming Ameris Bank Training and Concert Dates (
DAY
DATE
TIME
TYPE
LOCATION
Tue
4/16/2019
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Orientation & TEAM
Lambert HS
Wed
4/17/2019
Forsyth Central HS
Thu
4/18/2019
Cambridge HS
Sat
5/4/2019
1: pm
B.E.A.T.S*
5/9/2019
Milton HS
*BEATS: held at 75 Red Gate Trail, Canton, GA in the barn

12. No Time to Fundraiser or Volunteer?
NEW this year! We have an opt-out option:
Fundraising (due in August)
Co-Curricular Buy Out (1 shift) $100
Marching Band Buy Out (2 shifts) $200
Volunteering (due in August)
Co-Curricular (5 hours) $50
Marching Band Buy Out (30 hours) $300

13. Get Connected with Us
Join our mailing list now by ing
Visit our Band Website
Review the Band Calendar, Handbook, and other important information,
View Fee Payment Structure and Pay Fees by credit card,
Access Fundraiser information.
Sign up to Volunteer
Connect to our Social Media Accounts
Facebook - Lambert HS Band – Band Staff Updates (open)
Facebook - Lambert Band Parents – LASSO Updates (closed group)
Twitter – Lambert HS Band – Scott McCloy Updates
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