1. Band Parent Meeting
August 28, 2019
Welcome Charger Parents!

2. 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.

3. Committee Chairs: Liz Brown & Dawn NikolaiY 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!

4. Committee Chairs: Irmgard RedmanK 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!

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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!

9. 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

10. 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 s for more information.

11. 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.

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

13. 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 Check out the event center website for more information.

14. Follow the Band on Facebook!

15. 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

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

17. 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