Band Boosters Announcements
February 24, 2011
Don’t forget the Winter Concert is tonight!
The outgoing board has been hard at work the last 3 months revising our Bylaws and working to create a new more effective organizational structure. The board has been streamlined (resulting in fewer positions) in a effort to go to a “committee structure” that allows for everyone to participate in some way. The outgoing board believes many parents want to participate, but have not been asked or don’t know to get involved. That changes this season.
We have also streamlined fundraising…only two major fundraisers in 2011 (the July carwash and Community Night) with one potential fundraiser planned for February 2012. So if you didn’t buy Tupperware, Innisbrook, Schwans, Mike’s Carwash, Entertainment Books, Coffee Mugs, etc.,etc. last season…you have missed your opportunity!
The Band Booster Board for 2011 will be announced at the concert at 7:30 in the auditorium. The Band Booster Board for 2011/12 includes:President Lisa Harbour, Vice President Bands Joe Pfister, Vice President Guard Kim Ware, Vice President Corporate Sponsorship Tim Dawson, Vice President Ways & Means Terri Miller, Secretary Kevin Cosgrove, Treasurer Pam Verbarg, and Past President Sandy Guion
2011 Car Wash on July 2nd …It’s time to get started! As noted above, one of the main fund raising activities for this coming school year is the Carmel High School Band Car Wash As with all activities, participation by a group of our great volunteers is necessary to make this the success we know it will be. We need a team to get the planning started as soon as possible. There are many types of tasks that need to be completed, before, during and after the event, so even if you are not able to attend the event, there will still be opportunities to be a part of the success of this event. Please contact Terri Miller at waysandmeans@carmelbands.org to let us know if you would like to help plan this event
And speaking of volunteering, the Treasurer and Financial Secretary are looking for Boosters to help with some aspects of our Financial Reporting. If interested, please contact financialsecretary@carmelbands.org
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!! SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE MONDAY! Every spring, the Carmel High School Band Boosters award a scholarship of $1,000 to a deserving CHS Senior. To be eligible, the student must be a member of the Marching Band, Guard and/or the Concert Band during their senior year. Each student will fill out an application and write an essay on why they feel they are deserving of the scholarship. The selection committee consists of parent representatives of each of the Marching Band, Guard, Concert Band and a Band Booster Member appointed by the Band Booster President. A link to the application form is posted on the home page of the website www.carmelbands.org or is available from Mr. Cook. Completed applications and essays are to be turned into Mr. Cook on or before February 28th.The selected student will be notified prior to the May 20th Scholarship Awards Night. The winner will attend and be recognized at the Awards. The Band Boosters will send a $1000 check directly to the Registrar at the Recipient’s College for credit to the student’s tuition. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Cosgrove at member-at-large@carmelbands.org
2011Cosmic Bowling Winter Guard Fundraiser – Come out and go Cosmic Bowling with the Guard. Sunday – February 27, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. @ Cooper’s Stardust Bowl in Noblesville. The reservation form is posted on the band website on both the Marching Band and Winter Guard pages to fill out and send to Sherri Zimmer. For $15 a ticket you get unlimited bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda. Please invite your friends! Everyone is welcome! If you need more info please e-mail guard@carmelbands.org
IMPORTANT EVENT TIME CHANGEDue to the district calendar change as a result of the ice storm, the Marching Band Kick off on Thursday, May 26th will begin at 4p.m. (an hour later than originally scheduled)
Dynamic Marching
Walled Lake Marching Band