PLAINFIELD BAND PREVIEW NIGHT A Guide For Parents (Incoming & Returning) Brought To You By: Plainfield Red Pride Band Booster Organization
Agenda • Welcome / Purpose of Organization • Booster Board Structure • Outgoing Board • Incoming Board • Freshman Parent “Testimonial” • Senior Parent “Look Back” • 2015-2016 Year in Review • Overview of Band Year • Band Camps • Band Fees & How to Pay • Social Opportunities • Q&A
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Purpose Of The Booster Organization • “…support all of the programs that fall under the guidance and instruction of the Band Director(s) of Plainfield High School.” • “…operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as a…501(c)(3) not for profit organization.” • “…dedicated to providing supplemental financial support …to all performance groups…”
Outgoing Booster Board Members • Executive Team – Exec President, Harriet Doss – Vice President, Jeff Ross – Treasurer, Bill Wolfe – Secretary, Carole Snyder – Director of Revenue, Bev Flannigan • Administrative Team – Administrative President, Troy Crum – Director of Operations, Clint Groeschen – Director(s) of Events, Tina Hayes, Dana Commander – Director of Communications, Teri Groeschen
Incoming Booster Board Members • Executive Team – President, Troy Crum – Past President, Harriet Doss – Vice President, Jeff Ross – Treasurer, Bill Wolfe – Secretary, Carole Snyder – Director of Revenue, Bev Flannigan • Administrative Team – Director of Operations, Clint Groeschen – Director(s) of Events, Dana Commander, Shelley Ross – Director of Communications, Teri Groeschen – Director of Athletic Concessions, Lindsey Butrum
Booster Organizational Chart Booster Organization President PHS Directors Past President Vice President Sponsorships Alumni Relations Treasurer Secretary Student Account Accounts Reconciliations Director of Director of Revenue Communications Scrip / Kroger Spirit wear Booster Social Media Coordinator Coordinator Communications Golf Scramble Fund raising Newsletter Media Relations Coordinator Opportunities Team Restaurant Night Gaming Revenue Website Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Director of Director of Operations Events Props Teams Uniform Teams Contests Teams Band Camp Equipment Booster Room 8 th Grade Night First Aid Tents Teams Team Student Meals Drivers Chaperones Senior Night Teams Seasonal Special Events Contest Teams Teams Hospitality Ticket Sales Teams Teams End of Marching Season Celebration
Who Are The Boosters • Voting Members – Parents / Guardians with students who participate in ANY Performance Groups associated with this organization • Associate Members (Non-voting) – Alumni, Relatives, Past Boosters, or Friends who enjoy supporting the various Performance Groups • Monthly Meeting on the 3 rd Tuesday at 7:30pm
What’s In It For Me • Perspective from a current freshman parent – Jennifer House • Looking back from a current senior parent – Harriet Doss
What’s In It For Me • You Set the Expectations – Entering the Coaching Phase of our Parenting Career – Served 18,500 parents and students throughout Indiana • Student Impact – They do want to see you involved in the important things of their life – Encourage them when they are down and understand how to motivate them • Life Beyond Band – Our students work hard and rank near the TOP 25 – 30 percent in each Graduating Class – Friendships, memorable experiences, and opportunities
2015 – 2016 Year In Review • What did the Boosters Accomplish? – Financially: • Checking account balance of $2,000 • Savings account balance – Started with $2,000 – Ending at $10,000 • Established a “rainy day” fund of $6,000 – Partnered with Athletics to run athletic concessions stands • Opportunity to help pay your band fees when you work – Purchased New Plums for Shakos • $2,000 purchase – Purchased and Installed new skin for Trailer • $5,000 purchase
2015 – 2016 Year In Review New Trailer Skin Old Trailer Skin
Inhale … … Exhale Breathe – It’s Important
Performance Groups • • Marching Season Musical Pit Band – June to Nov – Winter & Spring Show • • Band Jazz Band • Color Guard – Dec to April • Winter Guard • Pep Band – Dec to March – Select basketball games from Nov – Audition based to Feb • Winter Percussion • Concert Band – Dec to mid-April – Spring Semester – Audition based – Organizational Contest • Show Choir • Wind Ensemble – Jonelle Heaton – Spring Semester – Nov to March – State Qualifier – Audition based – Audition based • Belles & Beaux • Solo & Ensemble • Femme Fatales – Feb & March
Band Camps • June “Mini Camp” – May 31 – June 03 - - 6:00pm – 9:00pm – June 06 – 10 - - - 6:00pm – 9:00pm – “Lock - in” Party – June 10 th 9:00 to 12:00 am • Games, movies, food, snacks, talent show Mandatory Attendance – Coordinate Absences with Mr. Carpenter
Band Camps • Student Leadership Training – Held in May • Sycamore Drum Major Camp – July 12 – 16 - - - Indiana State University – Drum Majors only
Band Camp Season The Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love • Learn / Review Marching Basics • Learn the Show and Drill • Make New Friends Mandatory Attendance
Band Camp Season • What To Bring – A Positive Attitude – Snacks & Supper – There is no refrigerator – Water – 1 Gallon Container of Water – Sunscreen SPF30 (Minimum) – Comfortable Shoes • No Sandals or Flip-Flops – Hat and Sunglasses
Band Camp Season • When To Arrive – Early is On-Time – Arrive 15 Minutes before practice • Drop Off Lunch • Pick Up Instrument • Report to the Practice Field – Watch the Website for Schedule Information
Band Camp Season • Band Camp – July 18 – 22 - - - 12:00pm – 9:00pm – July 25 – 29 - - - 12:00pm – 9:00pm • Uniform Fittings – July 29 – 9 am to 4 pm • Band Camp Picnic – July 29 - - - 6:00pm – 9:00pm – On-Field Performance (Weather Permitting)
Fall Marching Band Season • Check the website for: – Weekly practice schedules – Football Games – Competitions – Mini-camps • www.plainfieldband.org Attendance at ALL Events in Mandatory
Inhale … … Exhale Breathe – It’s Important
How Much Does It Cost • Before We Get There… – What does the school pay for? • Capital Expenses • Transportation Costs ~ $600.00 each weekend • 50% of the total cost of Marching Band Uniforms – Why doesn’t the school do more? • State Board of Accounts
How Much Does It Cost • Marching Season Cost • Marching Season Fee – $500.00 per Student – $500.00 per Student • Winter Guard Cost • Winter Guard Fee – $1,000.00 per Student – $400.00 per Student • Winter Percussion Cost • Winter Percussion Fee – $1,00.00 per Student – $500.00 per Student
How Much Does It Cost • Marching Season • Sponsorships – $500.00 per Student • Fundraisers • IHSCGA / IPA Contest • Winter Guard • Donations – $400.00 per Student • Athletic Concessions • Winter Percussion – $500.00 per Student
Payment Options • Cash / Check • Debit/Credit Cards – Lock Box – Pay On Website • Outside Directors Office • Select "Parents" Tab • Put Cash or Check in • Select “Pay Fees” envelope • Select Payment Option – Print Clearly Students – Swipe Card Name on the envelope • Meet the Treasurer and Memo Line – Share Card Information – Mail Check to: • Share Info with Treasurer – Follow Email Link Plainfield Band Boosters PO Box 276 • Make Payment Plainfield, Indiana 46168
How Much REALLY! • You can spend between $450.00 - $1,000.00 – Marching Dues – Spirit Wear – Fund Raisers – Restaurant Nights – Family Take-out Parties – Competitions (Gas, Food, Tickets, etc)
Social Opportunities • Your student will have many opportunities to attend: – End of Band Camp Parties – Section Parties / gatherings – End of band parties – Other gatherings • Your student will know at least 100 people on the first day of school that includes upper classmen • The upper classmen will help them at school • This is an opportunity for your student to “spread their wings” and gain confidence, friendships, and leadership skills
Closing Comments • Outgoing President • Incoming President • Summary • Q&A – You know you’ve got questions!
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