 2010 Band Officers:
President ~Kris and Dave Meier
Secretary ~ Beth Lange
Treasurer ~ Sandy and Gene Hoening
Dale and Maryann Heitkamp Mark and Lory Link Ron and Deb Osterholt The purpose of the boosters is to support the band and the band director. The boosters do this in three ways:
Physical Support:
Help at all band events (parades, concerts, football games, trips, etc.)
Help with equipment and anything else that is needed
Organizational & Moral Support:
Help with standard events and do all of the organization for the fundraisers
Financial Support:
The boosters pay for A LOT of items that may be taken for granted...
-1/2 of all school owned instruments
-Marching band uniforms
-Finance non school related trips (Cedar Point, Florida, shows, bussing & drivers, etc)
-Band Bus (upkeep, insurance)
-% of the costs of Band Camp
-% of the costs of marching music
On average the boosters need to raise in profits approximately $30,000 a year to continue and support the band program that St. Henry currently has in place.
The years that the band goes to Florida, the band boosters contribute and pay for more than $30,000 in costs for the band students. Each year, in between money is set aside for this trip.
As a method to communicate to the students and parents, the band boosters have a BAND BOX located in the band room for any food order sheets, money envelopes, or anything else that pertains to the boosters and fundraising. The students students just need to slip all forms and envelopes into the box and the boosters will see that it is taken to the appropriate person.
In summary, the purpose of the boosters is to support the band and the band director PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND FINANCIALLY. If anyone has any additional questions or has suggestions, the boosters would love to hear from you. Feel free to contact any of the officers and they will make sure your concerns are addressed. |