Band Boosters
About the Boosters
Our Band Boosters are a Not-for-Profit organization that was founded to help the Aviara Oaks Middle School Band Program meet its financial needs & obligations.
We also are responsible for much of the administration of all students in Band. We also help ensure that the students are comfortable and prepared both in the Band Room and during the various off-campus activities.
Booster meetings are held monthly in the Band Room. Anyone is welcome to attend -- please check the calendar for the next meeting date.
Meet the Board!
PRESIDENT
As per the Band Booster Club bylaws, the Presidents shall be selected from the General Assembly (band parents) from the previous year. They are responsible for running our regular monthly meetings, working with the Director to determine action taken for the Band, and delegating tasks to fellow board members.
Theresa Akatiff
I'm Theresa Akatiff, a proud mother of two wonderful boys, a dedicated general dentist by profession, and a passionate advocate for the community. Currently serving on the Board of Directors for Casa de Amparo in San Marcos, I'm deeply committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. We love exploring new destinations as a family, sharing unforgettable travel experiences, skiing, hiking and cherishing moments with our dog, Hudson. Giving back is at the core of who I am, and I'm excited to continue this journey with the AOMS Band Boosters.
VICE PRESIDENT
The Vice President assists the Band Director with grant funding, provides general support to all other board memebers and is responsible for helping to recruit members for the following school year.
NICOLE NETTMAN
Nicole is a professional grant writing and funding strategist, helping AOMS Band Boosters find grant programs to fund what is not provided by the district. She also is the proud mom of a clarinet player.
TREASURER
The Treasurer is responsible for posting and depositing all checks received, managing bank/payment apps, making payments for the band and for preparing monthly financial statements.
TATIANA LEIVAS
Tatiana is enjoying her fifth year with the AOMS Bands as her oldest son is on the Carlsbad High School Marching Lancers and her youngest continues on the trombone with the AOMS Wind Ensemble. Tatiana chairs the Hollywood Nights Event and it's sub-commitees.
SECRETARY
The Secretary is responsible for taking the minutes at our monthly board meetings and other miscellaneous correspondence.
ERIN ELLIS
Erin is the Mom to two bandos in the intermediate band. She is the Executive Assistant to the President of a staffing and recruiting firm. She is passionate about music and teaching voice lessons at her studio, Vocal Chords as well. Erin tried to play trombone in sixth grade but ultimately decided her using her vocal talents better suited her. She wanted to join the band boosters to be involved in her kids activities, support the arts and music, which is so important to schools and get to know other parents in the school. Erin is head of the decorating commitee for the Hollywood Nights Event.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Our Student Presidents serve as liasons from the parents boosters to the student community in the Band Room. They help to give ideas and get the word out on important matters concerning the day-to-day operations of the band.
WILL LEIVAS + CHASE MARTINSON
Both are entering their third year of the AOMS Band and look forward to serving as the 2023-24 Band Presidents and, consequently, the Student Representatives for the Boosters. They went through a rigorous interview and application process at the end of last year and were selected by the former Student Band Presidents.
Funraising coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator works closely with the VP and Band Director on the Annual Giving Campaign, Grant writing, Popcorn Fridays, and manages the sub comittee for the Silent Auction for Hollywood Nights.
OPEN POSITION!
Contact the AOMS Boosters if you're interested!
Communications
Communications coordinator works directly with the Band Director to keep families, alumni, and community informed of happenings in the program. Manages Facebook, Instagram, Sign Up Genius, Canva
KARI GONSALVES
Kari has been supporting the Band for the last three years She has an 8th grade daughter who plays the flute and will be promoting to Sage Creek HS at the end of the school year.
RESTAURANT NIGHT COORDINATOR
Organizes our local Restaurant Night fundraisers (about once every other month).
LETTY PILESKI
Letty is a licensed Family + Marriage Therapist, owner of Kaia Fit in Carlsbad and proud mom of a French Horn player.
Merchandise Coordinator
Merchandise Coordinator works closely with Band Director + Treasurer and is responsible for ordering, keeping inventory and setting up our Merch tables at our events.
JAMIE BURKHALTER
Jamie's two oldest daughters are enjoying the Carlsbad High School Marching Lancers, but her youngest is enjoying Concert Band this year at AOMS. This is Jamie's fourth year, she previously served as AOMS Band Treasurer and kept our program thriving through our transition out of COVID years.
