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Welcome Letter

The THS Pride of South Band Boosters Association would like to congratulate your student for making the choice to participate in the 2010-2011 band program.  Music capability has proven to increase a student's ability to learn.   The College Entrance Examination Board found that students with coursework in music performance and music appreciation scored higher on the SAT.    

This document provides some important information about the THS Band Boosters Association. We are a Volunteer, nonprofit Association to support the THS Band Program.  This is done in several forms

  • Raise funds to reduce student band fees.
  • Raise and approve funds for expenditures not covered by the School Corporation.
  • Provide an avenue of communication between School Staff and Band Parents.
  • Coordinate volunteers for band functions.

Reducing Fees

Unfortunately, the School Corporation does not provide the funds and staff needed to sustain a high quality band program.  Therefore, an additional fee is charged to each participating High School student.  The THS Band Boosters Association attempts to provide many different opportunities to reduce band fees and trip fees.  These include:

  • Student Fund Raisers (Elephant Ear sales, the Incredible Events Picnic, Pork Chop Supper)
  • Family Volunteers for Fund Raising Events (Concessions, Special Events), Committees, Offices and Year Round Responsibilities
  • Solicit donations from local businesses and individuals (any contact information for such companies is appreciated).

The Band Boosters Association has a "Fair Share" program.  This program tracks the student's contribution toward fund raising and allocates a portion of that fund raising toward reduction of their future fees. 

Band Expenditures

The Band Boosters Association Budget has a limited budget. The income for this budget is attained through a wide variety of sources, most mentioned above. Many of these sources depend on volunteers within the Band Boosters Association. The outgo is monitored and approved by the Band Boosters typically through the monthly boosters meeting.  These expenditures include basic materials, staff reimbursement, instrument maintenance, band trips, student meals and many more needs.

Communication

The monthly Band Boosters Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 p.m.  Check the website for updates, as some dates must change due to conflicts.  At these meetings, upcoming activities are discussed and the Band and Color Guard Directors provide an update of the program.  All band parents, Color Guard parents, and supporters are invited to attend.

Volunteers

There is a need for volunteers for many different activities throughout the year.  Some are related to raising funds, some to provide services to the students and some to improve the instruction of music.  The need varies from a night, a few days, a month, to year round.  The volunteer pool is not limited to only High School Band Parents. Parents of past band members,aunts, uncles, grandparents, teachers and friends of the community have all contributed to these activities.

To aid band supporters in selecting an opportunity, a list is available on the band website. Please look at that list and let us know where you could help. 

Other Items of Note

The THS Band plans various trips. Last Years trip was to Walt Disney World.  The cost for such a large trip was around $600 per student.  Students can use their fair share accounts to help pay for the trip.

Thanks to all those who have helped in the past and thanks in advance to all those who will help in the future to provide our children with opportunities in music they otherwise would not have.

Sincerely,

2010-2011 Pride of South Band Boosters Officers