MARCHING OWLS BOOSTER OFFICERS
President Bonnie Leposa 368-1476
1st Vice President (Fundraising) Margo Quick 598-6873
2nd Vice President (Publicity) Brenda Brandon 362-7749
3rd Vice President (Student Activities) Sandy Burkhouse 598-2397
Secretary Patti Droney 363-9409
Treasurer Jean Keltz 368-3680
Asst. Treasurer Michele Hoover 362-9848
Immediate Past President Holly Puglio 362-7785
GROUPS SPONSORED
The Marching Owls
Percussion Ensemble
BAHS Jazz Ensemble
BAHS Concert Band
BAHS Wind Ensemble
Miss Kathy Thumpston, Director
MEETINGS
The regular monthly meetings of the MOB are held on the last Monday of every month in the band room of the Bradford Area High School at 7:00 p.m. There are no meetings scheduled for December. Check the Music Department calendar for specific dates. It is important to attend these meetings as this is your source for information and announcements, and your opportunity for input regarding the programs.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Information can also be found in the MOB newsletter, on-line on Miss Thumpston’s teacher webpage (www.bradfordareaschools.org) as well as on the school television station channel 13 WOWL-TV local cable access. Check us out on Face Book, too.
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STANDING COMMITTEES
The Ways and Means Committee proposes and oversees all fund raising projects.
Chairperson: Margo Quick Phone: 598-6873
The Public Relations Committee seeks to develop public understanding of our purposes
and programs and is responsible for all advertisement, news releases, publicity concerning our activities and creates a monthly newsletter.
Chairperson: Brenda Brandon Phone: 362-7749
The Student Activities Committee provides refreshments as needed, coordinates the Annual Awards Dinner, Band Picnic, and oversees special refreshment fund raising activities.
Chairperson: Sandy Burkhouse Phone: 465-2224
The Membership Committee is responsible for the sale of memberships, and the maintenance of accurate membership records for purposes of voting.
Chairperson: Phone:
Uniform Committee
A team of volunteers (male and female) must be available to measure and fit students for band uniforms during summer rehearsals. Date(s) will be determined by the Director and committee chair. When possible, this committee will also consist of student members. All members of this committee must obtain school district clearance (Act 33 and Act 34), as fingerprints. Forms are available at the school district main office (150 Lorana Ave.).
Chairperson: Phone:
Misty Rettger Phone: 362-3699
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Booster Items for Sale
Various items of MOB Booster wear are available for order during the Orientation Meeting, August Band Camp, and at the Band Picnic, or by calling the chairperson.
Chairpersons: Booster Executive Board
Pit Crew
The Pit Crew consists of a team of volunteers who are responsible for the loading, unloading, movement, and set up of all equipment. This includes before, after, and during competitions, practices, and home football games. There will be a need for some equipment repair in the evenings, as well.
Chairperson: Joe Jobe Phone: 558-9006
Rich Brandon Phone: 362-7749
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Autumn Classic
The Autumn Classic is the annual field show competition sponsored by the MOB. Approximately 15 bands compete in all classes. In addition, the Marching Owls and a major college band present exhibition performances. This is a major undertaking that requires many volunteers for the various special committees connected with the Classic. This is always one of our largest fundraisers and provides a very fulfilling and enjoyable evening's entertainment for the community.
Chairpersons: Misty Rettger Phone: 362-3699
Bonnie Leposa Phone: 368-1476
Fruit Sale
This is our biggest sale of the year. The fruit sale takes place in the fall of the year with delivery scheduled in time for Christmas. We depend heavily on this sale as it has brought us much income in the past. Parent and student support alike has made this sale one of the most successful in the community. With your hard work and continued support, it can continue to bring us much income in the future.
Chairpersons: Margo Quick Phone: 598-6873
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INSTRUMENT/EQUIPMENT FEE
Students using BAHS Instruments or Equipment must pay a non-returnable deposit for the use of the equipment. This fee is required for maintaining the equipment and only covers normal wear and tear (determined by the director). This fee pertains to members of the percussion ensemble/section, Color guard, and any instrumentalist using a school instrument.
Fee = $25 (waived for 2015-2016)
MEMORIAL FUNDS
The MOB has one memorial fund at the present time. It is the Charmaine Bickel Scholarship Fund in memory of Charmaine Bickel, who was an elementary band instructor. Donations can be made to this fund at any time by calling the treasurer of the club. There is one other memorial scholarship which is administered by the school district. Carole Moore Memorial is in memory of a member of the Band and Drill Team. Donations can be made to the Carole Moore scholarship at any time by calling the district’s business office. At the end of this year awards from these funds are given to deserving Marching Owl Members.
BRADFORD INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
The Bradford Instrumental Music Scholarship is available to BAHS seniors who have participated in the instrumental music program for a minimum of two years. Selection criteria include contribution to the instrumental music program, leadership, and work ethic. Applicants must be planning to enroll full time in an accredited two or four-year college/university degree program.
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FUND-RAISING: INDIVIDUAL STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Updated: 4/23/2013 Voted and approved: 4/28/2013
1. Students can earn a percentage of their fundraising dollars, as designated by the executive board, for each particular fundraiser, to be credited to their personal student account.
2. Students may use the student account funds to pay any fees associated with any trips that the Band participates in. The student may not transfer any of their student account funds to another student, family member or friend, (except as in 5c, below) while they are a student at BHS.
3. Students may also use the student account funds to purchase any item that is required for participation in BHS band. This will include, concert shirts, bow ties, dinkles, reeds, guard wind suits, etc. The student will need to provide a receipt, with a withdrawal request, to the booster treasurer, in order to be reimbursed for these items. The boosters reserve the right to review and refuse any request for withdrawal, if they deem the item “not necessary” for participation in BHS Band.
4. Students may also use student account funds to purchase MOB authorized booster wear.
5. Student Account money may also be used to reimburse the cost of parent clearances. (Voted and approved 4/20/15)
6. Student account funds will remain in the students account until the time of their graduation. At this time, the student will receive a letter from the MOB, requesting how they would like their remaining funds distributed. The choices for distribution are:
- Donation to the MOB
- Donation to the Music Scholarship fund.
- Transfer to a sibling’s account.
- Split donation to MOB and Scholarship Fund.
7. Any funds remaining in the student’s account, after their graduation that have not been designated to a fund will be deposited into the MOB general fund.
8. At no time will the student account dollars be given to students for personal use.
9. At no time will the student account dollars be used for anyone other than the student who earned them.
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PARENTS' PAGES
No one likes surprises. The following information is designed to keep that from happening. Band students are required to purchase certain uniform accessories that parents need to be aware of.
For the MARCHING SEASON:
Instrumentalists will need the following:
Marching Shoes -- Wright's Music Shed
Black Gloves - Wright's Music Shed
Color guard Members will need the following:
Shoes - Color & Style TBA
Unitard - Color TBA
2 pair Socks - Color TBA
Gloves - Color TBA
Warm-up Suit
Make-up/Hair Supplies
Most of the above will be ordered during the first band camp in June. A 50% deposit will be required.
For the CONCERT SEASON:
All Instrumental Members, both male and female, will need the following:
Tuxedo Shirt and Black Bow Tie -- Man's World
Black Dress Pants/Slacks (boy and girls)
Black knee-length skirts (for girls) must be worn with black nylons
Black Socks/Black Nylons
Black Dress Shoes (NO FLIP-FLOPS OR SANDALS)
OPTIONAL ITEMS
Personalized student band jackets may be ordered during the June Band Camp and again during the August Band Camp. (Approximate cost for jacket $150.00) A 50% deposit is required. Orders will not be taken at any other times during the year.
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MEAL MONEY
When traveling to competitions, the band will have meal breaks before and may stop after competitions, under the discretion of the director. These stops are generally at McDonalds/Arby’s type places or from the concession stand at the band competition. In addition, students may wish to purchase programs/food inside the stadiums. You will be the best judge as to how much money your student needs but $10-$15 is usually sufficient. Packed meals are always an option, and certainly encouraged.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is critical at all rehearsals and performances as all members of the band are 1st string players. No one sits the bench and there are no substitutes. Everyone is an integral piece of a large puzzle. Once a commitment has been made to participate in this organization, there is no turning back. Individual drill positions will be choreographed for your student, and custom musical arrangements are already underway. Please read carefully the Contract for Participation. Please refer to the band calendar when making vacation plans and appointments.
COMPETITION SEASON
The greatest feeling in the world for our band is to march onto the field and see and hear a whole stadium section on its feet cheering. The biggest thing you can do is attending the competitions. We often try to travel together. If you arrive early, always try to save seats; some people have to travel with the band and cannot come for the whole show. A Competition Itinerary is passed out at band practice during the week of each competition.
UNIFORMS
Once or twice a year during the competition season, we will ask you to have your son/daughter's uniform cleaned. The school district pays for 1 cleaning/year. This is not enough. If the uniforms are dirty, they detract from the overall appearance of the band. If it is necessary to have them cleaned, please take them to the cleaners promptly on Monday morning and return them to the band room no later than Friday. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
The Boosters annually purchase Tour T-Shirts for each member of the Marching Owls. This is to be considered as part of the uniform and to be worn as instructed by the band director. At the end of the school year, the student may keep his/her t-shirt as a souvenir of that season.
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PLEASE NOTE!
Show an interest. See that your student is on time for all rehearsals. This is vitally important for the success of any show, band or chorus. Band parents . . . stop by the field to watch practice if you want. It's always nice to have an audience. Remember, this provides an opportunity you have to be connected with your child before he/she graduates.
Accept and be supportive of the amount of time marching band season requires. Realize that this is not just music for music's sake alone. The band program is to build solid citizens, moral character, a strong work ethic, and a sense of pride and responsibility. The Marching Owls are true ambassadors of pride at BAHS, as they support and cheer on so many other organizations in the school far beyond themselves. This is a hard job in today's society and we must all work together.
Realize that the director is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of each student; therefore, this will be the first consideration regarding any decision that is made. Students are required to ride buses to and from all competitions. The only exception will be that a student will be permitted to return from a competition with a parent/guardian if a note is received no later than the Thursday before the competition.
TENTATIVE FUND RAISING SCHEDULE
A higher level of participation in fundraisers= fewer fundraisers.
Currently only a few students participate in the fundraisers while everyone benefits. If more students would participate, the need to hold this many fundraisers throughout the year would decrease. Suggestions for new fundraisers are always welcome.
Date Event
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May/June John Williams Donut Sale
Car Wash
July March-a-Thon
August/September Coffee Sale
September/October Fall Raffle
October/November Fruit Sale
February/March Teddy Bears and Pasta Sale
April Dip Sale
On-Going Membership Dues On-going Patron Drive
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