2019-2020 Rising Freshman Meeting April 2019

What is LASSO? Stands for Lambert Allied Student Support Organization. Booster Organization for Lambert Music Program. Registered 501c3 Charity Organization. Made up of all parents with currently enrolled band students. Run by a Board of Directors elected at an annual meeting.

How is the LASSO Board Structured? President Secretary Treasurers (2-3) Account Payables Account Receivables Vice Presidents (3-4) Members-at-Large (up to 6)

What Does LASSO Manage? All Fundraising Activities Band Operational Activities Special Events Annual operating budgeting Collects band fees, special payments, and corporate donations. Pays all band related expenses. Holds and keeps a record of all monthly meetings.

When Does LASSO Meet? 2nd Monday of every month with the exception of December and June. LASSO Board meets from 5:30pm – 7:00pm LASSO Parents meet from 7:00pm – 8:00pm Meetings are normally held in the band room unless otherwise noted on the band calendar. Best source for up to date band information.

3 Expectations of Band Membership 1. Pay Your Fees 2. Contribute to Fundraising 3. Volunteer

Expectation #1: Pay Your Fees Participation Fees are due prior to the beginning of each season. Fees can be paid by check, money order or credit card. Make checks payable to LASSO. Include your student’s name in the for line of the check. Deposit payment of $150 for the 2019-2020 school year is due by the end of April.

Expectation #2 : Fundraise Work at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Attend upcoming orientation/Team Training Sign up to work an event Co-Curricular members work 1 shift Marching Band members work 2 shifts Indoor Drumline and Winter Guard work 3 shifts Work at Special Events - Lambert Winter Classic, WGI Attend Spirit Nights Enroll in Rewards Programs (Publix, Kroger, Amazon Smile)

Expectation #3: Volunteer to Help Chaperone Events (Home & Away Games and Competitions) Work in the Concession Stands (Football Season and Special Events) Help with Practice Field Preparation Oversee Student Health and Safety (Band Camp, After School, Games and Competitions) Provide Hospitality (Help feed the kids) Develop and Maintain Marketing Materials Website Organize Senior Night and Special Events Solicit Corporate Sponsorships Fit and Assign Uniforms Wranglers (Building and Moving Props and Equipment)

What Else Do I Need to Know? You can earn money by working at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Once you complete your required number of shifts at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, you will eligible to work additional shifts for pay. Regular Volunteer Shift - $50; Cash/Inventory Manager - $75 Additional Shifts Payment Options: Can be credited towards your child’s band fees Can be donated to the band program Can be paid to you in a check (completion of a w-4 is required)

What Do you Need to do Now? Pay your band deposit by April 30th Sign up to attend an upcoming Ameris Bank Training and Concert Dates (www.lamberthsband.org) DAY DATE TIME TYPE LOCATION Tue 4/16/2019 6:00 - 8:00 pm Orientation & TEAM Lambert HS Wed 4/17/2019 Forsyth Central HS Thu 4/18/2019 Cambridge HS Sat 5/4/2019 1:00 - 300 pm B.E.A.T.S* 5/9/2019 Milton HS *BEATS: held at 75 Red Gate Trail, Canton, GA 30115 - in the barn

No Time to Fundraiser or Volunteer? NEW this year! We have an opt-out option: Fundraising (due in August) Co-Curricular Buy Out (1 shift) $100 Marching Band Buy Out (2 shifts) $200 Volunteering (due in August) Co-Curricular (5 hours) $50 Marching Band Buy Out (30 hours) $300

Get Connected with Us Join our mailing list now by emailing lassopres@gmail.com Visit our Band Website www.lamberthsband.org Review the Band Calendar, Handbook, and other important information, View Fee Payment Structure and Pay Fees by credit card, Access Fundraiser information. Sign up to Volunteer Connect to our Social Media Accounts Facebook - Lambert HS Band – Band Staff Updates (open) Facebook - Lambert Band Parents – LASSO Updates (closed group) Twitter – Lambert HS Band – Scott McCloy Updates Remind101: Text @stampedeau to 81010.