1. Linganore HS Band Boosters
New Parent Orientation
May 17, 2018
All Parent Meeting
June 9, 2018

2. BAND STAFF Kevin Lloyd: Director of Bands*
Damon Dye: Associate Director*
Jeremy Brown: Assistant Director*
Will Hernandez: Color Guard Instructor
* indicates LHS faculty members

3. 2018-2019 BAND BOOSTER ORGANIZATION
Board of Directors
Christa Williams: President
Holly Davis: Vice President
Celeste Hudson: Secretary
Billie Jo Kahler: Treasurer
Members-at-Large:
Angie Moore
Bob Moore
Rob Miller
Heather Hackworth
Suzanne Quackenbush
Who are Band Booster Members?
Parents of currently enrolled music and guard students
Former parents and student alumni of LHS music program.
And YOU!

4. LHS BAND BOOSTERS What do we do?
We support the music programs that are not funded or staffed by FCPS through volunteering and financial support.
Why participate?
There are approximately 120 students in these programs, and volunteers make the program run!
Volunteer hours among all members average between 8,000 – 10,000 hours per year.
What does the Boosters cover?
Marching Band, Indoor Guard, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, bus transportation and band vehicles, uniforms, insurance, instructor fees, and much more!

5. Join Our Email List linganoreband-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
COMMUNICATION
Join Our List
You will receive a message upon approval (usually within 24 hours)
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: Any direct replies will be sent to Mr. Lloyd and the board officers.
If you want to send personal information about your student, please Mr. Lloyd directly at
Website:

6. EVENTS Competitions Home football games Parades
Concerts- Winter, Symphonic, Jazz, Community, Percussion Ensemble, and Graduation.
Indoor guard events
And MORE!

7. TOB- Tournament of Bands Event on 10/20/18
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!
Chaperone
Roadie
Uniform Angels
Fundraising
TOB- Tournament of Bands Event on 10/20/18
Look for s starting tonight about each of these opportunities and come to the ALL PARENT meeting on June 9th from 3:30-5:15 pm!

8. VOLUNTEER HOURS Submitted to FCPS at end of every school year
Shows how much support is given to program
Used to determine Spring Trip chaperones
Does not include paid time worked for fundraisers

9. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization per IRS regulations – all monies are the property of the corporation
Each student has a “share” of the cost to run the program and is expected to contribute their fair share to the organization.
Share= total operating costs - buy down funds
the number of students

10. PROGRAM COSTS Expense above and beyond what FCPS provides
Competition costs
Music, drill writing, show rights, and large instruments
Vehicle maintenance & Insurance
Stipends for many of the marching band staff

11. UNIFORM FEES
Includes any uniform for a music program including marching band / guard, concert, jazz, and indoor guard.
Additional uniform pieces will be charged as needed and must be paid separately outside of your share of the operating expenses.
This includes concert shirts, gloves/wristbands, band tee- shirt, and marching shoes.

12. SPRING TRIP
The Spring Trip is optional. We will be traveling to NYC this year!
Students must be academically eligible and have contributed their full share of operating expenses to go on the trip.
Trip costs include:
Transportation, Lodging, Meals
And Activity fees (i.e. plays, park passes, museums, etc.)
Each student/family is responsible for funding their trip.

13. FUNDRAI$ING OPERATING EXPENSES Where does this money come from?
(or a personal check from you)
More information about fundraising will be given at the June 9th meeting.

14. FORMS Membership & Information Form
Medical Information & Clearance Form
Field Trip Permission Form
Fundraiser Permission Form
Financial Commitment & Student Statement Signup Form

15. How can we help you make this transition to High School?
QUESTIONS
How can we help you make this transition to High School?
Carpools
Freshmen Liaison
Practices over the summer
Band Camp
Friends at any lunch period

16. FUNDRAISING Four Types: Sales Work for Operating Costs
Combination Sales and Work
General Fund
A Fundraiser Permission form must be completed to participate

17. Work for Operating Costs
FUNDRAISING
Work for Operating Costs
Linganore Winery: May, June, July, August, October
Lions Carnival Dunk Tank: June
Basket Bingo: November
We are open to new ideas!

18. FUNDRAISING General Fund Amazon Smile
TOB Chapter 5 Competition (October 20)
Discounted Hershey Park tickets

19. FUNDRAISING What is needed this year… Restaurant Fundraisers
(need 1-2 people willing to call & organize)
Fundraiser Chair Persons
(requires about 10 hours)
Basket Bingo Assistants (November)
For all the fundraisers – on the job training is available. We won’t leave anyone in a bind!

20. Lion’s Club Dunk Tank signups on website
FUNDRAISING
What’s going on now?
Linganore Winery
Lion’s Club Dunk Tank signups on website
Remember:
Any student who wishes to participate in any fundraising over the summer needs to turn in a Fundraiser Permission form and the Student Statement form

21. Return to Black Deposit Box in the Band Room
MONEY DEPOSITS
A Deposit Slip will be sent home with anything that asks you to return money, whether check or cash
Return to Black Deposit Box in the Band Room

22. BOOSTER MEETINGS Held Monthly (September - April)
2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm
in the Media Center (2nd floor)
Booster meetings are a great way to stay connected! It is a place to learn what is happening, get to know other parents, and ask questions.
September: Budget is presented for approval
April: Elections of board members are held

23. Thank You! Welcome to the Linganore High School Band Boosters!