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Operation of a successful high school band program is
expensive. A lot of time and energy go into creating and putting on a new show.
Music and drill for both the band and the guard must be written, often from
scratch. Outside sources are frequently consulted. Directors and associated
staff put in extra hours and effort outside of their duties as music instructors
at the High School and Junior Highs. All of these individuals deserve
compensation for this additional work. There are costs for maintenance of
equipment, transportation. flags and guard uniforms. The students in the band
have individual needs, such as adequate water and refreshment during games and
contests, food on contest days, and food during extended contest activities
(such as Bands of America).
Some of these expenses are covered by the Moore School District
in the budget allotted the band program. Some of the expenses are covered
through the band fees assessed each student. Much is not.
One of the many functions of the Westmoore Band Boosters is to
offset costs which are not covered by. and/or in excess of, funds available to
the Director. The Westmoore Band Boosters conduct two general types of
fundraisers: Band Booster and Individual Student.
Band Booster fundraising: The Boosters, as a group. raise funds to go into the
Boosters' general account We generate monies through the operation of
concessions at various events (such as OMEA, band contests, etc); by holding an
annual golf tournament; by hosting an annual Band Festival; as well as
sponsoring other events. These funds are used to provide food, water and
refreshments for the band; to transport equipment to and from games and
contests; to help maintain equipment (other than the instruments themselves); to
pay entry fees for contests; to cover other expenses necessary to ensure the
band and guard are adequately outfitted; and to purchase other equipment (such
as the screen, sympodium, and projector for the band classroom). The Boosters as
a whole decide upon. and conduct. these fundraisers. The 8/it/lw band benefits
from these efforts. PARENT PARTICIPATION IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THAT THE
FUNDRAISERS ARE SUCCESSFUL.
Individual Student fundraising: Some parents choose to write a check for the
expenses associated with their child's participation in band. These fees often
include, yet are not limited to, copies of both drill and music; uniform
maintenance; instrument maintenance; transportation to and from football games
and contests, as well as lodging for extended contest stays. Others choose to
participate in individual fundraising opportunities to cover some or all of
these costs.
It is entirely up to each parent and child as to how many individual fundraisers
they participate in. The Boosters try to arrange a variety of opportunities for
students throughout the year. This is done in an effort to appeal to a wider
consumer market. Some examples include: Poinsettia sales, candy sales, magazine
sales, Pampered Chef sales, as well as several other opportunities. Individuals
earn either a percentage of product sales or a predetermined amount per item
sold (depending on the fundraiser).
Once all monies are collected from the participating student, the profits are
credited to that individual student's account. Those funds are for use
exclusively by the individual student for the individual student's appropriate
costs and expenses. It is quite possible for a student to raise all of the funds
required to participate in band.
Tracey Penka and Jeanne Westbrook organize and coordinate the fundraising
opportunities. They welcome your input, questions, and ideas for future
fundraisers.
Contact Tracey - home: 691-8030 or cell: (918) 237-2111
Contact Jeanne - cell: 880-3305
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