The Band Boosters Club is an organization of parents, grandparents and other interested parties. The mission of the club is to provide financial support and help to promote band spirit. Membership is open to anyone with a sincere interest in the welfare and success of the Morristown West High School Bands.
There are ways for all to be involved with the Band Boosters. Do you have a talent that we haven’t thought of yet? Let us know! We want everyone to be involved in the success of the band program. Please fill out this survey so we know what your interests and talents are. Parent Volunteer Survey
Why We Need Your Help
Many local band programs have participation fees of $300-500. You can keep this program available to all students by donating your time and talent. The Band Boosters earned $34,302 during the 2009 to 2010 school year, with most of that money being earned through the operation of our concession stands. That calculates to roughly $500 donated for each student in the program - money that parents did not have to spend for their child to participate in band. In exchange, we are asking all parents to volunteer their time to band boosters. Volunteer hours can be spent working in concessions, chaperoning, altering/repairing uniforms, soliciting donations from area businesses, working at various fundraisers, coordinating schedules with parents, planning parties, etc. PLEASE be generous with your time!
Minutes from Board Meeting June 1st, 2010
Minutes from Board Meeting July 1st, 2010
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To volunteer to fill any of the positions listed below click here. Also see our Volunteers Page for a list of game and event workers needed. Thank you for the generous gift of your time and talent!
Band Booster Officers
President - Dana Brandon
Co-Vice Presidents – Kim Smith and Sara Hosman
Treasurer - Melanie Owen and Tammy Yeary
Secretary - Sarai Wender
Webmaster - Carolyn Dean
Concession Stand Managers or Co-Managers
Football Away Side - Kim Smith
Football Home Side - Sara Hosman
Basketball Concessions - TBD
Shopper for Concessions - Mary Butler
Committee Chairs
Band Camp Organizer - Lisa Harris
Cash and Merchandise Donations - TBD
Fund raising - Dana Brandon
Party and Reception Coordinator - Mary Butler
Scrips Card Chairperson - Lisa Harris
T-Shirt and Sportswear - Sarai Wender
Uniform Repair and Alteration - Sara Hosman
Volunteer Coordinator - TBD
JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Football Concessions:
Keep the stand running smoothly at each event, usually working most games and overseeing the other volunteers. Keep an inventory of supplies to be able to generate shopping lists.
A designated booster parent(s) purchases all the food and supplies as needed for all of the games. Most of the supplies come from donations from Jeff Burns, Sonic Drive-In and SAMS.
Basketball Concessions:
Responsible for overseeing the set-up and closing of the stand at the end of each night. Keep an inventory of supplies to be able to generate shopping lists. May work during the games at their discretion, or delegate that to others.
A designated booster parent(s) purchases all the food and supplies as needed for all of the games. Most of the supplies come from donations from Jeff Burns, Sonic Drive-In and SAMS.
Band Camp Organizer:
Find male and female chaperones to attend week long band camp at ETSU - chaperones have to be approved by Mr. Thomas before they are asked to attend. Order and gather all supplies and equipment needed prior to band camp week (i.e. first aid kit, coolers, tables, cups, PowerAde powder, etc.). Find someone to wash drink coolers and cups before departure. Confirm which chaperones are riding the bus to ETSU. Specify one or two chaps to drive personal vehicles. Coordinate chaperone duties once you arrive at camp. Plan/gather orders and purchase pizzas for Thursday party. All of this completely outlined in a “day to day” breakdown for the organizer.
Cash and Merchandise Donations:
Solicit cash and merchandise donations from area businesses and individuals. There is a list of businesses that have donated in the past and need to be contacted again. Donations have ranged from food products for concessions, discounts on equipment and monetary donations from area businesses and individuals. Assists band families in how to contact their own employers for donations. The Boosters have a form letter that can be signed by officer of the Band Boosters.
Fundraising:
3 to 4 fundraising events throughout the year. Current fundraisers: Pancake breakfast and Coke Case sale in the spring and Scrips sales all year long. Responsible for setting dates, and locations if applicable, preparing information for distribution (order sheets, sign up sheets, etc.) and overseeing the event. Members of this committee may work with the Cash and Merchandise Donations committee for acquisition of goods and services needed for the fundraising activity.
Parties and Receptions Coordinator:
-Open House beginning of football season
-Christmas reception after concert – invite benefactors/donors
-Spring reception after concert for rising ninth grade students and families
Merchandise Sales (T-Shirt and Sportswear):
Meet with area vendors to negotiate prices and styles for band t-shirts, sweatshirts, vehicle magnets, etc. Obtain quotes from different vendors. Provide samples of items for sale, and help determine correct sizing for the student's band t-shirts, scrubs, etc. Meet with band officers and help design the fun shirt.
Uniform Repair and Alteration:
Organize volunteers during summer full band week to assist during uniform fitting and alterations and check written list on uniform closet door weekly for needed repairs.
Volunteer Coordinator:
Have a list in the band room for students to sign up. Call parents if not enough volunteer through the email/website. Confirm volunteers and finding replacements if needed.
If you feel that any of these committees is right up your alley, please email us to sign up now. Many hands make light work.
© 2006-2010 West High Band Boosters. All rights reserved.
MWHS Telephone Number: 581-1600
Morristown Hamblen High School West, 1 Trojan Trail, Morristown TN 37814
Home Football Games are played at the Burke-Toney Stadium,
1 Hurricane Lane Morristown, TN 37813
© 2006-2010 West High Band Boosters. All rights reserved.
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