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2007-2008
Established 1999

Music Boosters 

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This page is under re-construction for the next two weeks (30 Aug - 13 Sep 2007).  Look for the individual committee pages to move to the left buttons.  Committee Chairs should contact webmastrer@cfband.org if you would like specific information not found below to be added to your page.

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President

The President shall preside at all meetings of the organization and of the Executive Board.  He/she shall appoint chairpersons of standing committees and have general supervision of the work of the organization.  He/she shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nomination committee.

1st Vice-President

The Vice-President shall assume all duties of the President in his/her absence and the Vice-President shall assist the President when called upon and perform such other duties as the President may direct.

2nd Vice-President

The Vice-President shall assume all duties of the President in his/her absence and the Vice-President shall assist the President when called upon and perform such other duties as the President may direct.

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall receive and disburse, with the approval of the organization or Executive Board, all organization funds and shall keep an accurate account of these funds.  He/she is responsible for all deposits made to the organization account.  He/she is responsible for providing a change fund (change box) for all fundraising activities prior to the event.  He/she shall make a written financial report to the organization and to the Executive Board on a monthly basis or whenever requested by the same.  The Treasurer and one other officer or the Concession Stand Chairman must sign all checks.  He/she shall keep full and accurate books of account which shall be the property of the organization and which shall be available for inspection by members upon request.  The Treasurer shall transmit the accounts and all undistributed funds to his/her successor.

Recording/Corresponding Secretary

The Secretary shall have custody of the organization's Constitution and By-Laws and all other records and documents of the organization.  He/she shall keep accurate record of the meetings and activities of the organization and the Executive Board and shall transmit those records to his/her successor.  A permanent copy of the record (minutes) shall be kept in the Music Library at Colonial Forge High School.  It shall be the property of the organization and shall be available for inspection by members upon request.  The Secretary shall also have a charge of all correspondence as needed to support organization business.

Publicity Committee

The Publicity Committee shall have charge of all organization publicity and public relations.

Hospitality Committee

The Hospitality Committee will be responsible for organizing and coordinating the food and beverage for all social functions and performing arts events as needed.  Examples include: providing a light dinner for marching band prior to evening competitions and providing light breakfast for visiting musical directors and staff during Colonial Forge hosted musical events.

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee shall have charge of all fundraising activities for the Music Boosters as directed by the Executive Board and the organization.  Examples: Tag Day, White House Christmas Ornaments, Pies and Cookie Dough, Gift Wrap and any other fundraisers as needed.  All funds collected and all ills and receipts received by this committee (except concession stand) shall be submitted to the Treasurer for deposit, recording and/or payment.

There will be two (2) sub-committees under Ways & Means.  They are White House Christmas Ornaments and Gift Wrap.  These committees shall have their own chairperson.

Varsity Concession Stand Committee

The committee will provide concessions for all home Varsity football games and occasionally other outdoor sports.  Committee shall also maintain, store and keep an inventory of concession stand equipment (popcorn maker, hotdog cooker, various appliances and utensils, etc.)  Determining the number of people to be fed at each ballgame using percentages of attendance in past years.  Shop at Costco with pre-determined food list from the existing menu.  Determine number of drinks needed for each Varsity and Junior Varsity game and call order to Pepsi Co. at number provided.  Stock those drinks in coolers in the concession with time to chill them before games.  Set up volunteers to work concessions at each game.  (Most sign up during early parent meetings at band camp, etc.)  Maintain change fund and count money before and after each game.  Deliver change box back to Treasurer.  Volunteers clean up concession stand after each game.  Maintain positive relationships with Athletic Directors, Athletic Boosters and any others using concession stand.

Junior Varsity Concession Stand

The committee will provide concessions for all home Junior Varsity football games.  Duties are same as Varsity Concession with the exception of drink orders which are the responsibility of Varsity Concession Committee.

Uniform Committee

The Uniform Committee shall be responsible for the purchase, cleaning, maintenance and alteration of student marching band uniforms.  Knowledge of sewing/alteration skills recommended.

Subcommittee: Performance/Dress Chairperson

Individual needed to oversee the purchase and alteration (as needed) of all performance dresses and tuxedos.  Most students already have outfits so you're not starting from scratch.  New students/freshman will need to order performance dress from vendor.  Information will be supplied.  Report to Uniform Committee chair for information and support.

Pit Crew Committee

The Pit Crew Committee shall be responsible for transporting and setting up equipment and props at football games and competitions.  Further responsibilities include maintenance and storage of pit train platforms used in transporting equipment onto sports field.  The Pit Crew will oversee maintenance of any buses/trucks purchased by CF Music Boosters for purpose of transporting equipment to away games and competitions. 

Color Guard Committee

The Color Guard chairperson acts as liaison between Color Guard and Music Boosters.  The committee provides support to Mrs. Chancellor and color guard participants in terms of performance dress and flag needs.  Committee determines and performs any fundraising activities.

Tag Day

A one-day fundraising event where pairs of students driven by adult volunteers, go door to door seeking donations to help support our band programs.  Many parents are needed to drive the students through the neighborhoods that feed into CFHS and work in the band room during this event.