Fall Parent Meeting New Member Orientation

September 10, 2013

Welcome!

  Welcome to the Booster family! (Jeanette Tudor Chuck)

  Introduction to Mr. Payne & staff

  Preview of 2013/2014 events and performances (Adam Payne)

  Viking Band program (Adam Payne)

  Band student requirements (Adam Payne)

  Communications & Resources for band parents (Donna Ventura)

  Band attire (Becky Isaak, Tracy Levin-Barshay, Nicole Okayama, Alice Liu)

We are happy you’ve joined us to kick off a very exciting year of events! !

Congratulations, your child is in band! The benefits of music education are many…

  Playing music makes you smarter

  Teaches discipline and perseverance

  Relieves stress, induces relaxation

  Provides a sense of achievement

 Develops a sense of teamwork

  Teaches performance skills

  Experience lasts a lifetime

“Music is about communication, creativity, and cooperation, and, by studying music in school, students have

the opportunity to build on these skills, enrich their lives,

and experience the world from a new perspective."

- Bill Clinton, former President, United States of America

Being part of the Booster family provides a great opportunity to stay connected, be involved, and have fun!

 Watch your child grow his/her talents

 Witness your child developing team/leadership skills and new friendships

  LOTS of opportunity to volunteer (and have fun!)

 Develop new friendships with other Booster parents

  Hear some great music!

Booster parent commitment makes it the best possible program

  Fair Share Donations   Significant in funding the program

  Your talents   Many ways to support the program or volunteer

  Your time   Volunteer!

  Come watch your child perform

Adam Payne, Band Director   Band Director at Redwood Middle School since 1999

  Education

•  Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from California State University at Northridge

•  Master’s Degree in Conducting from Southern Oregon University

•  Winner of the Herb Alpert Scholarship Program in 1989

  Plays the saxophone and participates in the Gold Coast Wind Ensemble

   Member of the Southern California Scholastic Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA), California Band Directors Association (CBDA), and the Music Educators National Conference

Music Instructors work with sectionals Mike Freed

  Brass & marching band instructor at Redwood and TOHS

  Section coach for Ventura County Honor Band

  Viking Band contact for questions about instruments and private lessons

  Supports the band in many other ways including sound engineering (available for honor band audition recordings), band website and Facebook page

  Attends Cal State Northridge as a Music Education major

  Plays euphonium and tuba

Instructors (continued) Bill Garcia

  Percussion instructor

  Percussion specialist, arranger/composer

  BA in Music Education from CSUN; also has an International Baccalaureate Certification in Music Education

  Has taught at multiple middle schools and high schools in the county, including band director at NPHS 2002-2007, and since 2008 the percussion and marching band instructor at TOHS

Cavit Celayir-Monezis

  Works with the woodwind section, bassoon specialist

  Performance degree from UCLA

  TOHS band alumni

Austin Asano

  Helps with our brass section

  BA in Music Education from CSUN

Looking forward to an exciting year of performances!   Coffee Concert

  Winter Concert

  Concert, Advanced & Symphonic Band Festivals (Redwood, TOHS)

  Parking lot performance

  Three judged parades

  Spring trip parade

  Elementary school performances

  All District Band Festival

  Finale Concert

Viking Band Program  We are a performing group comprised of 4

bands and color guard:   Beginning Band

  Concert Band

  Advanced Band

  Symphonic Band

 We’ve received numerous awards   Excellent and Superior ratings at festivals

  Sweepstakes or 1st place at Fillmore, Lawndale, Burbank and Camarillo parades multiple years in a row for band and drum major

 We work with the TOHS band program   Middle School Night

  Performances

Band student requirements   Attend rehearsals and performances-

they are mandatory

  Participate in class and show up to marching practice

  Practice regularly. Practice sheets are 25% of a student’s grade! •  Time at private lessons, marching

practice, honor band rehearsals, performance rehearsals count!

•  Guidance on practice in Parent Handbook

  Display appropriate conduct on/off campus

  Keep instrument in good working order

Communications & Resources   Main forum for communication to band parents is the Fall and

Spring Parent Meetings (Sept, Feb/Mar)

  Email is sent out by the Redwood Viking Band •  Information on upcoming events and performances

•  Important to provide current email address that you check!

  Homework assignment to email redwoodvikingband@hotmail.com and provide contact info

•  Not Mr. Payne’s email account

  Redwood Band Website at www.conejousd.org/redwood/Teachers/Electives/AdamPayneBand

•  Calendar •  Forms

•  Flyers •  Mr. Payne & Booster Board contact info

•  Parent Handbook •  Marching Schedule

•  Homework/Practice Sheet

•  Facebook link, Photo Galleries

Redwood Band Website

Uniforms

  Uniform fitting

  Uniform hemming and care

  Uniform costs

 Demo

Alternate uniform & shoes

  Red polo, black Dickies pants, black socks, and marching shoes

  Polo and shoe fittings

  Used shoes and gently worn polos available

  Booster Wear is also available for purchase   Wear your red polo and come out to support the

band!

Video   Fillmore Parade 2013

Fall Parent Meeting September 10, 2013

"Music has a great power for bringing people together. With so many forces in this world acting to drive wedges between people, it's important to preserve those things that help us experience our common humanity." Ted Turner, Turner Broadcasting System

Welcome back!   Introduction of 2013-2014 Booster Board (Jeanette Tudor Chuck)

  Booster business

  Approval of minutes (RoseAnn Price)

  Approval of 2012/2013 budget (Lilian Mendoza)

  Auditor’s report (Ina McGuinness)

  2013/2014 calendar (Adam Payne)

  Funding the band program (Carrie Kim)

  Running the band program (Jeanette Tudor Chuck, Robin Mansell, June Slattum)

  Packet Info & Communications (Donna Ventura)

  Q&A

Introducing the 2013/2014 Booster Board Members & Chairs

President Jeanette Tudor Chuck

VP Events Robin Mansell, June Slattum

VP Membership Donna Ventura

VP Ways & Means Carrie Kim

Treasurer Lilian Mendoza

VP Communications Larissa Malmquist

Secretary/Chair of Matching Funds RoseAnn Price

Auditor Ina McGuinness

Chair of Uniforms Becky Isaak

Chair of Alternate Uniforms Alice Liu

Chair of Shoes & Shakos Tracy Levin-Barshay, Nicole Okayama

Chair of Transportation Ilana Ormond

Chair of Winter Concert Elissa Heinzel

Chair of Parades Mike Heinzel, Elissa Heizel

Chair of Bake Sales Danielle Waters, Barbara Sheppard

Chair of Supplies John Mansell

Chair of Grants Susan Cupples

Chair of Ink Cartridges Annee Dury

Equipment/Trailer Lead Jeff Isaak

Color Guard Liaison Betty Love

Booster Business

  Booster Board Nomination/Election

 Approval of Minutes from Spring Parent Meeting

 Approval of 2013/2014 Budget

 Auditor’s Report

Auditor’s Report REDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

BAND BOOSTER CLUB Semi Annual Audit Report

January 1, 2012 thru June 30, 2012

CHECK BOOK BALANCE in Check Book at beginning of year: 1/1/2012 $ 35,106.96

Deposits/Receipts/Transfers in/ Interest 1/1-6/30/2012 33,465.90

Withdrawals/Checks/Transfers Out/Fees 1/1-6/30/2012 (37,459.04)

BALANCE in Check Book at end of period: 6/30/2012 $ 31,113.82

Bank Reconciliation Balance in Checking Account

at end of period: December 31, 2012 $ 31,395.82

Add: Deposits in Transit $ - Less: Checks Outstanding

Check Date Check # Amount

4/6/2011 1548 $ 27.00 5/31/2012 1644 $ 25.00 6/10/2012 1651 $ 95.00 6/10/2012 1648 $ 95.00 6/10/2012 1650 $ 40.00 $ 282.00

ADJUSTED BANK BALANCE June 30, 2012 $ 31,113.82

SAVINGS ACCOUNT BALANCE in Account at beginning of year: 1/1/2012 $ -

Deposits/Receipts/Transfers in/ Interest 1/1-6/30/2012 Withdrawals/Checks/Transfers Out/Fees 1/1-6/30/2012

BALANCE in Account at end of period: 6/30/2012 $ -

OTHER CLUB ASSETS Undeposited Checks and Cash on Hand

Checks $ - Cash $ - Total other $ -

TOTAL CLUB ASSETS Bank and other $ 31,113.82

CERTIFICATION As official auditor:

I have reviewed the above Bank Account Information and find it to be correct: YES I have reviewed all checks written against the receipts and find them to be correct: YES

I have reviewed all deposits, cash and other accounts and find them to be correct: YES

I hearby submit this Semi Annual Audit Report to the Booster Club for approval:

Date Completed: Auditor Signature: 9/7/2012

Phone #: 493-5016 Print Auditor Name: Andrea Moxley

Date Adopted: 9/12/2012 President's signiture:

Events on the Fall Calendar Event Who What When

Sounds of the Conejo All bands Local HS bands perform field shows at TOHS. Extra credit.

10/5

In Class Coffee Concert

All bands Informal concert during class time

Week of 11/4

Middle School Night w/TOHS Band

All bands Join TOHS students for dinner and playing in stands during football game

10/11

Honor Bands applications due

Motivated students SCSBOA Honor Band (regional) All State Honor Band (state)

11/1 11/26

Winter Concert All bands Perform for parents & friends at TOHS PAC

12/9 & 10

Assembly at RMS Symphonic Band TOHS jazz band and Symphonic band play

TBA (Dec)

www.tohsband.org

Ways & Means- Funding the band program   Fair Share Donation

 Company matching funds

 Cookie dough sales

  Restaurant nights- 1st one at Toppers on Tues 9/17

 Grants

  eScrip

  Printer cartridge recycling

Booster parents raise money to support the band

Donations make parent fundraising unnecessary   Money collected through Fair Share donations funds:

•  Music instructors

•  Music specialist

•  Instrument repairs/replacements

•  Transportation to events, event support

•  Sheet music

•  Festivals

  Provides for 70% of the band program operating budget

  Donations are tax deductible

  Suggested donation is $155

Donations make it possible for the students to get specialized instruction and for the program to be much more than a music class

Matching funds are an awesome way to make your donations go a lot farther!  Companies that match

•  Amgen

•  Baxter

•  Blue Cross

•  Bank of America

•  Wells Fargo

•  Any others?

Submitting for matching funds is an easy task that can result in a great benefit to the band program!

This band program runs on the contributions made by Booster volunteers!  Many ways to lend your talents and time to help out:   Uniform fitting, washing

  Bake sales

  Decorating and creating programs for the Winter Concert

  Chairing or helping out at festivals

  Parades, parades, parades!

  Chaperoning

  Driving the trailer to mid-week events

  Donating supplies for events

Stay connected– Be involved– Have fun!

Chair positions currently open

  Festival Chair

  Spring Trip Chair

  Supplies Co-Chair

Stay connected – Be involved – Have fun!

Interested in a chair position? Contact Jeanette Tudor Chuck at

jltudor@verizon.net

Parent Packets, Band Handbook  Complete and return these forms tonight, if

possible: 1.  Fieldtrip Authorization Form

2.  Viking Band Uniform Agreement

3.  Fair Share Donation

4.  Alt. Uniform/Booster Wear Forms

5.  Leave with Family Form

6.  Band Registration Form (if you didn’t complete on-line registration in homework assignment)

7.  Code of Conduct (student & parent signatures)

  Please complete and return forms and donations no later than September 20, 2013

  Band Handbook available on-line at the Redwood Band portal (printed on request)

Field Trip Authorization

Please write legibly!

Band Uniform Agreement

Revised 08/13

If uniform pieces are lost or damaged so that they cannot be issued to another student, the following costs will be billed to the student: Top $135.00 Plume $20.00 Shoe Bag $5.00 Pants $60.00 Garment Bag $10.00 Hanger $5.00 Shako $40.00

Redwood Viking Band Uniform Agreement

There is a $52.00 cost that covers the future replacement of band uniforms. This money is held in a specific account by the District. Checks should be made out to Redwood Middle School (RMS). Please complete the bottom of this form along with your payment. Payment should be made as soon as possible, but no later than September 20, 2013, unless other arrangements have been made.

I accept responsibility for the Redwood Band uniform items which have been issued to my student. I agree to maintain these items in proper condition at all times. I agree to be financially responsible for any or all of these items if damaged, misplaced, or stolen. I guarantee the return of the above uniform parts, in good condition, before the end of the present school year. I understand that if this is not done, my student’s grades and/or yearbook will be withheld and I will be billed for the amount by CVUSD. Student Name (Please Print) ________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature__________________________________ Date____________

Please include your $52.00 check made out to Redwood Middle School (RMS) Requests for financial assistance should be made to Mr. Payne or Ms. Ashmore

For Band Booster Use: Check # ________ Amount of check _________ Name on check ________________________________

Fair Share Donations

Alternate Uniforms & Booster Wear

Please complete this form even if you do not need to order anything.

See sizes below

Leave with Family Form

Complete this section now – only one form required for all

events

Please write legibly!

Band Registration Form

Revised 8/16/11

Redwood Viking Band Family Registration Form

Student Name:____________________________ M F __Grade: 6 7 8 Band: Beg Int Adv Address:____________________________________ City:__________________________ Zip: _______ Primary Contact Name:__________________________ Primary Contact Phone #:_________________

If requested information is same as student, write same as above

Mother’s Name _____________________________ Address ___________________________________ __________________________________________ Home Phone ________________________________ Cell phone _________________________________

If requested information is same as student, write same as above

Father’s Name ___________________________ Address ________________________________ _______________________________________ Home Phone ____________________________ Cell phone ______________________________

I understand that band information is mainly distributed via email and that I will be contacted by the Redwood Band Boosters. It is my responsibility to update the band if these emails change, and it is my student’s responsibility to relay information to me if I chose not to provide a valid email. Please use the following email address(es) to contact me (us) concerning the Redwood Band. Email ___________________________________________ name on account_________________________ Email ___________________________________________ name on account ________________________

Signed _____________________________________________________________________

We will be requesting help throughout the year for various activities, if there is a particular activity you are interested, please mark below. Our band is fabulous because of the help of the army of volunteers that step up every year. Thank you. Parades _______ Fundraising ______ Uniform Washing______ Concerts ______ Band Festivals _____Uniform Fitting ______ Bake Sales______ Spring Trip _______ Equipment Crew _____ I am interested in a more active role in the Boosters _______________

(such as a future Committee chair/Board position)

I have a skill/interest that I can share with the band (i.e. videography, photography, construction, computer, clerical, class assistant, web design, grant writing, publicity, etc.): _______________________________

(You will be contacted on an as needed basis).

Volunteer Opportunities

If you completed this information on-line via the e-mailed link, you

do not have to complete this form

Please write legibly!

Note – if you completed on-line registration as part of first

homework assignment – do not fill this

form out.

Code of Conduct Form

Please print student name legibly. Requires both student and parent signatures

Who do I write the checks out to?  Conejo Schools Foundation – tax-

deduction or matching gifts for fair share donations

 Redwood Band Booster – alternate wear, fair share donation if no tax-deduction or matching gifts

 Redwood Band Booster - used shoes/polos

 Redwood Middle School – uniform rental

Communications & Resources   Main forum for communication to band parents is the Fall and

Spring Parent Meetings (Sept, Feb/Mar)

  Email is sent out by the Redwood Viking Band •  Information on upcoming events and performances

•  Important to provide current email address that you check!

  Homework assignment to email redwoodvikingband@hotmail.com and provide contact info

•  Not Mr. Payne’s email account

  Redwood Band Website at www.conejousd.org/redwood/Teachers/Electives/AdamPayneBand

•  Calendar •  Forms

•  Flyers •  Mr. Payne & Booster Board contact info

•  Parent Handbook •  Marching Schedule

•  Homework/Practice Sheet

•  Facebook link, Photo Galleries

Questions?

Thank you for your participation and

support of the Redwood Viking

Band program!