E.A. Laney Band programs needs your financial support to help our music students have the best music education possible. This means that from time to time we may ask our students voluntarily to participate in fundraising to combat the ever increasing costs of travel, supplies, competitions, instruments and their repairs, and other essential items to our program. The parents below have volunteered their time to the program and are the best people to reach for any questions:
The Laney Band Boosters are a volunteer organization whose main responsibility is to support the Laney High School Band Program. Without dedicated volunteers there is no way that our goals can be achieved. It takes a great deal of time, organization and effort each year to meet the needs of the Band Program. Please take a moment to look over the volunteer needs below and let us know if you could volunteer, even if it’s for just an hour of your time! There is a place for everyone and WE NEED YOUR help at the next Laney Band Event!
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Our Laney Band Booster’s Officer's for 2009/2010:
President, Heather Gruber, hgruber1@ec.rr.com
Vice President, Loraine Collura, lamjc@ec.rr.com
Treasurer, Pete Gaster, petejcg@aol.com
Secretary, Beverly Brogden, bevbrogm@wmconnect.com
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Our 2009-2010 Committees and Chairpersons are:
EQUIPMENT & LOGISTICS COMMITTEE, George Keiner, 675-9386
Usually referred to as the "Pit Crew", this committee loads/unloads and transports large “non-marching” instruments, props and equipment to and from the field for all Marching Band Performances This committee is also responsible for scheduling rental trucks and drivers if needed.
This Committee also designs/constructs props and new equipment needs based on the Band Director’s Specifications for Marching Band Competitions and other functions.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE, Chairman - Kaye Lamb, 686-5822
Responsible for organizing snacks and meals for all football games, competitions, and other band events throughout the school year. Also coordinates setting up special events throughout the year. Responsible for securing individuals to assists the hospitality chair in all duties. Arrange for hospitality acknowledgments (cards, flowers, etc.) for band members and their families in time of need. Grace Patterson, Karen Nolan, Beverly Brogden
VOLUNTEERS & CHAPERONES COMMITTEE,
Coordinators - Susan Daniel - 784-9440 & Michelle Knepper -686-1085
For every Laney Band event we need Band Parents, from selling T-shirts to passing out water bottles after a performance. This includes all home football games, marching and concert band competitions, parades, Band Camp and any other event that takes the students off campus. The Chaperones Chairperson coordinates people to serve as chaperones, assures that sufficient chaperones are scheduled and makes sure chaperones understand their responsibilities.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE, Chairman - Bob Gruber, 686-4936
This committee works year-round to solicit funds/donations from Local Businesses to support the Band Program.
UNIFORM COMMITTEE, Chairman - Lisa Keiner, 675-9386
This committee is responsible for issuing and maintaining Marching band uniforms. They schedule fittings for students, assisting with alterations and repairs as necessary, before, during and/or after performances. They prepare and take uniforms to the cleaners as needed and oversee disbursement and storing of uniforms for all band functions.
FUND RAISING COMMITTEE, Chairman - Lorraine Collura, 452-9214
This committee investigates Fund Raising options to present to the Board Members for consideration. This committee also organizes, administers and oversees all Fund Raising activities for the Band Students (Some Booster Fund Raising Events such as Laney Gear are handled by Specific Volunteers that may or may not be members of the Fund Raising Committee)
**FRUIT SALE COMMITTEE**, __________________ Sign up to join this committee Today!!!
Each fall, band students participate in a sale of fresh Florida fruit. Committee members are needed to prepare the initial order packets for distribution to the students, make sure people are in place to promote the sale within the community, tally the orders and dollars received from the students with help from the treasurer and ensure the correct fruit order is placed at the appropriate time. The bulk of these activities occur in the October through November timeframe.
LANEY GEAR, Patrick and Karen Nolen - 675-8275
The Band Boosters have sole rights to Official Laney High School Clothing sales. This requires organization of inventory, orders and coordination of events. We sell Laney Gear at all home football games. School events and days We also look for new ideas on Laney HS shirt logos and clothing designs.
BUDGET COMMITTEE, Pete Gaster, Treasurer - 798-2824
Responsible for managing all booster funds throughout the year from fundraisers to managing student accounts. This committee is a vital part of the booster organization as it coordinates with each committee on fundraising and accomplishing the needs of the Laney Band Program and Band Director.
BAND BOOSTER NEWSLETTER, Jennifer Coston - 791-4749
Creation and design of booster publication. Highlight student and program achievements and upcoming events.
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What is a Band Parent?
A band parent...
* ... is one whose child is the greatest. From the first note, (perhaps squeak is more descriptive) through the monotonous scales, the parent beams because this young musician is learning so fast.
* ... quickly learns that it requires considerable hard work, time, and money to have a championship band. After extending credit to purchase an instrument and finally locating a pair of marching shoes, the harried parent is then introduced to fund raising campaigns. This usually means selling souvenirs during football games while the band is doing the half-time show. The parent dreams of a day when oil will be discovered in the end zone sufficient to finance all school functions, beginning with the band.
* ... is a calm, multipurpose machine that can bring order out of the chaos of getting ready for a competition. Dad rushes to the equipment trailer to help load up, while Mom finds the other black sock, combs hair, and herds the family into the van for a speed-breaking dash to the band room. Once everyone is loaded and the last stray uniform or instrument is safely secured, the band parent joins the caravan of vehicles headed to the competition miles away to sit together and cheer the band on. Some band parents become chaperones, and dispensers of hairpins, safety pins, aspirin, and other essential items.
* ... is one who criticizes the band director for yelling at band practice, praises him for instilling teamwork and discipline, and defends him from outside critics who scoff at his music selection.
* ... is a proud person, especially when his or her children make All-District, All-State, or win a trophy.
* ... is a relieved person on graduation day. No more hectic pre-game nights, no more fund raising activities, and vacations can be taken anytime and not scheduled around summer band camp.
* ... is one who has a younger child who announces, "Guess what? I'm joining the Laney Band!"