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Band Parent Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 16 
Please join us on Thursday, January 16 from 7:30-8pm for the January band parent meeting. This is a year-round parent meeting for parents of all band and guard ensemble members. The goals of these meetings are to provide updates and answer questions. During the meeting on Thursday, the board will be announcing changes to the board that will help position the band boosters for the explosive growth we expect in the near future. We look forward to seeing you Thursday at 7:30pm in the Spaceship Room! 

Upcoming Performances

FCHS Community Open House - Monday, Jan. 13
The Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Pep Band, and Electric Mayhem will all be performing at FCHS during the Community Open House on Monday, Jan. 13. Board Members will also be in attendance answering questions and passing out flyers sharing more information about FC Bands. 

Pep Band Performance - Wednesday, Jan. 15 
Come cheer on the girls basketball team as they face Franklin Community High School on Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30pm at FCHS. The Pep Band will be leading the crowd as they cheer on the Flashes! 

Alumni Night for FC Pep Band - Friday, Jan. 17
All FC Bands alumni are invited to join the FC Pep Band for Alumni Night! Call time is 6pm on Friday, January 17 in either room 700 or the band room; the girls basketball game vs. Avon will begin at 7:30pm. Wear your Flashes gear and jeans. Pizza will be provided during the 3rd quarter, so please RSVP to pepband@fcbands.org! 

Preview Night for JV and Varsity Guard - Friday, Jan. 17
Everyone is welcome to join the JV and Varsity Guard for a special preview night on Friday, January 17 at 7:30pm at the Annex. Prop parents and chaperones need to attend the preview night for a training session. Good luck to the JV and Varsity Guard - both have their first performances on Saturday!

Click the Itinerary for the pdf version

Varsity Guard - 1st performance on Saturday, Jan. 18
​The Varsity Guard has their first performance of the Winter season on Saturday, January 18. They perform at 2:48pm at Westfield. Itinerary for the day is above. Their show is called, Another Train. View the entire schedule here.

JV Guard - 1st performance on Saturday, Jan. 18
The JV Guard has their first performance of the Winter season on Saturday, January 18. They perform at 1:51pm at Westfield - less than an hour before the Varsity performance. Itinerary above. Their show is called, One Small Step. View the entire schedule here.

Fundraising

Volunteer for Three Events FC is Hosting in 2020
Franklin Central has the privilege of hosting two indoor percussion competitions and one color guard competition in February and March. The Indiana Percussion Association (IPA) competition will be held on February 15; Indiana High School Color Guard Association (IHSCGA) on March 7; and Winter Guard International (WGI) on March 14-15. These events allow us to showcase our school and our excellent band program. The revenue from these events make up a large portion of Franklin Central Band's budget and benefits ALL band ensembles (Concert Band, Percussion Symphony, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Winter Guard). Participation by all parents (in all band ensembles) for each event is critical for the maximum results to be achieved. Join in on the excitement and volunteer today!

The following is a collection of details regarding volunteering for the hosted events. The contacts for these events are: Tyler Bongen and Heather Buck, coordinator@fcbands.org

The Band Handbook that we all signed requires that we volunteer for one shift per day. These events are important to keeping bands fees stable. Here's what page 3 of the handbook says, requiring volunteering

Show Hosting Requirements 
The Band Boosters at Franklin Central High School host many events throughout the year, such as Winter Guard contests, Winter Percussion (IPA) contests, and a 2-day Winter Guard International (WGI) Percussion Regional. Groups from all over the country participate in these events, with attendance exceeding 5,000 guests. This generates TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS for the Band Boosters, but help is required to put on these prestigious events. Students and family members must volunteer for at least 1 shift/position at each event. This helps to make out-of-pocket fees as low as possible. Please reserve these dates as they become known and sign up for a shift as soon as the schedule is made available. Hosting shows prevents the need to hold “door-to-door” fundraisers on a nearly constant basis. 

Hosting shows throughout the year REDUCES the amount of time we spend fundraising. Hosting shows brings in tens of thousands of dollars to the band program each year. Hosting shows reduces fees for ALL band students by HUNDREDS of dollars. To put it simply...we LOVE hosting shows!

Maybe you have this question: "I don't know what position is best for me. What should I do?"  Here are the recommended Volunteer Positions to help you decide:

Seated All Day:
Gym Balcony
Warm ups
Ticketing
Unit Check In
Holding Area Release

Mildly Active: 
Setup
Announcer's Helper
Gym Curtain
Hospitality
First Aid

Active All Day:
Concessions
Equipment Holding
Gym Main Doors
Gym Bottom Stairs
Gym Performer Exit
Parking
Security

Demands Talking to People:
Unit Check In
Ticketing
Gym
Concessions

Least Demanding:
Warm ups
Holding Area Release
Gym Balcony

Handling Money:
Tickets
Concessions

Fresh Air:
Parking

Personal Interaction and Being Friendly:
ALL POSITIONS​

If you have questions, contact: Tyler Bongen and Heather Buck, coordinator@fcbands.org
Join in on the excitement and volunteer today!

Mattress Sale - Sunday, Feb. 23
The Better Sleep Council recommends that you replace your mattress every 7-10 years.! Come to the annual FC Bands Mattress Sale on Sunday, February 23, from 10am to 5pm. Your band account will receive credit for all sales from your referrals. The 2019 mattress sale raised about $4,500. With a small amount of effort from everyone, this event will be a success.
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An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, January 30 at 7pm. The band will receive $10 for every adult who attends the meeting from Custom Fundraising Solutions. In 2019, this evening meeting alone earned $500. The purpose of the meeting is to educate parents on how to best promote the mattress sale to friends and family and to answer questions about the products.  

We will be offering students an opportunity to wear a mattress costume on the day of the sale and wave at cars on Franklin Road. We will have 3 shifts with 2 students each shift: 11am-1pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm. Each student's band account will receive $20 for this opportunity (limit one shift per student).  

If you have questions, please contact Travis Sears - vpwaysandmeans@fcbands.org.

Housekeeping

50/50 Raffle - Needs a Leader
We need someone to take ownership of the annual 50/50 Raffle fundraiser. This has the potential of earning $10,000 for the band! Unfortunately, without a volunteer to lead this fundraiser, we are unable to continue offering the 50/50 raffle. Contact Travis Sears if you are interested - vpwaysandmeans@fcbands.org.

Mark Your Calendar

• FCHS Community Open House - Monday, January 13 from 5:30-8pm; several FC bands will be performing during the Open House and Band Boosters will be available to answer questions
  
• Pep Band performs at 7:30pm girls basketball game - Wednesday, January 15 
• Alumni Night for FC Pep Band at 7:30pm girls basketball game - Friday, January 17 
• Preview night for JV and Varsity Guard - Friday, January 17 @ 7:30pm at the Annex
• Varsity Guard performance - Saturday, January 18 @ 2:48pm at Westfield
• JV Guard performance - Saturday, January 18 @ 1:51pm at Westfield
• Band Parent Meeting - Thursday, January 16 @ 7:30pm in the Spaceship Room. This is a year-round band parent meeting for parents of ALL band and guard ensemble members. 
• Mattress Fundraiser Parent Meeting - Thursday, January 30 @ 7pm in the Spaceship Room
• Solo & Ensemble at FC Middle School West - Saturday, February 1 
• Mattress Sale at FC - Sunday, February 23
• FC Hosting IPA - Saturday, February 15; Sign up to Volunteer! 
• FC Hosting ISSCGA - Saturday, March 7; Sign up to Volunteer!
• FC Hosting WGI - Saturday and Sunday, March 14 & 15; Sign up to Volunteer!
• Visit the Band Calendar​