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Upcoming Performances

Pep Band Games - Jan. 7th & 8th
Come out to FCHS to cheer on the FC Basketball Boys team take on Whiteland Community on 1/7 and the girls play Roncaili on 1/8. While there, enjoy the spirited sounds of the FC Pep Band as they pump up the home crowd! Tip off for both games is at 7:30pm.

Fundraising

Nationwide Papa Johns Discount & Fundraiser - Jan. 9-12 
Our first Papa Johns nationwide fundraiser in November was a HUGE success - earning $476 in just one weekend! So, we're doing it again in January! Once again, this is a NATIONWIDE Online Offer and includes Indianapolis locations! Please share this flyer on social media and with your family members and friends who are not in Indianapolis - this is a great way for them to contribute to our band and get a discount! They can save 20% off all regular price menu items ordered online and through the Papa Johns app. And, 20% of the purchase price will be donated back to Franklin Central Bands. The Promo Code is FHSBB.

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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!

Click the flyer to see all the volunteer opportunities!

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.

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.

Mark Your Calendars 
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• Pep Band Games - Tuesday & Wednesday, January 7 & 8 @ 7:30
• Papa John's Nationwide Discount Code & Fundraiser - January 9-12 
• 2020-21 Ensemble Placement Auditions Due - Tuesday, January 14
• Band Parent Meeting - Thursday, January 16 @ 7:30pm in the Spaceship Room. This is a year-round band parent meeting for ALL band and guard ensembles. 
• 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​