2/3/20

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ALL BAND & GUARD FAMILIES - Food Contributions for IPA on Saturday, Feb. 15
Franklin Central will host the Indiana Percussion Association contest on Saturday, February 15. WE NEED YOUR HELP to provide food for the students and the many volunteers in the Volunteer Hospitality room. All Guard and Band families are asked to contribute. Click here to see the full instructions, including what you are asked to provide. If you have questions, please contact Angie Sears at angela.r.sears@hotmail.com.

Band Booster Bylaw Amendments – What you need to know
 
The band boosters are proposing the addition of some positions and adjusting the term limits for board officers. This requires a change to the bylaws. The finalized version of the amendments will be presented at the Feb 11 parent meeting.
 
Why are these changes being proposed?
The FC band directors and many parents expect the high school band to rapidly grow in the coming years due to the population surge in Franklin Township. The proposal expands the number of Booster officers and defines a recommended and expanded number of appointed leaders. This will provide future Booster organizations a blueprint for leading a larger group of students and parent volunteers.
 
Summary of Proposed Bylaws Amendments
Amendment One:
Four New Band Board Officer Positions are being proposed.
             1.    Vice President 
             2.    Fundraising Coordinator (formerly Vice President Ways and Means)
             3.    Engagement Coordinator (formerly Vice President Communications)
             4.    Events Coordinator 
 
Amendment Two:
The maximum time that a person can serve consecutive terms in the same Elected Board Officer role is proposed to be 3 years (formerly 2 years). The rationale for this be to would allow for consistent parent leadership to remain in place when necessary. For example, the change in the length of terms would be useful, should there be the occasion when no new candidates were slated for any one of the officer positions. The change in term length will still allow for any band parent to run for any office on an annual basis.
 
Amendment Three:
Details and descriptions are being added to the Bylaws for liaison and other support positions. 

Important Dates
Tuesday, February 11 – PARENT MEETING: Booster Board will present finalized proposed amendments to parents; no vote will be taken.
Tuesday, March 10 – PARENT MEETING: Parents will vote on the proposed bylaw amendments. If passed, the search for candidates to fill the board positions will begin.
Thursday, April 9 – PARENT MEETING: Band Booster Board Election
 
How do I get involved?
If you’re a veteran band or guard parent and you’re interested in using your leadership skills to serve the band program in an expanded capacity, please talk to any of the band booster officers about adding your name to the ballot on April or send an email to officers@fcbands.org.
 
If you’re a freshman or middle school parent and want to become more involved, you can start by filling out the volunteer survey.  We want you to be aware of all of the great opportunities to be involved. It’s fun, you’ll make new friends, and best of all you’ll be adding value to the FC Band program. 
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Click Here to Download the proposed Bylaws

Upcoming Performances

Flashes Pep Band Performances
There are 3 more opportunities to come out and witness the electric atmosphere that our Flashes Pep Band brings to the FC basketball games! Call time is 6pm; game and performance begins at 7:30pm.

• Thursday, February 6
• Tuesday, February 11
• Friday, February 14

The band students are fed pizza during their 3rd quarter break. Special thanks to the band parents who have helped serve this season, and those who have volunteered to serve during these last few games!

Fundraising

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Freddy's Spirit Night - Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 5-9pm
The February Spirit Night is at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Dine at Freddy's on Wednesday, February 12 from 5-9pm, show the flyer, and the FC Bands program will receive 20% of your purchase! 

Volunteer for Three Events FC is Hosting in 2020-Color Guard event in need!
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.While the IPA and WGI event positions are filling up, the Color Guard event is still in desperate need of volunteers that can stay for the entire shift. 

​Join in on the excitement and volunteer today!

If you have ANY questions regarding the positions available, the contacts for these events are: Tyler Bongen and Heather Buck, coordinator@fcbands.org

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!

Mattress Sale - Sunday, Feb. 23
Advertise the mattress sale to friends and family! Text "FCHSBAND" to 484848. You will receive a link that can be shared on Facebook. Flyers are available in the band room; Please take as many as you need. Friends and family who mention your student's name at the purchase will give a $25 credit to your band account. This is a great opportunity for you to encourage the people in your life to replace that old mattress and make participation in band and guard more affordable.

The annual FC Bands Mattress Sale is on Sunday, February 23, from 10am to 5pm.  Two more students are needed to wear a mattress costume on the day of the sale and wave at cars on Franklin Road. Each student's band account will receive $20 for this opportunity - contact Travis Sears at  vpwaysandmeans@fcbands.org.

Thanks to everyone who attended the parent's mattress meeting! The band raised $340 - $10 for each adult who attended. 

Mark Your Calendar​​

• Pep Band Performance - Thursday, February 6
• Pep Band Performance - Tuesday, February 11
• Important Band Parent Meeting to discuss Proposed Bylaw Changes - Tuesday, February 11 @ 7:30pm (Booster Board will present finalized proposed amendments to parents; no vote will be taken.)​
• Freddy's Spirit Night - Wednesday, February 12 from 5-9pm
• Pep Band Performance - ​Friday, February 14
• Varsity Guard Performance @ Warren Central - Saturday, February 15 
• FC Hosting IPA - Saturday, February 15; Sign up to Volunteer!
• IPA Hosting & All Band and Guard Parents are Requested to Donate Food - Saturday, February 15; Click here to see the full instructions, including what you are asked to provide.
• Indoor Percussion Performance at FC - Saturday, February 15 
• Varsity Guard Performance @ Avon - Sunday, February 16
• JV & Varsity Guard Performance @ Brownsburg - Saturday, February 22
• Mattress Sale at FC - Sunday, February 23
• All Franklin Township Percussion Concert - Wednesday, February 26 @6:30-8:30pm in the FCHS Auditorium 
• Disney Trip Parade Rehearsal - Friday, February 28 @ 1:30-3pm 
• ISSMA State Solo & Ensemble - Saturday, February 29
• FC Hosting IHSCGA - Saturday, March 7; Sign up to Volunteer!
• Important Band Parent Meeting for Parents to vote on the Proposed Bylaw Amendments - Tuesday, March 10 @7:30pm (Parents will vote on the proposals. You must be present to vote. Please plan to attend. If passed, the search for candidates to fill the board will begin.)
• FC Hosting WGI - Saturday and Sunday, March 14 & 15; Sign up to Volunteer!
• Important Band Parent Meeting - Thursday, April 9. (Band Booster Board Elections for 2020-2021 will take place. Parents must be present to vote.)
• Visit the Band Calendar​​