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. Click Here to Download the proposed Bylaws Upcoming Performances
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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. Per the bylaws, we must share the changes with the band parents and offer you a chance to provide comments and suggestions. Please download and review the document and send your comments to officers@fcbands.org. The deadline for comments is the end of day, Thursday, January 30. Click Here to Download the proposed Bylaws 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 Thursday, January 30 – Deadline for providing feedback on proposed changes to officers@fcbands.org 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. Click Here to Download the proposed Bylaws The Guard swag stores are open now until 8am on Monday, Feb. 3 Each winter guard member will get a t shirt as their “free” show shirt which is paid for with your fees.
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Flashes Pep Band Performances & Volunteers Needed to Serve Pizza There are 4 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. We feed the band during their 3rd quarter break and we always welcome extra hands to help! We still need help on these last few dates—please contact Denise Holaday (denise.holaday@gmail.com) if you are available to assist!
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 Click for pdf Mattress Sale - Sunday, Feb. 23 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. 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. Housekeeping Volunteers Needed for ISSMA Competition at FTMS West - Saturday, Feb. 1 The Middle School West Band Department needs our help! West is hosting the ISSMA competition on Saturday, February 1 and Mr. Fyffe needs about 10 more volunteers to fully staff the event and make it a success. Visit this link to see available shift times and the assignments. Mark Your Calendar
 IMPORTANT - Proposed Changes to Band Booster Bylaws Proposed Changes Coming to the Band Boosters 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. Per the bylaws, we must share the changes with the band parents and offer you a chance to provide comments and suggestions. Please download and review the document and send your comments to officers@fcbands.org. The deadline for comments is the end of day, Thursday, January 30. The completed bylaws will be presented at the February band parent meeting on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30pm. A vote will be taken on whether to pass the changes to the bylaws; you must attend the meeting to vote. Click the link to see the updated bylaws that include the proposed changes. Why are these changes being proposed? The FC band directors and many parents in the FC Band Booster organization expects the program to grow in the coming years. To better prepare for the increase in student enrollment, amendments are being proposed to prepare future band parents for the leadership roles that we think will help serve a larger organization. As of the 2019-2020 school year, we host three competitions, a craft fair, and many other activities. Those events will grow, and new fundraising events will be added, with the increases in our band member enrollment. With better defined leadership roles, the goal is to have improved communication between staff, directors, the elected Band Board Officers, and with all band parents. The proposed bylaw amendments are also intended to provide a more defined framework of responsibilities and needs, for the current and future band parents. The amendments will illustrate what roles need to be filled, in order to continue the current activities and fundraisers of the organization. While these amendments are one small effort to create a defined list of leadership roles, it is understood that many parents participate, in multiple ways, to support the band programs, in undefined roles. The leadership definitions in the proposed amendments are subject to modification during the next few weeks of discussion. Parent communication on the proposed amendments is essential. Your feedback is welcomed. We hope you will take a few moments to consider the amendments and share how you believe we can make improvements on the documents. Send your feedback to officers@fcbands.org. The deadline for comments is the end of day, Thursday, January 30. Click the link to see the updated bylaws that include the proposed changes. Summary of Proposed Bylaws Amendments Amendment One: 1. Four New Band Board Officer Positions are being proposed, to be added to the current Board Officer positions of President, Treasurer, and Secretary. These changes would result in there being 7 elected Board Officer (voting) positions, instead of the current 5 elected Board Officer positions. The four new positions would have the following titles: a. Vice President b. Fundraising Coordinator (formerly Ways and Means Vice President) c. Engagement Coordinator (formerly Communications Vice President) d. Events Coordinator Amendment Two: 2. 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). This 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: 3. Details and descriptions are being added to the Bylaws for liaison and other support positions. Thank you for your support of the students and staff of the FC Band Department. Warmest Regards, The FC Band Booster Board Upcoming Performances
Flashes Pep Band Performances & Volunteers Needed to Serve Pizza There are 4 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. We feed the band during their 3rd quarter break and we always welcome extra hands to help! We still need help on these last few dates—please contact Denise Holaday (denise.holaday@gmail.com) if you are available to assist!
Fundraising 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! Join in on the excitement and volunteer today!
 Kroger Rewards We are excited to share that Kroger sent the Band Boosters $3,250 in 2019 - that includes a check for $833 just for October to December 2019! We believe $5000 is possible in 2020. How?
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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!
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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:
If you have questions, contact: Tyler Bongen and Heather Buck, coordinator@fcbands.org Join in on the excitement and volunteer today!
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
 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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