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About the Boosters

The Brentwood High School Band Boosters is a nonprofit, noncommercial organization which supports the band program at Brentwood High School. Parents and guardians of all students involved in any instrumental performing group including concert bands, marching band, color guard, winter guard and jazz ensembles are automatically members, as are the students. There are no membership dues. Everyone affiliated with the BHS instrumental music program is welcome and encouraged to take an active part in the Band Booster organization.

The band program's success depends not just the director and staff, who are hard-working teachers and mentors, but on the Booster's commitment, time and resources. Together we make it happen! Get involved and you’ll not only support this wonderful activity, but get to know your child’s friends and the parents too.

Band Booster Club general meetings are held six times a year on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the band room as follows: August 7, 2007, October 2 2007, December 4 2007, February 5 2008, April 1 2008 and May 6, 2008. At the meetings, you will receive information from the board of directors and band director, hear committee reports, receive financial updates, and have an opportunity to volunteer for band activities. If you can’t attend a meeting, please check the band newsletter online or the website for current events and activities.

The Band Boosters is led by an board of directors made up of elected officers and committee heads. The Board meets monthly and the meetings are open to everyone although only Board members have voting privileges. Any parent wants to present something to the board should contact the Booster president, Ruth Knab or another board member before the meeting so the item can be placed on the agenda.

Many volunteers are needed throughout the school year. Specific requests for volunteers are posted on the web site and via email, but please don't wait for any invitation to become involved. If any of the committees listed below are of interest to you, please contact the committee chairperson and ask, "How can I help?" Please, GET INVOLVED!

2007-08 Board of Directors

President - Ruth Knab

President: Ruth Knab phone: (615) 370-8661 email: ruth.knab@att.net

President-elect - Tom Carden

President-elect: Tom Carden phone: (615) 373-3653 email: tbcarden@juno.com

1st Vice President - Tim Morefield

1st Vice President: Tim Morefield phone: (615) 337-3194 email: MorefieldT@bellsouth.net

2nd Vice President - Paul Blackburn

phone: (615) 377-6213 email: paul@paulblackburn.com

Secretary - Christie Couch

Secretary: Christie Couch phone: (615) 377-8035 email: cbsofa@bellsouth.net

Treasurer - Diane Whiteside

Treasurer: Diane Whiteside phone: (615) 370-4686 email: DianeW9000@hotmail.com

Assistant Treasurer - Mary Ellen Donaldson

Assistant Treasurer: Mary Ellen Donaldson phone: (615) 377-8067 email: medonaldson@integrity.com

Winter Guard - Lynn Crider

Winter Guard: Lynn Crider phone: (615) 376-2882 email: hndcp1@bellsouth.net

Committees

Chaperones

The band boosters provide adult supervision for band trips and outside of school time performances of the BHS band. Please see chaperone guidelines in the student handbook for a through job description.

Coordinator(s): Jamie Blackburn phone: (615) 377-6213 email: gardener22060@yahoo.com

Marching Band

The Marching Band Coordinator works in conjunction with the truck crew, the pit crew, the chaperones, first aid, and the student meals committee to ensure all these important activities run smoothly at each competition, football game, and at Band Camp. This committee also works directly with Student Meals committee to facilitate the away meals and snacks.

Coordinator(s): Tim Morefield, Barb Corrin phone: (615) 337-3194 email: MorefieldT@bellsouth.net

Color Guard

The Color Guard Coordinator supports the activities of the Color Guard and serves as a representative for the Color on the Band Booster Board. These Coordinators will assist the Color Guard at performances, assist with uniforms, flags and accessories, and will maintain a first aide/emergency box.

Coordinator(s): Jennifer Kinzer, Stephanie Nugent phone: (615) 781-6986 (615) 497-2208 email: justjen@comcast.net nugent_family@comcast.net

Pit Crew

The Pit Crew coordinates and manages the handling and transportation of stationary percussion instruments and other equipment for and during football games and competitions band activities. The Pit Crew assists the students in loading and unloading the trailers. The chairperson of the Pit Crew will coordinate and schedule those parents who volunteer to serve on the committee.

Coordinator(s): Tommy Primm, Joe Daley phone: (615) 791-1339 (615) 832-9435 email: tmprimm@gmail.com dalyark5@aol.com

Truck Crew

The chairperson of the Truck Crew coordinates scheduling the rental truck cab to transport the Band trailer (instruments and props), and will schedule the driver of the truck.

Coordinator(s): Sean Donahue phone: (615) 377-9469 email: sean.donahue@vanderbilt.edu

Uniforms

The Uniform committee performs the fitting of students for uniforms and tuxedos, organizes distribution, repair and collection of the band uniforms. This committee also identifies any missing uniforms or uniform parts. Band Uniforms are provided and funded through your student’s fair share account and must be professionally cleaned before being returned at the end of the year.

Coordinator(s): Karen Williams, Valerie Herbert, Teri Daly, Mary McKnight phone: (615) 781-9649 email: will6will@aol.com

Student Meals

The Student Meal committee provides meals for students and staff during band camp week and at mini-camp days during the marching season. They plan, prepare, purchase, set up, and serve the meals. The committee also works directly with the marching coordinator to organize snacks and meals for the band while away from campus.

Coordinator(s): Chloe Hannah, Corinne Sterling, Gwen Edmonson phone: (615) 371-1151 email: cphannah@comcast.net

Band Shirts

Coordinates the design, ordering, distribution, and sales of the BHS Band show shirts and other apparel. All marching students receive a Band show shirt that is included in the student’s fair share amount.

Coordinator(s): Dreama Arguello phone: (615) 309-7040 email: darguello@aol.com

Hospitality

The Hospitality committee is responsible for coordinating the hospitality and refreshments at certain band functions and concerts as established by the director and booster board.

Coordinator(s): Pat Balog, Laura Wilczek, Jane Bennie phone: (615) 221-5020 email: balog@comcast.net

Concert Management

Coordinates with the band director to ensure all logistical details are covered for concert performances.

Coordinator(s): Pam Padgett phone: (615) 794-8690 email: jppadgett@comcast.net

First Aid

Arranges first aid support, along with appropriate first aid supplies, for Band functions. The First Aid coordinator is responsible for maintaining the medical release forms which are required before any student can participate in band activities.

Coordinator(s): Ruth Knab phone: (615) 370-8661 email: ruth.knab@att.net

Winter Guard

The Winter Guard Committee oversees the activities of the Winter Guard and assists the Winter Guard at performances, assist with uniforms, flags and accessories, and will maintain a first aid box. The coordinator serves on the executive board.

Coordinator(s): Lynn Crider phone: (615) 376-2882 email: hndcp1@bellsouth.net

General Fund Raising

Please see the fund raising section below for specific opportunities and details.

Coordinator(s): various

Fund Raising Opportunities

Corporate/Community

Develops and maintains corporate sponsorship opportunities and donations from individuals to enhance the overall band program and help fulfill the band director’s wish list.

Coordinator(s): Lisa Morrow phone: (615) 221-8869 email: lhmorrow@yahoo.com

Titans Concessions

The Corporation for the Advancement of Fine-Arts Education, (CAFE, Inc.) is a nonprofit organization that was formed to provide an opportunity for supporters of the fine arts to raise money to support their favorite nonprofit fine arts organization. Currently Cafe offers concession events at LP Field and Sommet Center for our booster parents to support their students and nonprofit fine arts organizations such as band, orchestra, chorus, dance, drama, debate, etc.

Coordinator(s): Stephanie Nugent phone: (615) 300-2750 email: nugent_family@comcast.net

Sommet Concessions

Please see description under Titans Concessions.

Coordinator(s): Diane Whiteside phone: (615) 370-4686 email: dianew9000@hotmail.com

Kroger Cares

For every $100 you spend at Kroger, %4 is credited to your Student Band account. You may purchase a Kroger card in the band office or from the contact person.

Coordinator(s): Stacy Peterson phone: (615) 377-4771 email: albertine@comcast.net

Smart Cards

Students may chose to sell Smart Cards and a percentage of what they sell goes into their band account.

Coordinator(s): Cathy Brooks-Fincher phone: (615) 377-1330 email: cathybrooksfincher@hotmail.com

Citipass Books

Owners of Citipass book will get coupons with discounts from participating retailers. Moines earned by selling books will go into your student’s band account.

Coordinator(s): Jayni Arata phone: (615) 377-9599 email: adaysworth@comcast.net

Kohl's

You can earn 4% on purchases at Kohl’s. Kohl’s Gift Cards are sold in denominations of $50 or $100 and are available in the Band Office or from the contact person.

Coordinator(s): Janet Donahue phone: (61) 377-6469 email: jandonahue@comcast.net

Dippin Dots

The Band sells Dippin Dots at home football games. The General Band account receives a percentage of all sales

Coordinator(s): Wanda Clark phone: (615) 370-1180 email: wandac1@comcast.net

Fruit Sales

Citrus fruit is sold every fall. Students may choose to sell fruit and a percentage of what they sell goes into their band account.

Coordinator(s): Sandra Ford phone: (615) 371-0575 email: sandraford@comcast.net

Chick Fil-A

The General Band Account will get a percentage of the total sales on a pre-arranged night of our choice at Chick Fil A.

Coordinator(s): Betsy Davies phone: (615) 377-3048 email: betsysdavies@comcast.net