News for Week of January 17 - 23, 2010 |
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. IMPORTANT Booster Meeting - JANUARY 19, 2010
2. Ammendment to By-Laws Being Proposed
3. Georgia Tech Concessions - SIGN UP TODAY
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Winter Guard Info
5. Band Pledge Fee Information
6. Easy Ways to Help Pay Band Fees
7. Calendar of Band Events & Twitter Info
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QUICK LOOK - IMPORTANT UPCOMING BAND EVENTS |
| Monday – January 18– NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Holiday |
Tuesday – January 19 – BOOSTER MEETING - 7:00 pm - Band Room
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 5 –8 pm – Daniell Middle School |
Thursday – January 21– SHS OPEN HOUSE - 6:30 pm
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 5 – 8 pm – Daniell Middle School |
Tuesday – January 26 – 8th Grade Info Meeting - 7:00 pm - Band Room
Winter Guard Rehearsal – 5 –8 pm – Daniell Middle School |
To view the full Sprayberry Band Calendar click here. |
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 SHS BAND VALENTINE FLOWER SALE
A big THANK YOU to
Margie Crawford and Maggie Queen
for volunteering to Co-Chair the Valentine Flower Sale.
If you are interested in helping with this FUN
fundraising
activity please email vicepresident@sprayberryband.com. |
1. SBBA January Booster Meeting
TUESDAY – JANUARY 19, 2010 – 7:00 pm
To be held in the Band Room
- IMPORTANT MEETING -
All Band parents and students are encouraged to attend.
| * Nominations announced for 2010-2011 Sprayberry Band Booster Board. |
| * Amendment to the By-Laws will be discussed (see article 3 below). |
* Band Director will discuss how changes in next year's school schedule
and the construction of the new Fine Arts facility effects band activities. |
| * Festival rehearsal schedule and events announced. |
| * One lucky attendee will receive a great door prize! |
2010-2011 BOARD NOMINATIONS
For information on Board Nominations or if you are interested in being on the Board
contact
Nomination Chair Vicki Matthews at nominees@sprayberryband.com |
| During the meeting the Nominating Committee will present its slate of nominees. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor. Once the meeting is concluded nominations will be closed for the 2010-2011 Board. Elections will be held at the Booster Meeting on February 16, 2010. |
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2. OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
Amendment to By-Laws and Standing Rules Will Be Discussed
at the Booster Meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Voting on these Amendments will be held at the
Booster Meeting on
TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 16, 2010. |
Message from Sprayberry Band Booster Association President
MIKE MATTHEWS
To all SBBA Members (Parents/Guardians of Band Students):
Within the By-Laws and Standing Rules of the SBBA we would like to modify the title of the office of Treasurer of Student Acccounts (an Executive Board position). The proposal is to change the title to Administrator of Band Database, to more accurately describe the role of this individual. Along with the title change, there will be a minor addition to the responsibilies to include maintaining the Band's database through CHARMS.
Membership approval is necessary to amend the SBBA By-Laws and Standing Rules.
This is an official notification that at the Booster Meeting schedule for Tuesday, January 19, 2010, the proposed amendments will be discussed.
For your reference, the following are the proposed amendments to the By-Laws and Standing Rules for the position of Treasurer of Student Accounts. Changes are highlighted in red.
| SBBA BY-LAWS PROPOSED AMENDMENT |
| THE CURRENT BY-LAWS STATE: |
Section 6.06 Treasurer of Student Accounts
The Treasurer of Student Accounts (“TSA”) will become familiar with the Fundraising of the Association, will receive and post all information from the various fundraising efforts of the Association to the fundraising points accounting information system and deliver information for the previous calendar month to the R&D Treasurer no later than the 10th of each month. |
| PROPOSED CHANGES TO BY-LAW TEXT |
Section 6.06 Administrator of Band Database
The Administrator of Band Database (“ABD”) will be responsible for organizing band registration activities, will maintain accurate information in the band database system, will become familiar with the Fundraising of the Association, will receive and post all information from the various fundraising efforts of the Association to the fundraising points accounting information system and deliver information for the previous calendar month to the R&D Treasurer no later than the 10th of each month. |
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| SBBA STANDING RULES PROPOSED AMENDMENT |
| THE CURRENT STANDING RULES STATE: |
Article I. Responsibilities of the Officers of the Board of Directors |
| Section 1.05 Treasurer of Student Accounts |
- Maintain accurate records of Student Credit in accordance with Article IV of these Standing Rules.
- Maintain a database of the current mailing address, telephone number and email address for each Member and student.
- Serve on Budget Committee.
- Along with Band Director, President, Vice-President, and R&D Treasurer, confer with families who are in arrears on any band fees to ensure timely payment of all band fees.
- Work with R&D Treasurer to prepare a written report for distribution at each monthly Board meeting that reflects total fees due and collected.
- Coordinate with the R&D Treasurer to ensure delivery of the financial records, for their term of office, no later than May 31 for audit by an outside auditor selected and approved by the Board.
- Provide the R&D Treasurer the information necessary for preparation and filing of all annual tax returns and any other federal or state mandated tax forms. This includes, but is not limited to, 1099 forms, Form 990, Business Personal Property Tax Returns, Business License Renewals, etc.
- In February submit a proposed budget for your office to the President.
- Attend all Board, General Membership and special meetings throughout the year.
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| PROPOSED CHANGES TO STANDING RULES: |
Article I. Responsibilities of the Officers of the Board of Directors |
| Section 1.05 Administrator of Band Database |
- Organize and manage all band student registration activities.
- Maintain accurate records of Student Credit in accordance with Article IV of these Standing Rules.
- Maintain a database of the current mailing address, telephone number and email address for each Booster Member and student.
- Serve on Budget Committee.
- Along with Band Director, President, Vice-President, and R&D Treasurer, confer with families who are in arrears on any band fees to ensure timely payment of all band fees.
- Work with R&D Treasurer to prepare a written report for distribution at each monthly Board meeting that reflects total fees due and collected.
- Coordinate with the R&D Treasurer to ensure delivery of the financial records, for their term of office, no later than May 31 for audit by an outside auditor selected and approved by the Board.
- Provide the R&D Treasurer the information necessary for preparation and filing of all annual tax returns and any other federal or state mandated tax forms. This includes, but is not limited to, 1099 forms, Form 990, Business Personal Property Tax Returns, Business License Renewals, etc.
- In February submit a proposed budget for your office to the President.
- Attend all Board, General Membership and special meetings throughout the year.
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| ADDITIONAL PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS |
If the above ammendments pass, then throughout both the By-Laws and Standing Rules the text “Treasurer of Student Accounts” would change to “Administrator of Band Database” and the initials "TSA” would change to “ABD” to reflect the position title change.
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Click here to view the complete SBBA By-Laws and Standing Rules on the
Sprayberry Band web site www.sprayberryband.com. |
3. GEORGIA TECH CONCESSIONS
SIGN-UP TODAY!!
Click the dates below to send an email to sign up NOW!
In the email include your name, whether you are a student or parent, and a contact phone number.
Any concert band or marching band student, parent or family member may sign up to work the concession stands hosted by the Sprayberry Band at the Georgia Tech home football and basketball games.
Adults earn approximately $30 FP*
Students earn approximately $20 FP*
*The dollar amount earned is considered Fundraising Points (FP) and will be automatically deducted from your student's band fees. Workers do not get paid actual money.
Not only do the band families have fun working concessions, it is also a WONDERFUL opportunity for your band student to get real work experience they can use on a resume. For more info on concessions visit the band web site at www.sprayberryband.com
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4. Winter Guard Schedule
For more info on Winter Guard contact SBBA Guard Liaison Holly Brainard at
colorguard@sprayberryband.com
WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
All rehearsals will be at J.J. Daniell Middle School
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays - 5:00 - 8:00 pm
COMPETITION AND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
| February 6 |
TBA |
Competition |
Pope High School |
February 13-14 |
TBA |
WGI Regional |
Pensacola, Florida |
February 27 |
TBA |
Competition |
West Forsyth High School |
March 6 |
TBA |
Competition |
East Coweta High School |
March 13 -14 |
TBA |
Field Trip |
Atlanta Regional WGI |
March 20 – 21 |
TBA |
Practice & Sleepover |
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March 27 |
TBA |
SAPA Championships |
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5. Band Pledge Fee Information
Your band student's pledge fees are very important and it would be very difficult to maintain the quality of the Marching and Concert Band Programs at Sprayberry if not for the support of every family involved!
If you have not done so already, please send your Fall 2009 payment to:
Sprayberry Band Booster Association
P.O. Box 671051
Marietta, GA. 30066
THANK YOU for supporting the Band Program and for helping to reach our band budget. We can’t do it without YOU!
If you have any questions regarding your statements that are mailed to you each month, please contact SBBA Treasurer Rebecca Dumont at treasurer@sprayberryband.com
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6. Paying Band Fees…Not a Problem!
The Band Boosters Offer Opportunities to EASILY Pay Those Fees
If you have a student participating in any of the band programs at Sprayberry High School there are yearly band fees required to help maintain the band programs. This includes students in Concert Band, Symphony I, Symphony II, Jazz Band, Percussion, Marching Band, Color Guard and Winter Guard. To help our band families, the Sprayberry Band Boosters Association has come up with several EASY ways to help compensate those band fee payments. For information on any of these personal fund raising opportunities contact SBBA Fundraising Chairs, Matt and Holly Brainard, at fundraising@sprayberryband.com.
GEORGIA TECH CONCESSIONS
SIGN-UP TODAY!!
Any concert band or marching band student, parent or family member may sign up to work the concession stands hosted by the Sprayberry Band at the Georgia Tech home football and basketball games.
Adults earn approximately $30 FP*
Students earn approximately $20 FP*
*The dollar amount earned is considered Fundraising Points (FP) and will be automatically deducted from your student's band fees. Workers do not get paid actual money.
Not only do the band families have fun working concessions, it is also a WONDERFUL opportunity for your band student to get real work experience they can use on a resume. For more info on concessions visit the band web site at www.sprayberryband.com
SIGN UP TODAY! - Click the date to sign up NOW!
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 STEVI B’S BUFFET CERTIFICATES
The managers of Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet located at 50 Barrett Parkway have offered the Sprayberry Band an AMAZING fund raising opportunity to sell certificates good for one (1) buffet. The certificates are good until December 31, 2010.
Stevi B’s Certificates are $10 each*.
For every certificate your family sells, $8.00 of the price goes TOWARD YOUR STUDENT’S BAND FEES. So if you sell ten (10) certificates, $80 will be deducted from your band fee account. IT’S THAT EASY!
* Certificates may be checked out on an “honor” system. You do NOT have to pay for the certificates when they are checked out. You are responsible for every certificate checked out in your name. You must turn in the money and/or any certificates not sold. CASH ONLY ACCEPTED. No checks. This fund raiser is available for the entire school year.
HOW TO GET YOUR STEVI B’S CERTIFICATES:
- At the monthly Booster Meetings (third Tuesday of every month).
- Contact the SBBA Fundraising Chair, Holly Brainard, at fundraising@sprayberryband.com or call 678-860-5878.
Note: Two dollars ($2.00) of each certificate will go into the Sprayberry Band general fund. |
 GOLD FUNDRAISER
Offered to Sprayberry Band families by
A&M Jewelers
4517 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066
For more information, contact SBBA Vice President,
Margie Crawford, at vicepresident@sprayberryband.com
A&M Gold Jewelers will purchase your unwanted gold jewelry. Bring your old, mis-matched, broken or just plain ugly gold or platinum jewelry (rings, necklace, pendant, bracelet, earrings) to their store and an agent will assess your gold right there. The value of the gold will then be subtracted from your student’s total band fees. This fund raiser is available for the entire school year.
Really - it’s that easy! During Band Registration in April, and again during the recent Concert Band Registration this month, two different band families paid off their students’ ENTIRE band fees each with only a single ziplock bag of old gold!
Bring your gold to A&M Jewelers any time. Be sure to tell them you are a SHS Band Member! |
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7. Sprayberry Band Calendar of Events
To get the most up-to-date version of the Band calendar
click here to view the calendar in a pdf file on the band web site.
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