Parent Information Night August 1, 2017
Agenda Introduction from Booster President: Carla Stone Choral Director: Dr. Jana Williams Chorus President: Eliza Wilson Communication and Information: Maggie Taylor Uniforms: Michelle Dobo Spirit Wear: Noelle Paramoure Fashion Show: Kat Wilson Board Introductions and Booster Business: Carla Stone
Welcome Carla Stone, President, Walton Choral Booster Club
Dr. Jana Williams Walton Choral Director
Eliza Wilson Walton Chorus President
Maggie Taylor Walton Chorus Assistant Director Emily.taylor@cobbk12.org
What do I have to do? 1. Complete Blanket Field Trip Form and sign the back. Return by Friday, August 4 quiz grade. 2. Follow Charms instructions listed on back of letter to update your information. 3. Go to www.waltonchorus.com, click on the Boosters tab and complete Registration form (includes t-shirt and Braves tickets purchase)
Please complete all 3 tasks tonight and send in completed form with your student(s) ASAP. This will be their first quiz grade. Friday is the absolute last day to submit these items.
If your student is in Tour Choir: TOMORROW is the deadline for bringing in passport copies, choosing roommates and signing up for chaperone groups.
REMIND 101 How to sign-up for Walton Chorus messages: Text @waltonsing to (858) 215-3912 Emily.taylor@cobbk12.org
2017-18 Booster Board Members Lesa Kagan: VP Fundraising-Donations, Fashion Show Kat Wilson: VP Administration-Volunteers, Fashion Show Amy Sims: Treasurer, Communications Tiffany Whittington: Communications Stephanie Holden: Secretary Michelle Dobo: Uniforms Wendy Lenhard: Chaperones Karen Key, Susan Birley: Refreshments Jenny Voland: Programs Chris Ronchetti: Silent Auction, Banquet Kim Kostakos: Silent Auction
Michelle Dobo Uniforms: michelledobo@gmail.com
Noelle Paramoure Spirit Wear: Spirit.WaltonChorusBooster@gmail.com
Spirit Wear Hoodies, t-shirts and more from ordering opens next week
Kat Wilson Fashion Show: waltonchorusfashionshow@gmail.com
Carla Stone President: President.WaltonChorusBooster@gmail.com
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Volunteer Opportunities Lollipop Chairperson Middle School Liaisons Raffle Chairperson Fashion Show Committee Chairperson (Meeting: September 12 at 6pm prior to board meeting) Chaperones See all opportunities available @ www.waltonchorus.com/volunteers
By the numbers A Cappella 36 Bel Canto 66 Camerata Singers 181 Männerchor 46 Select Women s Ensemble 46 Women s Concert Choir 118 2017-18 Total Singers: 493
#Students vs #Boosters 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 # of Students # of Boosters
Boosters pay for: Sheet music for concerts and Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) Accompanists in the classroom and at concerts Scholarships & Awards presented at the banquet Concert Venue rental Refreshments at all concerts and LGPE LGPE registration, All-State registration Directors travel, Tour Choir t-shirts Clinicians, arrangers, group photos, concert recordings, communications, and much more
Revenue Sources Lollipops Cobb County Raffle Fashion Show & Silent Auction Booster Donations
2017-18 Budget: NO Membership Fee 140 120 100 80 60 Banquet Office Directors Field Trips Concerts Refreshments Uniform Shirts Silent Auction Raffle Fashion Show 40 20 Music, Accompanists Boosters 0 Expenses Revenue
2017-18 Budget: WITH Membership Fee 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 Banquet Office Directors Field Trips Concerts Refreshments Uniform Shirts Music, Accompanists Membership Fee Silent Auction Raffle Fashion Show Boosters 0 Expenses Revenue
Matching Gifts Programs Open Programs Education or Restricted Programs Coca-Cola, Home Depot GE, Merck, Assurant Delta, IBM, AT&T
Questions: Q: How do I donate an amount not shown on the form because my company will match? A: Wait until next week to make your donation and just complete the registration without a donation. Q: What if I make a mistake on the registration? A: email Treasurer.WaltonChoralBooster@gmail.com
Thank You!