The Kell Band Booster Association provide support to the staff and students of the Kell Band programs. We function through the efforts of multiple volunteers. Below is a brief description of some of our committees. If you are interested in finding out more you can e-mail the appropriate Chair(s).
ALUMNI
The Alumni Committee is responsible for keeping in touch with all former students and parents of the Kell Band program.
Alumni Coordinator: VACANT
CHAPERONE
The Chaperone Committee is responsible for providing chaperone support for any and all band activities including, but not limited to, band camp, band practices, football games, festivals, trips, etc.
CONNECTIONS
The Connections Committee is focused on establishing and encouraging participation in a “buddy system” to connect freshmen/new families with seasoned band parents. The purpose is to help with communication, to aid in ease of adjustment to marching band and high school life, and to draw in existing families who are not otherwise involved.
CONSERVATORY
The Conservatory Committee helps coordinate schedules, room assignments, and financial payments for our Conservatory program. Lessons are held at Kell by highly qualified professional musicians who specialize on their instrument.
EQUIPMENT
The Equipment Committee (“Roadies”) is generally responsible for maintenance and transportation of equipment and props. These efforts may include 1) maintaining all the equipment for the band (including drum major podiums, all the pit percussion carts with regard to paint, wheels, etc.,), 2) assuring the equipment trailer is always ready to roll, 3) building and maintaining props and making changes as needed, 4) transporting all the equipment and instruments to away football games, exhibitions, and competitions, 5) helping to move the pit percussion and drum major podiums on and off the field at halftime and back to the school after the performance, 6) moving other equipment as required. A good singing voice is a plus.
FUNDRAISING
The Fundraising Committee is responsible for establishing, organizing, communicating, and encouraging participation in all current fundraising efforts as well as to brainstorm and develop new ones. These may include both student funds, general funds, and shared funds as well as development of corporate sponsorships.
GUARD
The Guard Committee is responsible for coordinating the Guard needs, working closely with the directors to make sure they have everything needed and coordinated for the benefit of both the Guard and the entire band. The committee assures Guard activities are organized and running smoothly. They will work with other committees as required to facilitate budget planning, travel organization, submission of forms required for events, fundraising, creation of flags and uniforms, chaperone events, etc.
HOSPITALITY
The Hospitality Committee is responsible for coordinating meals and feeding the band students during designated student activities. This may include band camp, before football games, before competitions, etc., but it may also include involvement during band-sponsored events such as festivals, Kelleidoscope, banquets, and others. The committee may also provide concessions during concerts as required.
PERCUSSION
The Percussion Committee serves as a liaison between Board and Percussion Directors to assist with organization. They will work with other committees as required to facilitate budget planning, travel organization, submission of forms required for events, fundraising, chaperone events, etc.
SCRIP
Scrip is a subcommittee of Fundraising and is responsible for organization of weekly Scrip program, a major fundraising activity. Responsibilities include hosting weekly Scrip order/delivery times (currently 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Tuesdays). Activities include computer-based input and tracking of orders, weekly order placement to Great Lakes Scrip Center, Kroger, and Publix, weekly coordination of Scrip clerks, completion of paperwork including monthly reports to treasurer, promotion and communication, and other tasks as necessary.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Special Events Committee is responsible for definition, coordination, budget, and implementation of special band events, such as Kelleidoscope and PGA, as may be designated by the Directors and Executive Board when special focus and attention is required.
SPIRIT
The Spirit Committee is charged with boosting band spirit through decorations, special products, etc. Some ideas may include decorating the band room before competitions and festivals and providing goodies to the kids after practice especially during band camp weeks or the week of a competition.
SPIRIT WEAR
Spirit Wear is a subcommittee of Spirit with a specific focus toward products (clothing, bags, magnet, etc.) that serve to build a common sense of spirit. Such products may be used in conjunction with fundraising activities.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
The Student Activities Committee is designated to assist with various administrative and support aspects of student-related events and activities, most particularly during band camp. Working closely with the Chaperone and Hospitality committees, the Student Activities Committee’s responsibilities include coordination of special student events (bowling nights, etc), distribution and collection of all forms,, orientation meetings and programs, organization of healthy snacks (during camps),. The committee will work closely with the directors for any band-sponsored event such as festivals that may involve special student activities.
TRAVEL
The Travel Committee is responsible for researching and coordinating travel for proposed band trips. Activities may include contacting agencies, transportation firms, hotels, and others for information, comparing and negotiating costs, and recommending travel arrangements.
Travel Committee Chair: VACANT
UNIFORM
The Uniform Committee is responsible for measuring, fitting, assigning, gathering, cleaning, and storing uniforms all students in marching band and all concert bands. The required uniform parts/pieces are ordered, the hems must be sewn for marching band, and repairs are made such as buttons and stirrups. The committee will also provide costs for repair and replacement of uniforms.
