Pine-Richland Band Boosters Meeting
October 2, 2017
President – Lurrene Parker prbbpresident@gmail.com Vice-President – Lisa Gaffey prbbvice@gmail.com Treasurer – Dan Kerr kdan1961@gmail.com Secretary - Jill Gruber prbbsecretary@gmail.com
Pine-Richland President Lurrene Parker prbbpresident@gmail.com - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Pine-Richland President Lurrene Parker prbbpresident@gmail.com Band Boosters Vice-President Lisa Gaffey prbbvice@gmail.com Treasurer Dan Kerr kdan1961@gmail.com Meeting Secretary - Jill Gruber prbbsecretary@gmail.com October 2,
President – Lurrene Parker prbbpresident@gmail.com Vice-President – Lisa Gaffey prbbvice@gmail.com Treasurer – Dan Kerr kdan1961@gmail.com Secretary - Jill Gruber prbbsecretary@gmail.com
Pine-Richland Band Booster President
Pine-Richland Band Director
Pine-Richland Band Booster President
Please read thoroughly as there is quite of bit of
important information included.
If you are not receiving emails or text messages
from the band, be sure to enter all parent information in your student’s Charms account. See Jill Gruber for any related questions.
Please be sure to check the Band Website for call
times for games and other events.
Dance team may have an earlier call time on some
weeks.
Call times may change at the last minute. Please
check the website for latest details and most accurate information. Additionally, Mr. Scott announces call times to the students at school. https://pinerichlandband.wordpress.com
Destination and trip details were approved by the
PRSD School Board.
Williamsburg/Norfolk NATO Parade Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29 Parade of Nations in Norfolk, Virginia Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia Washington D.C. Tour of Monuments Cost estimate: $500-$600 per student
Return Trip Commitment Form and pay deposit by
Wednesday, October 18, 207
Payment Options: Check for $250 payable to EMA Pay Online by emailing EMA at info@ameritiours.com
Include the following information: Pine-Richland Marching Band,
Parent Name, Student Name, Email Address, Amount to Charge ($250)
EMA will then provide an electronic invoice – major credit cards
and PayPal are accepted. A 3% processing fee will be charged.
Cancellation Insurance can be purchased for $29 Email
info@ameritiours.com for details
Final Payment due on March 1, 2018 Return Commitment Form even if student is not
attending the trip
ALL trip chaperones must have independent
volunteer clearances.
The chaperone list for all events has been
determined based on Interests selected in
this chaperone list.
Fall Sports Raffles and Spring Sports & Music Raffle(s) Potential to generate $30,000-$40,000 before the trip! 2,000 tickets for each raffle (4,000 tickets available
now)
If everyone sells 20 tickets (10 for each raffle), will
maximize profits.
Additional Trip Fundraisers Stromboli Sale, Pie Sale, Pierogi Sale Less profitable, but always popular Proceeds from trip fundraisers will lower the overall trip
cost per student.
Encourage all families to participate in these fundraisers.
Suggesting a minimum target sales amount for the
Stromboli, Pie, and Pierogi fundraisers. Of course, you can always sell more than the minimum suggested sale amount!
If you prefer to not participate in these fundraisers, you are
welcome to make a donation to support the band!
Thank you for supporting the band!
Price Avg.Profit Target Target Profit Suggested Per Item Per Item Number to Sell Per Student Contribution Stromboli $3.00 $1.20 10 $12.00 $10.00 Pies $11.00 $4.42 5 $22.10 $20.00 Pierogi $9.00 $4.25 5 $21.25 $20.00 TOTALS $55.35 $50.00
Beth Ahearn, Homecoming Booth Chair Food and Beverages
Baked Goods Hot Chocolate Cold Apple Cider Cold Bottled Water
Spiritwear Sale and Order Forms
Spiritwear will be displayed; some available for purchase. Other items will be
for sample purposes only and can be ordered using available order forms. Fall Sports Raffle Ticket Sales
Selling raffle tickets for $5.00 each ($50.00 a book of 10)
Mattress Sale Promotion
Mattress Sale flyer distribution
Stromboli Sale Order Forms
Order forms available for sales
Volunteer Shifts
4:30 – 5:45 pm/5:45 – 7:00 pm/7:00 – 8:15 pm (Close and break down booth
around 7:45pm. Most watching game then and want to see half-time show.)
Pine-Richland Band Booster Treasurer
Ending Balance $93,397 as of September 30, 2017. Band cash $87,393 & Dance Team cash $6,004 Kennywood Ticket Sales Profit TBD “Orange Ribbon Tribute” Donations to PROF Kyle Pomerleau Scholarship Fund
from PRBB totaled $278 in September 2017. PRBB target goal of $1,000
Concessions and Candy Stand Banner year so far with record sales! ESPN Game vs. Wayne $6,485 sales Game 1 vs. Mt. Lebanon $5,336 sales Game 2 vs. Penn Hills $6,152 sales Game 3 vs. Central Catholic $6,477 sales 4 Game Sales Totals $24,450 vs. $19,095 (2016) and $ 20,242 (2015) Net Profit Calculation – Sales Less Expenses Pepsi (both stands) $3,609 Concession purchases: Gordon Foods $2,547, Other $745 Candy Stand purchases: Candy $3,267, Popcorn $950 CONCESSIONS NET PROFIT TO DATE $13,332 2016-2017 IRS Tax Return 990 filing deadline is 11/15/17. Will be filed by the next
booster meeting.
Pine-Richland Band Booster Vice President Fundraisers
Sale #3 deadline will be November 30 (in time
for holiday gifts).
Spiritwear Store is always available online in
Charms.
Must meet deadline to ensure your order is
processed for that sale date.
Be sure to “Check Out” and “Process
Payment” in the online store. If you do not, your
Sale #4 will occur prior to the band trip (hoping
to offer some new spring wardrobe items, i.e. shorts)
Fall Sports Raffle Tickets are on sale now! Drawings October 20 at Pine-Richland home
football game.
Two separate raffles this fall due to the
extreme generosity of our ticket donors. Our band families rock! Thanks again to the Kwasnick and Rudolph families for their Penguins and Steelers ticket donations and to the Plazas for securing a donation from Evoqua that includes Penguins tickets and an
Raffle Prize Package #1 Raffle Prize Package #2
Tickets easy to sell and net nearly 100% profit!
All profits reduce the cost of the spring band trip.
Tickets are $5 each and can be ordered in
booklets of ten (10 tickets per booklet - $50 per booklet)
Fundraising Target: Minimum of 20 tickets (10
for each raffle package) per student. If you prefer to make a donation in lieu of selling, an equivalent donation for this fundraiser would be $100.
How to request your tickets:
Email Christine Plaza to let her know that you would like two sets of tickets (one booklet for each raffle) sent home with your student.
What if I wish to purchase more than two sets?
If your tickets are paid in full, you may request additional tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis until all tickets are sold. Additional tickets available now!
Payment: Payment ($50 per booklet) accepted
upon ordering or upon sale of tickets and return of completed ticket stubs, whichever you prefer. Make all checks payable to "PRBB" or "Pine- Richland Band Boosters" and place in the band box
October 13, but please return your ticket stubs and checks ASAP.
Please return unsold tickets ASAP to give others a
chance to sell them. We want to maximize the profits on our most lucrative fundraiser! This is a HUGE opportunity to raise significant funds for the spring trip. Please sell as many tickets as you can!
Stromboli sale is underway! Strombolis are $3.00 each. Please make all checks payable to “PRBB” or
“Pine-Richland Band Boosters”. Due date for payment and forms is October 16, 2016. Payment should be included with all Stromboli orders.
Order form is available on the band website. Stromboli delivery and distribution in the band
room on or before October 26.
Each student should aim to sell a minimum of 10
$10.
Saturday, November 4 At Pine-Richland High School Many thanks to Tonya Kaib for chairing once
again! tkaib@yahoo.com
Additional details will follow, but start to get the
word out to friends, family, and community!
Opportunity to make a lot of money with very
little effort on our part!
Mid-October to early November Sale Dates Delivery before Thanksgiving Watch for details from chairs Amy Moore and
Sheila Baldauff
Each student should aim to sell a minimum of 5
selling, an equivalent donation would be $20.
Pierogi Sale January Sale Dates Thanks to Jill Roskin honeysboyz@zoominternet.net and Karen
Junker djunker@zoominternet.net for chairing!
Each student should aim for a minimum of 5 Pierogi orders. If you
prefer to make a donation in lieu of selling, an equivalent donation would be $20.
2018 Spring Sports and Music Raffle Scheduled for January and/or February. Has to be wrapped up before Spring Trip to calculate benefit. Previous raffle included U2 Concert Tickets, Penguins Tickets, and
Cash.
Please consider donating Concert Tickets, Opening Day or other
Pirates Tickets, Penguins Tickets, etc.
Thanks to Christine Plaza for chairing all of our raffle fundraisers!
Keep collecting your Cranberry Chick-fil-A
receipts and sending them into the Band Box!
We anticipate that receipts from the new
Chick-fil-A opening in Pine Township will also be collectable, since it is under the same
Due to the magnificent success of the Chick-
fil-A Food Credit Rewards Program, we have earned $661.30 in free food to date, which will be used to offset Senior Night costs.
Pine-Richland Band Booster President
Senior Parents:
Read the parent letter on the website RSVP as soon as possible (by October 7) to Senior Night Chair, Anna Schmitt
at annaschmitt89@yahoo.com.
Remember to print the letter for admission to the field on Senior Night. Download the picture order form on the website. Bring your completed form
and payment with you on Senior Night if you wish to purchase Senior Night pictures. Non-Senior Parents:
Volunteers & Donations: Freshman & Sophomores: Still need cookie tray and water donations Grades 9-11: Still need warming trays and help with tear down If you do not have a Senior, please consider volunteering and/or
donating to make this a special night for our seniors and their families. Sign up online!
Friday, October 20
Save the date and prepare to celebrate the Class of 2018 Band Members!
Senior Book Ads and Copies are available every year to all band families not just families with seniors.
Placing Personal and/or Business Ads Deadlines have
jsbaxter@outlook.com.
Ordering Copies
Great keepsake for all band members, not just seniors! Section and candid pictures of all band members included. All seniors get one complimentary copy on Senior Night, October 20. Additional copies for parents, seniors, and all band students in
grades 9-12 available to order by downloading the form on the website.
Order deadline extended to today, October 2. If you are still
interested, please contact Jill Baxter immediately at jsbaxter@outlook.com.
Thanks to Jill Baxter for producing the book again this year!
Do you have a son, daughter, or sibling who is a
past member of the PRHS Band and is now in band in college? Send us a picture! Pictures can be from college marching bands or other band
at prbbvice@gmail.com and include student name, instrument, college or band name, and year of graduation.
Pictures will be displayed in the band room and,
hopefully, at our Homecoming Booth!
Openings remain for Concessions & Candy Stand If you have not yet had an opportunity to volunteer for
concessions or if you can help again, please sign up.
Utilize SignUp.com to recruit and manage volunteers. Openings communicated via email and on the band
website.
If you need to change/cancel your volunteer
commitment, please edit online so volunteer openings are current on SignUp.com.
If you need to change/cancel your commitment at
the last minute, please contact appropriate committee chair as soon as possible so that your spot can be filled.
Thank you to all of our dedicated
“It takes a village” to support this
We appreciate all of your efforts and
As the Class of 2018 graduates, there will be vacancies for the 2018-2019 school year.
Fundraising Chairs Committee Chairs Board Members
If you are interested in shadowing a current chair or board member this year, please contact Lisa Gaffey. Please consider stepping up and joining the team!
Friday, October 6, 2017 Football vs. Peters Homecoming Friday, October 13, 2017 Football at Shaler Friday, October 20, 2017 Football vs. Butler Senior Night Fall Sports Raffle Drawings Sunday, October 22, 2017 Jazz Ensemble at PROF Event Friday, October 27, 2017 Football at North Allegheny Saturday, October 28, 2017 Halloween Parade in Grandview Estates Saturday, November 4 Mattress Sale at PRHS Saturday, November 11, 2017 Veteran's Day Parade Pittsburgh, PA Wednesday, November 29, 2017 All-District Winter Band Concert Bake Sale
PRHS Band Room