Pulaski High School Music Boosters
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Who Are The Pulaski Music Boosters?
We are YOU!
The voting members of the Pulaski Music Boosters are the parents and guardians of the current students in Band and Choir at Pulaski High School.
Is there a membership fee?
NO, membership is free.
Is there an application form, do I have to do anything to become a member?
NO, if you have a student in a music program at Pulaski High School, you are automatically a voting member.
If you do not have a student in a music program at Pulaski high School, but support the music programs, you are a member. Sorry, we have to limit the voting members to the parents and guardians of the students in the program.
Who is the Executive Board of the Pulaski Music Boosters?
For 2010-2011
President – Susan House
Vice President – Theresa DeGrave
Treasurer – Sheila LaPlante
Secretary – Jean Schreder |
For 2009-2010
Presidents – Roy & Tyra Smith
Vice President – Susan House
Treasurer – Sheila LaPlante
Secretary – Jeff Molnar |
2008-2009
Presidents – Ray & Kim Tauscher
Vice Presidents – Roy & Tyra Smith
Treasurer – Cathy Ripley
Secretary – Jeff Molnar |
2007-2008
Presidents – Neal & Julie Maccoux
Vice Presidents - Ray & Kim Tauscher
Treasurer – Margie Kizar
Secretary – JoLynne Stewart |
How do the Pulaski Music Boosters Help?
We help chaperone the kids
We help with setup and take down at events
We help with practices
We provide water and food at certain events
We help maintain the uniforms
We fundraise |
We provide scholarships for some items
We help with offsetting costs for some special events
We load and unload the trailer
We help coordinate Trips & Events
We help, where ever we can with the music programs.
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How can YOU help?
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Sign up to help
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Show up to help, for many events we don’t do signup sheets, just show up and ask how can you help!
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Help with the fundraisers
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We are always in need of people to help. Don’t worry that you may not know what to do, we were all in that position at one time.
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Don’t assume someone else will do it.
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If you have ideas share them!
How does the Pulaski Music Boosters get funds to help with things?
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Some examples
- PMB Chili Luncheon
- Pie & Ice Cream Social at Concert on the Concourse
- Shirt, Jacket, and Special Sales Items
- Lambeau Concessions
- Concessions sales at Solo & Ensemble & other events
- Frank’s Theater Production
- Raffle Tickets
- DVD Sales
- Yard Sign Sales
- Cookbook Sales
What does the Pulaski Music Boosters do with the funds it makes?
- Some examples
- We try to help pay for transportation costs associated with Audition and Invitation Events the Music Programs participate in.
- We have helped pay for the Solo & Ensemble medals and awards.
- We have helped pay for “Feed the Music Events” where applicable
- We have helped pay for guest Artists
- We have helped pay for some meals on Music trips.
- We have provided scholarships.
- We have helped with repair & enhancements to the instruments and equipment.
- We have provided the trailer that is used to transport the instruments to events.
- We have provided Water & Gaterade
How do the Music Boosters Decide on what to pay for?
- Some examples
- We vote at the Pulaski Music Booster meetings, show up, your vote counts and your student receives points for you showing up.
- The executive board has authority to make these decisions to a preset limited amount.
- Some guidelines we may use
- Does it benefit the majority in the music program?
- Does it promote the growth, activity or improve the music program?
- Have the program leaders/students/parents/ guardians been active in raising funds that contribute to the Pulaski Music Boosters?
- Is it directly related to a music program?
- Is it a required expense? i.e. liability insurance
- Should this be an expense the Pulaski Music Boosters assist with or should it be part of the School’s budget?
- Assistance Scholarships for continuing music education.
- Assistance Scholarships for Excellence in music programs that are achievement based and state or nationally recognized.
Where can I get more information?
- Go to the Pulaski Music Booster Website and check it often
- Got to a Pulaski Music Booster meeting
- Current Music Booster Meeting Schedule (Please check Website for Updates)
- September 15, 2008 PHS Room LG2 (Second Floor) 7 pm
- October 20, 2008 6:30 pm See Website for Room Location
- November 17, 2008 6:30 pm See Website for Room Location
- December 15, 2008 6:30 pm 6:30 pm See Website for Room Location
- January 19, 2009 6:30 pm See Website for Room Location
- February 16, 2009 6:30 pm See Website for Room Location
- March 16, 2009 6:30 pm See Website for Room Location
- April 20, 2009 6:30 pm See Website for Room Location
- May 18, 2009 6:30 pm See Website for Room Location
- Ask one of the Executive Board Members