Band Booster Clubs

These groups are an integral part of any functioning band program. We had a meeting last night to finalize the nominations for officers for the 2008-9 school year. The turn out was pretty good for a March meeting. We had sent out a mailing to remind everybody. Booster clubs do many, many things for the band such as moving equipment, preparing food, setting up the field for competition, raising funds, but perhaps the most important thing they do is the one that everybody seems to forget. The are perhaps the most obvious and public show of support to the band students. The students see these parents and supporters as their fan club. Groupies shall we say. It is no surprise that the students get excited when they know a group of adults have taken time out of their busy schedules to do things for the band. Some of the students' parents may not be able to attend every event and the band booster club members become not only a helpful and supportive group, they become something more. So out of all the many things booster clubs do, the most important in my eyes is the fact that they let the students know how important what they do truly is to not only a group of students but also to the community. So were earth shaking things accomplished at the meeting last night? Maybe not for the adults in attendance but I can promise that the students that were there know every adult that took time aways from their own needs and wishes to give back to them, the students, the band. It makes a huge difference. I promise!