So, you’re a Band Booster.....
NOW WHAT?!
We’re here to help you survive & THRIVE in your first year as a part of this AMAZING Forsyth Central Band Family!
Have Questions?
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If you have band related questions you can access the directors at their website here:
Tom Tucker - Director of Bands
Amy Rochester - Assistant Director of Bands
Dakota Carter - Color Guard Director
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Gina Harper - Co- President
Michelle Der - Co- President
Heather Smith - Vice President
Jan Richardson - Secretary
Mary Smith - Treasurer
flashofcrimsontreasurer@gmail.com
Susan Payne - Bookkeeper
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Ameris - Joanna Hill, Elaine Serecky
Band Banquet/Awards - Sandy Boyd, Michelle Der
Band Camp - Scott Mulcay, Maria Park
Chaperones - Melissa Tirico & Gina Harper
Concessions - Mary Smith, Melissa Gall
Equipment/Props - Tim Boyd, Greg Tirico
Fundraising - Heather Smith, Dolly Relford
Photography/Band Yearbook - Brittany McGowan, Teyi Aponte
Pre-Game Meals/3rd Quarter Meals -Krystal Eisenmann, Judy Lee
Senior Events - Betsy White, Keisha Rowe
Uniforms - Ginny Ellithorpe, Gina Harper
Winterguard - Betsy White
What’s Going On?
Cut Time
This is the MAIN communication tool used by Directors & Board!
Subscribe to the CutTime Calendar!!
BAND app
Mr. Tucker will send out info with a link to join the Band app group for this season
Parents AND Students should be on the BAND app group!
OFFICIAL” FCHS Flash of Crimson Band Facebook Group
This is a private group- send a request to join!
Tucker’s Sunday Emails
The holy grail of information for what is to come in the weeks ahead
EVERYTHING you need to know is included in these emails -
READ THEM and then READ AGAIN!!
Monthly Booster Meetings
2nd Monday of every month! Join us & stay up to date on FOC news!
flashofcrimson.com Director’s website
flashofcrimson.org Booster website
This is where you will order 3rd Quarter Meals!! VERY IMPORTANT!!
Where am I going?
The Stub
AKA the Main entrance of Forsyth Central High School, also where the cafeteria is located and where most Booster meetings are held!
The PAC
AKA the Performing Arts Center / Theatre, where you will attend many concerts over the next 4 years!
The Practice Field
Located right outside of the Stub- your kids will learn to LOVE this field during Band Camp!
The Stadium
Friday Night Lights!! Our favorite place to be during football season! Visitor side concession stand is run by the FOC Boosters and one of our BIGGEST fundraisers!
The Arena
Indoor Drumline practice & FCDC Indoor Drumline Competition! The Arena Parking Lot is also where your kids will arrive on buses after away games & marching competitions.
Seasons of Band
July
Band Camp (Marching Band/Drumline/Color Guard)
July 13th & 14th Drumline/Color Guard Camp 9am-5pm
July 15th-17th FULL Band Camp 9am-6pm
July 20th-24th FULL Band Camp 9am-6pm
July 28th, 30th & Aug 4 FULL Band Evening Camp 5pm-8pm
Aug 6th - 1st day of School & Band Practice
August-October
Football Games
Marching Competitions “Bandtober”
November-December
Concerts
Community Events/Parades
January-April
LGPE & District Honor Band
Indoor Drumline & Winter Guard Competitions
May
Concerts
Band Banquet
How Can You Help?
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Organize food donations, prep snacks/lunch, serve lunch, clean up!
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Grillers, cashiers, food runners.
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Help the kids get into uniform before half-time performances at Home Games & competitions.
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Help build the amazing sets for our Marching & Indoor shows!
Help push props on/off the field for half-time shows and competitions.
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Accompany the kids to away games and competitions.
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Give some time to several efforts throughout the year.
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There will be countless opportunities to lend a hand this year. We’d love to get to know you and make this the best FOC year yet!
Parent volunteers are crucial to the success of this program! YOUR kids will have a BETTER Band experience WITH your help!
Each family is expected to volunteer at least 4 times throughout the season
You have the option of choosing to pay the Opt-Out fee to fulfill your volunteer obligation
There is something for everyone—whether you have a few minutes or a few hours to give—we can’t do this without you!
Why we Fundraise
Marching Band & Indoor Drumline
Instruction
Show Design
Props
Camps
Travel/Drivers
Show Shirts
Speaker Systems
Member Meals
Administration
Trailer Repairs
Annual Registration
Tax Prep
Website Renewal
Misc Supplies
Support Staff
Winterguard
Uniforms
Final Flags
Props
Instruction
Exhibition
Concert Band
Instructors for LGPE
Show Shirts