Weekly Cadence

Here is everything you need to know about the Franklin Central Bands program right now.

The easiest way to keep up with schedules is to sync the band calendar to your phone! Add this url https://fcbands.boosterhub.com/ical-stream to your google or outlook calendar.

*If you are experiencing issues with your calendar synching, we recommend to un-sync and re-sync your calendar every once in a while to make sure your calendar is up-to-date.

Mark your calendars, October 24 will be the FC Marching Band Community Night, This will be an opportunity for friends, family and our neighbors to see the FC Marching Flashes perform their entire competition show! Details coming soon!

With competition season starting up again, we are looking for water donations. Please consider donating a case of water (or 2!) to the program so we can make sure kids are hydrated at their competitions.

See below for our itinerary to ISSMA Regionals at Center Grove High School on Saturday, October 12. Please read through all information carefully so we are well informed going into the day. Please let Ms. Nason or I know if you have any questions.
Thank you for your time! GO FLASHES!

Important Details

• Winds/Percussion - What we wear under our uniforms:
  • Compression Shorts
  • Long Black Socks
  • Marching Shoes
  • Show Shirt or Black Compression Shirt
• Students will have time after practice to each lunch. Students must bring this from home or have it dropped off. Students are not permitted to leave campus during this time.
• Students will have time to watch other groups after their performance., Students will sit as a group on the visitor's side grandstands. Students are not permitted to wander on their own or sit apart from the group.
• Marching Band contests run very smoothly and down to the minute. Expect FC to enter the field promptly at the listed performance time.
• Students must ride the bus to and from the show site unless a parent note is provided to Mr. Ellinger or Ms. Nason.
  • DO NOT give parent notes to any other staff member.
• Once we return to FCHS, students will be dismissed once all equipment has been properly stored.

Costume Cleaning Help Needed! Costumes need to be cleaned after every competition. Please use the below link to sign up. The more volunteers we have the less we each have to wash. Thanks!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49ADA628ABF9C52-52200889-guard

Parents are invited to eat pizza and cake with their seniors at 4:30pm in the freshman cafeteria. After dinner, all students, including seniors, will be marching to the stadium. Students will need to be ready to go at 8W by 6pm and will be stepping off at 6:05pm. Senior parents/escorts are then welcome to meet their seniors at Gate 4 and proceed to the east side of the track to line up. Everyone must be lined up by 6:20pm.

As an FYI to all members, show hair and makeup is being required for Friday night.

The food committee is providing dinner on Thursday 10-10-24 and Friday 10-11-24, and we need your help with just a few items. Please consider donating your time or food!

FC Bands: 2024 MB Fall Break week 1 - Oct 10 and 11 (signupgenius.com)

No time or don't like to cook but still want to help make sure all the students have fuel to help them on long practice days - donate and help supplement the band's food budget to help pay for 13 or more meals for your student during the marching band season!

Make a donation here: Store (fcbands.org)

Our first hosted event is coming up soon. Once FC Bands receives the finalized start time for our event on October 19, we will publish final shift times for all volunteers.

There are still some volunteer slots available. If you have not already selected your shifts please sign up asap. Your support helps these events run smoothly.

All FC Bands' hosted events for this year:

Oct 19, 2024 - ISSMA Scholastic Finals

Nov 23, 2024 - Craft Fair

Feb 15, 2025 - IPA Percussion Invitational

Mar 1/2, 2025 - WGI Percussion Regional

Mar 8, 2025 - IHSCGA State Prelims

ISSMA: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50684736-saturday

CRAFT FAIR: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50955513-fcbands

IPA: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50729104-ipasat

WGI: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50438111-march

IHSCGA: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AACA92BA6FDC07-50614309-saturday

Please remember, if you did not opt out when selecting your Marching Band payment options, these are the events that count towards your required 4 volunteer shifts. Shift dates, times and role assignments are selected on a first come first serve basis, so make your selections asap!

As the marching band season draws to a close, please take a moment to review your account. If you have an outstanding balance, we kindly request that you bring it up to date as soon as possible.

Please note: full payment of all band accounts is required to join a winter ensemble. This ensures a smooth start to the season for everyone and you don’t want to miss out on the fun!

To make a payment, please visit our website at https://fcbands.org/ and select "Band Fees." You can also mail a check payable to FCBB to the following address:
FCBB
PO Box 39029
Indianapolis, IN 46239

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Facing financial difficulties? We understand. If you're unable to settle your account by the deadline, please reach out to our treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org to discuss a payment plan.

If needed, here are a few helpful step-by-step guides- -

Paying your 2024 Marching Band Registration Fees & Accessories

Paying your 2024 Marching Band Fees

Apply Booster Credits to your Band Fees

Questions and concerns should be directed to our FCBB treasurer, George Hewitt, at treasurer@fcbands.org.

*Please note, Chrome is the preferred browser when interacting with BoosterHub and payments.

Shared by Mr. Ellinger via ParentSquare 7/23:

Using Booster Credits for the Disney Trip is OPTIONAL and can also be saved for future use (indoor percussion, winter guard, marching band, etc).

Important Details

• The next deadline to use Booster Credits for the Disney Trip is November 1st.
• The initial batch of credits will be submitted to the travel group within a couple of days
  
• A new form will be sent out to apply Booster Credits on November 1st.
• Individuals with past due fees will not be eligible to use credits for Disney Trip fees until outstanding fees have been paid.

"Can I pause out-of-pocket fee payments until I apply Booster Credits on November 1st"
Yes! Simply call Music Travel Consultants at 317-637-0837 or 800-616-1112, explain you will be using Band Boosters Credits on September 1st, and they will place a hold on your account so you do not receive any payment notifications until that date.

If you have any questions, they can be directed to our treasurer, treasurer@fcbands.org, as well as band directors Derek Ellinger (derek.ellinger@ftcsc.org) or Jackie Nason (jaclyn.nason@ftcsc.org).

October Dine to Donate!

Ticket $$, stubs and/or unsold tickets are past due!! Return to the white box.

We have unsold tickets! If you would like to see additional tickets, please email raffle@fcbands.org!

For BEST shifts, please use the provided link to sign up on SignUpGenius. By signing up for a specific day, you commit to working that shift. If there is a day that is full and you would like to work that shift, email the treasurer and we’ll open more slots. Please note that BEST will send out shift details closer to the event date. FC Bands: BEST 2024 Events (signupgenius.com) If you need to remove your name from a date you previously signed up for, please email George Hewitt at treasurer@fcbands.org.

Once you select a shift, please mark it in your calendar. If you need a reminder of shifts you've selected, go through the signup genius link. We have signed an attendance agreement; if we continue to have no-shows, we may lose our opportunity to earn money for our band accounts through BEST.

All first-time workers must complete the application (link included). After submission, watch for a background check email (check junk/spam folders). Both the application and background check are one-time requirements. https://workatbest.com/npovolunteer

Please note, times of shift are subject to change once BOA releases times to pep wear. Current times are estimated!

If you are already signed up for Best shift on the 16th, you must keep that shift.

PepWear is offering a fundraising opportunity for anyone 16 years or older. Workers will work at the PepWear Lucas Oil Stadium booths and earn $15/hr for the designated student's band account. Please sign up for any shifts that you wish to work. You will be prompted to give the name of the student account you are fundraising for and an e-mail and phone number that PepWear will use to send you information about working for them. Signing up here will not yet guarantee you a shift. I will be sending names into PepWear as people sign-up to add to their lists. Shifts may fill up so sign-up as early as you can! If you have any questions, you can contact Jessica Lee at percussionliaison@fcbands.org.

All workers must submit a safety agreement form, which can be found here. https://bit.ly/111726FranklinCentral

Fundraising: Pep Wear Grand Nats (signupgenius.com)

Keep our band supplies stocked by fulfilling needs posted via our Amazon Wishlist!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/31F8KH209MMYY?ref_=wl_share

Items will be added to the list throughout the band year!

It's a new year and time to rally to find businesses interested in sponsoring our awesome band program. The partnership of sponsors is critical to maintain the exceptional level of instruction and opportunity that is currently provided to our students.

For every sponsor you are able to secure, you will receive 10% of the donation to your student’s band account. Franklin Central Band Boosters is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Sponsor donations are tax deductible.

Check out recent updates to our Sponsorship Program

• Updated Sponsor Landing Page on Booster Hub
• New perks and advertising added to each sponsor level.
• Student Packet to assist in reaching out to our community businesses to acquire new sponsors!
• Band Student Sponsor Resources - all the details and support needed to speak to potential sponsors

Questions? sponsor@fcbands.org

We would like to pull together a committee to assist in petitioning, securing and managing our sponsorship program. If you would like additional information, or to express your interest please contact Jennifer McCormick at engagement@fcbands.org.

Please make sure you have a SafeVisitor background check on file with FTCSC. A cleared background check is required for all of our volunteers (this includes required volunteer shifts at our events and helping with props during competitions). Background Checks are good for 2 years.

To complete a background check: https://ftcsc.org/safevisitor/

*Note: Volunteer Background Checks are no longer free of charge. The fee is approximately $16.00 per volunteer.

Have you seen the new feature? You can now earn even more by using the "online shopping" tool via RaiseRight. Please note, credits from taking advantage of this new "Online Shopping" tool will take longer to show in their booster credits. RaiseRight will not pay out online shopping credits until 45 days after purchase to assure no item have been returned.

Find our enrollment code on FCbands.org or contact Jessica Lee at raiseright@fcbands.org

with any questions! This is an easy way to earn extra funds for your student account.

RaiseRight credits are added to students' band accounts in BoosterHub the first week of every month.

You can find detailed instructions on enrolling in RaiseRight HERE.

A great, EASY way to help the FC Band program is by assigning the band as your Kroger Community Rewards organization! Last quarter we earned $893.02!

It's easy to sign up and start earning for the band. Ask your friends, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles... everyone you know to sign up as well!

Log in to your Kroger account and search for our organization:

Organization Name: Band Boosters Club of Franklin Central H. S. Inc.

Organization Code: 10100

You can find detailed instructions on enrolling in Kroger Community Rewards HERE

Facebook Groups:

Franklin Central Band Families and Friends

Franklin Central Guard Parents

FC Percussion Symphony Families and Friends

Instagram:

FC Guard

FC Percussion Symphony

FC Marching Flashes

Email: Jennifer McCormick, Engagement Coordinator, at engagement@fcbands.org