Weekly Cadence

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

We are very excited to announce that Franklin Central Bands will be taking a trip to Walt Disney World in the 2024-2025 school year!! The trip is scheduled to take place in January or 2025. Please mark your calendars for an informational meeting regarding this trip on Wednesday, March 13th beginning at 7:00 PM. A representative from Music Travel Consultants will be with us to present all details of the trip. The meeting will take place in the high school band room. Any individual interested in potentially going on the trip needs to attend this meeting.

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.

At next week’s parent meeting (March 13), we will hold the election for the 2024-25 FC Band Boosters Board. Candidates who have expressed their interest in running for a position on the board are included in the document here, along with their statement of interest.

Board Candidates

It is not too late to consider running for a board position! You will see that we do not yet have a candidate for Events Coordinator, and you can certainly decide to run for a position where there is already a candidate.

We look forward to another great year for this program!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered at our WGI event this past weekend. It was a great success and it is because of all of you!

Our final hosted event for the school year is this Saturday! We will be hosting the IHSCGA Regional A State Championships.

Please note that shift times have been adjusted to account for the schedule provided to us by IHSCGA. The setup shift will be from 6-9pm on Friday. An email was sent to all volunteers last Sunday with additional information. Please check the BoosterHub app for your volunteer shifts by clicking the volunteer tab in the app.

We still need a few additional volunteers on Saturday evening to help run the show efficiently. Please use the link below to signup to volunteer for a shift. Click on March 9 on the calendar and click on the volunteer opportunities. https://fcbands.org/calendar/1916#

REMINDER: Marching Band families who did not purchase the buyout option are required by the Financial Agreement to work at least four (4) shifts at our hosted events. Volunteering at other band activities (car wash, chaperone, prop parent, etc) does not count toward this requirement.

Failure to complete all four (4) shifts will result in a charge of $100 for each missed shift (up to a maximum of $400), which will be added to the student’s band account.

Please remember that shifts must be worked by adults age 18 or over, with a current FTCSC background check, as required by the district. Students are not allowed to work these shift requirements, as they will have their own shifts assigned to them by the directors. https://ftcsc.org/safevisitor/ The cost of the background check is $16 and is good for two years.

Volunteers who have expired or no background checks on file with FTCSC have been contacted by Tatia Kortepeter via email.

If you do not have a current background check on file, then we will not be able to let you work your mandatory event shift. This is the policy of Franklin Township. We do not want anyone to incur any extra fees.

Thank you in advance for making these events great! Franklin Central is always given high praise for our events, from our friendly and helpful volunteers to how well each event runs. YOU are a part of that success!

Questions? Please reach out to events@fcbands.org

Thank you to everyone that attended the MB 2024 parent meeting last week. If you have any questions to please reach out to the directors or our Marching Band Liaison, Heather Long at marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org.

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 3rd for our Marching Band Registration Night! Be on the lookout for information on how to sign up for a registration window. The registration night will include filling out all necessary forms, having student's fitted for their shoes, uniform, or costume, and make the first payment in addition to any accessories needed for the season. It is incredibly important we attend this registration night if we are planning to participate in marching band.

Handouts from the Meeting

• Presentation from February 21st (attached)
• 2024 Marching Band Handbook
• 2024 Marching Band Commitment Form
• 2024 Marching Band Financial Agreement
• 2024 Marching Band Accessories Form

The vendors are asking for assistance again this year. They're only staffing Race Day currently. There will be other shifts/days made available on a later date. Other groups are being asked to fill positions, so no shift is guaranteed, so act fast.

This is a fantastic and easy way of making money for your students' accounts. *All workers must be at least 16 years old. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-47459237-ims2024

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!

Our next Dine to Donate is scheduled for March 12, 4pm-8pm @ Freddy's!

Helpful Videos to find your account, make a payment and/or apply booster credits:

How to Navigate to your Booster Hub Account

How to Use Booster Credits

Payment Methods

1. Deposit Box
   1. White Box on wall next to band office door
   2. Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
   3. Checks payable to "FC Band Boosters"
   4. Include your student's name with the payment.
2. Mail
   1. Mail To: Franklin Central Band Boosters, PO Box 39029, Indianapolis, IN 46239
   2. Cash/Check/Money Orders Accepted
   3. Include your student's name with the payment.
3. Online Payment
1. Visit "FCBands.org"
2. Select "Store"
3. Select Appropriate Fee or "Fees - Custom Amount"
4. PRO TIP: We can now process automatic payments through our website! Reach out to our treasurer at treasurer@fcbands.org for more information!

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

Last Call! This is the last week to order spirit buttons!

To Purchase Indoor Percussion or Winter Guard Buttons, follow this link - Store (fcbands.org)

To purchase show bands buttons, follow this link - Store (fcbands.org)

Indoor has raised $2705.00 so far, and only have 31-mile markers left to cover! Please continue to share with your family and friends and on social media!

Here is an easy email template to send to friends and family. Make it a goal to send out at least 5 emails this week! Make sure to give your emails a personal touch, maybe even include a picture!

Miles to Dayton Email Template

Our top student seller currently is Isaac McCormick $352

Thank you to the following students for your participation:

Emily Roman

Jude Kieper

Audrey Smith

Zach Brown

Brady White

Ari Lee

Patrick Hippleheuser

Isaac McCormick

Emma Crone

Miles Wake

Lexi Burgess

Kyle Purdy

Grace Johnes

Cooper Baker

Zach Davis

Abby Keene

Henry Crane

Dakotah McIntyre

Carley Stevens

Matthew Diekhoff

Libby Matczak

Mackenzie Hutchinson

It would be great to see every student performer sell at least one of the mile markers!

Rehearsal is from 6 pm to 9 pm, indoor students will move all props and equipment over to the annex at 8:30 pm. If any parents are available to help push things over, it is greatly appreciated!

Indoor Students must put the main gym tarp down after rehearsal for the guard competition on Saturday. Our students will also be required to put the tarp up when we return Saturday night after unloading.

The itinerary for the CG show: 3/8 CG Itinerary

• Students should pack a lunch or have one brought to them at the annex. No students should be leaving the annex during lunch break.
• Dinner will be provided before the competition; the donation sign-up link can be found here: https://m.signupgenius.com/?#!/showSignUp/10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25-48371768-2324
• The link to the IPA website for ticket and parking info can be found here: IPA Website with Show Day Info Link

Items to have for Comp Day:

• Black marching shoes and black socks
• All proper undergarments needed for under your uniforms
• Water bottles will be on the bus
• Lunch and snacks on your own.

Please feel free to reach out to Jessica with any questions.

Mark your calendars, World Championships in Dayton trip parent meeting will be on March 14th.

Because FCPS performs copyright-protected music, please do NOT share video/audio recordings of the band’s performance on your personal social media. We pay for the right to perform said music in a live performance setting, but not for the right to record and distribute that same performance. You may share any videos you capture on our private Franklin Central Percussion Symphony Friends & Families Facebook Group. You are welcome and encouraged to snap and share your photos on your personal social media, as well as post those photos in the FCPS family's group.

As we approach competition season, it may be helpful to be familiar with the following websites:

IPA – Indiana Percussion Association: https://www.indianapercussion.org/

• You can find schedules, scores, ticket info and much more here for any IPA competition. When I start sharing itineraries for competitions, I will always link this site for reference.

• They already have information regarding our first competition on 2/10 at FC. Please know that performance times are subject to change.

WGI – Winter Guard International: https://wgi.org/

• You can find schedules, scores, ticket info and much more here for any WGI competition.

• We participate in two WGI comps, the 3/2 and 3/3 Indy Regional held here at FC and The World Championship in Dayton, Ohio.

Mark your calendars, World Championships in Dayton trip parent meeting will be on March 14th.

Guard is rallying! To date we have earned 1269.00, but we still have a ways to go!

While this fundraiser has been geared to focus on the groups traveling to Dayton, all fundraising goes to support our General Band Fund and benefits everyone!

Our hope is to have all members of Open and Reg A to get involved. If all students work to raise $120 we will meet our goal.

Here is an easy email template to send to friends and family. Make it a goal to send out at least 5 emails this week! Make sure to give your emails a personal touch, maybe even include a picture!

Miles to Dayton Email Template

Remember, people can donate any amount they want. It doesn't matter if the mile marker number is taken. Our ultimate goal is to raise $5000. Fundraisers like these are what help keep our fees down.

Please let me know if you have any questions about this fundraiser. We need to have all hands on deck to make this happen!!

https://fcbands.org/store/1919/9791

Students participating in our show bands, Electric Mayhem and Static Havoc can find their rehearsal & performance times are on the choir calendar, fcchoirs.org. For calendar sync instructions click here.

Good Luck and Safe Travels to Electric Mayhem as you travel to Nashville!

Hats off to our Philharmonic Orchestra on an amazing concert, Tuesday, March 5!

*Please note the FCPO is not under FC Band Boosters and therefore Band Booster Credits cannot be applied to FCPO fees.

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

As shared above, we have several upcoming events needing volunteers. For guidance on how to review open shifts, select and commit to shifts, or just for a reminder on your commitments, see this guide: How To - Select Volunteer Shifts

Have a question you'd like to submit? Email us here!

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.

Find our enrollment code on FCbands.org or contact Jessica Lee at vicepresident@fcbands.org with any questions! This is an easy way to earn extra funds for your student account.

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 $890.07 with 248 households participating.

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

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