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.

Show your support for our incredible show with GOODNIGHT, MAX gear!

All orders will be bagged by student name and delivered to the school for distribution at practice.

https://fcbgoodnightmax.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Deadline: Sunday, August 4, 2024 (11:59 PM EDT)

*Marching Band students will be provided with one show shirt and patch (only purchase if you'd like extra).

Attention Marching Band families: it's the start of school and the start of a fabulous season! Our hardworking kids and staff will be practicing from 9am to 8pm on Saturday August 3rd and will need a fun dinner to keep them fueled up!

Please consider donating your time to help serve, your wonderful cooking to help them eat, or BOTH! Review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you in advance for your continued help and support!

Sign Up Here

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)

As our food team prepares for the upcoming season, we want to ensure we are aware of any allergies or dietary restrictions your students may have. If your student has any restrictions, please email their name and relevant information to Heather Long at marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org.

Order your Spirit Buttons now and they will be delivered in August. Guard pictures will be taken once they have uniforms then their buttons will be made and delivered.

This year we are selling lightning. We would like to hold these up before our students perform at competitions to show our support while cheering for them as well. Available while supplies last.

Order here: https://fcbands.org/store/1919/7409

If a student must be absent for any practice or competition during the upcoming season an absence request email is required to be sent to both directors, Mr. Ellinger and Ms. Nason, as soon as the need for the absence is known. For percussion students, include Mr. Hodgson on your email; For guard students, include Adam.

This fall, all band students (including both extracurricular and concert bands) will be registered in BoosterHub. This is the first time we'll be using this platform for all band families.

Heads up! Invoices for semester class fees will be sent out a few weeks into the fall semester. Keep an eye out for them in your email inbox.

As we approach the end of scheduled Marching Band installments, we kindly ask that you review your accounts. If your account is past due, please bring it current as soon as possible. To make a payment, go to the store page of our website, www.fcbands.org, and select one of the options under Band Fees. Make checks payable to: FCBB and place it in an envelope and place it in the white box outside the band room’s office. You may also mail it to: FCBB; PO Box 39029; Indpls, IN 46239.

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:

Please fill out the form linked below if you are interested in using Booster Credits on your child's band account to pay Disney Trip fees.

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

• Deadlines to use Booster Credits for the Disney Trip are September 1st and November 1st.
• Fill out this form by 11:59pm on Sunday, September 1st to apply Booster Credits.
  • You will see this applied to your account a few days later.
• 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 September 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).

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Kicking off tomorrow and running through August 31, will be our Booster Bucks Fundraiser. With this fundraiser there is nothing to sell! Students simply provide email addresses for family and friends to receive a message asking them to consider donating to the FC Band Program (similar to previously used SnapRaise).

More details coming soon!

Our Fall Mums Fundraiser will start next week! Stay tuned for details!

DEADLINE to sign up to work a shift is this FRIDAY!

PepWear is offering a fundraising opportunity for anyone 16 years or older. Workers will work at the PepWear booths at Lucas Oil Stadium during the DCI Championships and will 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 that you are fundraising for and an e-mail and phone number that will be used by PepWear to send you information about working for them. Signing up here will not yet guarantee you a shift. Jessica Lee 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! Side note, please let everyone know who will be helping out that the number of helpers is an estimate, we don't really know how many are needed until the day of, dependent upon if everyone shows up and the foot traffic in the store. If we are overstaffed, the managers on duty will send people home. If you have any questions, you can contact Jessica Lee at percussionliaison@fcbands.org

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0C44A5AC2AA1F8C25

Heads up…shifts are filling up fast by another group. If you would like to work please sign up asap!

BEST is a crowd management and event security company. Here are the available dates for the remainder of 2024. We need to tell BEST an approximate number of workers for each date.

If you are interested in working any BEST shifts being offered, you must indicate your commitment using this link: FC Bands: BEST 2024 Events (signupgenius.com)

(Please be sure to read the ENTIRE descriptions.)

If you have not worked with BEST before, you are required to complete this application: https://workatbest.com/npovolunteer

BEST USA Swimming checks have arrived; however, they’re still working on pulling who worked what shifts. Once this information has been received, credits will be issued.

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.

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