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.

Our Winter Ensembles need a restock - please check out the updates on the Amazon Wishlist!

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

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

Pep Band practices:
Jan 14, Jan 16, Jan 23 2:30-4
Pep Band games:
Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 28, Jan 29
Report time is 7:30

There will be a link to order pep band jerseys sent out soon.
The jerseys will be $50 each for sizes XS-XL. 2XL will be $52 and 3XL will be $53.

We’re excited to offer our alumni the opportunity to relive their glory days at FC and join our pep band for a great evening of fun and music. Call time is 6:00pm (enter door 8W, where you will check-in and be directed to our warm up room), and we will play during the FC boys varsity game against Westfield.

Registration is $25, which includes a pizza dinner during the 3rd quarter of the game. You also have the opportunity to purchase a Flashes Pep Band jersey (completely optional!) for an additional fee, complete with your graduation year on the back. All alumni participants are required by FTCSC to complete a Franklin Twp. SafeVisitor background check – it’s just $16, and is good for two years. The quick and easy form can be found here: https://ftcsc.org/safevisitor/

Be sure to complete your background check and register by January 24 in order to secure your spot and your jersey! We can’t wait to see you there!

Register here: https://fcbands.org/store/1919/9440

Questions? Email alumni@fcbands.org

Spirit Wear Orders for Electric Mayhem and Static Havoc will arrive in January. Communication will go out as soon as a pick up date is scheduled.

Static Havoc and Electric Mayhem calendars are up through December. Go to fcchoirs.org, and there are instructions for how to sync the calendar.

Prop Donations Needed For Regional A Show

We are looking for some vintage inspired furniture for the Regional A show this year. Let us know if you have any of the following that you could loan or donate to the show this year by contacting and sending pictures to Kim Good at guardliaison@fcbands.org. We would like to have them within the next few weeks. Thank you!

• Loveseat
• Dining room table (sturdy or could be made sturdy)
• Rolling cart that could resemble a kitchen island (stationary or on wheels)
• Twin size bed frame (with or without mattress)
• 8x10 or 5x7 rug

Guard Snack Bags!

Snack bags are given out to our hungry kids, chaperones, and bus drivers at each of our competitions. We will need lots of items donated so we can do this for all of the competitions for both guards. Please sign up through the link below!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054EADAA2BA0FC1-54003654-reg

Tickets for WGI world championships are now on sale! https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgi/

Our Next Staging Meal is Feb. 1st!

Feed the Team Dinner Donation Sign-Up

Please click the following link to sign-up to donate food and/or volunteer to feed all our hard-working kids during their 9am to 9pm rehearsals. FCPS Dinner Donation Sign-Up

*Shout Out*

Thank you to everyone who donated food and/or volunteered to serve at our Jan. 3rd and 4th staging camps!

All performers will need to purchase one of the below undergarments according to their gender. Please purchase the nude/beige color. Our uniforms will be form fitting this year. These undergarments are commonly wore among all performing arts groups and levels. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Jessica Lee at percussionliaison@fcbands.org.
All performers will need to have this for our first competition.

Guys- Dance Belts
Dark Beige - Dance Belts - Undergarments | Wear Moi WM249 | DiscountDance.com

Mens "Samuel" Full Seat Dance Belt - Dance Belts - Undergarments | Lulli LUB319M | DiscountDance.com

Full Seat Support Dance Belt | Body Wrappers

Girls- Body Tights
Convertible foot
Womens Body Tights - Body Tights - Undergarments | Capezio 1818 | DiscountDance.com

Stirrup foot
Womens Ultra Soft Stirrup Body Tights - Body Tights - Undergarments | Capezio 1819W | DiscountDance.com

Womens True Bare Stirrup Body Tights - Body Tights - Undergarments | Mariia MTB17 | DiscountDance.com

Tickets for WGI world championships are now on sale! https://am.ticketmaster.com/wgi/

You are highly encouraged to buy your finals tickets sooner rather than later!

New BoosterHub Invoice feature: most new invoices will give the option of partial payments.

Payments made easy: BoosterHub will automatically email an invoice to you. Please use the payment link in that invoice to make your monthly payments or partial payments. You can also apply credits using the same link. Although you still can, there is no need to make a payment through our website so long as you use the invoice link.

You can also mail a check payable to FCBB to the following address:
FCBB
PO Box 39029
Indianapolis, 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.

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.

Several unsold/unused trash bags were found in the prop room. These are being sold at a discount:

$7.50 a roll for the white bags, 15 gallons/65 bags per roll (2 available)

$10 a roll for the yellow bags, 39 gallons/25 bags per roll (5 available)

Contact Fundraising@fcbands.org for payment and pickup.

2025 Dates now available for BEST events. Please note, times have not been provided at this time. If you sign up, be sure to clear your schedule, for that day, so that when times are added there is no conflict. Some of the dates overlap with winter ensemble activities so be sure to check the band calendar for any potential conflicts. Be sure to read the full description on Signup Genius. Signing up commits you to working that shift. No shows / canceling may result in our program losing this opportunity.

Signup Genius Link:
tiny.cc/BEST2025

For first time workers ONLY registration link: https://workatbest.com/v/NeBKwp2GPiuFv-uHtBClA
• Once this is completed, BEST will send you an email from HireRight to complete a background screen. Usually 24 hours after you do registration.
• This must be completed before you are approved to work.
•BEST pays for the background screening, so you must be willing to work at least three shifts.

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 $956.36 with 272 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

FC Marching Flashes

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