FHC Band Boosters - 2004 Strategic Plan Summary
Mission and Purpose of the Band Boosters:
The mission and purpose of the Band Boosters should support the Band vision as defined by the band directors: "To ignite a passion for music within each learner and to achieve nationally recognized performance excellence in every ensemble."
Our Beliefs:
- We embrace the Forest Hills School District’s Guiding Principles as the cornerstone for shaping our decisions and behavior.
- We are committed to the transformational power of the arts.
- We believe that music enriches our lives.
- We believe that a commitment to excellence in musicianship will instill personal discipline and self-esteem, which are key ingredients to success in life.
Our Mission:
Our mission is to promote and aid the Forest Hills Central Band program and its community of students, parents, instructors and supporters.
Our Goals:
- We will foster an open environment where music is the medium by which individual efforts and worthy values combine to produce both individual and group accomplishments.
- We pledge our time, energy, minds and resources to further these goals.
- We advocate for the highest level of education in music for our students.
Action Plans for Short and Long-Term Goals:
The band booster organization supports the following activities and programs by implementing and funding:
- Advising the directors of actions within the band that are disrespectful or conflict with what a parent might define as going against what is moral for their family, or otherwise need the involvement of the directors.
- Providing support by chaperoning trips; uniform maintenance, fittings and distribution; providing snacks after performances; organizing parent student functions; senior recognition pizza party at band camp; assisting with concert programs; greeting families at concerts; providing parent recognition; providing student recognition; assisting freshmen orientation; and enhancing communication channels such as the phone "hotline", web site and newsletters.
- Advocating for the Band music programs to the community, hosting special artists, involving students of all ages, publicizing band activities to the community, fostering community among band volunteers and developing pride among band members.
- Annual budget supports a range of activities – see Treasurer’s report.
- The Band Boosters Board of Directors selected the following action points
to concentrate on this school year out of the 18 items listed under item E of
the 2003-2004 Strategic Plan Report. This does not preclude that the other
Items are not supported or agreed to, only that our focus this fall will begin
with the following:
- Work with middle school parents and administration for improved communication regarding the transition to 9th grade and parental involvement in the booster organization.
- Take steps to retain band students for all 4 years in high school.
- Help guide the Band Student Leadership council as requested by the Directors.
- Review the chaperone tip sheets to ensure more effective chaperones.
The following suggestions have been implemented or are actively supported through the programs listed one page 1 of this summary report:
- Support the director’s vision and goals
- Encourage parent volunteerism
- Request alumni financial support and band involvement
- Fundraising – both through new programs and existing programs to support expenses identified and potential future trips
The financial portion of the FHC Band Boosters 2003-2004 Strategic Plan Report will be discussed at the November booster meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy Cisler
Band Booster Secretary
Sept. 2003