Band Boosters
Our Band Boosters are the single biggest reason why we are able to have the program we do. They work tirelessly to help us fund the things that the school simply can't afford to do. We all want the best possible music program for our students, and any help that our parents can offer is greatly appreciated.
Want to become involved with band boosters? Here’s a list of duties that the Band Boosters carry out to help the band program succeed.
OHS Band Boosters Officer and Chairperson Duties
The President shall preside at all meetings (or delegate another Officer to preside), appoint all committees, and shall be an advisory member of all committees. The president will also act as the primary point of contact between the Oswego High School Band Boosters and the Band Director(s).
The Vice-President-Ways and Means shall provide oversight to various Ways and Means committees and all Oswego High School Band Booster and student fund-raising activities. The Vice-President-Ways and Means shall be an advisory member of all Ways and Means committees.
The Vice-President-Band Operations shall provide oversight to various Band Operations committees and coordinate Oswego High School Band Booster support for all band activities, when so requested by the Band Director(s). Band Operations activities include, but are not limited to, supporting Band Camp, maintaining and distributing band uniforms, organizing the annual Bandquet, and coordinating volunteers and chaperones for band events. The Vice-President-Band Operations shall be an advisory member of all Band Operations committees.
The Vice-President-Publicity shall be responsible for publicizing band events and fund raising activities, and overseeing all communication outside the organization.
The Secretary shall retain the records, minutes and financial reports from all meetings, as well as a current membership list.
The Treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all receipts and disbursement, showing each activity separately, as well as a complete record of all Oswego High School Band Booster and individual student account funds. A report of all financial activity will be given at each monthly meeting, with a copy going to the Secretary for the permanent record. The treasurer shall submit a budget for approval, at the first general meeting of each school year. The treasurer is also responsible for filing all required tax returns and documents.
Band Operations Committee Chairpersons
Chaperones: Responsible for contacting chaperones needed for home football games, Crystals Concert, and any trips the band takes.
Uniforms: Responsible for organizing, maintaining and distributing marching and concert band, drum major and color guard uniforms.
Bandquet: Responsible for planning location, meal, and decorations for the end of the year bandquet. The band aids help with this event as well.
Band Camp: Responsible for purchasing and distributing healthy snacks for band camp in June and August. Also responsible for purchasing and distributing healthy snack and water for 3rd quarter at home football games.
Ways and Means Committee Chairpersons
Marching Band Review: Responsible for organizing chaperones and volunteers for Marching Band Review which usually occurs on a Thursday evening in October. Several local schools bring their marching bands to perform their field shows. Volunteers usually are needed from about 3:30 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. Concessions are also sold this evening and are handled by the concessions chairperson. This is one of our biggest fund raising events.
Homecoming Coat Check: Responsible for contacting volunteers to work coat check during the homecoming dance. Provide profit documentation for the treasurer.
Craft Show: Responsible for contacting bakers and volunteers for the bake sale in November. Price and package baked goods. Provide profit documentation for the treasurer. Concessions are also sold and are handled by the concessions chairperson.
Want to become involved with band boosters? Here’s a list of duties that the Band Boosters carry out to help the band program succeed.
OHS Band Boosters Officer and Chairperson Duties
The President shall preside at all meetings (or delegate another Officer to preside), appoint all committees, and shall be an advisory member of all committees. The president will also act as the primary point of contact between the Oswego High School Band Boosters and the Band Director(s).
The Vice-President-Ways and Means shall provide oversight to various Ways and Means committees and all Oswego High School Band Booster and student fund-raising activities. The Vice-President-Ways and Means shall be an advisory member of all Ways and Means committees.
The Vice-President-Band Operations shall provide oversight to various Band Operations committees and coordinate Oswego High School Band Booster support for all band activities, when so requested by the Band Director(s). Band Operations activities include, but are not limited to, supporting Band Camp, maintaining and distributing band uniforms, organizing the annual Bandquet, and coordinating volunteers and chaperones for band events. The Vice-President-Band Operations shall be an advisory member of all Band Operations committees.
The Vice-President-Publicity shall be responsible for publicizing band events and fund raising activities, and overseeing all communication outside the organization.
The Secretary shall retain the records, minutes and financial reports from all meetings, as well as a current membership list.
The Treasurer shall keep an accurate record of all receipts and disbursement, showing each activity separately, as well as a complete record of all Oswego High School Band Booster and individual student account funds. A report of all financial activity will be given at each monthly meeting, with a copy going to the Secretary for the permanent record. The treasurer shall submit a budget for approval, at the first general meeting of each school year. The treasurer is also responsible for filing all required tax returns and documents.
Band Operations Committee Chairpersons
Chaperones: Responsible for contacting chaperones needed for home football games, Crystals Concert, and any trips the band takes.
Uniforms: Responsible for organizing, maintaining and distributing marching and concert band, drum major and color guard uniforms.
Bandquet: Responsible for planning location, meal, and decorations for the end of the year bandquet. The band aids help with this event as well.
Band Camp: Responsible for purchasing and distributing healthy snacks for band camp in June and August. Also responsible for purchasing and distributing healthy snack and water for 3rd quarter at home football games.
Ways and Means Committee Chairpersons
Marching Band Review: Responsible for organizing chaperones and volunteers for Marching Band Review which usually occurs on a Thursday evening in October. Several local schools bring their marching bands to perform their field shows. Volunteers usually are needed from about 3:30 p.m. till 10:00 p.m. Concessions are also sold this evening and are handled by the concessions chairperson. This is one of our biggest fund raising events.
Homecoming Coat Check: Responsible for contacting volunteers to work coat check during the homecoming dance. Provide profit documentation for the treasurer.
Craft Show: Responsible for contacting bakers and volunteers for the bake sale in November. Price and package baked goods. Provide profit documentation for the treasurer. Concessions are also sold and are handled by the concessions chairperson.
2022-23 OHS BAND BOOSTER BOARD
Steve and Marge Griest, Presidents
Cell (630)399-9909/(630)921-1676
Email: ohsbandboosterpresident1@gmail.com
glasslaw@aol.com
Kate Lippoldt, VP Operations
Cell (630)803-4933
Email: kate.lippoldt@gmail.com
Stephanie Sneller, VP Operations
Cell (630)440-6835
Email: sjsneller@comcast.net
Chris Rowold, VP Operations
Cell (630)445-3674
Email: rowold2003@gmail.com
Ruth Frey, VP Ways and Means
Cell (630)310-0125
Email: robruthfrey@yahoo.com
Lauren Rowold, Secretary
Cell (630)200-3386
Email: rowold2003@gmail.com
Heidi Chase, Treasurer
Cell (630)846-9883
Email: heidichase@comcast.net or
ohsbandtreasurer@gmail.com
Windi Gabaldon, VP Publicity
Cell (630)862-7116
Email: windicity13@sbcglobal.net
Steve and Marge Griest, Presidents
Cell (630)399-9909/(630)921-1676
Email: ohsbandboosterpresident1@gmail.com
glasslaw@aol.com
Kate Lippoldt, VP Operations
Cell (630)803-4933
Email: kate.lippoldt@gmail.com
Stephanie Sneller, VP Operations
Cell (630)440-6835
Email: sjsneller@comcast.net
Chris Rowold, VP Operations
Cell (630)445-3674
Email: rowold2003@gmail.com
Ruth Frey, VP Ways and Means
Cell (630)310-0125
Email: robruthfrey@yahoo.com
Lauren Rowold, Secretary
Cell (630)200-3386
Email: rowold2003@gmail.com
Heidi Chase, Treasurer
Cell (630)846-9883
Email: heidichase@comcast.net or
ohsbandtreasurer@gmail.com
Windi Gabaldon, VP Publicity
Cell (630)862-7116
Email: windicity13@sbcglobal.net