Hop on the Bandwagon!
We are the SMF Band Boosters Association.
Our purpose is to provide financial assistance to the bands; to promote an educationally sound, high quality band music program; to promote community interest in the school band programs; and to promote communication between the band directors, students, parents, and school administration. We are the volunteer work force that provides chaperones, caretakers for the uniforms, and more!
Join Us!
Meetings are the first Monday of each month, August - May, at 7:30 PM in the High School Band Room.
It’s easy to help . . . just click below for current volunteer opportunities.
Band Boosters - Who's Who
Stow-Munroe Falls Band Boosters Association
PO BOX 2454, Stow, OH 44224
| PRESIDENT | Tina Valdez president@smfband.org |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Kim Goosby vice.president@smfband.org |
| SECRETARY | Jennie O’Connell secretary@smfband.org |
| TREASURER | Julie Hurst Kristy Dugan treasurer@smfband.org |
| Senior Class Rep. | Richelle Aukeman senior.rep@smfband.org |
| Junior Class Rep. | Di Kuo junior.rep@smfband.org |
| Sophomore Class Rep. | Laura Stokes sophomore.rep@smfband.org |
| Freshman Class Rep. | Amanda Holman freshman.rep@smfband.org |
| Kimpton Rep. | Judy Vilt kimpton.rep@smfband.org |
| Technology Officer | Don Appleby tech@smfband.org |
Committees
50/50 Raffle
Sell tickets for the 50/50 raffle at band events at Lakeview, Kimpton and the high school.
Time commitment: 2 hours per event
Dates of service: school year
Current co-chairs: Melissa Tokar and Mary Appleby
Audit
Witness the annual fiscal year audit conducted by a CPA with the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.
Time commitment: approximately 2 hours
Dates of service: One evening in June or July
Current chair: Julie Hurst, Kristy Dugan
Band Banquet
Produce the annual band banquet, including hiring a caterer, organizing ticket sales and coordinating set up, tear down and decorations.
Time commitment: 20-30 hours
Dates of service: February through May
Current chair: Tina Valdez
Band Camp
Chaperone students and coordinate activities at band camp, including set up, key distribution and key collection.
Time commitment: Extensive, including a full week at band camp
Dates of service: Summer
Current chairs: Gretchan Alimov
Band Patrons
Time commitment: 10 hrs /month
Dates of service: June – August
Current chair:
Band Show
Multiple functions related to the annual Marching Band Show, including publicity, ticket sales, set up, parking, concessions and ushering.
Time commitment: varies by committee
Dates of service: June through September
Current chair: Melissa & George Faluhelyi
Blossom
Working in concession stands at Blossom Music Center to earn money for individual student accounts.
Time commitment: 6-8 hours per event
Dates of service: May – September
Current chairs:
Car Washes
Class representatives / Trustees in conjunction with student class representative to conduct a car wash.
Time commitment: 4-6 hours
Dates of service: August
Current chairs: Amanda Holman, Laura Stokes, Di Kuo, Richelle Aukeman
Chaperones
Supervise students, load/unload equipment and assist directors at band events, including football games (home and away), marching band shows and concert band competitions.
Time commitment: 6-8 hours per event
Dates of service: August – May
Current chair:
Concessions
Work in the concession stands at home football games.
Time commitment: 4-6 hours per event
Dates of service: August – October
Current chair: Dawnya & Mike LaMantia
Drug Mart Cookout
Fundraising event held at Drug Mart the day before leaving for band camp. Secure supplies and coordinate details with Drug Mart. Cook hot dogs, pour soft drinks, and accept cash donations.
Time commitment: 4-6 hours
Dates of service: August
Current chair:
End-of-Marching-Band Party
Chaperoning students and coordinating activities for the annual lock-in event at Life Center Plus.
Time commitment: 8 hours
Dates of service: December
Current chair:
Kimpton Night Dinner
Providing a meal to the high school and Kimpton band members between the
Homecoming parade and the football game.
Time commitment: 5-10 hours
Dates of service: Homecoming game night
Current chair:
Newsletter
Produce a quarterly newsletter for the band program.
Time commitment: 30-40 hours
Dates of service: school year
Current chair: Jennie O’Connell
Publicity / Social Media
Promote the band program to the community and oversee a platform to share information.
Time commitment: 1-2 hours per week
Dates of service: All year
Current chair:
Scholarship
Select a recipient for the Band Parent Scholarship Award. Not open to parents of seniors.
Time commitment: 6 hours
Dates of service: March, April
Current chair: Jen Rinaldo, Megan Ferda
Special Fundraising
Current chair: Kim Goosby
Spirit Wear
Sell band apparel at rehearsals and football games.
Time commitment: 30-40 hours
Dates of service: August through December
Current chair: Kim Goosby
Tag Day
Coordinate routes, drive students, or help count money.
Time commitment: 6-8 hours
Dates of service: May
Current chair: Laura Stokes
Truck
Maintain the equipment truck, make (or schedule) general repairs to the instrument storage sections, and coordinate maintenance and upkeep with the District.
Time commitment: 40 hours
Dates of service: June through October
Current chair:
Uniforms
Help students find the right size uniform, provide alterations and repairs, gather and redistribute for mid-season dry cleaning, collect and inventory uniforms at the end of marching season.
Time commitment: 60 hours
Dates of service: August – December
Current chair: Tina Valdez, Amy Chikosky
Videos
Create and produce band recordings and coordinate their sale/distribution.
Time commitment: 20-30 hours
Dates of service: School year
Current chair: Don Appleby
Website
See that documents and other information are kept up to date on the band website.
Time commitment: 1 to 8 hours / month
Dates of service: All year
Current chair: Dave Stofka
