We survived Week 1 of band camp!! I remember the first band camp for our rising junior and I was so proud of his perseverance and dedication despite the long days and tired muscles. What they are learning during this time goes far beyond the sheet music and the drill.
A big shout out to parents and families for feeding, transporting, and supporting our band students through this first week. Getting their tired and aching bodies out of bed and to camp each day deserves special recognition.
We take the next few weeks off with rehearsals and band camp starting again in July. Click this link to see the band’s Google calendar which also includes information about how to sync to your phone.
REGISTRATION REMINDER
If you have not already done so, please register your student(s) here: 2025-26 Registration Link. The $100 deposit is also due now and can be paid via check to MJ Band Boosters dropped in the white box in Mr. Cox’s office, or via Givebacks.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
July 15, 17, 18, and 19: band rehearsal
July 17: Booster Meeting (parents and families) - 7:00pm at the high school
July 19: Parent work day
July 21, 22, 23, and 24: band camp
July 24: End of Camp Cookout - more details coming soon
SPIRIT STICK WINNERS
Tuesday: front ensemble
Thursday: rookies
Friday: band PARENTS - way to go!!
Saturday: Meagan McPherson (of the famous Meagan block)
PEACHES FUNDRAISER
The peaches fundraiser is still ongoing. Students will receive 75% of the profit from the sale of peaches to assist with paying dues. The order deadline is June 20th. Please submit your final orders via the Google form linked on the flyer and one payment for the full amount. View and/or print the flyer and order form HERE. Questions can be directed to the Fundraising Chairperson, Stephanie Hall, at mjbogfundraising@gmail.com.
FALL SPONSORSHIPS
Obtaining corporate sponsors is an excellent way to support the band and assist with paying dues. The flyer provides information about each sponsorship level and explains the promotion the band will provide in exchange. 50% of each level of sponsorship will go directly toward student dues. The deadline for forms, payment, and company logo is July 24. This is a firm deadline. Blank forms are available to be picked up in the band room.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEER - CONCESSIONS CO-CHAIR
At our May Board meeting, the Booster Board amended the Booster Bylaws. One of the outcomes was to split the Concessions Chairperson into two co-chair positions. Running concessions is a tremendous amount of work for just one person and we really need to cross-train a second person as our current chair has been doing it for several years and her son is a senior this year.
This co-chair position is a non-voting member of the Booster Board. They will be responsible for cross-training for all duties but will primarily manage the process for creating and maintaining a system for inventory and ordering. This a full-year position and will cover football, competitions, basketball, and any other special events the band hosts. It is an excellent opportunity to begin volunteering with the band - and the concessions team has a lot of fun!
If you or someone you know that is a booster member would be interested in learning more about this position, please have them email me at mjbogboosterpresident@gmail.com by no later than June 27. The board will be reviewing candidates and make a decision in July.
HOW TO REPORT VOLUNTEER HOURS
Beginning immediately, parents and families can use this Google form to report volunteer hours to go toward the $250 credit at the end of the season. There is also a link to the form from the Band of Gold website under the Parents section.
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