Manheim Central Band Boosters

Show me the money!

This team is vital to keeping the show moving by helping to bring in the funds needed for everything from marching drills to band front equipment. So join up to assist with fundraising activities such as the sub sale, chicken BBQ and restaurant evenings.

Time Commitment: Low -- 3 or 4 times per season

Duration: Half a day per event

Team Leader: Wendle Miller 

We got the spirit, yes we do, we got the spirit, how 'bout you?

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Bring your ideas for keeping the kids motivated, the parents engaged and the season fun. From locker drops to snack bags and claiming blocks of seats at competitions, we will be all about growing the sense of community in the band. And with the theme of Sunken Cathedral...Have i got ideas already...

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Time Commitment: Medium -- Start brainstorming before Band Camp and activities throughout the season

Duration: Varied

Team Leader: Becke Cressler

Keep the kids going at Band Camp and help them chill out by providing a cool treat one day of Band Camp.

At 11:30 each day of camp a team of 3 volunteers gets to witness the unique joy previously reserved for Ice Cream Truck Drivers on hot sunny days - by delivering and handing out sweet and frosty treats. Now tell me, - who doesn't want that kind of adoration?

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Time Commitment: Low

Duration: Brief

Team Leader: Rachelle Greenly

Get the Picnic Popping!

Make the first big band family event of the season a success by helping to organize, set-up and tear down the potluck picnic on the final day of Band Camp, Friday August 9th.

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Time Commitment: Low

Duration: Arrive early and help clean up

Team Lead: Bonnie Wenger

Seeking keen eyes and quick needles...

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This team is responsible for fitting and maintaining the appearance of the band uniforms. There is a commitment during band camp, but we also need volunteers to help hand out and collect plumes for both football games and competitions.

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Time Commitment:  High 

Duration: Get there early & stay late

Team Leader: Jessica Johnston

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PERK: When volunteering, get into games and competitions FREE!

Have you dreamed of one day driving the tractor onto the field?

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The first step is joining this team and assisting in getting our instruments and equipment on and off the field and transport trailers. This great gang helps at every football game and competition, arriving early to get everything organized and loaded and sticking around until the last flag and triangle is safely put away.

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Time Commitment: High -- All season, games and competitions

Duration: Arrive early and stay late

Team Leader: Curt Galbreath

Life is short, eat dessert first!

Provide the kids with a sweet finish for Friday Night Band meals by donating desserts. Simply drop off your donation in the band room by the end of Thursday night practice . 

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Time Commitment: Low 

Duration: Drop off supplies by the end of Thursday night practice

Team Leader: Kelly McAdams

PERK- NO TIME COMMITMENT DURING ACTUAL BAND ACTIVITIES

Be a part of the team that feeds the band before Friday Night Football games.

This team sets up the buffet lines, serves the food and puts it all away again, all before the spectators start to arrive for kick-off.

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Time Commitment:Low

Duration: Members of this team arrive by 3:30 PM and are done by 5:30..

Team Leaders: Rebekah Galbreath and Kristen High

Are you able to get to the football games before the crowds?

If yes then this position is the team for you. Our blanket brigade is responsible for staking a claim to bleacher territory for the band to occupy during both home and away games. We spread blankets for the band around the time gates open then pack them away afterward.

Time Commitment: Low - sign up for as many or few games as fits your schedule

Duration: Arrive before the games start & stick around until the band clears the stands

Team Leader: Wendy Sullivan

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PERK - Get in to home & away games for FREE!

Patient, gentle, prepared - for whatever the day may bring. 

If you are an RN, LPN, or MD we'd love to have you on the team that accompanies the band to games and performances to ensure that everyone stays healthy and safe. This group is responsible for first aid and medication administration, so you must have First Aid certification and current license to administer medications.  

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Time Commitment: Medium - 4+ games/competitions per season

Duration:Attend for complete duration of events

Team Leader:   Lisa Ginder

PERK: Get into games or competitions for free when you are the assigned team member!

Capture the moments that make band special.

Take pictures of students, staff and volunteers at camp, practices, and performances.

Time Commitment; Medium - 5+ games, practices and performances per season

Duration: Varied

Team Leader:  It Could be You! Let us know if you are interested in leading this fun team!

PERK- Great on-field view of the performances!

Marching band makes thirsty kids.

Which is why we need this team to ice down our coolers of water bottles and bring them along with the band to football games and performances. 

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Time Commitment: Medium - 5+ events per season

Duration: Until half-time of games and for complete length of competitions

Team Leader: Gayle Huber

PERK- GET INTO GAMES and COMPETITIONS FREE!

Join the gang to crank out delicious fries at our home football games!

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With 2 shifts at each home game (5:30-7:30 and 7:30 through clean-up) there are lots of opportunities to help here. Most volunteers work 3 or 4 games during the course of the season. It is a great way to get to know other band parents and participate in the largest ongoing fundraising activity for the band.

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Time Commitment: Medium - Home Games Only

Duration: Arrive by 5:45 PM and will work past the end of the game in order to complete clean-up.

Team Leaders: Wanted - Small team to lead this VITAL fundraising crew!

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PERK- When working, get into home football games FREE and get one complimentary french fry!

Let's get this party started!

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Pitch in to help make the end of season banquet a success by organizing, decorating, setting up and tearing down once the celebration of accomplishments wraps up.

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Time Commitment: Low -- One time event

Duration: Arrive early and stay late at the banquet, plus some prep meetings
Team Leader: Rebekah Galbreath