Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of
students and parents.

1. When are meetings?
2. Who are the officers?
3. How do I join?
4. How can I help the band?
5. Why are there so many fundraisers?
6. Who can I contact by e-mail with questions?

When are meetings?

The first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm in the High School Band Room.

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Who are the officers?

President - Nancy Tomko - 735-8346
Vice President - Liz Gronkowski - 736-6407
Secretary - Lesa Smith - 779-9430
Treasurer - Ed Tomko - 735-8346

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How do I join?

Forms are available on the Forms/Documents page. You can also see any 
officer.  In order to be able to vote on matters at meetings, you must be a 
paid member of the Band Association.  Family membership is $5.00/year or 
$3.00/individual.

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How can I help the band?

Help at the concession stand, chair a fundraiser or event, volunteer for the 
phone chain, voice your opinions, concerns, suggestions, NEW IDEAS.  SUPPORT 
OUR BAND AT GAMES AND COMPETITIONS BY YOUR PRESENCE.  Call an officer, there 
are plenty of ways to help.

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Why are there so many fundraisers?

THE IMPORTANCE OF FUNDRAISERS - it may seem to new parents (and parents 
who've been around for a while, too) that we have TONS of fundraisers.  We 
do - but for a reason.  The more fundraisers we have, the more opportunities 
for students to earn money toward the Annual Spring Band Trip.  The trip is 
generally held the first weekend in May - 3 days, 2 nights - to destinations 
such as Williamsburg, Cleveland, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.  
It's a lot of fun and a great experience for anyone who attends.  The 
average cost per student is about $300.  80% to 100% of profits from 
fundraisers such as the Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale, Cookie Dough, Fruit Sale, 
Candle Sale, and Smencils go directly into the student's account to be used 
to offset the cost of the trip - even to pay for the trip entirely.  We 
offer a variety of fundraisers because all sales don't work for all people - 
you and your child might have more luck selling candy bars than cookie 
dough - easier to sell Smencils but not so much with fruit.  Our goal is to 
make it possible for each band member to be able to enjoy the Spring Trip - 
and raising money through the fundraisers is a means to that end.

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Who can I contact by e-mail with questions?

If you have a question or issue for Mr. Bunnell - such as your child will 
not be at practice/performance or what time your child needs to be at the 
school, you can direct your e-mail directly to him at bunnellb@gnasd.com.  
If you have a question, comment or suggestion regarding the Band 
Association, please use the e-mail icon in the top right-hand corner of the 
home page or click on the word "E-Mail" on the top right of every other 
page.  That e-mail will be directed to Nancy Tomko, and you will 
receive a reply as soon as possible.

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