Abraham Lincoln High School Band

Band Parent Meetings

Band Parent Meetings are normally held each month. Check the band calendar web location listed above for the actual date. All meetings start at 7 PM in the band room. All interested parties are invited.

Volunteers

Each year the band department at Abraham Lincoln strives for excellence from its directors and students. This excellence cannot be achieved without the assistance of many volunteers. Several of our volunteers are involved as members of the Band Parents club but other volunteers are always needed to help with numerous tasks that are involved in the band program. Check some of the opportunities for volunteer work that are listed below.

Pull band trailer, involves at least a ¾ ton pickup or SUV with a V-8 engine.
Piano Accompanists
Pass out programs at concerts
Video tape concerts, marching band performances and other performances
Help with band web site
Help with decorations for the dessert hours that we have in the fall and spring
Count money for fund raisers
Sew hems in band uniforms
Help fit band uniforms
Help with one of the many fundraisers that we have here, fruit sale, pizza sale, car washes, garage sale, and patron program
Help with the jazz festivals
Woodworking to help with trailer design, repair shelves in band room, etc.
Welding skills to help make frames for marching band equipment
Band Parent officers
Chaperone band trips
Paint

If any of these items can be taken care of by your volunteering, let us know. It is always greatly appreciated. The pay of course is terrible but the rewards are great, as the band will continue to thrive and be successful because of your contribution. If you are interested please contact thanzlik@cbcsd.org

Chaperones

Parent chaperones are always needed and encouraged when the band travels to any band activity. There is always extra room allowed for parents who may wish to travel to the band activity and do not want to drive. The workload is minimal as the directors’ deal with any problems that do occur immediately. If you would like to go to a band performance regardless of the activity please contact the directors immediately or thanzlik@cbcsd.org

By-Laws

Article I – Name
This organization shall be known as the Abraham Lincoln High School Band Boosters.

Article II – Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this group shall be to enhance and promote the Band Program of Abraham Lincoln High School.

Article III – Membership
Section 1. Student Members
All students enrolled or actively participating in any A.L. Band, A.L. Flags, or A.L. Rifles shall be student members.

Section 2. Active Members
The parent, foster parent, or guardian of any student member shall be an active member. The band director and any faculty sponsors of Flags and Rifles shall be active members.

Section 3. Honorary Members
Honorary members shall be designated by vote of the Board of Directors. Honorary members shall have rights as determined by the Board of Directors.

Article IV – Organizational Relationships
This group shall function with the permission, sanction, and endorsement of the A.L.H.S. administration and of the Council Bluffs Community School District. Policies of the group shall at all times conform to, and be consistent with, those of the A.L.H.S. administration and Council Bluffs Community School District. This group is affiliated with the corporate structure of the Council Bluffs Community School District, and shall not establish any separate legal structure such as a corporation or partnership. The organization shall establish and maintain tax exempt status for purpose of qualifying charitable contributions for tax deductions. Except as otherwise specifically directed by the Board of Directors, title to all items purchased with organization funds shall vest immediately upon acceptance of delivery of such item in the A.L.H.S. Band Program of the Council Bluffs Community School District.

Article V – Officers
Section 1. Titles and Duties

A. President: The President shall preside at all meetings other than those of committees chaired by another member. The President shall be an ex-officio member, without vote, of all committees. The President shall appoint committees and committee chairmen with Board approval.
B. Vice-President: The Vice-President shall perform in all manners as the President in the absence of the President.
C. Secretary: The Secretary shall have custody of all records of the organization and shall record minutes of all meetings of the organization and the Board of Directors.
D. Assistant Secretary: The Assistant Secretary shall function as Secretary in the absence of the Secretary.
E. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall have charge of all funds of the organization. All such funds shall be at all times maintained until disbursal in an optimally interest-bearing account at a fully insured financial institution in the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, to be selected by the Board of Directors. The Treasurers shall accurately document and report to the Board all receipt and disbursal of funds.
F. Assistant Treasurer: The Assistant Treasurer shall function as Treasurer in the absence of the Treasurer.
G. Student Directors: There shall be two Student Directors whose function shall be to enhance communication and liaison with the student membership.

Section 2. Election of Officers

A. Student Directors: Student Directors shall be elected for a one-year term in May of each year by the student members from among the student membership.
B. All other officers: These shall be elected for a one-year term in May of each year by the active members from among the active membership. No two officers shall be from the same family.

Section 3. Replacement
Any officer resigning or failing to adequately perform duties of the office as determined by a 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors shall be replaced by vote of the remaining Directors for the unexpired balance of the term.

Article VI – Board of Directors
Section 1. Composition
The Board of Directors shall consisit of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, two Student Directors, the immediate past President of the Board, and the Band Director. The Band Director shall not vote.

Section 2. Duties of the Board
The Board of Directors shall authorize all activities of the organization and shall conduct all business of the organization except election of officers, amendment of these by-laws, or dissolution of the organization.

Section 3. Nomination
Nomination to all officer and director position shall be recommended by a nominating committee composed of the President, Secretary, Treasurer, one Student Directors, and the Band Director. Nominations may also be offered from the floor at any annual meeting. All nominees must agree to serve prior to nomination.

Section 4. Insurance
The Board of Directors shall have the responsibility of insuring that the organization maintains the status of "named insured" under the liability coverage of the Council Bluffs Community School District.

Article VII – Meetings
Section 1. Membership Meetings
The membership shall meet annually in May for the purpose of receiving reports and election of officers.

Section 2. Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall meet approximately monthly, not less than nine times per year.

Section 3. Special Meetings
A special meeting of either the organization or the Board may be called by written request of fifteen members of the organization or four members of the Board of Directors. The request for special meeting shall state the agenda for the special meeting and shall be received by the President of the Board and Director of the Band not less than two weeks prior to the requested meeting time.

Section 4. Quorum
Quorum for the Board of Directors shall be five officers or Directors. Quorum for the organization shall be fifteen active members. Quorum for committees shall be 60% of the committee members.

Section 5. Majority Vote
A 51% majority shall prevail on any question except amendment of by-laws or dissolution which shall require a 65% majority. There shall be no proxy vote.

Section 6. Date and Place of Meetings
Date, place, and agenda of the annual meeting shall be announced at least two weeks in advance.

Section 7. Rules of Order
The current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall apply where not in conflict with these by-laws.

Section 8. Open Meetings
All meetings of the Board shall be open to all members of the organization and to Council Bluffs Community School District administrative staff.

Article VIII – Management of Funds
Section 1. Reports
All books and accounting record shall be maintained by the Treasurer, who shall promptly and accurately record all transactions and shall report at each meeting of the Board of Directors and of the organization. Generally accepted methods shall be used.

Section 2. Bank Accounts
The organization shall have only one checking account and only those savings accounts authorized by the Board of Directors. The checking account shall serve as the control account for purposes of maintaining a clear audit trail.

Section 3. Receipts
All receipts, including transfers from saving accounts, shall be deposited immediately to the checking account.

Section 4. Disbursals
All disbursals including those to savings accounts shall be through the checking account. The President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Band Director shall be authorized to sign checks. Each check must be signed by the Band Director and two officers. Disbursals greater than $50.00 must have prior authorization of the Board of Directors.

Section 5. Audit
The Board of Directors shall direct an audit of all books and records of the organization upon the request of any party provided that:

1) The audit is performed by a currently licensed C.P.A. in accordance with generally accepted auditing principles and procedures.
2) The audit is presented to the Board of Directors immediately upon completion.
3) The requesting party pays for the audit in advance.

Section 6. Vested Interest
No payment shall be made to any Director or business with which a Director is associated without prior approval of the Board of Directors.

Article IX – Amendment
These by-laws may be amended by a 65% vote of a quorum of the membership at the annual meeting or a special meeting of the membership. All proposals for amendment must be detailed in the agenda.

Article X – Dissolution
This organization may be dissolved by a 65% vote of a quorum of the membership at the annual meeting or a specific meeting of the membership. In the event of dissolution, all remaining funds shall be paid to Abraham Lincoln High School for the sole purpose of enhancement of the Band Program.

Fundraisers

Bluffs Jazz Festival

Each year in February the ALHS Band program hosts a jazz festival which has involved many schools. In the past we have had up to 40 junior and high school bands participate along with performances by the Bluffs Big Band, UNO Jazz Band I and the Iowa Western Community College Jazz Ensemble. The band parents have hosted a concession stand and this has become one of their major fundraisers. If you are interested in participating and helping with the concession stand contact thanzlik@cbcsd.org.

Silent Auction and Spring Concert

Each year the spring band concert in May has been in conjunction with a silent auction. Individuals and businesses from the Council Bluffs area have generously donated items to be auctioned at this event. The event is extremely popular and attendance has been very good. If you have a business or you personally would like to make a donation to this event please contact thanzlik@cbcsd.org

Pizza Sale

We are currently selling pizza for this upcoming school year. 40% will go to the students individual trip accounts. The sale will begin at the beginning of the band camp and orders need to be turned in the fist day of school. Delivery will be during the first week of September.
(712) 328-6481 or thanzlik@cbcsd.org

Candle Sale and Butterbraid Sale

Each year during the Thanksgiving break, the students of the ALHS band program will be selling Candles for the holiday season. We will also be selling the infamous Butterbraid pasty products. The sale will begin in November and delivery will be in December.

The students usually retain about 40% of the sale for their band trip accounts. For other information contact the band room (712) 328-6481 or thanzlik@cbcsd.org

Patronage Program

"Friends of the AL Band" has become one of our main fundraising programs each year. In the past two years "Friends of AL Band" donated over $5500.00 to the band program. These funds were used to purchase a new uniform and instrument storage lockers in the band room, a 24’ X 8’ cargo trailer, established a scholarship program for the high school students to attend band camps and begin the purchase of a new sound/recording system for the band. We need the "Friends of AL Band" to help raise funds for the following goals for the 2004-2005 school year:

Continue our scholarship program for students interested in summer music camp activities.
To replace the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone instruments, this will be a 12, 000.00 purchase.

This is one of best fundraising programs we can provide for our students, as it is 100 % profit. It is also tax deductible for all patrons and each patron will have their name printed in each band program. Future patrons or interested parties are invited to please contact the Abraham Lincoln High School Band (712)-328-6481, ext 400 or thanzlik@cbcsd.org

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