Boosters
The CRHS Band Boosters is a volunteer parent organization responsible for raising and managing the
majority of the Marching Cardinals' operating and equipment budget. The boosters perform a variety of
administrative tasks so that instructors can focus on the creative and instructional aspects of the band.
If your child is in marching band, you are automatically a member of the Band Boosters and will receive a
monthly Band Notes newsletter that will keep you informed of marching band news, schedules, and activities.
The Marching Cardinals depend on active parent involvement to keep this important program alive and
well at Coon Rapids High School. All parents are strongly encouraged to share in the excitement, fun, and
hard work by becoming actively involved in the Boosters. A good way to get started is to attend the monthly
Booster meetings.
Band Booster officers are elected in January of each year. This year's officers are:
| Position | Name | Contact |
| President | John Bennett | (763) 767-4363 |
| Vice President | Cindi Miller | |
| Secretary | Terri Spano-Madden | |
| Treasurer | Lori Jansen | (763) 754-9678 |
| Fundraising | Open Position |
To contact the Booster Board, send an e-mail:
Volunteer Committees
Volunteer committees are an important part of the Boosters organization and help make sure our Marching Cardinals have everything they need to look and perform their best. Volunteering to be a part of a committee is a rewarding experience and provides critical support to our kids. For more information on the various committees listed below, contact the any of the Band Booster officers.
Band Liaison Committee
The Band Liaison committee is responsible for communications between the staff, board and committee members. Information passed along by the Band Liaison includes the planning of shows, facilitating meetings concerning props, uniforms, flags, show planning and any other necessary communications.
Boost-A-Member Committee
The Boost-A-Member committee is responsible for distribution of funds donated for the purpose of assisting with financially challenged students. The committee is also responsible for setting the guidelines for receiving these funds and works closely with the Vice President.
Equipment Committee
The Equipment committee is responsible for servicing and cleaning band trailers and other band equipment. The Equipment committee will work with the Prop committee in the construction and maintenance of show props.
Fund Raising Committee
The Fund-Raising committee is responsible for identifying and organizing fundraising opportunities, contacting local businesses for donations; and managing annual Uniform Night fundraisers.
Historian Committee
The Historian committee is responsible for developing and maintaining a documented history of the band including photos, lists of members, copies of programs, etc. The Historian committee will work closely with the PR committee.
Party Committee
The Party committee is responsible for organizing meals and activities for summer band camp, end-of-season banquets, and other designated social events, including securing beverages, food, party supplies and entertainment.
Product Sales Committee
The Product Sales committee is responsible for research, compiling and placing of booster and student clothing orders along with the distribution of the items. The Product Sales committee will work closely with the Uniform committee.
Props Committee
The Props committee is responsible for working with the instructors and Band Liaison on proposed props design, estimates, prototypes, and commission of said props. The committee works closely with the Band Liaison and Equipment committees.
Public Relations Committee
The Public Relations committee is responsible for the production and distribution of the monthly Band Notes newsletter; creating and distributing press releases; acting as liaison with media outlets; and development and maintenance of the Marching Cardinals website. The committee works closely with the Historian committee.
Recruitment Committee
The Recruitment committee is responsible for coordinating recruitment and enrollment efforts with band instructors and staff, including middle school recruitment visits; creating and distributing recruiting and enrollment materials; and organizing Homecoming visits from middle school students.
Sewing Committee
The Sewing committee is responsible for obtaining designs from instructors on costumes and flags, estimates on materials, and organizing the completion of said costumes and flags. The Sewing committee works closely with the Uniform committee.
Show Planning Committee
The Show Planning committee is responsible for organizing and planning all aspects of the fall and winter shows.
Uniform Committee
The Uniform committee is responsible for working with instructors and staff to make uniform and flag concepts a reality. The Uniform committee is also responsible for the measuring, fitting, and cleaning of the uniforms and works closely with the Product Sales and Sewing committees.
Volunteer Committee
The Volunteer committee is responsible for recruiting volunteers for field shows, parades, competitions, fundraising events and other band-related activities.
Ways & Means Committee
The Ways & Means committee is responsible for the review and approval of program expenses greater than $25. Bids are to be solicited to the committee by committee chairs for any committee or program expenses. Members include President, Treasurer and two other committee chairs or members.
