Parent Information Night

August 13, 2024

Welcome

Tiffany Whittington

Choral Booster Club President

president.waltonchorusbooster@gmail.com

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• Welcome and Introductions: Tiffany Whittington
• Uniforms: Michelle Dobo and models
• Directors: Mr. Wes Stoner & Dr. Alison Mann
• Chorus Student President: Carter Henley
• Volunteers: Divya Lakshman/Mindy Pekkanen
• Boosters: Samantha Ryan

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Agenda

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What is the Booster Board?

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Who are you as a Booster?

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• Divya Lakshman & Mindy Pekkanen:Co-VP Volunteers
• Samantha Ryan: VP Booster Relations
• Lori Kent: Treasurer
• Lisa Crosby: Secretary
• Margo Swierenga: Website
• Michelle Dobo: Uniforms

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2024-25 Booster Board Members

• Stephanie Dewitt & Mandy Crawford: Refreshments
• Leanne Donnon & Amy Casey: Senior Celebration
• Raffle Chair: Margo Swierenga
• Lisa Crosby: Dodgen Liaison
• Lori Kent: Dickerson Liaison
• Members-At-Large:Meredith Gay, Colleen Greblick, Katie Todd, & Kathryn Head

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2024-25 Booster Board Members

Michelle Dobo (and models!)

Uniforms

michelledobo@gmail.com

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August 18

Uniform choice 1 and 2 deadline to pay for uniform (purchased on website www.waltonchorus.com)

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September 1

Tuxedo deadline to order uniform with Bel Fiore

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August 18 (sop./alto) & Sept 1 (tenor/bass)

Uniform deadlines (more information later in the presentation)

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michelledobo@gmail.com�

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What do I have to do?

Mr. Wes Stoner &

Dr. Alison Mann

Walton Choral Directors

wesley.stoner@cobbk12.org

alison.mann@cobbk12.org

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By the numbers…

What to Expect from HS Chorus

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• Concert Dates

- October 9, 2024 (6:00pm/7:30pm)

- December 9, 2024 (6:00pm/7:30pm)

- April 21, 2025 (6:00pm/7:30pm)

- Homecoming Game National Anthem - October 18, 2024

- LGPE - March 11-12, 2025 (at Walton)

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2024-25 Season

CutTime

• Handbook
• Participation Fee
• Check info and settings

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Varsity Letter - 100 pts. (25 points from fundraising)

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Choir Tour/Trips

Carter Henley

Walton Chorus Student President

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Divya Lakshman &

Mindy Pekkanen

Chorus Booster Club Co-VPs for Volunteers

volunteers.waltonchorusbooster@gmail.com

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Volunteering helps your student earn lettering points!

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How?

• Concert Chaperones
• Field trips
• Events we host such as LGPE and Homecoming
• Other events as needed

Volunteer sign ups will be sent out as we need you!

Please visit www.waltonchorus.com/booster-club/volunteers for more information

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Volunteer Opportunities

Lori Kent

Chorus Booster Board Treasurer

treasurer.waltonchoralbooster@gmail.com

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Samantha Ryan

Chorus Booster Board VP Booster Relations

donations.waltonchorusbooster@gmail.com

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How much additional cost does it take to operate Walton’s highly successful Chorus Program?

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On average each year it costs $100,000 over and above the funding that the county provides.

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Booster Club

What does Walton Choral Booster Club provide to our students?

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Booster Club

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How can we, as parents, help?

Booster Club

Fundraising

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Pay the required Participation Fee in CutTime

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Join Booster Club www.waltonchorus.com �(you don’t have to sell anything!)

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Request your employer to match your donation

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Special Sponsorships

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Spring Raffle

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Participate in Spirit Nights

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• Paid by all students each year to help cover chorus expenses (including the chorus t-shirt worn at some events)
• Payment is made in CutTime
• Completely tax deductible
• Hardship? Contact Mr. Stoner or Dr. Mann

What is the Participation Fee?

Booster Donor Levels

and Benefits

100% Tax Deductible

Matching Gifts

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• Stage decor
• Senior Gifts $1000 (4 available)

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Special Sponsorships

2024-2025 FUNDRAISING GOAL

$54,000

approx. $150/family

This helps to pay expenses not covered by Raffle and Event Ticket Sales

PLEASE DONATE

today!

Donating to the booster club is another way your student earns required fundraising letter points

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Samantha Ryan

Chorus Booster Board VP Booster Relations

donations.waltonchorusbooster@gmail.com

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QUESTIONS?

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• Watch for announcements via Cut Time. Become familiar with this program!

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• Booster communication via Cut Time announcements

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• Director communication via CTLS

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• www.waltonchorus.com

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• Follow us on social media (links at bottom of website homepage)

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Don’t Miss a Thing!

• Please pay your fees and make a Booster Donation today!

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• Alert us if you don’t think you are receiving communications from wesley.stoner@cobbk12.org

alison.mann@cobbk12.org

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• Check the Walton Chorus calendar (at www.waltonchorus.com)

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Your Checklist

VOLUNTEER!

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Opportunities coming soon!

Q & A

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Thank You!

Presentation will be posted on the website

under Resources