MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT

2008/2009

In participation with the Spirit of Great Oak HS Marching Band, Concert Band, Drum Line & Guard, I, _________________________, the "MEMBER/Student" and "The Spirit" agree to the following:

 1.      All Parents/Guardians and Student Members understand that participating in fundraising activities or paying a fundraiser waiver fee is required as well as other Program functions. I understand the success of the Program is based in large part on the participation of parents. Fundraisers will be planned at various times throughout the year. Certain events will be conducted as general fundraising for the entire program. Other fundraising events will be for the purpose of allowing students to earn funds to reduce their fees. It is each student/parent’s responsibility to obtain an understanding of the fundraising purposes, dates, and activities. Information on each event will be made available on the Program’s website.

2.      Attendance is a critical aspect of my membership within the Spirit of Great Oak Band & Guard.  I have/will received rehearsal and performance Schedules and understand that the only reason I will be excused from them will be due to a medical/family emergency or at the discretion of the Director.

3.      I will be responsible for my uniform and equipment, which is the property of Great Oak HS.  I may be financially responsible for damage and/or replacement from negligent use of said property while it is in my possession.  All uniforms and equipment will be returned (unless otherwise stated) to the Spirit of Great Oak Band & Guard at the end of the school year, or when my membership in the Spirit of Great Oak Band & Guard is completed.

   4.      I understand that as a Member I must ride the bus to and from all offsite venues, unless granted release to my parent/guardian only, by prior written authorization.

  5.      I have received, read, and agreed to the terms of the membership handbook (which contains information on Member Expectations, Fees, Volunteer Information, Member Statements, Sponsorship, Apparel, Contacts, Booster Board, Minor & adult field trip waivers, emergency consent forms, academic standards, varsity lettering, and performance schedules). I understand I must complete and return 5 forms - 1) Apparel Order Form, 2) Member Info Form, 3) Syllabus Form, 4) Volunteer Form, and 5) Membership Agreement Form.  

6.      I understand and agree that the Spirit of Great Oak Band & Guard may use my image, sound, and likeness within the Spirit of Great Oak Band & Guard’s corporate materials, press releases, website, merchandise, and advertising materials.

7.  I fully understand that this is a group activity in which my personal involvement and commitment is extremely important to the group as a whole.


 

MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT

2008/2009

 

8.  Membership fees are due and payable as follows:

        Payable on:                             Aug 13th                Sep 13th          Oct 15th           Jan 15th      Feb 15th          Total
      A.  Competitive Band (Fall)       $225.00                  $225.00          $225.00                                                       $675.00
      B.  Concert Band (Spring)                                                                                         $150.00                             150.00
      C.  Jazz Ensemble (Spring)                                                                                       $75.00                                75.00
      D.  Drum Line                                                                                                            275.00         250.00             525.00
      E.  Winter Guard                                                                                                        250.00         250.00            500.00
 

Notes:

The payments are due only for the options as selected for each student. For example, if a student wants to participate in the Competitive Band and Drum Line (but not the Concert Band), they would pay $ 225 on Aug 13th, $225 on Sep 13th, $225 on Oct 15th, $275 on Jan 15th, and $250 on February 15th.

Students entering the program after the school year has started will be admitted based on availability. Fees will be prorated for the remaining number of months a student is in the program.

Students leaving the program will not receive a rebate on any funds paid.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT

2008/2009

 

 9. I understand that my membership fees must be paid and up-to-date, including any past fee amounts owing, prior to being assigned a competitive band position, and/or before being allowed to travel on the program provided transportation in any given month, and/or before performing in any competitive event in any given month.

10. Students/Parents are responsible for keeping informed of dates for, or changes in dates for rehearsals, event schedules, meeting dates including the monthly mandatory parent meetings, and other events by accessing the Program’s website.

11.  Students/Parents will volunteer to assist at various events. Volunteers will be coordinated by the Board representative – Volunteer Coordinator.   Students may receive priority assignments, etc., based on the amount of volunteer work done on their behalf.  This program’s success is due, in large part, to the amount of volunteer hours donated to the program.

 

 

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Member Signature                                                      Date 

 

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Parent/Guardian Signature                                         Date

 

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Booster Board Representative Signature                   Date