Parents ARE Boosters!

The Vista Regimental Band and Pageantry Corps Boosters are a California 501c3 Non Profit Corporation. Each year, the Boosters raise over $150,000 to help support the band and pageantry program at Vista High School. Every Booster position isa volunteer position and the School District provides only very limited funding to the program. For the program to continue, in addition to fundraising, each family is asked to give a "Fair Share" contribution to the program and purchase such necessities as marching shoes, concert dress and pay the district a transportation fee.

General Booster Meetings are necessary to ensure that all parents adequately receive information in a timely fashion. We encourage all parents to attend these Booster meetings and “Stay Connected” with what’s going on with the Vista High School Regimental Band and Pageantry Corps! You can also find out the month-by-month happenings of the Boosters by attending Board Meetings.

Freshmen parents, need a parent buddy to get you through the first year?
Contact Barb at parentbuddy@vistaband.org

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Click here and request to be added to the mailing list.

Schedule for contributions:

July - $150

August - $150

September - $150

Checks should be made payable to "VHS Band Boosters" and deposited in the payment box on Mr. Ewell's office door in the Band Room (payments should be placed in a completed Band payment envelope). Students who wish to use Band credit to pay their donationsshould contact Karen Freeman, Boosters treasurer, to confirm their Band account credit and request that the Band donations be deducted from their account. Karen may be reached at treasurer@vistaband.org.

What is a contribution, otherwise known as "band fees"?

We Need Volunteers!

We can use help from anyone. It’s a great way to meet people and to keep an eye on your kids and not looking like you’re watching! Click on the links below to send and email to express your interest. This year, the District is requiring TB testing and background checks for all volunteers who have direct contact with the students.
This District Volunteer Application form needs to be filled out and turned in to the Vista High School front office.

If you can hem a garment or like to sew, the Uniform Mangers and the Pageantry Coordinator could use your help. The equipment crew is especially in need of help for all rehearsals, football games and tournaments. Concessions needs help at the snack bar at the Friday Night Football Games. Please let us know your talents.

Forms to turn in to Mr. Ewell by Friday, August 20, 201. You can also

Medical Release form
Activity Permission Slip
Student/Parent Agreement form
Contact Information form
Volunteer Form* - Please read the district volunteer definitions. Volunteers (definition 3) will need to get a TB test and turn this form into the VHS office. We ask that you have this done by the first football game. If you’re concerned about this, please contact president@vistaband.org.

Forms

Form	Description
Absence/Tardy Form	If your child will be absent or late to rehearsal or performances, this form must be filled out and turned in to the director.
Battery Packet	Battery, or drum line information
Judging 101	Familiarize yourself with how the students are judged at competitions
Medical/Image Release	Emergency information form must be completed. Also includes an image release form for photos and video taken by parent boosters at events.
Permission Slip	Must be completed for students to attend competitions
Value of the Arts	Interested in knowing more about how the arts are an important part of a student's education? View this file.
Expense Approval/Reimbursement	Booster committee leads will need to approve any expense prior to purchase. This form must be approved and filled out completely for reimbursement or payment.
Instrument Care	Information on how to care for your instruments.
VHS Jacket Order Form	Many students wear a black jacket with VISTA embroidered on the back and their name. Orders are taken at various times throughout the year.
District Volunteer Application	Fill out this form and turn it into the Vista High School office (not the band room). You will also need a TB test.

Questions? Send an email with your questions. Just click on the link.
For a full list of names and mailing address, go to contacts

Chaperones - If you would like to volunteer or have questions about helping as a chaperones

Concessions - To volunteer to help with concessions at football games, graduation and other events.

Communications - Do we have your email address so you can receive email notifications? Is your contact information (name, address, phone number) up to date? Want to volunteer to help in this area? If so, then click on communications.

Equipment Crew - This crew is the group who make sure that all the necessary equipment is loaded on the truck and makes it to the performances for the group. This function is mainly in the fall for football games and tournaments.

Fundraising Committee - Help with fundraising events, large and small.

Treasurer - For questions about student account statements, financial questions, etc. To be reimbursed for approved expenses, fill out this form prior to purchasing the item/service Expense Approval/Check Request Form.

Uniform Committee - Responsible for checking uniforms in and out to students, making sure the uniforms are clean and in good condition. They also fit students, coordinate marching shoe purchase and clean the uniforms.

Band Director - If you have a question about your individual child's performance, use this email. For all other questions, please contact one of the other Booster parents.

Booster President - Question or concern about how you can help with the Boosters? Please use this email.