Burke Band Booster

Parent Handbook

A 501(c) (3) Corporation formed to support

Harry A. Burke

High School Band

This handbook has been prepared to give you an overview of the Burke Band Boosters program and what it has to offer you and your student. The information provided here is a general overview of the Boosters and the Band Program and, naturally, is subject to change.

Welcome to the Band! We are excited you are part of the Bulldog Band. We anticipate yet another successful band year. Your student will be involved with a fellow group of dedicated students who are committed to achieving excellence. This year will be full of band activities and challenges that are sure to be exciting and educational. This informational handbook was prepared to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about high school band at Burke. We hope that you and your student will have a fulfilling and fun experience this year.

Did you know that the Burke High School Band… Has had a band since Harry A. Burke High School opened in 1965. Currently consists of more than 150 talented students. Is a vital and important part of Burke High School representing the school at sporting events,

local, state and regional band competitions, as well as providing numerous performance concerts during the school year.

Has competed in local, state and regional competitions winning awards for superior performance, best marching, best drum line and best color guard.

Consistently have students in the All-City and All-State Honor Bands plus other area Honor Bands.

Has students competing in solo and ensemble competitions throughout the year.

Which band is which? Overview of the Band Program Band at Burke is, at the same time, a classroom experience, an extracurricular group, for some a varsity activity, a performing art and includes students from all grade levels and experience. The Burke Band program provides students with the opportunity to experience music performance through multiple ensembles. The students participate in prep band, marching band, pep band, and concert band/wind ensemble plus have the opportunity to audition for percussion, color guard, and jazz band and be selected for full orchestra. Here is an overview of the many bands offered at Burke.

Preparatory Band (Prep Band) The Preparatory Band or “Prep Band” rehearses during the 2nd Block on A days and is comprised predominantly of 9th grade students. The Prep Band students will attend and sometimes perform at various “designated” Varsity Band activities. These activities, such as home football games, marching competitions and athletic pep band performances (basketball and or volleyball) will be mandatory and counted as part of their grade. Additionally, Prep Band students will be responsible for learning their own marching band show that will be showcased at a home football game this season. During the concert season, members of the Prep Band will perform as a concert band or learn the Symphonic Band music and be incorporated into the Symphonic Band for concerts and outside performances. At the end of the school year, students in the Prep Band will be eligible for enrollment into the Varsity Band following a successful audition and recommendation by the instructors.

The Varsity Marching Band is a precision drill and musical band that excels in competition. This course is considered to be principal performing band in the high school instrumental music curriculum during the

marching band season. Students will rehearse and perform standard marching band literature designed to strengthen basic musicianship and marching skills and develop advanced musical and marching technique. Membership is by audition and is open to students in grades 9 – 12. In the senior high school, the Honors Concert Band/Honors Flag Corps courses serve as the nucleus for the marching band program as a part of the first semester’s activities. The Varsity Marching Band will rehearse during 4th Block and will have summer and after school required practices that are referenced on the band calendar. The marching band will travel during the months of September and October to local, state and regional marching competitions. The Marching Band also provides pregame, half time and Pep band entertainment at all home Burke Football games.

Athletic Pep Band Students who are enrolled in Preparatory or Honors Concert Band participate in Athletic Pep Band. Students are assigned games to assure all the parts are represented and must be present to receive credit. The pep bands play at home football, girls and boys basketball games and other school functions as requested by the administration, including state playoff games.

Symphonic Band /Symphonic Wind Ensemble The focus of these groups is on advancing instrumental technique, music history and music literacy. These ensembles will perform modern and classic band literature. The groups are subdivisions of the course labeled Concert/Honors Concert Band in the Burke Academic Guide and are open to students in grades 9 – 12. Students in this class will be auditioned in November/December and placed into either Symphonic Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble includes the top auditioned on each instrument with one or two people per part. Each group has their own performance schedule that is referenced on the band calendar. They are considered to be the principal performing bands in the high school instrumental music curriculum after the marching band season is over. Students will rehearse and perform standard band literature designed to strengthen basic musicianship and instrumental technique. Students have opportunities to participate in the All-City and All-State Honor Bands plus other area Honor Bands as well as compete in solo and ensemble competitions throughout the year. The Symphonic Band/Symphonic Wind Ensemble will rehearse during 4th Block and may have required after school sectionals and rehearsals. Members of the Preparatory Band and select percussionists may be incorporated into the Symphonic Band for performances and sectionals/rehearsals. 4

Color Guard /Percussion The focus of these groups is on advancing instrumental and color guard technique. These groups are subdivisions of the course labeled Concert/Honors Concert Band in the Burke Academic Guide and are open to students in grades 9 – 12. Students in this class will be auditioned in April/May of the previous school year and placed into either the Color Guard or Percussion (which includes drumline and frontline) unit of the Varsity Marching Band. After marching season, the color guard begins working on their winter guard show and the percussion students form percussion ensembles, work on Symphonic Band/Symphonic Wind Ensemble music, and begin chop building. Each group has their own performance schedule that is referenced on the band calendar. The Winter Guard/Percussion Ensembles will rehearse during 4th Block and may have required after school practices and rehearsals. Select percussionists will be incorporated into the Symphonic Band/Symphonic Wind Ensemble for performances and sectionals/rehearsals.

Jazz Band

Jazz Band is an auditioned band (or bands, depending on enrollment) that is open to students in grades 9 – 12. This course may be taken for honors credit. Membership is by audition. The Jazz Band will rehearse during 2nd Block on B days and may have required after school sectionals and rehearsals. This group has its own performance schedule that is referenced on the band calendar. This course is a high school instrumental ensemble comprised of advanced instrumental students who are simultaneously enrolled in Concert Band or Orchestra depending on instrument and director approval. Various jazz and improvisation techniques are introduced through a variety of styles of music.

Full Orchestra Full Orchestra is an opportunity for wind and percussion players to rehearse with string students as part of a full orchestra. It is open to students in grades 9 – 12. This course may be taken for honors credit. Membership is by director invitation. The Full Orchestra will rehearse during 1st Block and may have required after school sectionals and rehearsals. This group has its own performance schedule that is referenced on the band calendar. This course is a high school instrumental ensemble comprised of advanced instrumental students who are usually also enrolled in Concert Band/Honors Concert Band depending on instrument and director approval. This group will perform modern and classic orchestral literature.

Who are the Burke Band Boosters? The membership of the Burke Band Boosters is open to all parents and/or guardians of Burke High School Band members. Therefore, each person can vote. However, if a family has more than one member in the band, each Booster person only has one vote. For example, a Booster could have two members in band this fall, but still only have one vote. All memberships shall be good for one year, beginning in July of the current school year, and shall expire at the end of that school year (June). 5

We anticipate you will want to be involved with the band program to help support our students, the band directors and the overall band program at Burke High School.

What is the purpose of the Burke Band Boosters? The specific objectives and purposes of the Burke Band Boosters shall be: 1. To provide a working relationship between band members, their parents and guardians, Burke High School, and the community through support, promotion and encouragement. 2. To sponsor approved projects to secure funds which will be used to defray expenses needed by the Burke High School Band Department, which are not available through normal channels. 3. To supply voluntary help to sponsor any special activities and band trips upon request of the Burke High School Band director(s). The organization shall support Burke High School Band activities.

Who oversees all this? The Burke Band Boosters Executive Committee Those elected to the offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer are the Burke Band Boosters Executive Committee, in addition to the Band Director, who serves as the Second Vice President. Chairpersons of Standing and Special Committees are added as needed. It is the duty of the Executive Committee to review and coordinate the plans, projects and programs of the Boosters as developed and implemented by its Standing and Special Committees and/or individuals.

What do the Burke Band Boosters do?

Attend Monthly Meetings All band parents are strongly encouraged to attend. Committee reports, business of the boosters, plans for upcoming events and more are discussed, approved or disapproved and critical decisions made. Your participation is needed and desired. The event calendar has dates and times for the regular meetings of the Burke Band Boosters, usually held in the Burke cafeteria on the third Thursday of the month. Most meetings last an hour to an hour and a half.

Provide Communication and Promotion One of the main functions of the Boosters is to keep you informed of what is happening in band throughout the year. Some of the ways you can expect to receive communication from the band office and the Burke Band Boosters (BBB) include: 1. BBB information handbook (this document) 2. BBB emails – The band boosters use email as its primary communication. Emails are sent during the school year and during the summer practice season to notify you of current events. If you are not receiving regular email messages from the Burke band boosters, please be sure to let us know. 3. Band calendar – Each year in May, the band directors create a calendar that list band events for the upcoming year. These dates are tentative and can change. Intensive efforts are made to notify parents and students of date changes as early as possible. Keeping these dates free so you can participate can be challenging but much appreciated. 4. Band itinerary - Prior to each competition, the Band Directors will send an email itinerary for the day of the performance and have it posted on the website. Changes to the schedule may and do occur. Intensive efforts are made to notify you as soon as possible of any date changes in the calendar. 5. BBB website – www.omahaburkeband.com Please bookmark this website and refer to it often. There is great information on this site. Information from the band directors and the boosters is posted here frequently. Information like calendars, event schedules, updates, photos from past competitions, fund-raising event information, Band booster meeting schedule, and more can also be found here. If you have ideas for additions to the Website, please let us know.

Provide Volunteer Event Support – join a committee The Burke Band Boosters need many dedicated volunteers throughout the year. There are many opportunities to volunteer. Everyone should be able to find a spot that fits their particular talent and time schedule. We encourage you to volunteer for the band as the students are not the only ones that can have fun. It is a great way to get to know other parents and be with our awesome students.

What does this mean for me? Being a Band Booster Support, promote and encourage your band student! Cheer for the band! Attend home football and basketball games and join the band for road trips to band competitions. Better yet, be a bus chaperone. Take photographs and share them with other parents. Participate in fund raisers. Donate your time, talent and enthusiasm. Buy and wear band booster spirit gear. Help with a committee. Attend concerts. Shop at the Boutique. Show your appreciation to the Band directors.

How much is it? What is it going to cost me?

The Band Booster budget has been around $20,000 for the past few years. Although no dues are charged, members are expected to provide support to carry out the purpose and fulfill the objectives of the group. This includes, but is not limited to, volunteering time for fund raising activities, attending performances and other events, and participating in general membership meetings. You may also donate directly to our tax deductible organization.

What is the money spent on? One of our important efforts is supporting the band through our various fund-raising efforts. Maintaining a competitive marching band requires significant investment. Below is a snapshot of the some costs that the band boosters underwrite.

SAMPLE BUDGET Marching Season Drill Writing $3,500 Percussion Arrangement / Repair $1,500 Color Guard Choreography / Equipment $1,750 Adjunct instructional staff / Supplemental Instruction $8,300 Competition/Festival Entry Fees $950 Props $2,000 Truck/Pod Rental/Charter busses $6,000 Drum Major Camp Deposit $525 Jazz Band Competition/Festival Entry Fees $700 Concert Band Competition/Festival Entry Fees $50 Other/Miscellaneous $500 Scholarship Fund $1,000

In addition to these items, we assist with the purchase of refreshments, equipment and supplies throughout the year as requested by the staff of the band department.

Each year a budget is defined, reviewed with the membership of the boosters and approved. A treasurer’s report is given at every booster club meeting to help track and maintain the budget.

Do I have to pay or are there fund-raisers? Fund-raising Donations are most welcome. As a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization, gifts to the Burke Band Boosters are tax deductible.

Gifts above the cost for items sold by the band are also tax-deductible. For example, during the Burke Band Auction, if the market value for a gift certificate is $20, you could round up, buy it for $50 and use $30 as a tax-deductible donation. All through the year, you can use the round up donation system to not only get something, but support the band and receive a tax deduction in the process.

Few like selling items to our neighbors, so the boosters are developing creative fundraising opportunities. Your cooperation and involvement in these efforts is appreciated and it can be fun to work with fellow band boosters while helping the band.

1. Boutique – Each fall, right after the Marching Band season, Burke High School is turned into a craft fair and boutique. More than 100 vendors pay the Boosters for booth space, plus gate donations and concessions help make this a big fund raiser for the Boosters. The date for this event in 2015 is November 14th. 2. Athletic Booster Pass for Sporting – The Burke Band Boosters are part of the Burke Booster Club, and the athletic department sells passes good for all home sporting events games. The Band Boosters receive a portion of the proceeds and as many parents will be there watching, supporting, promoting and encouraging the band anyway, it is a win-win situation. Passes are on sale during meetings and summer band events. 3. Concession Crew Opportunities – Boosters and students join in the excitement to work a concession stand during different events throughout the year. Watch for sign-ups and participate often. 4. Sponsorship Program – All families are encouraged to donate to Burke Band boosters to help support the activities of the band. This money goes directly to the students through additional instruction by adjunct staff, supplies, equipment and refreshments. Without this contribution from each family the Boosters would not be able to easily provide these items that are instrumental to our program of excellence. 5. Spirit Gear—we offer Burke Band Booster Spirit Gear items, including t-shirts, sport shirts, stadium jackets, sweatshirts, hats and more. It’s a great way for band families and friends to show their support of the band – and stand out in the crowd at sporting These are available to order at the parent meetings in the summer and early fall. These items make great gifts for Boosters. 6. Band Benefit Dance—the Benefit Dance features a silent auction, dance lessons and performances by the Burke Jazz Bands and bands from middle and elementary schools as well. Volunteers solicit donations for the auction, assist with set up and take down, sell concessions, and staff the auction. 7. Heartland Winter Arts Association Competition- In the spring, we host a Heartland Winter Arts Association (HWAA) color guard competition at Burke. Volunteers are needed to control loading and unloading of the teams and their equipment, escorting teams from practice areas to the performance area, concessions, ticket sales, and general set-up and clean-up. 8. Other Opportunities – Other fun, fundraising opportunities become available to the band on a periodic basis. We hope you will always be open to trying new and different ways to support the band.

a. Car Washes b. Bake Sales c. March-A-Thon

So, help the band boosters raise the money to support, promote and encourage the band by: 1. Making sure your email address is updated. 2. Volunteer and participate in fundraising opportunities each year. 3. Attend the booster meetings and stay informed about the band budget and how our efforts help the band. 4. Share ideas you might have for fundraising with our fundraising committee or Band booster officers.

What did they say? Terms and Information for Band parents Band Camp – 2015 features two weeks of band camp, July 20 – July 24 and July 27 – July 31: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 5:00-9:00 p.m. (Exhibition is on July 31 at 6:00 p.m.) Days are split into a morning session and a late day session to avoid the hottest part of the midday. Band Dinner – Families are invited to a pizza dinner at the end of band camp (July 31) where the band students showcase their hard work from the week of camp. Parents also have the chance to order band shoes, band athletic passes, booster shirts and student t-shirts. It is also a good night to sign up to serve on Band Booster Committees. Band Letter – Every band activity is assigned a point value: rehearsals, practices, and performances. Varsity Band students who fulfill the requirements specified in their band handbook qualify for a Band Letter or pin. Band Shoes – special black shoes are purchased by the students to compliment the uniforms. Orders for shoes will be taken during summer band camp. Students should wear black socks for performances. Color Guard - Color Guard is part of our marching band and visually enhances the marching show. Color Guard incorporates a variety of props, such as flags, rifles, sabers and jazz dance into the marching show to create the visual spectacle. 9 DOJO Percussion – Many of our percussionists participate in Winter Drumline competitions. Led by percussion instructor Dana Murray and including students from a variety of schools, DOJO has been very successful during its competition seasons. Drumline/front line/pit – the drum line includes the snares, the bass and tenor drums. The front line or “pit” players are the percussion instruments that stay stationary in front of the band. Similar to the orchestra pit in front of stage, the pit includes marimbas, xylophones, cymbals, amplifiers, speakers, brake drums, tanks, bells, whistles and other assorted instruments. OME – Omaha Marching Exhibition – Omaha Public Schools marching bands attend a performance that while judged, is not scored, as a chance to polish the Marching Band show. OMI – Omaha Marching Invitational – Regional and area schools compete with marching band shows. Hosted at Burke High School, but by the district, this event is a showcase for our school. State – Nebraska Bandmaster Association’s marching band competition typically marks the end of the marching season. Sectional – Each section of the band, trumpets, snare drums, saxophones, etc. forms their own small groups for separate practices. Uniforms –These uniforms are checked out right before and returned right after each performance. Students should wear marching show t-shirts (Varsity Band) or black T-shirts (Prep Band) and athletic or boxer shorts under their uniforms. Black socks are required. Winter Guard Our Color Guard members participate in Winter Guard following the marching band season. Winter Guard allows the performers to create an even more impressive visual spectacle and showcase their talent and hard work.

COMMITTEES Here is a list of some of the opportunities available:

Booster Club Pass Volunteers sell band athletic passes to band parents to attend Burke athletic activities. Band Camp Dinner Volunteers work together to plan, coordinate and organize Band Camp Dinner. This event is held at the end of the August band camp and has volunteers creating reservation forms, ordering food, serving and cleaning up. Band Honors Night Volunteers make arrangements for the annual Band Honors Night usually held in early May. This includes planning the event, reserving school space, creating and mailing invitations, decorating, creating the program, and working with directors and Booster Board to plan the agenda and make a DVD which has pictures of the band taken during the year. Burke Band Benefit Dance and Auction Volunteers work together to plan, coordinate and host the Burke Band Benefit Dance and Auction featuring our jazz bands. This event is held in the spring and has volunteers working 10 on tickets, concessions, promotion, and equipment transfer, on-location supervision plus auction procurement and disbursement. Bus Trip Chaperones Volunteers ride on buses to and from band events with band students. Color Guard Volunteers assist color guard by coordinating uniforms and equipment, as well as assisting at competitions and performances under the direction of the color guard instructor. At least 2-3 volunteers are needed to attend the competitions and performances. Drumline Volunteers assist the drumline at competitions and games and communicate with the Drumline Instructor. Heartland Winter Arts Association Competition Volunteers are needed to control loading and unloading of the teams and their equipment, escorting teams from practice areas to the performance area, concessions, ticket sales, and general set-up and clean-up. Fundraising Assistance Volunteers identify fundraising opportunities and makes recommendations to the band directors and booster board. Once approved, this committee coordinates whatever is necessary for the fundraising initiative, tracks participation and compiles results. Omaha Marching Invitational Volunteers work at OMI at Burke High School. **Required of all OPS Schools** Prop Construction/Road Crew This committee is responsible for designing, building and arranging all on-field props for the marching show. The volunteers work with the road crew and will be expected to be at all performances and available to practice with the band in the evenings/Saturdays as needed. Volunteers must be able to help at the competitions and exhibitions plus assist with loading and unloading the trailer and truck with musical equipment and with placing frontline “pit” instruments on the field for playing, as well as removing them at the end of the performance (could include vibes, keyboard, timpani, gongs, electric bass, etc.). Due to time limits with competitions, placing and removal of equipment must be done quickly and certain rules must be understood and followed.

Scholarship Volunteers work together to plan, coordinate and process Burke Band Booster Scholarship program. This event is held in conjunction with Band Honors Night. Spirit Gear Sales Volunteers work together to sell Burke Band Booster spirit gear during band camp. 11 Uniform Volunteers distribute uniforms prior to any event that requires them (football games, competitions, parades, concerts, etc.) and they collect the uniforms after all events and put them into numeric order. At the end of the year, they prepare uniforms for dry cleaning and storage and assist with fitting and altering the uniforms each summer. Website Volunteer as Burke Webmaster to maintain the band pages on Burke Web site with photos and information. Fall Band Boutique

Band Boutique Chair and Seller Relations Chair of committee and responsible for setting boutique date, preparing mailings to sellers responding to inquiries, making phone calls, maintaining list of sellers, and assigning sellers’ spaces. Bake Sale Coordinate bake sale with volunteers by wrapping, pricing baked sale goods donated by band families and setting up tables the day before the boutique. Also, work with volunteers on boutique day to sell the baked goods. Concessions Arrange for food to be sold at the boutique from Concession stand near gym. Develop and distribute flyer asking for soda/bake sale donations from the band members. Work the day before and the day of the boutique with volunteers to set up concessions and sell the food. Front Door/Donations Decorate table inside front door, supervise students to take admission and solicit donations day of the boutique. Publicity Coordinate publicity for boutique. This includes placing ads in newspapers, arranging for public service announcements on radio and TV a few months before boutique. Raffle Organize and run raffle of boutique sellers’ donated items. Plus a special item raffle with parent and student volunteers on boutique day. Set Up / Take Down Coordinate setting up spaces with volunteers. This includes marking spaces, arranging tables/chairs and labeling spaces. Also, with volunteers, assists sellers with unloading their merchandise and getting it to spaces, helping sellers reload their vehicles and cleaning after the boutique. 12 Signs Order, pick up and distribute boutique signs for volunteers to put one week before boutique and take down a few days after boutique. Traffic Directing traffic and loading and unloading of sellers wares with volunteers from 6:00-9:00 AM and after 3:00 PM on boutique day. Volunteer Two months before boutique, email and call parents and sign up students in band class to fill shifts for boutique. Shifts are: put out signs (week before boutique), set up boutique (Friday afternoon and early morning of boutique), work at boutique (9:00 AM-3:00 PM) or take down boutique (after 3:00 PM on boutique day) and pick up signs (a few days after boutique.)

Other committees are created as needed.

Who do I contact? Contact List 2015-2016 Burke Band Booster Directory

Title Name Home E-mailExecutive Board Members:President Deb Murray (Dana) 402-681-8358 dmurray@andersonpart

ners.comVice President Eric Goetzinger

(Christine)402-206-9976 (Eric) 402-290-2506 (Christine)

egzinger@gmail.comgzinger@cox.net

Secretary Beth Grace 402-515-3212 bgraceoma@cox.netTreasurer Jim Kawamoto (Susan) 402-498-9369 (home)

402-880-7306 (cell)Kawamoto@cox.net

Burke Band Director/2nd VP

Charles Wright 402-807-9070 charles.wright@ops.org

Other ContactsBurke Band Director Nicholas Spath 402-557-3252 nicholas.spath@ops.orgBurke Battery Instructor Derek MatthewsBurke Front Line Instructor

Andrew Martinez

Burke Color Guard Instructor

Alexandra Sitko

WEBSITE: www.omahaburkeband.com EMAIL: burkebandboostcomm@cox.net

Bylaws of

Burke Band Boosters

Article I Name and Principal Office

The name of this corporation shall be the Burke Band Boosters. The principal office of the corporation is located in Douglas County, State of Nebraska at Burke High School, 12200 Burke Blvd., Omaha, NE 68154.

Article II Nonprofit Purposes

Section 1. IRC Section 501(c)(3) Purposes. This corporation is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

Section 2. Specific Objectives and Purposes. The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be: 1. To provide a working relationship between band members, their parents and guardians, Burke High School, and the community through support, promotion and encouragement. 2. To sponsor approved projects to secure funds which will be used to defray expenses needed by the Burke High School Band Department, which are not available through normal channels. 3. To supply voluntary help to sponsor any special activities and band trips upon request of the Burke High School Band director(s). 4. The organization shall support, but not interfere with or dictate, Burke High School Band activities.

Article III Membership

Section 1. Determination and Rights of Members. The corporation shall have only one class of members. There is no limit on the number of members the corporation may admit. No member shall hold more than one membership in the corporation. Except as expressly provided in or authorized by the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws of this corporation, or provisions of law, all memberships shall have the same rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions.

Section 2. Qualifications. The membership of this corporation will be open to all parents and/or guardians of Burke High School Band members. All memberships shall be good for one year, beginning in July of the current school year, and shall expire at the end of that school year (June).

Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities. Members are expected to provide support to carry out the purpose and fulfill the objectives of the corporation. This includes, but is not limited to, volunteering time for fundraising activities, attending performances and other events, and participating in general membership meetings. Only members of this organization shall be eligible to participate in the business meeting or to serve in any of its elective or appointive positions.

Section 4. Fees and Dues. Membership dues shall be determined by the Executive Committee (Article VI). Any changes to the amount of dues shall be determined by the spring meeting for the following school year.

Section 5. Nonliability of Members. A member of this corporation is not, as such, personally liable for the debts, liabilities or obligations of the corporation.

Article IV Directors

Section 1. General Powers. Subject to the provisions of the laws of this state and any limitations in the Articles of Incorporation and these Bylaws relating to action required or permitted to be taken or approved by the members, if any, of this corporation, the activities and affairs of this corporation shall be conducted and all corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the direction of the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Number. The number of Directors shall be not less than five (5) and such additional number as the elected Directors may from time to time appoint according to these Bylaws, provided that the total number of Directors, elected and appointed, shall consist of an odd number, and collectively they shall be known as the Board of Directors.

Section 3. Election, Appointment, Term of Office, and Eligibility. Each year, the initial five (5) Directors shall be the members elected to, and designated in, the offices comprising the Executive Committee hereinafter described. Such initial five (5) Directors may appoint at each annual meeting of the Board of Directors by the affirmative vote of a majority of such Directors present at such meeting, additional Directors to serve for the upcoming year, with appointments be made from among the Chairpersons of the Standing and Special Committees hereinafter described of the corporation and the faculty of Burke High School. All directors shall hold office for a term of one (1) year until the next regular annual meeting or until removed or until their successors are elected or appointed and qualified.

Section 4. Duties. It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to review and coordinate the plans, projects and programs of the corporation as developed and implemented by its Standing and Special Committees or otherwise. No such projects or programs shall be undertaken by such Standing or Special Committees unless they shall have first been approved by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall also present timely and appropriate reports of the interests and status of the corporation at its periodic meetings.

Section 5. Regular Meetings. The regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held no later than August 31st of each year subsequent to the regular annual business meeting of the members of the corporation, upon notice as provided by these Bylaws, for the purpose

of appointing the remaining Directors of the corporation. The Board of Directors shall hold such other meetings as may be required and may provide by resolution the time and place for the holding of such additional regular meetings.

Section 6. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by, or at the request of, the President or any three Directors. The person or persons authorized to call such special meeting may fix any time and place for such special meetings.

Section 7. Notice of Meetings. Notice of any special meeting shall be given by email posted at least five days prior to such meeting, or personally delivered. Any Director may waive notice of any meeting. The attendance of a Director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a Director attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Any business may be transacted at any Directors’ meeting, of which notice has been given, and at any meeting at which all Directors are present, whether or not notice of waiver thereof has been given.

Section 8. Chairperson. The President, or in the President’s absence, the First Vice President, or in the absence of both of them, the Chairperson chosen by the Directors present, shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors.

Section 9. Quorum for Meetings. One-half of the Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors. Except as otherwise provided under the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws or provisions of law, no business shall be considered by the board at any meeting at which the required quorum is not present, and the only motion which the Chair shall entertain at such meeting is a motion to adjourn.

Section 10. Majority Action as Board Action. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the Directors present at a meeting duly held at which a quorum is present is the act of the Board of Directors, unless the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws or provisions of law require a greater percentage or different voting rules for approval of a matter by the board.

Section 11. Vacancies. Unless otherwise prohibited by the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws or provisions of law, any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining Directors though less that a quorum of the Board of Directors. A Director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of his predecessor in office. Any directorship to be filled by reason of an increase in the number of Directors shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of Directors that are also members of the Executive Committee at an annual meeting or at a special meeting called for that purpose.

Section 12. Compensation. No compensation shall be paid to any Director for attendance at any meeting of the Board of Directors or for serving the corporation in any other capacity.

Section 13. Dispensing with Meetings. Whenever the vote of the Board of Directors at a meeting thereof is required to be taken in connection with any corporate action, the meeting of Directors may be dispensed with and the corporate action may be carried forward if each Director consents in writing to a written vote on the action without a meeting of Directors, and if 16

a majority of the entire Board files with the Secretary, written consent to the corporate action being taken.

Section 14. Nonliability of Directors. The directors of this corporation shall not, as such, be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or other obligations of the corporation.

Section 15. Indemnification by Corporation of Directors and Officers. The directors and officers of the corporation shall be indemnified by the corporation to the fullest extent permissible under the laws of this state.

Article V Officers

Section 1. Number, Members of the Executive Committee. The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a First Vice President, a Second Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer each of whom shall be elected by the members of the corporation, except for the Second Vice President who at all times shall be the then currently acting Band Director of Burke High School. The Executive Committee of the corporation shall consist of the officers specified in this paragraph. Any two of more offices may be held by the same person, except the offices of President and Secretary and except the offices of President and a Vice President.

Section 2. Qualifications. Any person who is of the age of majority in this state and meets the requirements for membership in the corporation may serve as officer of this corporation.

Section 3. Election and Term of Office. The officers of the corporation to be elected by the members shall be elected annually at the regular annual meeting of the corporation. The officers to be elected shall be elected by the affirmative vote of a majority of those members of the corporation that are present and voting at the regular annual meeting. Voting at the election shall be by ballot, except in the event that only one name is placed in nomination for each office, then the election may be by voice vote. The officers shall assume their duties at the conclusion of the school year’s activities. Each officer shall hold office until that officer’s successor shall have been duly elected and shall have qualified or until that officer’s death or until that officer shall resign or shall have been removed in the manner hereinafter provided. With the exception of the Second Vice President who must be the Band Director of Burke High School, no person shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms in the elected office. All officers of the Corporation shall be members in good standing at the time of election. All officers shall perform the duties outlined in these bylaws and those assigned from time to time. Upon the expiration of the term or in case of resignation, each officer shall submit to the president, all records books and other materials pertaining to the office.

Section 4. Subordinate Officers. The Board of Directors from time to time may appoint subordinate officers, including but not limited to Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers, each of whom shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Directors or for such term as the Board of Directors may designate. The Board of Directors may delegate to any officer the power to appoint any subordinate officers and to prescribe their respective authorities, duties, and terms of office. 17

Section 5. Removal; Resignation. The Board of Directors, by a majority vote of the Directors at any meeting, may remove from office any officer of the corporation, and at any meeting may accept the resignation of any officer of the corporation. The Board of Directors may delegate to any officer the authority to remove or accept the resignation of any subordinate officer.

Section 6. Vacancies. Any vacancy occurring in an office of President, First Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer by death, resignation, removal, or otherwise may be filled for the unexpired portion of the term of the Board of Directors at a special meeting called for such purposes, but such vacancies need not be filled until the first regular annual meeting of the members subsequent to the vacation of the office, if the Board of Directors does not deem it advisable or necessary to fill the vacancy prior to that meeting. In the event of a vacancy in any office other than that of President, such vacancy may be filled temporarily by appointment by the President until such time as the Board shall fill the vacancy. Vacancies occurring in offices of officers appointed at the discretion of the board may or may not be filled as the board shall determine.

Section 7. Compensation. No salary or other compensation shall be paid to any officer for serving in such office.

Section 8. Duties of President. The President: (a) shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation; (b) shall preside at all meetings of the corporation; (c) shall serve as ex-officio member of all Standing and Special Committees, except the Nominating Committee; and (d) subject to the direction and under the supervision of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, shall have general charge of the business affairs and property of the corporation and control of its several officers. The President shall have such other duties and responsibilities and may exercise such other powers as are usually incident to the office or as from time to time may be assigned to the President by these Bylaws, the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee

Section 9. Duties of First Vice President. At the request of the President, or in the President’s absence, or in the event of his or her inability or refusal to act, the First Vice President, shall perform all the duties of the President. When so acting, the First Vice President shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon, the President. The First Vice President shall act as an aide to the President and shall have such other duties and responsibilities and may exercise such other powers as from time to time may be assigned to such officer by these Bylaws, the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee or the President.

Section 10. Duties of Secretary. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep an accurate record of the proceedings of all meetings of members, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee; give all notices required by law, by the Board of Directors, by the Executive Committee, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws; and assist in keeping the books of account of the corporation and its correspondence. The Secretary shall have such other duties and responsibilities and may exercise such other powers as are usually incident to the office or as from time to time may be assigned to the Secretary by these Bylaws, the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, or the President. The Board of Directors, the Executive Committee or the President may delegate all or part of the authority and duties of the Secretary to the Assistant Secretary. 18

Section 11. Duties of Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have custody of the corporation’s funds; keep full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements of the corporation, an inventory of assets, and a record of all liabilities of the corporation; deposit all money and other securities in such depositories as may be designated by the Executive Committee, disburse the funds of the corporation as ordered by the President or the Executive Committee, taking proper vouchers for disbursements; and prepare all statements and reports required by law, by the President, or by the Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall be responsible, in consultation with the Executive Committee, for the preparation of an annual budget; shall present a current statement of account at every regular meeting of the corporation, at Executive Committee and Board of Director meetings and at other times when requested to do so by the Executive Committee; and shall make a full written report on the financial status of the corporation at the regular annual meeting, which written report shall be subject to an audit at the direction of the Executive Committee. The Treasurer shall have such other duties and responsibilities and may exercise such other powers as are usually incident to the office or as from time to time may be assigned to the Treasurer by these Bylaws, the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, or the President. The Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, or the President may delegate all of part of the authority and duties of the Treasurer to the Assistant Treasurer.

Section 12. Insurance For Corporate Agents. Except as may be otherwise provided under provisions of law, the Executive Committee may adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase and maintenance of insurance on behalf of any agent of the corporation (including a director, officer, employee or other agent of the corporation) against liabilities asserted against or incurred by the agent in such capacity or arising out of the agent's status as such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify the agent against such liability under the Articles of Incorporation, these Bylaws or provisions of law.

Article VI Committees

Section 1. Executive Committee. The duties of the Executive Committee shall be to transact the necessary business of the corporation between scheduled meetings of the entire membership and other such business as may be referred to it by the membership or Board of Directors, and to plan, arrange and prepare for the meetings of the corporation. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held as necessary on the call of the President, or, if circumstances require, of either the First Vice President, or the Second Vice President. A quorum of the Executive Committee shall consist of a majority of its members.

Section 2. Standing Committees. The Standing Committees are those representing activities which are continuing in the program of the corporation. Standing Committees may be created or dissolved as the need indicates by the President with the approval of the Executive Committee. The chairperson of each Standing Committee shall be appointed by the President with the assistance of the Executive Committee. Terms of office of committee chairpersons and members shall terminate with those of the elected officers. Committee chairpersons shall be responsible for scheduling meetings and conducting the business of their respective committees and reporting to the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee. All plans for projects or programs to be undertaken by the respective Standing Committees shall have received the prior approval of the Board of Directors. 19

Section 3. Special Committees. The Executive Committee or the Board of Directors shall have the power to create special committees, as need and circumstances may require. Each special committee shall cease to function when it has accomplished its assigned task or is properly dissolved. The Board of Directors or the Executive Committee shall have full power to constitute such committees as they deem necessary or desirable to advise or assist them in the transaction of the business of the corporation. The members of such committees need not be Directors of the corporation or members of the Executive Committee. Each such committee shall have only that authority and responsibility which is expressly delegated to it by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee at the time the committee is organized or from time to time thereafter.

Section 4. Nominating Committee. In March of each year, the Executive Committee shall appoint a nominating committee consisting of three (3) members, one of whom shall be the Band Director of Burke High School. It shall be the duty of the nominating committee to recruit a candidate for each of the offices, to secure their consent to serve if elected, and to report its recommendations to the Executive Committee and the general membership in writing, as required by these Bylaws, prior to the annual business meeting. Nominations may be made from the floor at the annual business meeting; however, only those persons who are members of the corporation and who have consented to serve if elected shall be eligible for nomination either by the nominating committee or from the floor.

Section 5. Vacancies of Offices. When a vacancy occurs in any office prior to expiration of the specified term, it shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Executive Committee. Any officer elected to fill the unexpired portion of a term shall serve only until the term would normally have expired, but such individual may succeed to a subsequent term if elected to a full term by members at the next annual business meeting.

Article VII Meetings

Section 1. Meetings and Action of Committees. Meetings and action of committees shall be governed by, noticed, held and taken in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws concerning meetings of the Board of Directors, with such changes in the context of such Bylaw provisions as are necessary to substitute the committee and its members for the Executive Committee and its members, except that the time for regular and special meetings of committees may be fixed by resolution of the Executive Committee or by the committee. The Executive Committee may also adopt rules and regulations pertaining to the conduct of meetings of committees to the extent that such rules and regulations are not inconsistent with the provisions of these Bylaws.

Section 2. Participation in Meetings. The privilege of holding office, serving on committees, introducing motions, participating in debate and voting in meetings shall be limited to those persons who are members of the corporation and who annual dues, if required, have been paid; however, all meetings of the corporation shall be open to the public.

Section 3. Quorum: Conduct of Meetings. A quorum for conducting the official business of the corporation in its general membership meeting shall consist of fifteen (15) members. As 20

considered necessary to facilitate the business of any meeting, the President of the corporation may appoint a person to serve as parliamentarian for the duration of that meeting.

Article VIII Execution of Instruments, Deposits and Funds

Section 1. Execution of Instruments. The Executive Committee, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, may by resolution authorize any officer or agent of the corporation to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Unless so authorized, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable monetarily for any purpose or in any amount.

Section 2. Checks and Notes. Except as otherwise specifically determined by resolution of the Executive Committee, or as otherwise required by law, checks, drafts, promissory notes, orders for the payment of money and other evidence of indebtedness of the corporation shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by either the President or the First Vice President of the corporation.

Section 3. Deposits. All funds of the corporation shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Executive Committee may select.

Section 4. Authorization of Disbursements. The President may authorize disbursements not to exceed $75.00 in addition to budgeted items without prior approval of the membership of the corporation. The Executive Committee may authorize disbursements not to exceed $150.00 in addition to budgeted items without prior approval of the membership of the corporation.

Article IX IRC 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption Provisions

Section 1. Limitations on Activities. No substantial part of the activities of this corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation (except as otherwise provided by Section 501(h) of the Internal Revenue Code), and this corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws, this corporation shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Section 2. Prohibition Against Private Inurement. No part of the net earnings of this corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, directors or trustees, officers or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and 21

empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes of this corporation.

Section 3. Distribution of Assets. Upon the dissolution of this corporation, its assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of this corporation shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Such distribution shall be made in accordance with all applicable provisions of the laws of this state.

Article X Amendment of Bylaws

Section 1. Amendment. Subject to the power of the members, if any, of this corporation to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws of this corporation and except as may otherwise be specified under provisions of law, these Bylaws, or any of them, may be altered, amended or repealed and new Bylaws adopted by approval of the Board of Directors.

Article XI Construction and Terms

If there is any conflict between the provisions of these Bylaws and the Articles of Incorporation of this corporation, the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation shall govern. Should any of the provisions or portions of these Bylaws be held unenforceable or invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions and portions of these Bylaws shall be unaffected by such holding. All references in these Bylaws to the Articles of Incorporation shall be to the Articles of Incorporation, Articles of Organization, Certificate of Incorporation, Organizational Charter, Corporate Charter or other founding document of this corporation filed with an office of this state and used to establish the legal existence of this corporation. All references in these Bylaws to a section or sections of the Internal Revenue Code shall be to such sections of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended from time to time, or to corresponding provisions of any future federal tax code. Updated: July 2013