The Communications Chair helps keep families, volunteers, sponsors, and the community informed about booster activities and program updates.

This committee supports:

• Website updates
• Social media posts
• Parent reminders
• Event announcements
• Flyers and digital graphics
• Sponsor recognition posts
• Communication consistency

This is a great fit for volunteers who enjoy writing, design, social media, organization, or keeping people informed.

The Concessions & Hospitality Committee helps support concession operations and hospitality needs during events, games, fundraisers, and program activities.

This committee supports:

• Concession stand planning
• Food and drink coordination
• Inventory support
• Setup and cleanup
• Volunteer staffing
• Hospitality for events
• Safe food handling expectations

This is a great fit for volunteers who enjoy fast-paced teamwork, customer service, and event support.

Why Concessions Matter So Much

Concessions aren’t “just selling snacks.” It’s one of the most powerful fundraisers we have for The Red Jukebox of Sound.

Every game, hundreds of people pass through the stadium. When they buy food and drinks, that money goes straight back into our students: covering fees for families who need help, feeding the band on long game days and travel, and investing in instruments so more students can join. The margin on concessions adds up quickly over a season in a way that most one-time fundraisers simply can’t.

Why We Need More Volunteers

To make the most of this opportunity, we need more hands behind the counter.

When only a small group of parents and boosters run concessions, they miss their student’s performances, get exhausted, and eventually burn out. If we have a larger pool of volunteers, we can create short shifts and rotations so everyone can:

• Work one part of the night and still see their student perform

• Share the workload instead of carrying it all season

• Keep the stand fully staffed so we never have to turn away sales

More volunteers mean more open windows, faster lines, and more revenue for the band—without asking anyone family to sacrifice every Friday night.

The Bottom Line

If you want to make a real, visible difference for our students, working concessions is one of the highest-impact ways to do it. A couple of hours behind the counter each game helps keep band accessible to all students, keeps them fed and supported on the road, and helps The Red Jukebox of Sound continue to grow in size and sound.

The Events & Student Support Committee helps coordinate student-centered activities, recognition events, and support needs throughout the season.

This committee supports:

• Student meals
• Band camp support
• Awards and recognition
• Banquets
• Senior celebrations
• Student morale initiatives
• Hospitality for students and staff

This is a great fit for volunteers who love serving students directly and making sure they feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

The Equipment & Logistics Committee helps support organization, tracking, and movement of band-related supplies and equipment.

This committee supports:

• Uniform organization
• Shoes, spats, warm-ups, shirts, shorts, and gear tracking
• Equipment inventory
• Event setup and breakdown
• Trailer/loading support
• Distribution and collection of items
• Coordination with band staff and board leadership

This is a great fit for volunteers who are detail-oriented, hands-on, and good at keeping things organized.

The Fundraising & Revenue Committee helps plan and organize fundraising opportunities that support student needs and program operations.

This committee supports:

• Fundraiser planning
• Revenue tracking support
• Event-based fundraising
• Pre-order campaigns
• Donation drives
• Creative fundraising ideas
• Coordination with the Treasurer and Executive Board

This is a great fit for volunteers who are organized, creative, and ready to help bring in resources for the students.

The Special Events Committee is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing major booster-sponsored events that support student recognition, community engagement, fundraising, and program visibility. This position works closely with the Executive Board, Band Director, committee chairs, volunteers, and community partners to ensure events are organized, successful, and aligned with the mission of the Mighty Marching Bucks and Wind Ensemble.

Committee Responsibilities

The Special Events Committee supports:

• Annual Band Banquet and Awards Ceremony
• Bucktown Classic and other hosted competitions
• Parent and Community Engagement Events
• Sponsor Recognition Events
• Student Appreciation Activities
• Special Performances and Community Showcases
• Program Celebrations and Milestone Events
• Seasonal Social Events and Fundraisers
• Hospitality Coordination for Special Guests and Judges
• Event Decorations, Themes, and Logistics

Key Duties

• Develop event timelines and planning schedules
• Coordinate event setup and breakdown
• Recruit and organize event volunteers
• Work with the Treasurer regarding event budgets
• Coordinate vendors, venues, and service providers
• Assist with event registration and ticketing processes
• Ensure all event activities comply with school and booster policies
• Coordinate hospitality needs for guests, judges, sponsors, and performers
• Maintain event planning documents, checklists, and records
• Collaborate with the Communications Chair to promote events

Ideal Volunteer Skills

This committee is ideal for individuals who enjoy:

• Event planning
• Organization and logistics
• Decorating and creative design
• Volunteer coordination
• Project management
• Community engagement
• Hospitality and guest services

The Sponsorship & Business Outreach Committee helps connect the program with local businesses, community partners, and potential sponsors.

This committee supports:

• Sponsorship outreach
• Business partnerships
• Donation requests
• Sponsor recognition
• Community networking
• In-kind donation coordination

This is a great fit for volunteers who enjoy communication, relationship-building, and connecting with the community.

The Volunteer Coordinator Committee helps organize, schedule, and communicate with volunteers for events, fundraisers, concessions, and student support activities.

This committee supports:

• Volunteer sign-ups
• Volunteer scheduling
• Reminder communications
• Check-in procedures
• Role assignments
• Volunteer tracking
• Background check coordination when required

This is a great fit for volunteers who are organized, dependable, and good at keeping people on track.