Columbia Band Boosters
The Columbia Band Boosters is a 501c3 organization established to promote, support and assist with the operation of the Columbia Central High School band program. Our executive board plans and organizes various activities throughout the year.
Our regular meetings are for ALL band parents, however, only Columbia Band Boosters have voting privileges . All parents of band students are encouraged to join & be an active supporter of their child's participation in this outstanding youth activity.
Please contact our 2022-23 Booster President, Jason Ogilvie, with any booster questions, ideas or suggestions at: chslionsband@gmail.com
Our regular meetings are for ALL band parents, however, only Columbia Band Boosters have voting privileges . All parents of band students are encouraged to join & be an active supporter of their child's participation in this outstanding youth activity.
Please contact our 2022-23 Booster President, Jason Ogilvie, with any booster questions, ideas or suggestions at: chslionsband@gmail.com
Booster meetings are for all parents of students in the Columbia Band Program (Hornline, Percussion, and Color Guard)
Executive Officers and Duties
President - Jason Ogilvie
The President shall preside at all meetings, appoint committees and shall be the Executive Head of the Columbia Band Boosters, with full power to enforce the Bylaws. In addition to presiding at the regular Executive Board and Band Booster meetings, the President shall meet with the Band Director(s) at least once monthly, to consider the needs of the program. The president will be responsible for making sure each board member receives a copy of the By-Laws and a copy of their job description.
President Elect- Erica Hazen
The President-Elect / Membership Chairperson shall preside in the absence of the President, perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President, and will become President the following year. As Membership Chairperson, he/she shall solicit membership and accompanying dues from the parents, keep a list of said paid members, and prepared at any meeting to reveal the names of voting members if necessary. The President Elect shall review and approve all financial reports.
Secretary - Lucia Vining
The Secretary shall prepare all correspondence as required by the Boosters and its officers, notify all members and prospective members of the time and place of meetings prior to the meeting, and perform such other duties as are assigned by the President. Before each meeting, the Secretary may give the President an outline of "Unfinished Business". The Secretary shall keep accurate minutes of all Booster and Executive Board meetings. Once the minutes are approved, they become the property of the organization and cannot be changed without its consent. The Secretary shall, in conjunction with the President and Band Director(s), prepare and distribute an email to each Band Booster member monthly or as necessary. The Secretary shall be responsible for taking roll at each meeting.
Treasurer - Donna Osmon
The Treasurer shall serve as Chairperson of the Finance Committee. He/she shall receive from the chairperson of each fund-raising project all monies accruing to the Boosters and deposit same into an approved depository under the name of Columbia Band Boosters. The treasurer shall not pay money from this account except by an approved check or debit card. The treasurer will provide sufficient copies of the current financial statement at each Booster meeting. The financial statements must be reviewed and approved by the President-Elect before presentation to the body.
Band Contest Chairperson- Kristy McFalls
The Band Contest Chairperson shall appoint all committee members and work with the Band Director(s) to cover all aspect of the Contest(s).
Work Directors and President
The President shall preside at all meetings, appoint committees and shall be the Executive Head of the Columbia Band Boosters, with full power to enforce the Bylaws. In addition to presiding at the regular Executive Board and Band Booster meetings, the President shall meet with the Band Director(s) at least once monthly, to consider the needs of the program. The president will be responsible for making sure each board member receives a copy of the By-Laws and a copy of their job description.
President Elect- Erica Hazen
The President-Elect / Membership Chairperson shall preside in the absence of the President, perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President, and will become President the following year. As Membership Chairperson, he/she shall solicit membership and accompanying dues from the parents, keep a list of said paid members, and prepared at any meeting to reveal the names of voting members if necessary. The President Elect shall review and approve all financial reports.
Secretary - Lucia Vining
The Secretary shall prepare all correspondence as required by the Boosters and its officers, notify all members and prospective members of the time and place of meetings prior to the meeting, and perform such other duties as are assigned by the President. Before each meeting, the Secretary may give the President an outline of "Unfinished Business". The Secretary shall keep accurate minutes of all Booster and Executive Board meetings. Once the minutes are approved, they become the property of the organization and cannot be changed without its consent. The Secretary shall, in conjunction with the President and Band Director(s), prepare and distribute an email to each Band Booster member monthly or as necessary. The Secretary shall be responsible for taking roll at each meeting.
Treasurer - Donna Osmon
The Treasurer shall serve as Chairperson of the Finance Committee. He/she shall receive from the chairperson of each fund-raising project all monies accruing to the Boosters and deposit same into an approved depository under the name of Columbia Band Boosters. The treasurer shall not pay money from this account except by an approved check or debit card. The treasurer will provide sufficient copies of the current financial statement at each Booster meeting. The financial statements must be reviewed and approved by the President-Elect before presentation to the body.
Band Contest Chairperson- Kristy McFalls
The Band Contest Chairperson shall appoint all committee members and work with the Band Director(s) to cover all aspect of the Contest(s).
Work Directors and President
Band Booster Chair Members and Duties
Fundraising -
The Fundraising Chairperson shall appoint all committee members of fund raising. The Fundraising Chairperson shall be responsible kicking off all fundraisers, tracking all merchandise, supervising the collection of money, etc. This person will be responsible for reconciling funds with the assistance of the Treasurer.
Chaperones - Collyn Pilgreen
The Chaperone Coordinator shall appoint and coordinate all properly vetted booster members to duties on band related activities requiring chaperones
Uniforms/ Costume - Kristy McFalls
The Costume Chairperson shall appoint all committee members and work with the Band Directors to coordinate all sewing projects for the band. The Costume Chairperson shall be responsible for appointing the Stadium Seat Covering Committee.
Ads & Trophies - Suzanne Jordan
The Ads and Trophy Chairperson shall appoint all committee members to work towards soliciting ad sales and trophy sponsors for all band events.
Hospitality Events - Lisa Fisher
The Events Chairperson shall appoint all committee members and be responsible for coordination the Band Banquet, Tail-gating, Parent Performance and any other social or performance gathering.
Concessions - Lanisha Buchanan
The Concessions Chairperson shall appoint all committee members and work with the Band Booster Organization to provide concessions for all events sponsored by the Columbia Band Boosters.
Pit Crew - Brandon Woods
The Pit Crew Chairperson shall appoint all committee members to work on the Pit Crew and work with the Band Directors to take care of all aspects of Pit Equipment, Props and Equipment movements.
Publicity / Historian - Josh Calderon
The Publicity / Historian Chairperson shall act, and secure others to assist as necessary, to continually keep before the public, information regarding band activities, awards, and fundraisers and in every way possible, seek to provide good public relation for the bands. Also, the Publicity / Historian Chairperson shall compile and produce a scrapbook for the current year, providing pictures, news coverage, and other necessary contents to complete record of events for the Band and the Boosters.
Assistant Officers
Assistant Hospitality- Catrina Tosh
The Fundraising Chairperson shall appoint all committee members of fund raising. The Fundraising Chairperson shall be responsible kicking off all fundraisers, tracking all merchandise, supervising the collection of money, etc. This person will be responsible for reconciling funds with the assistance of the Treasurer.
Chaperones - Collyn Pilgreen
The Chaperone Coordinator shall appoint and coordinate all properly vetted booster members to duties on band related activities requiring chaperones
Uniforms/ Costume - Kristy McFalls
The Costume Chairperson shall appoint all committee members and work with the Band Directors to coordinate all sewing projects for the band. The Costume Chairperson shall be responsible for appointing the Stadium Seat Covering Committee.
Ads & Trophies - Suzanne Jordan
The Ads and Trophy Chairperson shall appoint all committee members to work towards soliciting ad sales and trophy sponsors for all band events.
Hospitality Events - Lisa Fisher
The Events Chairperson shall appoint all committee members and be responsible for coordination the Band Banquet, Tail-gating, Parent Performance and any other social or performance gathering.
Concessions - Lanisha Buchanan
The Concessions Chairperson shall appoint all committee members and work with the Band Booster Organization to provide concessions for all events sponsored by the Columbia Band Boosters.
Pit Crew - Brandon Woods
The Pit Crew Chairperson shall appoint all committee members to work on the Pit Crew and work with the Band Directors to take care of all aspects of Pit Equipment, Props and Equipment movements.
Publicity / Historian - Josh Calderon
The Publicity / Historian Chairperson shall act, and secure others to assist as necessary, to continually keep before the public, information regarding band activities, awards, and fundraisers and in every way possible, seek to provide good public relation for the bands. Also, the Publicity / Historian Chairperson shall compile and produce a scrapbook for the current year, providing pictures, news coverage, and other necessary contents to complete record of events for the Band and the Boosters.
Assistant Officers
Assistant Hospitality- Catrina Tosh
