August News
AMC Band Boosters
Welcome!
The Amherst Band Boosters is a non-profit 501(c)3, volunteer-based organization that is required for the Marching Band to function. The Boosters support the band financially through fundraising and provide the required chaperones for all activities. More info on financial support can be found below.
The success of the Marching Band depends on the support we get from you! Opportunities to get involved are listed below. The more help there is, the lighter everyone's load is! Thank you for all you do!!
District Mandated
Final Forms
Please make sure your student's Final Forms are filled out by Sunday, July 30th.
https://amherst-oh.finalforms.com/Physicals are NOT required for Marching Band.
Directions for getting started in final forms can be found in the band app here:
Pay to play
Please DO NOT send Pay to Play money TO BAND with students.
Pay to Play can be paid through https://payschoolscentral.com/ under fees or pay in person at Steele High School after July 27th, M-F 7:30AM - 3PM by check or Visa/MC only. No cash.
Find out more info by following the menu option "more" to "2023-24 PTP form" after clicking the link here: https://amherststeelecomets.com/
All PTP questions should be referred to Casey Wolf, Steele High School Athletic Director at 440-988-1325 or email him at casey_wolf@amherstk12.org
ptp is separate from Band payments
Band Payments
Band payments can be made payable to Amherst Band Boosters, and placed in the bin in the blue bin ---OR--- through Venmo at: http://account.venmo.com/u/Amherst-BandBoosters
Please include the student's name and reason every time you send in money.
If paying for multiple things in one transaction, please indicate that also.
List of upcoming payments due:
Weds. July 26: $85 Band Camp payment
$30 shoe if, IF your student needs shoes
$10 instrument rental fee ONLY FOR students using school owned instruments
Info on Disney payments to come.
First up!
Band Show Shirts!
Your chance to buy a band show shirt ends Tues. Aug 1st! Get your order in now!!
Band Camp
Sunday, July 30th, 1 PM - 9PM (Sundae Sunday! Booster's provide dessert) Section Colors!
Mon July 31: 8 AM- 9 PM (Sophomores bring dessert) Totally 80s!
Tues Aug 1: 8 AM - 9 PM (Juniors bring dessert) Disney Day!
Wed Aug 2: 1 PM - 9 PM (Seniors bring dessert) Wacky Wednesday!
Thurs Aug 3: 8 AM - 9 PM (Freshman bring dessert) Hawaiian!
Fri Aug 4: 8 AM - 9 PM (Boosters provide dessert) Band Shirt day!
Band Camp Week 2
Mon 7: 8 AM - 3 PM
Tues 8: 8 AM - 3 PM
Wed 9: 8 AM - 3 PM (shoe fittings & pictures)
Thur 10: 8 AM - 3 PM
Fri 11: 8 AM - 10 PM (evening includes After Party Celebration)
Tues 15: 6 PM - 9 PM
Weds 16: 6 PM - 9 PM
Thurs 17: 6 PM - 9 PM
Fri 18: FIRST GAME!! Uniform Report time 5:30 PM
Weds 23: First day of school. After school practices are Monday through Thursday 3 PM -- 4:45 PM through the entire football season.
Band Camp Snacks
12-24 servings are plenty when everyone participates.
Fresh fruit, sweets, your choice, but please make sure it's an easy "grab & go" item that's ready to serve. Individual, pre-packaged snacks that can be saved are great too!
Desserts can be dropped off each morning in the cafeteria.
***If snacks are homemade, please indicate if they contain nuts***
Sunday: Sundaes from the Boosters!
Monday: Sophomores
Tuesday: Juniors
Wednesday: Seniors
Thursday: Freshmen
Friday: Band Boosters
H2O makes the comets go!
Band Camp After Party Requests!
After Party is held on Friday, Aug 11th immediately following band camp (students may not leave, attendance is required) until 10 PM.
Volunteer at Band Camp
We will have 6-8 volunteers for each meal, plus a popsicle server mid-afternoon. Sign-ups are posted on the band app here: https://band.us/band/87597135/attachment
More Volunteer opportunities!!!
The After Party is Friday, August 11th from 4 PM (immediately following band camp) until 10 PM.
In order to chaperone football games, the district mandates that we have a volunteer form on file. It only needs to be filled out every 4 years. If you filled one out last year, you do not need to fill one out this year. However, if you've never filled one out before, you will need to do so if you would like to chaperone any football games or competition shows. The form is pinned in the notices on the band app.
All sign-ups can be found in the band app: https://band.us/band/87597135/attachment
If you have any questions about volunteering or chaperoning please contact Deanna at band_boosters@amherstk12.org or message on the band app.
coming up: Night at the Races
Saturday, September 16th
Enjoy a Night at the Races!
Come enjoy a night of fun with good food, great drinks, and amazing friends! We'll have tons of awesome prizes and chances for you to win!
Help make it a fun night!
We are looking for volunteers to drop off donation packets to a few local businesses. Packets can be picked up from the field during band camp! Extra packets for any business you'd like to ask to help out are also available.
The more donations & sales we can do when everyone helps out, the more money we can raise to support the band program!!
The event will be held on the evening of Sept. 16th. at the Eagles. Can't wait to see you there!
Bring on the bottles!
Bottles can be dropped off at Mrs. Sauer's house!
115 Terra Lane, Amherst
(We cannot collect liquor on school property.)
Please place them in the ottoman (top lifts off) in front of the house and ignore the dog. He doesn't like anyone coming up to his house.
Message Deanna on the band app if you have any questions
Stay Organized!
Band App
Band App Calendar
The calendar in the band app always has all the info! You can import it directly through the app or by copying and pasting the text below. This is a great option for students because they aren't permitted to join the Booster group in the app.
Add this URL to another calendar such as Google Calendar, iCal and MS Outlook via the 'Add by URL' or 'Subscribe' options by pasting all of the text below:
webcal://api.band.us/ical?token=aAAxADgzNTNkNjNlZWFjZTE4Mzg1OWEyMDkyMzc4MDhmYTA0MjAwMWNkNTgMailing List
What's New?
Halftime Snack Sponsors
Sponsors provide snacks after the halftime performance for the Amherst Marching Comets and the visiting marching band. Each sponsor gets a pressbox announcement at halftime and advertised on our social media accounts. Home game dates can be purchased here:
Join us!!
BOOSTER MEETINGS
August's meeting will Tuesday, August 22nd at 6:30 PM
Volunteer your time
The Amherst Band Boosters is a volunteer-based non-profit that supports the school district's band program. Everyone's load becomes a little lighter when we all help out. There are currently a ton of committee openings that need to be filled with many different levels of involvement. Please remember that those who donate their time, and volunteer with events typically get their entrance fees to the event waived.
- Car Wash Committee (only in July)
- Band Camp Committee (organizes with our caterers, directs volunteers, oversees games)
- Band Camp After Party (one-time event, planned in July/Aug)
- Halftime Snacks (only home games)
- Senior Dinner and Senior Night Committee (Preferably run by non-Senior Parents)
- Fall Banquet Committee (organizes event in Nov. with assistance)
- Fall Fundraiser (Night at the Races- Sept. 16)
- Uniform Room Committee (helps before and after each game)
All parents/guardians are encouraged to fill out the survey here to find out more about volunteering and help the boosters contact you for the right events: https://forms.gle/e4DVbKb5ex5QHh5F7
Or if you'd like to commit your time to a specific event, please email us at band_boosters@amherstk12.org
Booster Funding
The Band Boosters are a 501(c)3 non-profit. Our funds are raised through donations and fundraising, which help provide for all grade levels of the band program beyond the district’s allocated budget. Some examples include:
Capital Expenditures
Instrument purchases and maintenance
Purchase and maintenance of concert attire
Purchase and maintenance of marching band uniforms
Music licensing fees and books
Transportation
Trailer customizations for secure instrument and supply transportation.
Maintenance and repairs for the trailer
Gas and tolls to transport the instruments and supplies.
Student experiences
Snacks and treats
Student dinners and parties
Band camp spirit week
Awards
Incidentals
Competition fees
AMC Drill Choreography
AMC flags
Not to be confused with Pay to Play money, which is paid to the School District, NOT the band or other activities the students participate in. Pay to Play money is used to provide building and grounds maintenance, transportation, utilities, supplies, coaching contracts, and more for the school district.
Donations letters are available upon request with any donation made.
Helpful Links
More links!
Join the band app:
https://band.us/@amcbandboosters
Venmo us at:
http://account.venmo.com/u/Amherst-BandBoosters
Check out our Facebook pages at:
https://www.facebook.com/amherstmarchingcomets
https://www.facebook.com/marchingcometsphotos
Follow us on Instagram: (Great option for students)
Tell me those dates again
July
July:
Sun 30: Here we Go! Band Camp week 1! 1 PM - 9 PM Sunday Sundaes & Section Colors (all booster provide)
Students were emailed a chart with their section colors
Mon 31: 8 AM - 9 PM Sophomores bring dessert, 80s Day
August:
Tues 1: Band Camp 8 AM - 9 PM Juniors bring dessert, Disney day
Wed 2: Band Camp 1 PM - 9 PM, Seniors bring desserts, Wacky Wednesday
Thur 3: Band Camp 8 AM - 9 PM, Freshman bring dessert, Hawaiian Day
Fri 4: Band Camp 8 AM - 6 PM, Booster dessert, Band Shirt day
Mon 7: Band Camp 8 AM - 3 PM, bring lunch! Students may leave for lunch
Tues 8: Band Camp 8 AM - 3 PM
Wed 9: Band Camp 8 AM - 3 PM, Shoe fittings and Q Studio pictures
Thurs 10: Band Camp 8 AM - 3 PM
Fri 11: Band Camp 8 AM - 3 PM followed by After Party till 10 PM
Tue 15: Practice 6 PM - 9 PM
Wed 16: Freshman orientation 8 AM - 12:30
Practice 6 PM - 9 PM
Thur 17: Practice 6 PM - 9 PM
Steele open house 6 PM - 7 PM
Fri 18: First Game at Home!! Uniform report time 5 PM
Tue 22: Booster Meeting 6:30 PM
Wed 23: First day of school
After school practice 3 PM - 4:45 PM school days Mon-Thurs
Thur 24: After school practice 3 PM - 4:45 PM school days Mon-Thurs
Fri 25: Home Game, Buckeye. Uniform Report time 5 PM
Contact Us!
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions you can email us anytime.
Check out our Facebook pages too!
https://www.facebook.com/amherstmarchingcomets
https://www.facebook.com/marchingcometsphotos
Instagram:
Website: marchincomets.com
Location: 405 Washington Street, Amherst, OH, USA
Phone: 440-988-1487
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amherstmarchingcomets