The community has shown so much support for our band program, it is time to give back! We will be kicking off a food drive on Monday, October 11th. The food collected will benefit the food pantries of both The Creek and Eastern Star Church. We will be accepting non-perishable food donations at door 3W through October 23rd. Examples of needed non-perishable food items are below. The food will be delivered to the food pantries on Sunday, October 24th. Please reach out to family, friends, and local businesses for support. Together we can make a difference!

Examples of Non-Perishable Food Drive Items:

• Canned Meats
• Canned Tuna and Salmon
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Canned or Dry Soups
• Canned Stews and Chili
• Tea Bags
• Coffee (ground, no beans)
• Canned Pasta
• Canned Vegatables
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Pasta
• Hot and Cold Cereals
• Rice
• Cake Mixes
• Pancake Mix
• Syrup
• Powdered Milk
• Packaged Pasta
• Juice Boxes
• Canned Juices
• Canned Beans
• Spam
• Granulated Sugar
• Baby Food and Cereal
• Baby Formula
• Granola Bars
• Cereal Bars

Questions? Please contact Valarie Solomon, Guard Liaison - guardliaison@fcbands.org

We will be washing the marching band uniforms during Fall Break. Please sign up to reserve a bundle of uniforms if you wish to help. The pickup time will be Tuesday, October 5th, 6pm to 7pm at the semi-trailer parked behind the south end of the high school, next to the transportation building and the grass football field.

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WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Avoid washing the bib pants and jackets together.

2. Turn all items "inside out" to protect the fabric, shoulder "wings" and collars.

3. Jackets and bib pants are made of washable polyester-gabardine. Machine wash and dry on the gentle/knit cycle.

4. Do not overload the washing machine. Launder 4 to 6 pieces at a time.

5. On stains, you may use "Spray and Wash" and other non-chlorine stain removers when washing.

6. Only wash with non-chlorine detergent and COLD water.

7. Do Not Use liquid fabric softener on the uniforms.

8. Always dry the uniform on a cool permanent press setting. Hot drying will remove the press.

9. If time allows, on a cooler setting, please iron the bib pant hem to apply a crease. Avoid ironing the snap tape along the seam. This will indent the snaps on the outside of the pant.

10. Place the uniform on the hanger as soon as the drying cycle completes to avoid wrinkles.

11. NOTE: Most uniforms do not have student names on the tags. You will need to match the serial number of the uniform items to the numbers on the back of the ID card in the garment bag's pocket.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Travis Sears

marchingbandliaison@fcbands.org

- October 15th (Senior Night) - Westfield
Senior parents, please arrive at Gate 4 at the stadium by 6pm to line up. Ceremony begins at 6:30pm.

If you are interested in chaperoning for the marching band during competition season, this is your opportunity to volunteer. You’ll be riding on the bus with student to and from the competitions.

• This does not include free admission to the competition.

• You may be asked to push a prop or equipment onto the field if help is needed.

• Masks are required when riding on the bus.

• Safe Visitor Background Check is required. Contact Karen Smith if you need to confirm that your background check is current or have questions about exemptions.

SIGN UP NOW!

Do you own a business or have an employer that would be interested in donating towards a Band Booster sponsorship? For every sponsor you are able to secure, you will receive 10% of the donation to your student’s band account. Franklin Central Band Boosters is a 503(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Your donation is tax deductible.

For more information about sponsoring the band, Click Here.

Questions? sponsor@fcbands.org

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