Colgan CFPA Booster News
Spring/Summer 2018
Welcome!
Dear Colgan High School CFPA Families,
On behalf of the Colgan High School (CHS) Center for Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA) Booster Officers and Members, I extend to you the warmest welcome. We are excited for you to embark on your specific CFPA Program! To celebrate, please join us on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 12:00-3:00 pm at the Colgan CFPA First Annual Welcome Picnic. Additional information will be coming soon; please save the date.
The CHS CFPA Booster is a non-profit organization comprised of dedicated parents, guardians, teachers, students, school administration and community members. The CFPA Booster supports ALL Colgan High School Center for Fine and Performing Arts concentrations.
Our goals and objectives are to:
- Support, recognize and increase awareness of the efforts of our CFPA programs and CFPA students
- Provide additional opportunities and resources to our CFPA programs and CFPA students for school activities that may not be funded, or only partially funded, by Colgan High School.
During the 2017-2018 school year, the CFPA Booster’s very first accomplishment was the establishment of the CHS CFPA Council, thereafter formally launched as the CHS CFPA Booster. We were able to raise over $5,000. With it, we subsidized the First Annual CFPA Student Banquet, awarded two $500 student scholarships, paid for master classes, and provided CFPA graduation certificates. In addition, CFPA Booster collaborated with the CFPA Student Council in sponsoring a spirit wear design contest, assisted in the First Annual CFPA 24 hour Lock-in, and participated in the CHS Back-to-School Night, the CHS Spring Festival, and the “Embark with the Sharks” night, all of which shared important information on the CFPA programs and promoted CFPA activities.
For the 2018-2019 school year, we hope you will join with us in our many planned events and in raising $10,000. With your help, we can increase the number of master classes, the number of student scholarships for school field trips, and the number of post-secondary scholarships for graduating seniors.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please complete the CFPA Booster Membership Form and mail the form and check to (The membership form can be downloaded by clicking on the link under Membership Form section in the newsletter):
Colgan CFPA Booster Club
Attn: Membership Coordinator
13833 Dumfries Road
Manassas, VA 20112
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 25, 2018! We also invite you to our first general membership meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 6:30 pm in Rm 1201. Email us your questions at cfpaboosters@colganhs.com or call (571) 374-6550 C/O Ms. Vicki Burns CFPA Program Co-Coordinator.
Sincerely,
Anaid Mikesh
CFPA Booster President
2018-2019 Colgan CFPA Booster Membership Form
Colgan CFPA Booster Officers & Coordinators
President- Anaid Mikesh
Vice-President- Isabel Calangi
Secretary- Robin Robertson
Treasurer- Kate Downes
Public Relations- Kelly Goff
During the May 23rd meeting, the following Coordinators were elected:
Events Coordinator- Rebecca Shields
Fundraising Coordinator- Jeanmarie Copeland
Membership Coordinator- vacant
Scholarship Coordinator- Drew Koelsch
We have a vacancy for Membership Coordinator. If you are interested in being the Membership Coordinator, please contact Robin Robertson, Secretary, at cfpaboosters@colganhs.com
The following teachers and students will also serve on the Executive Board:
CFPA Program Co-Coordinator- Vicki Burns
CFPA Student Council President or designee- Zaire Hall- Hamilton
Vision and Mission
VISION
The vision of the CFPA Booster is to be a collaborative community that advocates for unity, support and opportunities for CFPA students.
MISSION
The mission of the CFPA Booster is to financially and logistically support - in a balanced and inclusive fashion - all CFPA concentrations, and the students who participate in them, in accordance with the Prince William County Schools’ policies and procedures.
Objectives
The objectives of the CFPA Booster:
1. create and nurture connections across all CFPA concentrations
2. increase engagement in CFPA program events and activities by forming strong community and business partnerships
3. advocate for financial support for students enrolled in the CFPA program
4. provide scholarship and/or opportunities for students enrolled in the CFPA program pursuing a future in the fine and performing arts or other post-secondary plans.
Colgan CFPA Booster Bylaws
CFPA Fundraising Activities
The CFPA Council sold the 2017 White House Ornament, coordinated with the CFPA Student Organization to have a CFPA Design Contest for the CFPA spirit wear, and sold concessions at two dance competitions.
Jeanmarie Copeland, Fundraiser Coordinated,spearheaded our efforts, with collaboration and support from our amazing CFPA parents and volunteers, to raised over $5,000!
Way to go TEAM!
We plan to have additional spirit wear available for the fall. Stay tuned...
White House Ornament Fundraiser
CFPA Spirit Wear Design Contest
First Annual Colgan CFPA Student Banquet
First Colgan CFPA Booster Scholarship Recipients!
A special thank you to Drew Koelsch, Scholarship Coordinator, and the Scholarship Committee for reviewing 15 scholarship applications.
First Annual Colgan CFPA Booster Welcome Picnic!
Colgan CFPA Booster Meeting Dates
The Colgan CFPA Booster Executive Board meets at 5:30 p.m. in room 1201 at Colgan High School or another available location and as needed. Our 2018-2019 meeting dates are scheduled for:
- July 11, 2018
- August 15, 2018
- September 19, 2018
- October 17, 2018
- November 14, 2018
- December 19, 2018
- January 16, 2019
- Febraury 20, 2019
- March 20, 2019
- April 24, 2019
- May 15, 2019
- June 19, 2019
Our 2018-2019 meeting dates are scheduled for:
- September 19. 2018
- October 17, 2018
- November 14, 2018
- December 19, 2018
- January 16, 2019
- February 20, 2019
- April 24, 2019
- May 15, 2019- Voting and Elections
THANK YOU!
Colgan CFPA Booster
Email: cfpaboosters@colganhs.com
Website: https://colganhs.pwcs.edu/CFPA
Location: Colgan High School,13833 Dumfries Road, Manassas, VA, 20112
Phone: 571.374.6550
Facebook: facebook.com/ColganHighSchoolCenterforFineandPerformingArts