Volunteer Opportunities

Treasurer
Work with Mr. Buti, Mr. Riggs and the Booster Executive Committee and parents. Write checks; reimburse parents, pay invoices, teachers and suppliers from Boosters account. Keep the books in balance using “Quick Books” General Accounting (very easy) adding and subtracting. Authorize checks to be cut and perform a quick year end audit with (2) other parents to make sure books are in order. Please contact Linda King at lipper4@comcast.net or call her at 847-818-8955 for more information.

Cheesecake Sale
There are two deliveries for Cheescakes. The first delivery takes place right before Thanksgiving and the second just before Christmas.  Orders are placed through any Band, Orchestra student or Mr. Buti. Students are given order forms and turn their money in to Mr. Buti. There are two dates assigned to pick-up cheesecakes at the High School. The  cheesecakes come from Gourmets' Delights. Each cheesecake sale results in a $5 deposit in a Students account.

Junior High Band night Coordinator
This event takes place on at a Friday night Home football game. All of the future band students from the area Junior High schools that flow into Rolling Meadows High School are invited to come out and play with the Marching Band before the football game. The Music Boosters serve the Junior High and Marching Band students pizza and escort them to and from the field. We need someone to head this up, and get helpers to chaperone and serve food.


Jazz in the Meadows /Parents needed to staff many positions through out the fest.
Our largest fundraising event of the year is "Jazz in the Meadows."  In 2009 we celebrated 24 years of hosting the  largest High School Jazz event/competition in the Midwest.  Nearly 100 High School and Junior High Jazz Bands from all over the Midwest come to play and compete. This is our single most important event of the year. We ask that as a band parent; please help in anyway you can. There are hundred's of opportunities. Contact our Booster Co-Presidents for more information. It's a great day of music and fun. Whether it's all day or just a few hours we could use your help.

Typical help needed through out the Band year...

Uniform Check-in and Check out
Before and after every Home game and competitions the Band Members must get their uniforms checked in and out. It doesn't take long but we do need help. At times, they also need some last minute sewing repair or assistance with fitting. Please e-mail Jean Harraman at j.harraman@comcast.net for more information.

Help at Parades/Memorial Day &4th of July
Rolling Meadows, Arlington Heights and or Mt. Prospect parades
Pick-up and serve doughnuts & juice to the band members & staff the morning of the parades.
Walk parade routes with the band and distribute water bottles to band members and staff.

Chaperone and assist at Marching Band Competitions
We typically participate at three Marching Band competitions in the Fall. There is normally room for you to travel on the busses. Some duties include: Passing out plumes for head dress, assist band members with baby wipes for shoes cleaning, sewing kit. Manage and supply water for Directors/staff, parents and band members during competitions. Help unload truck with band equipment.

Other positions that need help:
Feeding Band Members before specific performances/competitions.
Help at Summer Band camp picnic at school.
Ticket Sales at RMHS concerts.
Jazz in the Meadows/Security, parking, cafeteria, concessions, set-up, clean-up, greeters, announcers, office help.
Help Set-up at Band-O-Rama, Pops Concert and 8th Grade Dessert Night.
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Sales at selected events throughout the year.
Hospitality after concerts throughout the year. Set-up drinks and snacks for concert goers and students.
Uniform coordinator helps measure all students.

Jazz in the Meadows
Our largest fundraiser. There are many volunteer opportunities. Contact our Booster President for more information. It's a great day of music and fun.