FRIENDS OF THE LSM SPARTAN BAND

Links to: Fundraising forms

The "Friends of the LSM Spartan Band" (FLSMB) is an adult volunteer organization that supports the high school band program through it’s many fundraising and other activities throughout the year.  Through fund raising events such as the Mum Sale, Poinsettia Sale and the Big Band Bash, the organization is able to provide additional funding for trips, awards, guest artists, and clinicians. In addition, support is given during the budget process as it relates to the music program in the district as well as providing financial assistance and awards for the elementary and middle school instrumental music programs as well.

The "Friends of the LSM Band" is active in the organization of the summer band camp, which is held every August for the Spartan Marching Band. The distribution of band and color guard uniforms, collection of funds for uniform cleaning and tailoring as well as assistance with on the street marching band practice and the freshman lunch are all invaluable services provided by this extremely important organization.

To find out the latest news on future events, meet new people, get involved with helping at one or more of these occasions, and have a great time, you can attend one of our meetings. The current schedule is listed below. All are welcome to attend these meetings. Any help, whether it is one event or more, will be greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions regarding FLSMB, would like to be placed on our e-mail list or would like more information on how to become involved, please contact Mrs. Cheryl Martinelli at jmartinelli0567@charter.net.

Meetings are generally scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month unless there is another school event previously scheduled for that evening.  There are no meetings scheduled for the months of September, December and May.

Current School Year FLSMB Meeting Schedule

DATE AGENDA MINUTES
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Download here Download here
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Download here Download here
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Download here Download here
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Download here Download here
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Download here Download here
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Download here Download here
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 Download here Download here
 
Minutes Archive for 2008-2009 Year   Download here
Minutes Archive for 2009-2010 Year   Download here
Minutes Archive for 2010-2011 Year   Download here

Friends of the LSM Band Executive Board 

President: Mrs. Janis Woodward (janiswoodward@sbcglobal.net)
Vice President: Mrs. Jane Molon (jmolon@charter.net)
Treasurer: Mrs. Kathy Wesolowski (wesolowskik@region10ct.org)
Recording Secretary: Mrs. Cheryl Martinelli (jmartinelli0567@charter.net)
Executive Director: Mr. John A. Deeb (k12coordinator@region10finearts.org)

Annual Mum Sale
Deadline:  August 30, 2011

Each year the FLSMB sponsors a Mum Sale.  Profits are credited to each participating student toward their personal trip account.  The following two links will allow you to download the appropriate forms to participate in this fundraiser. 

Mum Sale Packet

Extra Order Form

Extra Customer Receipt Form

Annual Poinsettia Sale
Deadline:  November 9, 2011

Each year the FLSMB sponsors a Poinsettia Sale.  Profits are credited to each participating student toward their personal trip account.  The following two links will allow you to download the appropriate forms to participate in this fundraiser.

LSM Poinsettia Sale Packet 

Har-Bur Poinsettia Sale Packet

Extra Order Form

Extra Customer Receipt Form

The Big Band Bash
(May 3, 4 & 5, 2012)

The performance schedule is as follows:

Thursday May 3, 2012
LG & HCS 4th Grade Bands, HB Concert Band, LSM Symphonic Band

Friday May 4, 2012
LG & HCS 5th Grade Bands, HB Symphonic Band, LSM Wind Ensemble

Saturday May 5, 2012
HB 6th Grade Band, HB Symphonic Band, LSM Wind Ensemble

Parent Advertisement Letter

Business Advertisement Letter

Big Band Bash Information Flyer

LSM Booster / Patron Fundraising Collection Sheet