Below is a list of Committees/Responsibilities that we need Volunteers for. If you are interested in any of the positions listed please contact any Board Member. Many Volunteers have multiple responsibilities and would be happy to relinquish one or more to a new volunteer. (If there are any missing or are in error please let me know at tom@shsbands.net)
| Committee | Coordinators | Time Requirements | Duties |
|---|---|---|---|
Carwashes |
Mark Fordice Positions Open |
April-August; moderate time requirement |
April through August. Coordinators will arrange and staff carwashes. |
Flags and Calendars |
Positions Open |
July and December; minimal to moderate time requirement |
Coordinators will arrange for the assembly and delivery of flags on the morning of July 4th and calendars in December. |
Social Activities |
Gina Olona Carol Steffen (senior 08-09) |
Year round; minimal time requirement |
Coordinators will work throughout the ear with the band class president to arrange various social activities for the band. |
Rummage Sale |
Positions Open |
Majority of the time commitment will be in July; moderate time commitment |
Coordinators will arrange the band rummage sale to be scheduled on the 3rd Saturday every July. |
Uniforms |
Lynne Bombach |
Year round with majority of time commitment in August and May; moderate time requirement |
Time commitment varies but is busiest at the beginning and end of year. Will coordinate distribution and storage of uniforms. |
Seamstresses |
Germaine McKercher Positions Open |
Primarily in August with other occasional times; minimal time requirement |
At uniform distribution in August. Will perform alteration on uniforms. |
Craft Fair |
Bernadette Vishaway Positions Open |
July through November; major time requirements |
July through November with busiest time from September thru November. Advertise, organize and coordinate the crafter portion of the fair. |
Craft Fair |
Germaine McKercher Positions Open |
November; moderate time commitment |
Arrange for and operate food sales for Craft fair. |
Craft Fair |
Positions Open |
Day of event only |
Organize and monitor loading/unloading zones for crafters. |
Craft Fair |
Positions Open |
August - September -November; minimal time commitment |
Arrange for advertizing of craft fair |
Craft Fair |
Positions Open |
October -November; moderate time commitment |
Create and place signs on streets re: craft fair - collect signs when fair is over |
Craft Fair |
Positions Open |
October-November; minimal to moderate time commitment |
Acquire door prizes and monitor door prize operation on day of craft fair |
Zia Marching Competition |
Positions Open |
October; minimal time commitment |
Order and pick up meal for the band during the day. Will need to arrange to have an RV onsite. |
Zia Marching Competition |
Positions Open |
Day of Zia only |
Be available for various jobs on the day of Competition. |
Pageant of the Bands |
Beth Coffey Suzan Strong (senior 08-09) Ruth Simms |
Year round; major time commitment |
Attend Pageant meetings throughout the year. Assist in organizing the event. |
Pageant of the Bands |
Positions Open |
October; minimal time requirement |
Order and pick up meal for the band during the day. |
Pageant of the |
Positions Open |
Day of Pageant only |
Be available for various jobs on the day of Pageant. |
Matador Magic |
Positions Open |
November-February; major time commitment |
Plan, organize and oversee the event including prizes, catering, etc. |
Matador Magic |
Positions Open |
February; moderate time requirements |
Organize ticket sales before and during the event. |
Recruitment |
Louis Taylor Positions Open |
Year round but minimal time requirement |
Work with band director and band president to encourage middle school students to enroll in band in high school. Attend 8th grade night with band director and booster officers. |
UNM Concessions Coordinator |
Tom Steffen (senior 08-09) |
August - June: minimal time requirement |
Work with UNM Concessions Manager to get working dates. Coordinate Concession Teams. |
UNM Concessions Team 1 |
Tom & Carol Steffen (senior 08-09) |
Time commitment varies |
Set up and management of UNM concession events. |
UNM Concessions Team 2 |
Lee & Germaine McKercher |
Time commitment varies |
Set up and management of UNM concession events. |
UNM Concessions Team 3 |
Positions Open |
Time commitment varies |
Set up and management of UNM concession events. |
UNM Concessions Team 4 |
Positions Open |
Time commitment varies |
Set up and management of UNM concession events. |
Keller Hall |
Germaine McKercher Positions Open |
May; minor time commitment |
Arrange for and set up food for students on evening of Keller Hall performance. |
Keller Hall |
Positions Open |
May; minor time commitment |
Organize and supervise reception at the Keller Hall. |
Band Banquet |
Positions Open |
February-May with moderate time commitment |
Organize and oversee the end of the year banquet. |
Phone Tree |
Positions Open |
Year round with varying time commitment |
Assist with dissemination of information to those members who do not have email or website access. |
Freshman Liaison |
Positions Open |
Year round with moderate time commitment in Fall |
Assist freshmen and their families with their entrance into high school band life. Must be a parent of an upper classman. |
Entertainment Book Sales |
Jeannie Chaves |
Fall; Minimal time commitment |
Oversee sales including distribution of books to students once orders have been taken. |
Magazine Sales |
Gruetzner's (senior 08-09) |
Oversee program. |
|
Candy Sales |
Gruetzner's (senior 08-09) |
Year round; moderate time commitment |
Order, store, and make candy available to students wishing to participate in this fundraiser. |
Lunch Concessions |
Johnny Camuglia & |
August - May; moderate time commitment |
Coordinate and plan for wednesday lunch concession program. |
Spirit Wear |
Positions Open |
Year round with majority in Fall |
Organize spirit wear sales. |
Shopper Cards |
Positions Open |
Year round; minimal time commitment |
Disseminate information to band regarding shopper card programs. |
Color Guard |
Positions Open |
Year round; Major time commitment |
Coordinate and chaperone Color Guard program. |
Videotaping |
Moore's |
varies |
Videotape at various band events. |
WebMaster |
Tom Steffen (senior 08-09) |
Year round; varying time commitment |
Manage and maintain band website. |
Letter jackets |
Bernadette Vishaway |
Two-three times per year; minimal time commitment |
Schedule and oversee Letter Jacket sales. |
Truck and Pit Crew |
Louis Taylor |
August - November: minimal time Commitment |
Schedule and drive truck for all band events requiring the transportation of gear. Will contact backup drivers as needed. Oversee organization of pit crew. |
Truck driver(s) |
Lee McKercher & Mark Fordice Positions Open |
varies |
Drive truck as needed. |
Pit Crew |
Positions Open |
Primarily during the Fall semester; moderate time requirements |
Assist coordinator with loading and unloading of truck before and after events. Will assist with placement of instruments on field. |
Corporate Sponsorships |
Positions Open |
Year round; time requirements to be determined |
Create a program to develop corporate sponsorship of the band. |
Burrito Club |
Germaine McKercher |
Football season; moderate time commitment |
Arrange meal for students at football games. |
Communications |
Carol Steffen (senior 08-09) |
Year round; major time commitment |
Provide information for band members and their families regarding band events and activities. Will work with committees to disperse information. |


