Mission Statement:
We are a group of parents who are dedicated to enhancing our children's musical careers by sponsoring various events during the year and lending financial support to the school district's orchestra program.
Letter from Boosters President Mary Herbert
The Kenosha Orchestra Boosters, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) group dedicated to support the KUSD Orchestra program. We want to see our young musicians prosper and grow. We provide volunteers at various events such as Orchestra Festival, and at Solo and Ensemble and Large Group Festival. Money from our fund-raisers goes directly back to the students. Each school has an account with us to help pay for things like instrument repairs, sheet music, class trips and retreats. Every year we send the middle school orchestra students to a special performance of the Milwaukee Symphony. We have a pizza and pool party for the cadet and advanced summer orchestra. We have offered summer music camp scholarships at the middle school level. When our funds allow, we would like to do the same for high school students. We are responsible for many extras that our children receive.
Fundraising has become a challenge for many organizations in recent years. The Boosters have relied on the annual Fruit Sale to provide the bulk of our operating funds, and in the last several years participation and income has dwindled significantly. We need to fundraise to continue to be able to offer financial support to our program, and we will try to make this as painless as possible. We are open for ideas. Please watch for information to come home with your student from the boosters.
The Boosters will again hold an Afternoon Tea on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at Mahone Middle School. The event is open to the public, features live student string performances, refreshments, raffles and silent auction, including Painted Instruments, produced with the help of our friends at Lemon Street Gallery and KUSD artists.
We are firm believers that the arts improve the quality of life, enhance education, and spur the economy. It is no small thing to support music education in our public schools. To do so is to foster real self esteem, a sense of community, and real competence in our students.
I encourage any and all parents/guardians that are interested in our organization to feel free to attend our meetings and give us your in-put. You may attend merely to observe. No large commitment is necessary. Please bring ideas. We are on the grow!
You can be a positive force in KUSD's music program!
Thank you,
Mary Herbert, President
Kenosha Orchestra Boosters
2009-2010 meeting dates, time and location:
Meetings are held on the second Monday throughout the school year at 7:00 pm. There is no meeting in December, July or August.
September 14, 2009 - Will be held at the ESC Building.
October 12, 2009 - Will be held at Bullen Middle School.
November 9, 2009 - Will be held at Mahone Middle School.
January 18, 2010 - Location TBA.
February 8, 2010 - Will be held at Lance Middle School.
March 8, 2010 - Will be held at Lincoln Middle School.
April 12, 2010 - Location TBA.
May 10, 2010 - Will be held at McKinley Middle School.
June 8, 2010 - Will be again held at the ESC building.