FUNDRAISING |
STUDENT BAND ACCOUNTS |
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The CBHS Band program is almost completely self-funded. The concert and classroom programs receive limited funding from the Hall County School District, while the Marching Band program receives NO funding at all. To operate at a high level and offer our students a quality instrumental music program, the CBBA provides whatever financial resources the county doesn’t.
The operation of the band program is funded in two ways: through fundraising and participants’ fees. Fees provide whatever is not provided for through fundraising. It is the objective of the CBBA to maximize the fundraising element of the financial equation, thereby minimizing the fee element while not diminishing the quality of the program. Successful fundraising depends entirely on the participation of every member of the program: parents, students, and the community. The CBBA will establish and look to increase the number of "high-value" fundraising opportunities. In addition to raising essential funds for the band program, each fundraising activity provides the opportunity for the participants to earn valuable “service credits,” which are applied to the individual members’ accounts as payments toward their band fees. It is entirely possible for a family to pay their entire band cost through service (or “band credits”). Information on fundraising programs and opportunities is posted in detail at www.cherokeebluffband.com, in e-blasts, the newsletter, or by simply contacting any association officer. CUT TIMEThe Cherokee Bluff Band program utilizes an online database called CUT TIME. To access CUT TIME, go to www.cuttime.net. Choose "Student/Parent Sign Up" at the top of the page under the main menu section. For Subscribing Groups, type in "Cherokee Bluff Band" (which will probably appear as a choice) and fill out the rest of the form. We will get a notification and you will receive and email with additional information. Please see the band directors for more information.
CUT TIME is an online database that CBBA uses to manage and maintain the student accounts, inventory, sign up volunteers and contact information. Student account statements can be viewed at any time by all band families through CUT TIME. |
Student Band “Accounts” are established for every family in the band program to provide accurate accounting for all financial transactions. The CBBA is in charge of managing and maintaining the accounts. Charges for all band activities (band camp fees, Marching and Concert Band fees, etc.) and payments and band credits earned are tracked through the band accounts.
It is each band participant’s right to check his or her account status as often as desired. Simply get in touch with one of the treasurers listed under CBBA Contacts in this handbook or go to www.cherokeebluffband.com to request a band statement. SEE: STUDENT ACCOUNT PROCEDURES . FINANCIAL OBLIGATION AND RESPONSIBILITIESIt is the responsibility of each participant to faithfully fulfill their financial obligations and responsibilities to the band program. The program is almost entirely funded by the participating members. Each attempt is made by band faculty and booster leadership to minimize the program cost while providing a quality band program to all.
As a “not for profit” organization, operating reserves are not maintained to cover the failure of members to fulfill their obligations in a timely and responsible manner. Shortfall in collections and failure to fulfill financial obligations result directly in the reduction of current and future services provided to our students, and ultimately result in higher future fees or the termination of important program activities. We realize that events occur which are not anticipated at the time of incurring band financial obligations that may prevent timely compliance. These should be communicated immediately with the faculty, booster president or treasurer. Every attempt will be made to work out solution agreeable with all parties. All payments of band obligations should be mailed to the CBBA (address below) or deposited in the “band safe” in the band room. Wherever possible, do not send cash. Please indicate on your check/form which student the payment is for and what charge the payment is for to insure accurate posting to your account. Send payments and make checks payable to: Cherokee Bluff Band Association 6603 Spout Springs Road Flowery Branch, GA 30542 *There will be a charge of $25 applied to any check returned due to insufficient funds (“NSF”). Any returned check not paid within 30 days of return an subject the maker of the check to legal action. Any member incurring two returned checks will be placed on a cash, certified check or money order basis for the remainder of their participation in the band program. |