2026-2027 Committees and Chairs
Chaperones – Jennifer Sherman, Scott Swafford, and Fred Kho
Travel with and care for all band and color guard students during football games, UIL performances, marching contests, and trips. Chaperones must be available to ride student buses and be with the students at all times during the event. Times and duties will vary by event. You do not need to commit to all events!
Uniforms — Marching Season – Rhiana Potase, Jennifer Haskins, and Toni Sherrill
Uniforms — Concert Season – Rhiana Potase and Amber Chundrigar
Put the clothes on their back! Help with distribution, fitting, and maintenance. Take home band uniforms (8-10 per volunteer) several times during the marching season for washing. The band uniforms are machine washable and dryable.
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Seat Covers – OPEN POSITION
Place seat covers on the bleacher seats prior to the band's arrival at football games, then wipe down, remove and pack the seat covers after the band leaves the stands. Volunteers need to arrive at the stadium prior to the band’s arrival and stay a little late for removal. There is no work to be done during the game itself.
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Tailgate Meals Football Games - Trey and Maritelle Gounah
Tailgate Meals Competitions - Becca King and OPEN POSITION
Feed the students! Meals are served before each football game and at contests. Assist in setting up, serving, and cleaning up. During football season, volunteers need to arrive at Dawson at 3:00 pm on game days and should be finished by 5:00-5:30 pm. Serving time at contests will vary depending on performance times.
Snack Bags - Melinda Mendoza-Scott
Pit Crew – Nick Hallmark
Load, unload, and move percussion, props, and other band equipment before and after football games and competitions.
Props Crew – Michael Potase
Help manage PROPS!
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Spirit Gear – Terryl Winter
This committee designs, purchases, sells, and distributes band spirit items. Items include; bling shirts, decals, etc.
Yard Signs - Carrie Cummings
Special Events
Rock-a-Thon – Terryl Winter
Party with the band at this "all-nighter" student fundraiser and all-night event held at the end of summer Band. Plan the event, prepare and serve food, chaperone, and enjoy watching the student antics throughout the night.
Spirit Nights – Li Ma
Works with local restaurants to arrange monthly spirit nights. All proceeds from Spirit Nights go to the Band Scholarship fund
Band Banquet – Trey and Maritelle Gounah
Plan an event they’ll always remember for our annual spring band banquet held in May. Help choose a theme, book a venue, arrange the food, organize decorations, etc.
Take Flight – Melinda Mendoza-Scott and Treysi Isabel
Be on one of several teams that serve food, sell tickets, staff warm-up rooms, and help make this regional Color Guard competition a successful fundraiser.
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Bingo Night – OPEN POSITION
Our most fun fundraiser! Help plan our bingo night, which includes concessions and a silent auction. We still need a silent auction chair.
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Solo/Ensemble Contest Concessions - Kaki York-Ward
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Programs & More!
Membership – Meghan Minard
The primary goal of this committee is increasing band parent involvement. Section parents work with the membership chair.
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Alumni Program – Toni Sherrill
Work with the Directors and Booster Board to maintain the website.
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Corporate Sponsorships – Grant King
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Scholarships - Marian Gilbert
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Media Chair - Stephanie Boehm
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