WACONIA BAND BOOSTERS
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Waconia Band Booster Organization
Waconia Band Booster Organization
About Us
About Us
The Waconia Band Boosters, Inc. have a proud tradition of supporting our band program through dedicated volunteerism and fundraising. Each year, our members contribute countless hours to ensure students have the opportunity to grow and thrive through music.
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
The Waconia Band Boosters, Inc. support the musicianship of students in grades 5–12 enrolled in Waconia ISD 110. We foster strong relationships among students, parents, band directors, and the broader community. Our mission is to enhance the instrumental music experience for every student by:
Strengthening community engagement
Coordinating fundraising efforts
Providing resources to support Waconia ISD 110 band programs
Our Commitments
Our Commitments
We are dedicated to:
Promoting a lifelong love of music in our students
Providing financial and logistical support for band activities and events
Encouraging parent and community involvement
Creating opportunities for students to excel musically and personally
Together, we help ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement they need to thrive in their musical journey. From organizing events to coordinating fundraising, the Boosters play a vital role in helping our students pursue music at the highest levels.
Join Us!
Join Us!
The Waconia Band Boosters meet on the third Tuesday of every month to discuss current needs, plan upcoming events, and strengthen our community. Please refer to the Booster Calendar for specific meeting dates and times.
Our group is fun, welcoming, and always looking for new members. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for you in the Waconia Band Boosters!
Board of Directors
President: Kathy Thaemert
Vice President : Stephanie Leach
Secretary: Denise Vondracek
Treasurer: Tabitha Laumann
Communications Coordinator: Greg Swan
What Does the Waconia Band Boosters Do?
What Does the Waconia Band Boosters Do?
The goal of the Waconia Band Boosters, Inc. is to support a high-quality band experience for students in grades 5–12 enrolled in Waconia Public Schools.
Band Boosters play a vital role in every aspect of the band program, offering leadership, organization, fundraising, and hands-on help. We work closely with the Band Directors to ensure that students have access to the resources, opportunities, and experiences they need to grow musically.
Leadership Opportunities
The Waconia Band Boosters, Inc. are led by a dedicated group of volunteers, including the Executive Board, Committee Coordinators, and Committee Members (CM). Each role plays an important part in the success of the program.
Executive Board - This board provides governance, guidance, and overall coordination of Booster activities and finances.
The Executive Board oversees the organization and includes:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Communications Coordinator
Band Directors
Band Event Coordinator Positions
Yuletide Decorating Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator Positions
Band Spirit Wear & Merchandise Coordinator
Can Collection Coordinator
Jazz Dinner Coordinator
Plant Sales Coordinator
RaiseRight Coordinator
Marching Band Coordinator Positions
City Square Park Marching Band Performance Coordinator
Lake Waconia Marching Band Festival Fundraising Coordinator
Marching Band Chaperone Coordinator
Marching Band Spirit Wear & Merchandise Coordinator
Marching Band Olympics Coordinator
Marching Band Senior Gift Coordinator
Marching Band Memory Book Coordinator
Marching Band Medical Lead Coordinator
Marching Band Uniform Coordinator
Marching Band Trailer Crew Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinators
Band Spirit Wear & Merchandise Coordinator: Emily McKeever
Can Collection Coordinator: Josh Sell
Jazz Dinner Coordinator: Jill Steinman
Plant Sales Coordinator: Kristen Baker
Raise Right: Sandy Van Haften
Marching Band Coordinators
Marching Band Coordinators
City Square Park Marching Band Performance Coordinator: Faith Turner
Lake Waconia Marching Band Festival Fundraising Coordinator:
Marching Band Chaperone Coordinator:
Marching Band Spirit Wear Coordinator: Emily McKeever
Marching Band Olympics Coordinator:
Marching Band Senior Gift Coordinator: Kathy Thaemert
Marching Band Memory Book Coordinator: Scott Hillman
Marching Band Medical Lead Coordinator:
Marching Band Uniform Coordinator: Jennifer Noblis
Marching Band Trailer Crew Coordinator: Wyane Trapp
CutTime
CutTime
At this time, Students and Guardians do not self-register for a profile in CutTime. You will need to wait for your program’s administrator to set up a profile for you and invite you to CutTime. You’ll want to check your cell phone for messages from the phone number (844) 385-8463 or your email address, that includes your personalized and secure Magic Link (which acts as your login for CutTime).
Helpful introduction videos for guardians can be found here:
Need to Reset Your Student Magic Link?
Need to Reset Your Student Magic Link?
If you are currently using CutTime as a student member, you can reset / resend your magic link to your email or mobile phone number whenever you need it.
Need to Reset Your Guardian Magic Link?
Need to Reset Your Guardian Magic Link?
If you are currently using CutTime as a parent or guardian of a student member, you can reset / resend your magic link to your email or mobile phone number whenever you need it.
The Waconia Band Boosters, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable purposes as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including for such purposes, as the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The Waconia Band Boosters, Inc. will maintain the general provisions, as needed under Minnesota Statute 317.A for Nonprofit Organizations.
Each year the Waconia Bands program supports 800+ students with concert band-based curriculum.
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