Allendale Music Boosters

The APS Music Boosters are parents, alumni and friends of band and choir students in the Allendale Middle School and High School. We are an advocate for music in the school system and in the community.

In order for the organization to help as needed, we need parents and students to be involved. There are many ways to be involved as a volunteer, whether you are interested in committing large amounts of time or are able to assist at specific events. We can use your donation of time, energy and ideas!

We meet the second Tuesday of every month, from September through May, at 7 p.m. in the High School band or choir room. (No meeting in December)

The Music Boosters provide funds to assist with maintenance of uniforms, purchase instruments and miscellaneous equipment, and scholarships. The Music Boosters also assist financially with major band or choir trips and provide chaperone and transportation services for these trips when needed.  Scholarships are provided every summer for two senior music students. Three high school music experience scholarships are also awarded each summer. Financial assistance is awarded to students for camps and trips.

IMPORTANT:  If you are NOT receiving Music Booster e-mail messages, and you would like to hear about the latest Allendale Music Booster news and opportunities, please send your e-mail address to [email protected] 

Music Boosters Officers

Federal Tax ID: 27‐2556145) (APBO Group Exemption No: 6073)

President & Primary Contact: Maria Klesney - [email protected] - 616.634.6552

Vice President: Cathy Talbert - 317.250.9599

Secretary: Cathy Talbert

Treasurer: Meghan Showers 

APS Contact: Anna Bolton or Ryan Broome

Fundraising

Allendale Music Boosters holds events to raise money for the General Fund.

Use of Funds

The General Fund is used for many things, all with majority approval of the membership, including:

• Senior Scholarship
• Summer Camp Scholarship
• Trip expenses including partial chaperone reimbursement, transportation reimbursement for equipment truck
• Special requests from Directors (to be requested prior to purchase)
• Daily operations of the organization for miscellaneous office and other expenses

Planned Fundraising Events
 

• August: Red Rally Tailgate Party by the HS football field - Falcon Spirit Wear and misc. items
• March: Pancake Breakfast 
• Year round: CFAC Concessions
• Sept. - Nov.: GVSU home football game concessions 
• Sept. - June - Monthly eat out 

 If you have ideas for fundraisers, please contact any of the officers.