Counterpoints Parents Organization (CPO), 2010-2011
Counterpoint Parent Organization 2010 - 2011
http://counterpoints.net
Welcome to all new parents and returning parents! Let’s make 2010-2011 another great Counterpoint year!
Our mission as the Counterpoint Parent Organization (CPO) is to support the organization, its students, and Director, Mrs. Pat Wiehe.
Many opportunities exist for parents to help and be involved. Below are the CPO Officers and Chairs and Committees. Please note we need you! Please volunteer for any of the openings.
Officers:
Director: Pat Wiehe pwiehe@msdwt.k12.in.us 259-5355 (ext. 45793)
President: Anne Adams agadams01@comcast.net 875-8537
President Elect: Tracey Horth Krueger thkconsultants@aol.com 876-0032
Secretary: Terri Crowe tcrowe@starprods.com 331-6910
Treasurer and MIC Treasurer: Paula Strouse pstrouse@citysecurities.com 334-0107
MIC Co-chairs: Lisa and Jeff Mortier mortfam@sbcglobal.net 566-9802
Wardrobe and Chaperoning: Joan Miller jmmiller@clarian.org 257-9682
Melanie Burke maustinburke11@comcast.net 475-1905
Chairpersons
Equipment Dad: Brian Adams
Web Site: Priscilla Cheng
Carwash: Bob Dinnsen
Help Week Friday Dinner: Lisa Mortier
Half Notes: Jeff Mortier
Citrus Fruit Sale: Pete Miller
More Joyful Sounds of the Season Holiday Reception: Annick Fartouh
Evening with the Counterpoints ticket sales: Connie Dinnsen
Senior bios: Jeff Mortier
Evening with the Counterpoints powerpoint: Lisa Mortier
Counterparts: Lisa and Jeff Mortier
New Parent Reception: TraceyHorth Krueger
Publicity: Rhonda Fasig & Jeannie Kaplan
We still need the following chairpersons:
Spirit Bags:
Evening with the Counterpoints water/concession sales at intermission
Fundraising:
Whatever your interest or talent, we have a job for you! Getting involved is a great way to get to know the other parents and their Counterpoints.
FORMS
Health forms must be completed in full, notarized and returned with your singer on the first day of camp week. Additionally, please attach a photo copy of your health insurance card (front and back). We also request a photo copy of your student’s NC ID. This information is for the safety and protection of your student.
FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS FOR THE YEAR
The following is our best projection for your personal budgeting. Exact amounts will be received as they become available. Each student has an account to which expenses are charged. You will receive a monthly statement from the treasurer, detailing these expenses. Your student will have fund-raising opportunities through car washes, fruit sales and trash bags. While no formal program for financial assistance exists, you are encouraged to discuss your own circumstances with Mrs. Wiehe if you will need to set up an extended payment plan.
All seniors will be notified of any outstanding balance the beginning of March. All senior accounts need to be paid in full by the middle of March in preparation for graduation requirements. Any outstanding senior accounts will be turned over to NCHS officials the middle of March.
EXPENSE/COST/DUE DATE
Costume Fee is expected to be $500. The first half, $250, is due the beginning of Camp week, July 26, 2010. The remaining $250 is due Nov. 1, 2010. Many years the kids get to keep part or all of their Show Choir outfits.
For all new Counterpoints the following additional items will be required.
Shoes/$60/ camp week
Rugby/ $25/ Fall
T Shirt/$10/ Fall
Spirit/ $30
Hoodies/ $35
Hose/ $14/ as needed for the girls
Socks/$3.00/ as needed
Shoes, Rugbys and CP T-shirts are onetime expenses. Shoes may be purchased at Kinney’s Dancewear anytime. Girls need tan character shoes with a single strap and 2” heel. Boys need black character shoes. It is recommended that all students have stops put on their shoes and that the girls also purchase heel braces. This can be done at most shoe repair establishments.
Kinney’s will come to outfit new students with shoes during camp week. If students get fitted for shoes this week they will receive a 10% discount. In addition, shoes will be outfitted with stops and braces and delivered to NC prior to July 30.
Hose may be purchased at Kinney’s as well. Just let them know it is for North Central and they will know what to give you. It is helpful to purchase 2-3 pairs for the year prior to camp week. We also keep a supply on hand, just in case.
Additionally, women will need to purchase a strapless, black long line bra with built-in panty. Macy’s generally carries black longlines.
Longlines (girls), shoes (both), tights (girls) and black socks (boys) are needed for camp week!
For all returning Counterpoints the following additional item will be required:
Spirit/ $30
Shoes, Rugby, T-shirts, Hoodies, Hose and Socks will only need to be purchased if they need to be replaced.
Boys wanting to wear their Counterpoint tuxes or suits outside of Counterpoint events may do so for a $15 fee per occasion, to be paid up front. Please ask Mrs. Wiehe each time you want to borrow it.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
Car Washes – summer/fall
Performing Arts Department Trash Bag Sales in the fall
Citrus Fruit Sale in November/December
These fundraising earnings will go directly into the account of the student who participates in the activity.
In the past we have done group fundraisers with different eating establishments. We will notify everyone if new fundraising opportunities are scheduled.
IMPORTANT DATES AND POLICIES
Car Washes: August 7, August 21, October 2
Wardrobe fittings: Returning CP’s : May 24 during class, May 25 4 -7:30pm
New CP’s: May 26, 5-7:30pm, June 1, 4-6:30pm, June 2, 5:30-7:30pm
June 23, 4-6:30pm
July 26, 2010: $250 due first day of camp, health forms notarized
Nov 1, 2010: remaining $250 due
All counterpoint participants are expected to behave according to the school conduct code. No illicit drugs or alcohol are permitted on school property or at any school/counterpoint function off campus.
Counterpoints are expected to come and go on the school bus for Counterpoint events unless Mrs. Wiehe gives permission otherwise.
Terri Crowe will keep everyone updated with any new communications through email.
Counterpoints Parent Organization Committees
Wardrobe, Chaperoning and Laundry
Co – Chairs: Joan Miller & Melanie Burke
Fitting Counterpoints in costumes – summer, camp week,
throughout the year as needed
Make alterations and repairs of costumes throughout the year as needed
Assist in keeping all costumes, props and the wardrobe
closet organized.
Chaperone at events, sign up closer to event dates.
Assist with any “hair” needs at events.
Laundry costumes as needed throughout the year.
Car Washes
Chair: Bob Dinnsen , Co-chair
Schedule dates for carwashes with school.
Schedule volunteers to work.
Inform workers of needs for the day…towels, soap, buckets, etc..
Volunteers assist in supervision at carwashes. Assist chair with duties.
Help Week Dinner : Friday, July 30
Chair: Lisa Mortier
Arrange for pizza dinner for Counterpoints prior to 7pm performance.
Volunteers help with purchasing and/or serving and cleanup.
Fruit Sale – Nov/Dec, Pick – up, Dec, 10
Chair: Pete Miller , Co-chair
Prepare order materials for the Counterpoints and Descants. Plan the distribution of forms to Counterpoints, Descants and Alums. Order the fruit. Schedule volunteers to work the day of distribution. Volunteers assist Chairs with duties.
Half Notes – Nov 20 – workshop, Dec. 4 - Performance
Chair: Jeff Mortier
Assist in distribution of information flyers and registration forms.
Collect and organize all registration forms.
Organize check in day of workshop.
Arrange for water for all participants and Counterpoints.
Arrange for pictures of each CP and their Half- Notes to be taken. Make copies for to give them at performance.
Organize check in evening of the performance.
Provide signage for doors at NC on performance evening.
Volunteers assist Chair(s) with duties.
Joyful Sounds of the Seasons Reception – December 12
Chair(s): Annick Fartouh, Co-chair
Organize reception – Work with church staff as needed
Includes securing donations from parents for desserts. Providing punch for event.
Purchasing all paper products needed.
Volunteers assist with duties
Equipment Dads – January – March, 2011
Chair: Brian Adams
Pack equipment truck the Friday evening prior to competitions.
Meet at competition site the morning of competitions to unload.
Repack truck after competition.
Return to NC to unpack.
Volunteers assist with duties.
Spirit Committee – January – May ( Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 19, May 7)
Chair(s):
Organize spirit bags for all competition. ( 3-4 times)
Arrange for donations for bags.
Volunteers assist chairs with duties.
Evening With the Counterpoints – Ticket Sales – April/May – Show is May 14, 2011
Co-Chair(s): Connie Dinnsen Co-chair
Order tickets for evening.
Organize CP ticket sale evening.
Sell tickets to public.
Work with Descant ushers and teachers who sell tickets the evening of the event.
Volunteers assist co-chairs as needed.
Evening with the Counterpoints Program
Chair: Mike and Rhonda Fasig
Put together program for the show
Volunteers assist with securing pictures, ads and information for the programs.
Evening With the Counterpoints- Photo Slide Show
Chair: Lisa Mortier
Create Powerpoint with senior baby pictures and senior pictures. Volunteers assist with securing all the pictures needed.
Evening with the Counterpoints Senior Bios
Chair: Jeff Mortier
Provide Senior Bio forms to seniors. Write the bios to be put in program. Volunteers help secure bios from seniors.
Evening with the Counterpoints – Water/Concession Sales at Intermission
Chair(s):
Purchase water to be sold at intermission.
Arrange for tables in student center.
Arrange for change for the sales.
Secure volunteers to sell.
Volunteers assist with duties. Sell at intermission.
Counterparts – Performance – May 17
Chair(s): Lisa and Jeff Mortier
Organize parents for performance at awards night.
Volunteers assist with duties
New Parent Reception – May 2011
Chair: Tracey Horth Krueger
Prepare materials for parents. Organize pitch in reception.
Volunteers assist with reception, hosting, setting up and cleaning up.
Publicity
Chairs: Rhonda Fasig and Jeanne Kaplan
Arrange for articles, pictures, etc of Counterpoints in local media.
Volunteers assist with duties.
Fundraising
Chair(s)
Research any whole group fundraising options.
Volunteers assist with duties.
Party Host
We love to celebrate and have fun!! In the past we have had group parties (CP’s and parents) after Show Choir State (March) and after Concert Choir State (May). We have also had a Parent’s Only party in the fall. Let us know if you are willing to host a party. This does not mean you are responsible for all the food and drinks. Most of the time we pitch in at parties. As expected, all parties are alcohol free.
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