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Hospitality /Snacks Chair

Amber Gilson

Board

The Hospitality Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing food  events for the Herndon High School Band. It does not include concessions. Works with the  volunteer coordinator to obtain volunteers for events.

Events include: 

  • Pool party and Barbeque

  • August Showcase of Bands 

  • September Homecoming  Barbeque 

  • October Winter Concert Reception 

  • December All District Band rotates every few  years (last hosted Feb. 2012) Navy Band Refreshments 

  • April End of Year Banquet 

Other Responsibilities Include: 

  • Attend monthly Band Board Meetings. Solicit food donations from  local vendors and band families 

  • Compose flyers, email blasts, etc. 

  • Purchase food and supplies  

  • Submit receipts to the Treasurer for reimbursement of purchased supplies 

  • Maintain inventory of  Hospitality supplies 

  • Update event procedures for the Hospitality Book

Clear communication with the Band Director, Board of Directors, Fundraising Chairperson, various  Chairs, Yahoo and Charms Group Managers, and parents is necessary. Communication is through phone contact, personal emails, and written band blasts. Sign Up Genius is used as a means of organizing volunteers via the web. 


Volunteer Coordinator is an ongoing job throughout  the school year and summer months.


Plans, procures and sells food for Showcase (and possibly other assigned events). A detailed  notebook with information from prior years is available, along with expert advice from our past  concessions chairs. All volunteers for the day of the event are provided by the volunteer  coordinator. This job can be shared with a co-chair.

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