MANSFIELD BAND PARENTS

MAY 2026 UPDATES

We encourage all of you to read the newsletter, join our facebook page (mansfield band parents association), tell other band parents to add their name to our newsletter (JOIN HERE), and attend our monthly meetings (next one will be held on Thursday, June 11th @ 6:30pm). So much of our success is based on your involvement – we can’t do this without your support and engagement.

Upcoming events @ QMS

June 3rd – 7th & 8th Grade Concert

June 11th – 6th Grade Concert

UPDATED – Upcoming events @ MHS

Guard Training – June 1st, June 15th, June 22nd, June 29th – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

June 2nd – Leadership Auditions Spring Band Camp – Current High School Students ONLY

June 4th – NOTHING

June 8th – HS Graduation – All concert students, more info to follow

June 9th – Band Banquet @ Lake Pearl 5:30 – 9:00

June 11th – Spring Band Camp – All 6:30pm – 8:30pm (FIRST DAY FOR ALL 8th grade & HS)

June 16th – Spring Band Camp – All 6:30pm – 8:30pm (8th grade & HS)

June 18th – Spring Band Camp – All 6:30pm – 8:30pm (8th grade & HS)

June 22nd – Spring Band Camp – All 6:30pm – 8:30pm (8th grade & HS)

GILLETTE

Thank you to everyone that volunteered last season. We have now moved into our new season and the SIGN UP has been updated with all available events. Please do not wait until the last minute to sign up. If you know you can work an event, please put your name down. Last year we raised ~43K for the band program all of which went towards supporting our students. Running an event with just 5-7 is not sustainable and we will be forced to remove ourselves from events we cannot staff. The more events we cannot staff the higher the risk of losing both important funds to support the students as well as the Gillette contract altogether. This is not a threat, simply a fact.

If you are interested in working a World Cup event but have not received your credentialing email, please email gillette2@mansfieldbandparents.org so that they can add your name to the list and get you the email. Credentialing is required by FIFA (this is not a MBPA or Gillette requirement) and it is different than the one done for the NFL games.

CLICK HERE to get a more detailed overview of Gillette and the expectation of involvement.

Please remember that to keep Gillette – OUR LARGEST FUNDRAISER – active we not only need volunteers to staff the booth but we are also looking for:

Additional people to be Serve Safe to help ensure the stand is run safely – we are waiting for the next training to be announced, but will certainly get that information out as soon as we have it.
People to learn how to manage the kitchen
People to learn how to manage the stand

2026-2027 BOARD SLATE

I am very excited to announce the slate for our 26/27 Board. This slate will be voted on at our meeting on the 11th. We encourage you all to attend to cast your vote and meet your new board.

President – Katherine Chaloupka
Vice President – Jenn Mulcahy
Secretary – Debbie McMaster
Treasurer – Jeff Kobs

Positions that are NON-VOTING positions that will have a new person associated with them are as follows.

Treasurer “In Training” (Treasurer ONLY has a term of 2 years) – the “in-training” position would help get the person ready for the 29/30 school year – Kate DeLima
Web Content – Lindsay Hawes
Grant Writer – Thersea Freeman
Truck Driver(s) – Fall – Chris Pellegrine / Winter – still looking
Monthly fundraising – Brenda Sansone
Gillette Coordinators – Laurie Roberts & Bob Freeman

We are very grateful to all that have stepped up and know that the band will be in great hands for the upcoming season and moving forward.

CAN/BOTTLE RECYCLING DRIVE

Please remember that we have an ongoing fundraiser with Mansfield Redemption Center located at 45 Forbes Blvd, across from Stop & Shop. Simply bring your cans & bottles there and let them know you are donating them for Mansfield Band Parents. Gets them out of your basement and helps the band – WIN/WIN

UNFUNDRAISER / BUSINESS SPONSORS

Unfundraiser will raise funds for this season as well as allow us to replenish funds for ALL programs. The more funds we raise, the more bells and whistles we are able to provide the band, marching band, guard, and percussion groups. It’s a fundraiser that is tax deductable, can be matched if your company has a matching program, and shared with friends and family. We appreciate any donation. Donation In-Kind letters will be provided.

MILES UNFUNDRAISER FLYER

Additionally, we created a business sponsor fundraiser. Do you or a family member own a business or perhaps you work for a company that likes to support the performing arts. Please use this flyer for these type of donations. Depending on your level of donation, we will show our appreciation with Social Media posts, add your logos to our show shirts, and include your business’ name in our concert program. We would love to share with everyone the businesses who support us. If you have any questions please reach out. Donation In-Kind letters will be provided.

BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP FLYER

Please note that these fundraiser have no deadline

THIS IS A CHANGE TO OUR NORMAL SCHEDULE: Our next meeting is on Thursday, June 11th @ 6:30pm held in the HS Choir Room

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH MBPA:

Calendar: mansfieldbandparents.org/calendar

Facebook: Mansfield Band Parents Association

Web: www.mansfieldbandparents.org

Board Members: