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Get to know us.

The Klein Oak Band Association (KOBA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of the Klein Oak High School Band program. Founded in 2008, KOBA is a volunteer organization of parents, family members, and community members who are committed to providing financial and moral support to the Klein Oak Band program. Through fundraising activities, KOBA provides financial support for the purchase of instruments, music, supplies, and uniforms. In addition, KOBA provides support for the band program's performance and travel needs. KOBA also provides scholarships for graduating senior band members and assists with the band's summer camp expenses. The Klein Oak Band Association is committed to ensuring that the band program has the necessary resources to continue to provide a quality musical education to the students of Klein Oak High School.

KOBA Board

Fran Sims

President

Kellie Whitley

Vice President - Band

Blaire Wright

Vice President - Color Guard

Jennifer Schultz

Treasurer

Lisa Erion

Asst. Treasurer

Jennifer Houston

Secretary

Chrissy Krebs

Fundraising - Flags

Melissa Penwell

Kathy Long
Krista Everett

Fundraising - Program Ad Sales

Carolyn Scribner
Cina Bornstein-Watson

Fundraising - Spirit Sales

Adalberto Pérez
Jannelle Flores

Fundraising - Sponorships

Fran Sims

Band Aid

Liz Vickery
Susie Nonhof

Banquet/Memory Book

Carrie Campbell

Chaperone Coordinator

Mary Lafferty
Allison Butler

Hospitality

Nikki Alston

Meals

Brent Chapman

Media/Photos

Phillip Ellison

Pit Crew

Phillip Ellison

Props

Mary Lafferty

  • Lead monthly Board meetings and three annual general membership meetings.

  • Track progress of committee chairpersons on delegated tasks.

  • Meet with directors regarding needs of the band program and agenda items for KOBA meetings.

  • Attend two annual meetings with KISD officials regarding rules, regulations, procedures for Booster Clubs.

  • Responsible for completing and filing forms required by KISD.

  • Assist as needed with KOBA projects.

  • In the absence of the President, lead monthly board meetings and three general membership meetings.

  • Assist the President in tracking progress of committee chairpersons on delegated tasks.

  • Track volunteer hours

  • Chair the nominating committee.

  • Assist as needed with KOBA projects.

  • Assist directors with planning and execution of spring trips as needed.

  • Assist color guard director in planning and executing projects that are Color Guard specific.

  • Assist color guard director in planning and executing Winter Guard activities, including any trips and competitions

  • Organize volunteers to help in producing flags and equipment needed by the Color Guard.

  • Assist as needed with other KOBA projects.

  • Collect and record payment of band and color guard fees.

  • Write checks as requested.

  • Keep financial records.

  • Provide information to accountant for filing annual tax return.

  • Attend annual meeting with KISD officials regarding financial regulations and procedures for Booster clubs.

  • Assist with duties of the treasurer as agreed upon with the treasurer.

  • Attend all Board meetings and general membership meetings.

  • Record minutes of meetings, and distribute to general membership.

  • Execute any other correspondence necessary to the business of KOBA.

  • Assist as needed with other KOBA projects.

  • Yard signs / decals

  • Chair a committee to provide support for the Flag program.

  • Administer the Flag program, including marketing and organizing flag distribution and collection.

  • Chair a committee to sell advertising space in the KISD football program.

  • Track committee members’ progress in selling advertising

  • Attend regular update meetings with chairpersons from the three other Klein high schools.

  • Coordinate sales of personal ads with other Klein Oak clubs and organizations.

  • Work with printer to ensure business ads are correct.

  • Chair a committee that selects prepares, sells, and promotes band and school spirit items.

  • Select and order merchandise that promotes school spirit and publicizes the band.

  • Coordinate sales of spirit items at opening of school events, football games, KOBA meetings.

  • Solicit corporate sponsorships for the band

  • Coordinate volunteers to attend marching band rehearsals and give assistance to students in need of relief from heat related or other medical/first aid issues.

  • Chair a committee to select theme, decorate, prepare senior gift,

  • Plan and coordinate the annual spring banquet including procuring DJ, photographer, meal, and audio visual equipment.

  • Put together memory books to be given to seniors at the banquet.

  • Solicit volunteers to chaperone student trips to football games, competitions, concerts, and other band events.

  • Schedule chaperones.

  • Chair a committee to select theme, decorate, prepare senior gift,

  • Plan and coordinate the annual spring banquet including procuring DJ, photographer, meal, and audio visual equipment.

  • Put together memory books to be given to seniors at the banquet.

  • Coordinate game day meals.

  • Take, or solicit, video and pictures of all band and color guard events to be included in year-end video.

  • Organize and solicit photos from other parents or committee members.

  • Organize and arrange to take senior photos.

  • Provide photos for Klein Oak yearbook.

  • Chair a committee to assist with transportation and logistics for marching band equipment.

  • Chair a committee to design and build the props for the marching show.

  • Plan and execute senior surprises throughout the school year.

Senior Suprise

Renata Fernandez

Uniforms

  • Plan and  coordinate marching band uniform cleanings.

  • Lead the fittings of marching uniforms.

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