The Lubbock-Cooper Band is one of the premier band programs in the state of Texas. It takes our whole community coming together in support to continue and further that legacy.
WE NEED YOU!
There are many opportunities to use your gifts and talents to enhance the band experience for your kids.
Volunteering with the band allows you to earn points that help offset the cost of your student participating in the band. This is a great way to be a part of the band experience with your kids and to minimize the individual financial burden.
Disclaimer: LCP Band Booster Board members will not have access to sign up for shifts until June 11th at 2:00 PM when sign up is open to ALL.
General Shift and Cashier Training:
General Shift Training: Watch the training video below so you know the procedures for window sales.
Cashier Training: If you were unable to make the training, please contact the Manager On Duty for your day so they can walk you through training before your shift.
Details: The TNT Fireworks stand is one of the fun ways you can support the Pirate Pride Band by volunteering to work one or more shifts. It is one of our largest fundraisers for the year and also one of the few opportunities that your band student can work along side you. Join in the fun and sign up for as many shifts as you'd like.
Points: You will earn ONE POINT FOR EACH HOUR worked. Please ARRIVE 15 MIN before your shift to be trained. Only those signed up will earn points, so if your band student or another family member or friend chooses to work with you, they will only earn points if they are signed up.
SHIFT POSITIONS - Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift for training refresher and information updates from the shift prior to yours.
Cashier: There will be designated cashier positions for each shift. The cashier must be an ADULT PARENT ONLY. Those signing up as cashiers must attend 1 of 3 trainings on Saturday, June 24th at 10AM, 2PM or 6PM to learn the new system.
Window Sales: Those working window sales will charm customers into purchasing the variety of fireworks available in which proceeds from the sale go to support the Pirate Pride Band and then pass them over to the cashier for checkout. Shift workers will keep the stand picked up and stocked (on days when there is not a designated stocker) as time allows.
Stocker/Backup Window Sales: On the busier shifts, there will be a designated stocker whose main job will be to keep the shelves stocked. When stocking is not being needed, they will act as an additional sales person. If it is a closing shift (6PM-12PM) the stocker will make sure the stand is stocked and ready for the following day.
Student Workers: When a student signs up, there must be at least one adult working. So when you sign up please indicate in the comments if a student will be working AND their first and last name. FOR EXAMPLE: Student worker - John Smith
Apps: Please bring your cell phone with the following apps downloaded:
Quick Scan by iHandy (iTunes) OR Barcode Scanner by Zxing Team (Google Play Store) - for use in scanning coupons and fireworks demo video QR codes to share with customers
Power strips will be available for charging. Bring your charging block and cable.
Overnight Shifts: EARNS 1/2 POINT. We will have an RV/camper for you to sleep in. Sign Up Genius won't allow us to make a 10:00pm-10:00am shift because it spans 2 days. So, when applicable, please sign up for BOTH the 10:00pm-11:55pm AND the 12:00am-10:00am time slots when you sign up for an overnight shift. FOR EXAMPLE, if you are staying overnight on Sunday the 25th, you will need to sign up for 10:00pm-11:55pm Sunday night as well as 12:00am-10:00am Monday morning.
Cancellations: If you need to cancel your shift, please try to do so at least 2 days in advance so someone else can take it. If canceling last minute, please contact the MOD for that day.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS OR QUESTIONS THE DAY OF YOUR SHIFT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MOD.
Saturday, June 24th Chris White 806-282-8337 Sunday, June 25th Jessica Carrillo 806-544-4417 Monday, June 26th Marcelino Martinez 806-781-3450 Tuesday, June 27th Patty Jackson 806-543-5868 Wednesday, June 28th Regina Surles 806-790-7334 Thursday, June 29th Regina Surles 806-790-7334 Friday, June 30th Gwen Mayo 806-470-1052 Saturday, July 1st Jessica Carrillo 806-544-4417 Sunday, July 2nd Gwen Mayo 806-470-1052 Monday, July 3rd Chris White 806-282-8337 Tuesday, July 4th Chris White 806-282-8337
Friday Concession Stand
When: During Football games (opportunities on varying nights) Where: Concession building (visitor side of Pirate Stadium)
The Visitor's Side Concession Stand is run by the LCP Band Boosters and is one of our biggest fund raisers. It is a wonderful way to meet new people and have fun raising money for our fantastic Pirate Pride Band.
Friday night Concessions will need from 8-12 workers depending on the team we are playing and the anticipated fan base that will accompany them.
WINDOW SALES: will take orders and will take money/credit cards. All sales will be run through our new iPad and Square Sales app.
GRILL/FRYER: will run the grill and fryer in the back.
BACK BAR: will make nachos and Frito pie.
DRINKS/FLOATER: will fill drinks and help as needed in the front.
DISHWASHER/BACK FLOATER: will wash dishes and keep them from piling up and help as needed in the back.
CANDY/FLOATER: will handle candy and help as needed in the front.
POINTS: 1 point per hour worked
ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS
Working the Concession Stand is super Yummy!
Merchandise Sales
When: During Football games/other varying times Where: Home side of Pirate Stadium
Pirate merchandise is a fun way for fellow Pirates to show their Pirate Pride. 3 workers (2 SALES & 1 CASHIER) will be needed to run the Merchandise Trailer on the Home Side of Pirate Stadium during HOME games.
SALES: will share that Pirate Pride with smiles and friendly conversation as you sell our various shirts, caps and spirit items.
CASHIER: will take money/credit cards using our new iPad & Square Sales app.
POINTS: 1 point per hour worked
ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS
You ARRRR going to love working Merchandise Sales!
South plains Fair
Fair Entry & Parking Passes If you have signed up to work the fair, you OR your band student can pick up the entry and parking passes at the band hall from Mr. Mayo. If you work a shift on the weekend, please make sure to pick up on Friday.
NOTE: You might have to pick up more than once as we currently don’t have enough for everyone, everyday. More will be coming soon!
You get 1 parking pass per day and 1 entry pass per day. Get your hand stamped if you are working multiple shifts in the same day.
IMPORTANT: Don’t leave the Parking Passes in the heat. They are heat sensitive and will turn black and be unusable.
When: September 22-30 Where: South Plains Fair Grounds (building is just inside the main gate on the right) Details: The South Plains Fair is our largest money making event each year. Last year we were fortunate enough to purchase a permanent building rather than using a mobile trailer. The building is air conditioned and is a great place to come in and sit and rest and enjoy some good fair grub. This year we are changing up our shifts and shortening them to 2 hour shifts (Except for a 4 evenings in which the fair is open till 12:00. The shift will then be 3 hours). If you want to work a longer shift simply sign up to work back-to-back shifts. We also have more specific positions for sign up. Depending on the need and time of day the shift could have you working 2 or more positions at a time. Position details are as follows:
Cashier: Take orders and accept payments. All orders will run through our new iPad and Square system.
Front Cleaner: Wipe off tables and front counter, sweep, empty trash when needed.
Soda Fountain: Fill drink orders.
Front Food Pass: Pick up completed food orders from the window and hand to customers.
Batter Station: Batter and prepare all fried items for handoff to the fryers.
Fryer: Man the fryers and hand off fried food to the Expeditor and/or Topping Station
Expeditor: Call new orders out to the fryers and make sure all orders are pulled together and complete before sending to the front.
Topping Station: Add various toppings to the dishes as specified in the order.
Dishwasher: Washes dishes as needed to keep them from piling up.
Floater: Work were needed depending on time of day and shift needs.
While you are signing up for a specific position(s), please keep in mind that you might be shifted around based on need during your shift. The final shift of the evening does not go home until everything is cleaned up and put away.
Points: 1 point per hour worked Students can only work Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday during the day (no late shift).
Summer Band meals
When: 3:00 - 7:30 PM / July 31st - August 25th Where: Concession building (visitor side of stadium) Details: Help with prep, serving of meals and clean up of Summer Band meals for band students during summer band practices. (excludes Wed. nights)
ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS
Pre-Game Meals (home games)
When: Before Varsity Home Football Games Where: Concession Building (visitor side of Pirate Stadium)
Pre-game meals are pre-ordered meals for any student in the band who wants a meal prior to the HOME and LOCAL AWAY games. This allows band students to eat a good meal without having to have parents bring them something or drive into town for food between school letting out and students reporting to the band hall at 5:00. These meals are catered by various restaurants so very little prep is involved.
Pre-game meal workers: will setup the serving station, serve the meal to students and clean up.
POINTS: 1 point per hour worked
ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS
Working Pre-game meals is "pre-tty" amazing!
Grill Team
When: Before Varsity Away Football Games Where: At the designated away location
The Grill Team is the most important part in feeding over 200 students, directors and chaperones on on our AWAY games. The Grill Team will leave Lubbock in time to arrive at the AWAY location approximately 2 1/2 hours before the band arrives.
Grill Team departure times and information will be provided approximately 1 week prior to the designated game. (The 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM is a very rough time frame at this time.
Upon arrival at the AWAY location, the Grill Team will setup the serving station, fire up the grill and prepare the meal before the bands arrival. They will serve the band and then clean up before enjoying the game.
POINTS: 2 points
ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS
You will have a "smokin'" good time on the Grill Team!
Bus Sponsors/chaperones
When: Away football games & various trips Where: We will meet in Band Hall 1/2 before departure times for a brief sponsors meeting.
Bus sponsors/chaperones play a vital roll when the Pirate Pride Band travels. We will need 12 bus sponsors/chaperones (2 per bus) to help keep students safe, take roll every time we load the buses, provide positive and friendly points of contact should students need help or assistance, remind students to keep the buses picked up and clean, to give gentle reminders on proper procedures and behavior and be a smiling, friendly face.
You are not responsible for major behavior issues. Should as student become a major behavior issue (confrontational, talking back, not following directives, harming another person, stealing, etc.), please notify Mrs. Mayo or one of the directors with the student's name and specifics about the issue and a director will handle it.
POINTS: 2 points
ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS Join us in being "bus-y" bus sponsors!
Half-time Help (home games)
When: During performances Where: Staging areas and On the field
It takes many hands to get our award winning, 2 time state qualifying, Pirate Pride Band on and off the field during half-time at the football games.
You will meet Mrs. Mayo on the track when the band begins exiting the stands to prepare for half-time to sign-in and get directions and help with equipment as assigned.
50 Yard Line Podium: 2 MEN ONLY are needed to setup and push the large 50 yard line podium to the 50 yard line and back after the performance.
35 Yard Line Podiums: 2 people are needed to setup and pull the 35 yard line podiums to the 35 yard lines, flip them over and ready them for the performance, flip them back over and pull them back after the performance.
Back Field Podium: 1 person is needed to pull the small, back field podium to the back field on the 50 yard line, set it up and ready it for the performance, fold it back down and pull it back after the performance.
Soundboard: 2 MEN ONLY are needed to push/pull the large and very heavy sound system to the 50 yard line and back after the performance.
Speakers: 2 people are need to push the speakers to the assigned spots on the track and back after the performance.
Soprano Sax (for soloist): 1 person is needed to carry the soprano sax and it's stand to the assigned spot on the sideline and back to the semi-trailer after the performance.
Timpani (Front Ensemble): 3 people are needed to assist the timpani player in moving 3 of the 4 timpani to the sideline and back after the performance.
Concert Bass Drums (Front Ensemble): 2 people are needed to pull 2 concert bass drums to the sideline and back after the performance.
Faith's Marimba: 1 person is needed to assist Faith with the large marimba moving it to the sideline and back after the performance.
Videographer: 1 person is needed to video the band performance from the stands as high up and as close to the 50 yard line as you can get. You will be provided with a camera and tripod once it arrives (has been purchased). Until then you may use your cell phone and email the video to Mr. Mayo at jmayo@lcisd.net.
Points: 1 point
ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS
Helping with Half-time will Blow You Away!
Half-time help (away games)
It takes many hands to get our award winning, 2 time state qualifying, Pirate Pride Band on and off the field during half-time at the football games.
You will meet Mrs. Mayo on the track when the band begins exiting the stands to prepare for half-time to sign-in and get directions and help with equipment as assigned.
50 Yard Line Podium: 2 MEN ONLY are needed to setup and push the large 50 yard line podium to the 50 yard line and back after the performance.
35 Yard Line Podiums: 2 people are needed to setup and pull the 35 yard line podiums to the 35 yard lines, flip them over and ready them for the performance, flip them back over and pull them back after the performance.
Back Field Podium: 1 person is needed to pull the small, back field podium to the back field on the 50 yard line, set it up and ready it for the performance, fold it back down and pull it back after the performance.
Soundboard: 2 MEN ONLY are needed to push/pull the large and very heavy sound system to the 50 yard line and back after the performance.
Speakers: 2 people are need to push the speakers to the assigned spots on the track and back after the performance.
Soprano Sax (for soloist): 1 person is needed to carry the soprano sax and it's stand to the assigned spot on the sideline and back to the semi-trailer after the performance.
Timpani (Front Ensemble): 3 people are needed to assist the timpani player in moving 3 of the 4 timpani to the sideline and back after the performance.
Concert Bass Drums (Front Ensemble): 2 people are needed to pull 2 concert bass drums to the sideline and back after the performance.
Faith's Marimba: 1 person is needed to assist Faith with the large marimba moving it to the sideline and back after the performance.
Videographer: 1 person is needed to video the band performance from the stands as high up and as close to the 50 yard line as you can get. You will be provided with a camera and tripod once it arrives (has been purchased). Until then you may use your cell phone and email the video to Mr. Mayo at jmayo@lcisd.net.
Points: 1 point
ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS
Helping with Half-time will Blow You Away!
bahama bucks concession
Bahama Bucks' Sno Blasts are one of the newest additions to the Band Concession Stand. 2 people will be needed to work the Bahama Bucks cart.
SALES: will take and fill orders. The buyer will choose their desired flavor(s) and you will hand them their choice of Sno Blast, a spoon and napkin.
CASHIER: will take money/credit cards. All sales will be run through our new iPad and Square Sales app.
POINTS: 1 point per hour worked
ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS You will have "Sno" much fun selling Bahama Bucks!!
Kettle Corn Concession
Our very own LCP Band Booster President, Kevin Woelfel, the Kettle Corn Guy is back with his wildly popular kettle corn. Kevin pops the corn and 2 assistants will be needed to help get the salty-sweet treat to the hungry fans.
SIFTER: will salt, sugar and sift the warm popcorn to prep for sale.
BAGGER/CASHIER: will bag the yummy corn and will take money/credit cards. All sales will be run through our new iPad and Square Sales app.
POINTS: 1 point per hour worked
ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS
You will have a "Poppin'" good time working Kettle Corn Concessions!
Marching contests & festivals
It takes many hands to get our award winning, 2 time state qualifying, Pirate Pride Band on and off the field at UIL marching contests and marching festivals.
50 Yard Line Podium: 2 MEN ONLY are needed to setup and push the large 50 yard line podium from the semi-trailer, to the staging area, to the field, to the 50 yard line and back to the semi-trailer after the performance.
35 Yard Line Podiums: 2 people are needed to setup and pull the 35 yard line podiums from the semi-trailer, to the staging area, to the field, to the 35 yard lines, flip them over and ready them for the performance, flip them back over and pull back to the semi-trailer after the performance.
Back Field Podium: 1 person is needed to pull the small, back field podium from the semi-trailer, to the staging area, to the back field on the 50 yard line, set it up and ready it for the performance, fold it back down and pull it back to the semi-trailer after the performance.
Soundboard: 2 MEN ONLY are needed to push/pull the large and very heavy sound system from the semi-trailer, to the staging area, to the field, to the 50 yard line and back to the semi-trailer after the performance.
Speakers: 2 people are need to push the speakers from the semi-trailer, to the staging area, to the field, to the assigned spots on the track and back to the semi-trailer after the performance.
Soprano Sax (for soloist): 1 person is needed to carry the soprano sax and it's stand from the semi-trailer, to the staging area, to the field, to the assigned spots on the sideline and back to the semi-trailer after the performance.
Timpani (Front Ensemble): 3 people are needed to assist the timpani player in moving 3 of the 4 timpani from the semi-trailer, to the staging area, to the field, to the sideline, and back to the semi-trailer after the performance.
Concert Bass Drums (Front Ensemble): 2 people are needed to pull 2 concert bass drums from the semi-trailer, to the staging area, to the field, to the sideline, and back to the semi-trailer after the performance.
Faith's Marimba: 1 person is needed to assist Faith with the large marimba moving it from the semi-trailer, to the staging area, to the field, to the sideline, and back to the semi-trailer after the performance.
Videographer: 1 person is needed to video the band performance from the stands as high up and as close to the 50 yard line as you can get. You will be provided with a camera and tripod.
Points: 1 point per performance
Sometimes we have multiple performances at an event by way of prelims/finals OR 2 contests in 1 day.
ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS
Water prep
Keeping our band students hydrated is very important! All students carry a cooler, but when that's empty they can refill using our NEW water cow, "Bertha"! Before each game, marching festival and contest. We need 2 parents to come fill Bertha with ice and water.
You will report to the band hall to get a key to the concession stand from Mr. Mayo and pick up "Bertha" (which will be in the band hall charging).
You will then go to the stadium and add ice from the ice machine inside the concession stand and water.
Finally, take "Bertha" to the track in front of the band section at Pirate Stadium OR take "Bertha" to the semi-trailer to be loaded depending on if it is an AWAY or HOME game.
POINTS - 1 point ADULTS ONLY - NO STUDENTS "Water" you waiting for! Sign up now! :)
thursday concession stand
The Visitor's Side Concession Stand is run by the LCP Band Boosters and is one of our biggest fund raisers. It is a wonderful way to meet new people and have fun raising money for our fantastic Pirate Pride Band. Thursday night Concessions will need 4 workers.
WINDOW SALES/FLOATER: will take orders and other duties as needed and will take money/credit cards. All sales will be run through our new iPad and Square Sales app.
BACK BAR/FLOATER: will make nachos and Frito pie, get candy and popcorn and other duties as needed.
