VIP Boosters
The VIP
Welcome to the Tiger Regiment! The Valencia Instrumental Parents Board Members look forward to working with you as we embark on another year of memorable performances and accomplishments by our students.
Tiger Regiment Booster Wear
When and where do we meet?
Volunteer Opportunities for Shows Hosted at VHS
Volunteer Opportunities for Other Events
V.I.P. (Valencia Instrumental Parents) is the non-profit Booster organization (run by some Very Involved Parents) that provides financial and volunteer support for the Tiger Regiment.
Just some of the many things we do are: raise and manage funds to purchase and maintain Tiger Regiment equipment, instruments, and uniforms; coordinate event logistics; organize and staff Tiger Regiment hosted competitions and events; and assist with other student activities supporting the goals and efforts of the Tiger Regiment director and staff.
To help offset some of the costs (for uniform upkeep, equipment, props, instrument maintenance/repair, entrance fees and our exceptional support staff), the Tiger Regiment coordinates several fundraising activities throughout the year. The biggest share of revenue comes from the competitions we host at VHS, and are dependent on VIP families volunteering their time.
Additionally, the Tiger Regiment hosts Music in the Parks on several Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings in the spring. The Music in the Parks program offers schools from outside Orange County a weekend “field trip” that combines a music competition (in our auditorium) with a trip to Disneyland or Knott’s. There are many more Music in the Parks events than shows, but they require a fraction of the VIP volunteers per event, while still generating much-needed revenue for the Tiger Regiment.
Below you will find the types of volunteer duties available per event, as well as the other functions in which your student will be participating. The VIP board provides training and support for volunteers. Other family members or friends are welcome to fill shifts where Tiger Regiment parents are not available to attend.
When and where do we meet?
General Boosters Meetings are held at 7:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Band or Choir Room. Please refer to the online Tiger Regiment Calendar for specific dates. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend, but you don’t have to attend the meetings to be involved. Please let anyone on the VIP Board know if you have questions or would like more information.
VIP Board Members:
- President – Don MacGregor
- Treasurer – Michelle Keil
- Secretary – Christina Fleetham
- VP Logistics – Rasoul Hadady & Richard Yazloff
- VP Ways and Means – Linda Franceschi
- VP Colorguard – Lisa Moyer
- VP Drumline – Richard Fleetham
- VP Jazz – Sherry Heuler
- VP Communications – Mary Botts
Please visit our “Contact Us” page for direct links to reach the VIP Board, or send us an email at vipboosters@yahoo.com.
Tiger Regiment Booster Wear
Tiger Regiment Polo: $20.00 (Available sizes: S – 3XL)
Tiger Regiment Jacket: $50.00 (Available sizes: S – 3XL)
BLUE CREW Shirt: $35.00 (Available sizes: S – 3XL)
Tiger Regiment Booster Wear Order Form
Please submit your order form, along with payment, to the black box. Orders will be placed monthly, as needed.
Shows hosted by Tiger Regiment at Valencia High School
(All day events where performing units from schools throughout Southern California come to compete)
Field Show: Saturday October 15th
Drumline Show: March 17th and 18th
Color Guard Show: March 31st
Volunteer Opportunities
| Role | Role Description | Typical Shift(s) | Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill / BBQ | Prepare grills; cook hamburgers, hot dogs and carne asada; post event clean-up | 8am-2pm, noon-6pm, 4-10pm | 3 per shift |
| Home Baker | Prepare items (i.e. baked potatoes, rice, vegetables, casseroles, pasta, desserts) | Night before or morning of show | 6-10 |
| Site / Event setup | Help setup/takedown canopies, tables, chairs, signage, trash receptacles | 7am-10am, 8pm-11pm | 12 per shift |
| Table / Room Décor | Decorate, prepare rooms for hospitality and judges; post event clean-up | Night before and morning of show | 6 |
| Ticket Sales | Entry and concession tickets | 11am-5pm, 4pm-10pm | 8 per shift |
| Food Concession | Help prepare and/or serve food | 11am-5pm, 4pm-10pm | 20 per shift |
| Entry / Exit gates | Control flow of performers and/or spectators | 11am-5pm, 4pm-10pm | 8 per shift |
| Bus Parking Coordinator | Direct bus drivers and other support vehicles to allocated parking area | 8am-2pm, 2pm-8pm | 6 per shift |
| First Aid | Assist spectators or performers in event of accident or injury | 10am-4pm, 4pm-10pm | 2 |
Additional Tiger Regiment Events
- Home Football Games: Thu Sep 1st, Fri Sep 23rd, Fri Oct 7th, Fri Oct 21st, Fri Nov 4th
- Pancake Breakfast (Picture Day): Sat Sep 24th
- Travel to Field Show Competitions: Sat Oct 29th, Sat Nov 5th, Sat Nov 12th, Wed Nov 16th, Sat Nov 19th, Sat Dec 3rd
- Music in the Parks: Sat Mar 17th, Sat Mar 24th, Sat Mar 31st, Fri Apr 13th, Sat Apr 14th, Fri Apr 20th, Sat Apr 21st, Fri Apr 27th, Sat Apr 28th, Fri May 4th, Sat May 5th, Sat May 12th, Sat May 19th, Fri Jun 1st, Sat Jun 2nd, Fri Jun 8th, Sat Jun 9th
- Tiger Jam: (Performances by all the Spring entertainment groups): Fri April 27th
- Jazz Guest Artist (Show featuring professional musician with our Jazz bands): Sat May 19th
- Yearend Banquet (Celebration, awards/recognition, announce leaders for next year): Thur June 7th
Volunteer Opportunities
| Role | Role Description | Typical Shift(s) | Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook | Prepare, cook pancakes and sausage at Pancake Breakfast | 6:30-10:30am | 3-4 |
| Field Show Travel Squad | Load band equipment, props and camp items in trailers; unload, setup day camp; help roll field show equipment into position; pack up, unload at VHS (long day, but great chance to share in your child’s experience and work with some really great people!) | typical call time around 8am, return to VHS around 10pm | 20 for each show |
| Towing | Tow support trailer to Field Show travel events | 8am-10pm | 2 |
| Football game Bleacher support | Prepare cold water coolers and support wagon, transport to stadium and then back to band room after game (free entry to game, great field-level view of group’s performance!) | 6pm-9:30pm | 2 each game |
| Football game Field Show | Help students transport pit and show equipment from band room to stadium, onto field for halftime show, then back to band room after game (free entry to game, great field-level view of group’s performance!) | 6pm-9:30pm | 16 each game |
| Football post-game | Help take down ropes, banner and bleacher covers from Tiger Regiment section after home football games | 9pm-9:30pm | 4 each game |
| Food Server | Help with food prep and serving at Yearend Banquet | 6pm-9pm | 8 |
| Event setup | Help setup/takedown canopies, tables, chairs, signage at Pancake Breakfast, Tiger Jam and Jazz Guest Artist | 5pm-10pm | 10 for each event |
| Table / Gift Décor | Decorate tables at Yearend Banquet and Jazz Guest Artist; decorate silent auction gift baskets and tables for Tiger Jam | 4pm-6pm (tables) | 4-8 for each event |
| Ticket Sales | Entry for Tiger Jam and Jazz Guest Artist | 6pm-9pm | 2 for each event |
| Entry gate | Control flow of spectators at Tiger Jam | 6pm-9pm | 2 |
| Bus Parking Coordinator | Direct bus drivers and other support vehicles to allocated parking area for the Music in the Parks events | Sat 7am-1pm, Fri 3pm-9pm | 2 for each event |
| Check-in / Host | Welcome and assist music directors, students and spectators as they arrive for the Music in the Park events | Sat 7am-1pm, Fri 3pm-9pm | 2 for each event |
| Announcer | Read prepared script introducing school bands and judges for the Music in the Parks events (in our auditorium) | Sat 8am-2pm, Fri 2pm-10pm | 1 for each event |