Board of Directors and Standing Committees

The Sprayberry Band Booster Association, Inc. (SBBA) is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization made up of hard-working parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school's band program and related activities. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions. Interested in open board positions? Contact us!

Executive Officers:

Your executive officers are responsible for day to day operations of SBBA and coordination of committee activities with the directors, students and parents.

President:   Zachary Beasley

Vice President: Mechel McKinley-Hoffman

Secretary: Melinda Dawson

Treasurer: Receivables - Ruthie Somerlot

Treasurer: Payables - Kara Burnison

Communications: Cherie Beasley

Membership: Cherie Beasley

Standing Committees and Chairs: 

Your standing committees are a great way to actively help support your student in the band program and have some fun while you are at it! All Chairs of standing committees are at large members of the Band of Gold Board of Directors.

Chaperones: Shaun Caston-Pitts and Jamie Boutwell

Provide safety and supervision at camps, practices, games, competitions, bus rides, LGPE, and other band events. Duties include: basic first aid; helping Hospitality, Uniforms, and MIB during games; ensuring all students are picked up after activities; and reminding students of band rules/procedures (in a positive manner) when needed.

MIB (Movers in Black) Properties and Equipment: David Hoffman, Toby Boutwell and Andy Duke

Think of MIB as an all in one stage crew, properties construction shop, with logistics and transportation thrown in for variety! MIB help move any equipment needed for football games, rehearsals, camps, competitions, and concerts; build props for the shows; and help Hospitality and Chaperones when needed during band activities

Fundraising: Jessica Bartel

Assist in organization, communication, and encouraging participation in current fundraising efforts; brainstorm and develop new fundraising opportunities.

Color/Winter Guard Liaison: Guard Parent

Coordinates between SBBA and the Color Guard Instructors. Parents assist with activities specific to this group. 

Percussion Liaison: Andy Duke

Coordinates between SBBA and the Percussion Instructors. Parents assist with activities specific to this group.

Uniforms: Rebecca Wood

Assist with uniform fittings, small alterations such as hemming, and uniform collection at the end of the season; distribute and collect plumes during games and competitions. About 20 volunteers are needed to help with laundering marching band uniforms

SBOG Wearables and Gear (SWAG) Spirit Wear: Spirit Wear

Help with marketing and sales of SWAG. Sell merchandise during selected home games, including setting up the Spirit Wear tent and breaking it down after the game. Brainstorm new products and designs.

Hospitality: Valarie Crosby 

Help prepare and serve food during band camp (food is provided, just help warming or preparing and delivering food to the school), serve dinner to the students before away games, and to decorate for the banquet and other events.

Photography: 

provide photo and video record of band activities including camps, football games, competitions, concerts and other performances. Provide images without watermark or copyright restriction to SBBA for display on SBBA website and in promotions.

Southern Invitational Music Festival (SI): Carlton Alford, Zachary Beasley and Mechel McKinley-Hoffman

This is Sprayberry's very own marching band competition for over 30 years. Hosted by the Band of Gold at Sprayberry High School on the third Saturday of October. Volunteers are needed to lead the various committees, including: promotion/marketing, sponsorships, ticketing, programs, trophies, hospitality, first aid, equipment, parking, concessions, and personnel.

Senior Parent: Jen Moree

Coordinates with Directors, SBBA, Seniors and their Parents for special activities for Seniors. 

8th Grade Activities Chair 

Coordinates delivery of information about BOG to feeder Middle School Programs (Daniel MS and Simpson MS). Coordinates 8th grade night where future band and guard members attend a game and participate with BOG.