Northwood Bands FAQs

Last Updated: 16-Aug-2025

How will information be provided to students and parents regarding band updates, etc.?

How can students and families raise money for the Northwood Bands ?

Participate in the fundraisers that the band offers throughout the school year
Link your Harris Teeter VIC card to Northwood Bands
Volunteer at the Chatham PTA Thrift Shops
Consider Sponsorship programs with your family or your employer
See the Fundraising Page for details on our current and upcoming fundraising efforts
Email NorthwoodBandFundraising@gmail.com for questions and more information

How does the band determine how much money must be raised for each school year?

Each year, the Board of Directors develops a budget to support the band program. The budget is voted on by the Band Boosters organization. From the budget, the fundraising goal for the year is determined. That overall goal is divided by the number of students registered for the band program to determine each band participant’s expected contribution to the overall fundraising goal
If you have additional questions about the Northwoods Bands finances, please contact the Band Boosters Treasurer at Northwoodbandtreasurer@gmail.com

What happens if a student doesn’t meet his/her/their Expected Fundraising Target?

In a word, nothing. The Expected Fundraising Target should be looked at only as an individual accountability metric
That said, if students don’t meet their Expected Fundraising Targets, the fundraising burden falls to other students in the Northwood Bands program to make up the shortfall

What happens if Northwood Band Boosters doesn’t meet its overall fundraising target?

Fundraising is the main revenue source for the Northwood Band Boosters organization. If the organization doesn’t meet the revenue goals set out in the budget, the Board of Directors will need to make decisions as to which expenses must be eliminated. For example, participation in some competitions could be canceled; needed instrument repairs or replacements could be postponed; uniforms might not be produced
For a full list of the things supported by Northwood Band Boosters fundraising, please see the Fundraising Page on the Northwood Bands website. Any of the items listed there could be eliminated if the budgeted funds aren’t raised

How are the proceeds from fundraising activities used?

If I have more questions, who should I contact?

Your band director, Ms. Imel at nimel@chatham.k12.nc.us
Northwood Band Boosters – Contact the Board of Directors
You can also refer to the Parent Information Presentation for general details about the band program