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Gates Chili Central School District

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Music Boosters

Gates Chili Music Boosters

The Gates Chili Music Boosters is a dedicated group of parent volunteers working in partnership with the music department to support students in band, chorus, and other music-related activities. Our mission is to enhance and enrich the music experience for all students by providing additional opportunities, resources and support beyond what the district provides.

From concert assistance and field trips to musicals and marching band events, the Music Boosters play a vital role before, during and after music performances. We welcome all families to get involved — your time, ideas and enthusiasm help our music program thrive!

Fundraising and Student Support

The Music Boosters organize multiple fundraisers throughout the school year to support both the program as a whole and individual student opportunities. These efforts help cover:

  • Marching band snacks and supplies
  • Student travel expenses
  • Senior scholarships and awards
  • Music banquet expenses
  • Approved uniform or equipment costs

Some fundraisers, like the Annual Bottle and Can Drive, support the general Music Boosters fund. Others, like the Garden Factory Gift Card Sale, allow students to earn credit in individual student accounts. These credits may be used for:

  • Trip payments
  • Marching band shoes (dinkles) or shirts
  • Banquet tickets
  • Other staff-approved expenses

Any unused balance at the end of a student’s senior year may be transferred to a sibling or rolled into the general Boosters fund.

Payments:
Checks/money orders should be made out to Gates Chili Music Boosters with the student’s name in the memo line.

Please note: Cash payments are not accepted.

Music Booster Bylaws

 

Officers and Board Members

President
Erinn Culhane

Vice President
Jess Newcomb

Secretary
Melissa Mancuso

Treasurer
Craig Henderberg

Volunteer Coordinator
Terri Menard 

Uniform Coordinator
Sarah Cedeno

Bottle and Can Chairperson  
Craig Henderberg

Social Media Chairperson
Sarah Cedeno

If you have questions or need to reach any of the officers/board members, please call (585) 340-7160 and leave a message or email us and put the person you are trying to reach in the subject line, when possible.

2025-26 Meeting schedule

Meetings are typically held on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the band room, please use door 5.

All band and chorus parents/guardians are encouraged to attend, and we welcome your input and new ideas! Meeting minutes will always be posted on our website if you are unable to attend.

  • Sept. 8
  • Oct. 6
  • Nov. 4
  • Jan. 5 (virtual)
  • Feb. 2
  • March 9 (virtual)
  • April 13
  • May 5

Meeting Minutes

Donate your bottles and cans to the Gates Chili Music Boosters!

Gates Chili Music Boosters accepts bottle and can returns year-round at the following locations:

  • 2374 Chili Ave – Across from Russell’s Ice Cream
  • 485 Spencerport Road – Next to Pineapple Jack’s
  • 2314 Lyell Ave – Across from Wegmans

 

Please specify that the proceeds got to the Gates Chili Music Boosters. You may also contact the music boosters to arrange for pick up.