Three booster groups brief Southern York County School District board on fundraising and student support

Leaders of three parent-run booster organizations told the Southern York County School District board that their fundraisers and volunteer work provide financial and logistical support for athletic and music programs and help students attend activities beyond the regular school program. Beth Plumb, president of the All Sports Booster Club, John Malauskas, co‑treasurer of the Band Boosters, and Kendra Mabin, president of the Orchestra Boosters, spoke about allotments for athletes, scholarships, equipment and upcoming events.

The booster groups said their work matters because it supplements school budgets and enables students to participate in extra activities. “Our mission is to support and aid the athletes, coaches, and parents of the district to enhance all of our athletic programs, activities, and experiences for the participants,” said Beth Plumb, president of the All Sports Booster Club.

All Sports Booster Club: Plumb said the nonprofit provides per‑athlete allotments during each season, a senior allotment for graduating athletes and financial assistance for items families may not be able to provide, such as cleats or shin guards. The club also awards scholarships: an anonymous committee typically selects about 12 to 15 graduating varsity athletes each year to receive $500 scholarships, Plumb said. Seasonal fundraisers that fund these allotments include R&K Subs in the fall, a Butter Braid pastry sale in winter and spring flower baskets. The All Sports Booster Club meets monthly, generally the third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, Plumb said.

Band Boosters: John Malauskas said the Band Boosters are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports ensembles including the marching band, jazz band, winter indoor color guard, indoor drumline and the district’s middle and elementary school bands. The boosters manage uniform maintenance and distribution, help purchase large items (he pointed to two large trailers stored beside the school), build props and handle on‑site logistics for performances. Malauskas listed upcoming events including Band Night at the Oct. 3 football game, a swing dance in February, handbag bingo, jazz fest and Give Local York. The Band Boosters meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the band room; the group’s contact email is warriorbands@gmail.com.

Orchestra Boosters: Kendra Mabin said the Orchestra Boosters formed last year and now include a core group of about 10 parents and an executive board. The organization’s bylaws designate it as a charitable and educational 501(c)(3) entity; fundraising is voluntary. Funds support adjudications, educational field trips and payments to guest artists. Mabin said major events include the PMEA District 7 String Fest (April 11) and that the boosters are running a fall flower fundraiser with a spring fundraiser to be determined. The Orchestra Boosters meet by Zoom on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Board-level remarks and closing: Dr. Sterner, who introduced the presenters, thanked the booster leaders and emphasized the human element of the organizations. “Our boosters certainly have a financial aspect to them, and that's the natural connection, but it's the people,” he said. No board actions or motions were taken during the presentations; the segment consisted of informational reports from parent organizations.

The presentations combined recurring details about volunteer logistics, fundraising calendars, scholarship amounts and meeting schedules. The boosters asked for community involvement and reminded attendees of contact points for each group.