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EIMax seeks volunteers, runs raffle as RCK spring concert is live-streamed
Summary
At the RCK spring concert, a school staff member said parent group EIMax was fundraising with a raffle and recruiting volunteers; the district—s technology staff member was live-streaming the performance for later viewing.
At the RCK spring concert hosted by the EAST ISLIP UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, a school staff member announced that the parent group EIMax was holding a raffle and recruiting volunteers while district technology staff were live-streaming the performance for families unable to attend in person.
The announcement, made during concert housekeeping remarks, emphasized that "They are the parent group that supports our art and music program. They're always looking for our volunteers, always looking for members," and noted a raffle including a 50/50 drawing that "usually win[s] people as much as $1,200," according to the staff member. The speaker also named "Tex from our technology department" and said, "he's live streaming, and you can go home and watch the recording at any time."
Why it matters: fundraising and volunteer labor from parent groups help sustain school music and arts offerings, and live-streaming expands access for families who cannot attend. Concert logistics and volunteer support also undergird the performance schedule and backstage operations.
Details from the announcement: EIMax was described as being "in the lobby" during the concert and actively seeking volunteers and members. The raffle was identified as a season-long fundraiser with a 50/50 drawing at the end of the concert season; the staff member said recent payouts have reached about $1,200. The district's technology staff provided a live stream of the concert and a recording that families could view later, expanding access for parents and relatives who were not on site.
The staff member also delivered standard safety and etiquette advisories: asking audience members to "take a moment to look around to see where the nearest exit sign is located" in case of emergency and advising parents to meet children in front of the building after the event. Concert etiquette was stressed as well, with the speaker urging adults to remain quiet during performances and to give a standing ovation if they wished to show strong appreciation.
Organizers and staff thanked volunteers and student crew for backstage support during set changes. The concert program included performances by the fifth-grade orchestra, advanced band and choir; several teachers and musicians were individually thanked from the stage for tuning, accompaniment and direction.
No formal district action, vote or policy change was proposed during the announcements; the remarks were informational and logistical in nature. Families seeking to contact EIMax or the district technology department for volunteer, raffle or streaming information were directed to the lobby table and the school's usual communication channels.
