The boosters are a non-profit, charitable, volunteer-driven organization that supports excellence in music education and performance opportunities for all students of the Ada Exempted Village Schools. The boosters provide funding and volunteers to enhance the music programs. The generous support of the Ada community allows the boosters to purchase costumes, music, props, and equipment for the Varsity Singers, marching band, and winter guard programs. Additionally, the boosters raise funds for those long-term investments that are purchased infrequently, such as new uniforms/costumes and a trailer for hauling equipment to the various performances and competitions. We have also established a Varsity Singers Alumni Scholarship Fund to provide financial support to students in need assistance to be part of the show choir. Finally, booster volunteers pull the equipment trailer, chaperone events, build props, raise funds, provide meals to the band at football games, and support Music Feast operations. The boosters strive to provide performance opportunities for Ada’s music students that would not be possible otherwise. Objectives of the ADA Music Booster Club include: 1: Promote the interest and support in the Ada community for the musical activities of the Ada Exempted Village Schools. 2: Raise funds and secure the services of volunteers to support the musical activities of the Ada Exempted Village Schools. 3: To cooperate with those in charge of the music department, school administration and the Board of Education to the end that this organization shall support excellence in the music education and performance-based opportunities for all students of the Ada Exempted Village Schools. The officers of the organization may include President, Vice President of Parent Involvement and Activities, Vice President of Communications, Publicity and Marketing, Vice President of Fund-Raising, Secretary, Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. At a minimum, there shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, elected annually. Any adult residents of the Ada School District, or parents of open-enrolled students, may become a booster member by joining via our annual Patron Contribution Drive (at any level of recognition) or by paying Booster annual dues, which are $5 per year per individual. If you would like to get more involved, simply express your interest by volunteering or attend booster meetings. Although we encourage you to attend meetings, It is not required. The boosters meet on the second Tuesday of every month, including the summer. During the school year, the boosters meet in the Media Center of Ada High School. In the summer, the boosters meet at the 4-H shelter house at the Ada Park. Meetings start at 6:30 pm, except for the June meeting (officer nominations and elections). Booster meetings are the best way to learn about upcoming events, volunteering opportunities, and aspects of the music programs that may impact your Ada Schools music student(s). The concert bands and choirs perform in the school auditorium at various times throughout the year (including a holiday concert and spring concert). The Ada HS Marching band and Varsity Singers perform every year at the Hardin County Fair (as part of the Hardin County Marching Band and Hardin County Swing Choir Shows, respectively). The marching band, show choir, and winter guard groups also compete regionally, but most competitions are in Ohio. The marching band travels to Indianapolis every November to compete in Bands of America Grand Nationals. The winter guard group typically travels to the WGI state, regional, and world championships, which are annual events in Wapakoneta, Indianapolis, and Dayton, respectively.