
Tipton High School’s Fine Arts Council is a support group seeking to further the activities and growth of the fine arts, to encourage public interest in the activities in these areas, to provide funds that connot be met by the school district for attendance and transportation for approved trips, and to finance and assist in the purchase of clothing, uniforms and equipment.
During the year, the Council provides refreshments at fine arts concerts/shows; coordinates a food stand for the District Speech Contest and State Large Group Music Contest, helps with the drama and speech banquets, helps with the fitting of uniforms/robes, takes tickets at drama productions, and other activities that support the fine arts and our Fine Art Instructors.
The Fine Arts Council consists of the parents of all members of the high school Art Club,Band, Choir, Dance, Drama, Speech and Thespians. Funding for the Fine Arts Council comes as parents, grandparents, extended family members, and community members become Patrons of the Arts. Various levels of donations will provide recognition of donation on all programs printed for Fine Arts events.
“Patrons of the Arts” is an annual fund drive to support the Fine Arts at
Tipton.
Memberships are for the school year. Monies from this annual fund drive provides extra support to all studentsinvolved in art, band, choir, dance, drama, and speech. Contributions are
used by the Fine Arts Council for middle/high school summer choir/band
camp scholarships
to send Thespian/drama students to state/national festivals
support for the dance squad to compete
support for speech participation and recognition in district and state speech contests
art students the opportunities to visit museum and art galleries
support for future endeavors to enhance the fine arts at Tipton High School.
“Music Note” and “T” yard signs for students in Fine Arts.
Larger projects have included coordinating the Fine Arts trip to New York City in 2007 and the Fine Arts trip to Boston in 2011.
Levels of support for “Patrons of the Arts” are:
1 star = $10
2 stars = $25
3 stars = $50
4 stars = $100
If you are interested in contributing to “Patrons of the Arts,” please send your contribution to
Becky Martin, Treasurer
612 W 4th St
Tipton, IA 52772.
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Make check payable to Tipton Fine Arts
Name as you would like to be listed on event programs__________________________________________
Fundraising includes a frozen foods sale in the fall and in the spring, and other endeavors as presented to the group. Contact a Fine Arts Student or council member to purchase items. The Fall Sale begins _______________________
Concession stands at Fine Arts also generate funds for the Fine Arts Council. Volunteers are greatly appreciated for assistance with ticket taking, concession stands, and general needs for Fine Arts events. If you are interested in volunteering for the Fine Arts, please contact Shelly Mohr at
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, or any one of the council members.
The Council meets once every month, and everyone is welcome. If you would like further information regarding the Fine Arts Council, or to learn about our next meeting, please contact one of the council members.
Tipton Fine Arts Council Board
President: Shelly Mohr
Vice President: Angie Timmerman
Secretary: Robin Gilbert
Treasurer: Becky Martin
Fine Arts Council Reps. Coaches/Directors
Art: Tyler Roos
Band: Ron Grage Andy Owen
Choir: Tiffiny Meinert Julie Thomas
Dance: Cindy Oliverious Laurie Proctor/Marcie Jedlicka
Drama: Marcie Jedlicka Kristi Peck
Speech: Judy Rouse Jennie Flinspach/Teddy Odum
Your support is appreciated.
(updated 10/09/12)