MelloMaster67

That makes sense, but it is still not completely transparent because funding for programs comes from multiple sources (bond funds, district funds, booster club funds, and student fees).

No, a non-profit is not required to spend every dollar each year, and in fact, it is encouraged to maintain financial reserves. The "nonprofit" label refers to an organization's tax status, which means any revenue (or "profit") must be reinvested back into the organization's mission rather than distributed to private individuals. Nonprofits often carry over funds to ensure sustainability and cover future expenses or unexpected events. Key points about non-profit finances No legal requirement to spend all funds: There is no law that mandates a non-profit must deplete its funds each year. Can generate "profit": It is common and beneficial for non-profits to end the year with a surplus when revenue exceeds expenses. Reinvestment of funds: Any surplus must be used to support the organization's mission, such as for infrastructure, future programs, or staff compensation. Building reserves: Non-profits are encouraged to build financial reserves for long-term security and to ensure they can continue their work during lean times. Some recommend having enough reserves to cover at least three to six months of operating expenses. The "overhead myth": The idea that a non-profit must spend almost all its money on programs and keep overhead low is a misconception that can harm the organization's long-term health, according to Foundation Group.

What is your source for this information?

Hebron Flower Mound Marcus McKinney Prosper Wylie Plano East Braswell Wylie East McKinney Boyd

Do you know how the bands in this area compared in prelims if you take out GE scores? I feel like someone posted that somewhere...

What are our predictions for the order of spots for 1-3, and who all do we think is really in the bubble for spot #4?

Prediction: Wakeland Lone Star Lebanon Trail Argyle Reedy McKinney North Independence Walnut Grove The Colony Heritage

Why is that surprising? Wasn't McKinney HS the highest scoring McKinney ISD band at this contest last year?

It's our ballad this year at Wylie!

BOA Prosper Prediction! Marcus Coppell Wakeland Lonestar Southlake Carrol Prosper Wylie Forney McKinney Lebanon Trail Braswell Rockwall Rock Hill Burleson Centennial Reedy Walnut Grove McKinney North Little Elm Liberty Rockwall-Heath Melissa Whitesboro Commerce

Prediction Marcus Hebron Flower Mound Prosper Wylie McKinney Rock Hill Braswell Wylie East McKinney Boyd Byron Nelson Plano Sr Lewisville Little Elm Plano East Plano West Allen Eaton Guyer Princeton Northwest

This contest from last year. It is much more stacked this year.

Prediction: Marcus Bentonville HS Mustang HS Jenks HS L.D. Bell HS (1st in 2023) Prosper HS (2nd in 2023) Lone Star HS Keller Central HS (4th in 2023) Wakeland HS (3rd in 2023) Rock Hill HS (6th in 2023) Azle HS (8th in 2023) McKinney HS (16th in 2023) McKinney North HS (10th in 2023) Southlake Carroll HS (12th in 2023) Wylie East HS Wylie HS McKinney Boyd HS (14th in 2023) Rockwall HS (15th in 2023) Braswell HS Walnut Grove HS (27th in 2023) Coweta HS Grapevine HS (18th in 2023) Lake Ridge HS (20th in 2023) North Mesquite HS Waller HS Liberty HS Whitesboro HS (30th in 2023) Commerce HS Washington HS

I'm interested in the Caption Awards as well. I think Rock Hill has a chance at stealing Woodwinds from Lone Star, and McKinney has a chance at stealing Brass from Lone Star. It would be interesting to see a shake up!

Top 5 for Melissa! Lonestar McKinney/Rock Hill McKinney/Rock Hill Lebanon Trail Argyle Lonestar is a very consistent program. It will be interesting to see if McKinney continues their upward trajectory that they started last season with their staff changes. Definitely a dark horse of a program to watch out for. Rock Hill has dealt with Prosper ISD's rezoning, so we will start to see what type of impact, if any, that has had on their program.

PREDICTION: Wakeland Lone Star Lebanon Trail Argyle McKinney North The Colony Walnut Grove Emerson Memorial Centennial

It is going to be really interesting to see how this week's weather impacts some of the groups!

It is on the Cypress Falls Band Calendar as of today, so I would assume they are still attending. I'm curious about Azle though. It would be very interesting if they skipped their Area Contest.

I think it will be really interesting to see how Wylie, Dripping Springs, and Clear Brook compare against each other before the state marching contest!

Here are my predictions for this contest! I do not think Azle is participating anymore because it is not on their band's calendar and they have Area on the same day. Wylie Dripping Springs Clear Brook Moe & Gene Johnson McKinney Rock Hill Winston Churchill Cypress Falls Lake Ridge Braswell Plano East New Braunfels James Martin Garland San Marcos Midway Harker Heights Waco Glen Rose Meridian

You seem to really know this Area well! What is your current prediction for Area now that it is just a day away?

Prediction... Hebron Flower Mound Marcus Wylie Prosper Rock Hill Boyd Wylie East Rockwall Braswell Lewisville McKinney -------------------- 13. Plano East 14. Sachse 15. Rockwall Heath