Glenbard East
Fine Arts Boosters

Supporting the Fine Arts at Glenbard East including Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts.

What We Do

The Glenbard East Fine Arts Boosters (GEFAB) exists to enrich every student's fine arts experience. Through volunteer support, fundraising, and community partnerships, we help provide opportunities and resources that go beyond what school funding alone can provide.

🎓 Scholarships
Helping students participate, travel, and pursue their artistic goals.

🎭 Programs
Supporting performances, productions, equipment, and classroom enhancements.

❤️ Community
Creating memorable experiences for students, families, and audiences.

Your Support Makes a Difference

  • Student scholarships and financial assistance

  • Practice room and facility improvements

  • Musical instruments, equipment, and production needs

  • Theatre sets, costumes, and technical elements

  • Student travel opportunities and educational experiences

  • Recognition events and student awards

  • Meals, snacks, and hospitality for students during band camp, theatre productions, rehearsals, and other special events

Fundraisers

Your support makes a difference! Join us throughout the year at one of our fundraising events, where every dollar raised helps create exceptional opportunities for Glenbard East Fine Arts students.

2026–2027 Highlights

  • Sept. 19–30 – Early Theatre Ticket Sales

  • March (TBD) – Trivia Night

  • May 8 – Outdoor Market & Mattress Fundraiser

Meetings

The GEFAB Executive Board meets monthly to support the Glenbard East Fine Arts programs, plan upcoming events, coordinate fundraising efforts, and discuss ways to enhance opportunities for our students.

While the Board meets each month, all are invited to attend our quarterly membership meetings to learn about current initiatives, hear program updates, and share ideas. Meetings take place in the music wing computer lab at East.

2026–2027 Quarterly Membership Meetings(all meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.)

  • Q1: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

  • Q2: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  • Q 3: Tuesday, January 12, 2027

  • Q4: Tuesday, April 13, 2027

To read the official bylaws of GEFAB click here.

JOIN GEFAB to support fine arts!

Membership is open to everyone and is one of the simplest ways to invest in youth fine arts. Whether you volunteer your time, make a financial contribution, or both, your support has a lasting impact on our students.

  • Family Members

  • Alumni

  • Current students

  • Parents of alumni

  • Staff members

  • Community members

  • Private teachers

  • YOU!

GEFAB Executive Board

Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions about our organization. GEFABoosters@gmail.com

2026-27 Board Members

President - Amanda Poreda
Vice President Music - Sarah Gibson
Vice President Theater - Wayne Temple
Vice President Art - Lisa Bonasorte
Vice President Fundraising - Nicole Farruggia
Treasurer - Tony Vechiola
Secretary - Jackie MacShane

2026-27 Committee Chairs

  • Christina Galoozis - Communications

  • Rebecca Delgado, Nina Apolinar - Uniforms

  • Sarah Petkus - Band

  • Jen Chavez - Choir

  • Emmy Johnston - Orchestra

Interested in getting involved or volunteering? Let us know! GEFABoosters@gmail.com.

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