*Please note that there will be no afterschool practice this Friday. Students must leave school and come back at 5:55pm.  I will not be at school so students must leave at the end of the day. 

5:55pm- Students arrive and get instrument out
6:10pm-7pm Warm ups and run through music
7:05pm Line up to go to the stadium
7:15pm March to the stadium and perform National Anthem
7:30pm Game begins
10pm-ish Game ends

The dress is still Blue jeans, show t-shirt, and tennis shoes (any color).

Booster Helpers: Please come to the band room at 6pm.  We need your help getting water and taking stuff to the stadium.  Find Mrs. Batts if you don’t know what your job is. 

Also: Only the Boosters who sign up to help are allowed to get into the game admission free.  They will have this list at the gate and will only allow these people in for free.  If you are a GCS Employee show your tag and you do not have to pay either.  Admission to the game is $6. 

September 3^rd (Fri.) Game SG vs SE Guilford
6:00 PM – End of Game

1. Uniforms/water/supervise – Peggy Wilson
2. Uniforms/water/supervise – Sabrina Jones
3. Props/Pit Instruments – Craig Spence
4. Props/Pit Instruments – Louise Gamble
5. Props/Pit Instruments – Jesse Johnson
6. Props/Pit Instruments – Anne or Dan Cutchin

3:45-5pm Band and guard will practice afterschool pregame and halftime show on the field
5 pm- 6:10pm Dinner Break- Students will eat on their own- NO pizza will be supplied!
6:15pm-7pm Warm ups and run through music
7:05pm Line up to go to the stadium
7:15pm March to the stadium and perform National Anthem
7:30pm Game begins
10pm-ish Game ends

The dress is still Blue jeans, show t-shirt, and tennis shoes (any color).

Booster Helpers for Friday, Aug. 27th 6:10pm- End of Game
SG VS Rockingham County
Water/Supervise: Peggy Wilson
Water/Supervise: Louise Gamble
Pit Instruments/ Storm Station Table: Jesse Johnson
Pit Instruments/ Storm Station Table: Ann Cutchin
Pit Instruments/ Storm Station Table: Dan Cutchin
Pit Instruments/ Storm Station Table: Kasey Gamble

Last week at the game we had the Storm Station Table set up to sell seat cushions and bracelets. It was a huge start to our fundraising and we are going to continue at all home games. If you have ideas of other items that we can sell (no food) please bring them to our next booster meeting Monday, September 13th.

Friday’s Schedule:
5:15pm: Pizza Dinner
6:00pm: Go to band room and get music and instrument out.
6:15pm: Warm-up and run through music
7pm: Line up to march to the stadium
7:20: Band Performs the National Anthem
7:30pm: Game Begins
Around 10pm the game ends

Students should wear BLUE jeans and tennis shoes (any color). Students will receive their Elements show shirt to wear to the game either Thursday night at practice or Friday during dinner (waiting on the t-shirts to be made).

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 18^th is our last 8am to 4:30pm practice!  This Thursday, Aug. 19, we will have our Night Practice from 4:30pm to 8:30pm. Students should bring water bottles (or containers) and a snack. 

Also we are about to wrap up the attractions book sale this Thursday (Aug. 19^th).

Parent Volunteers for Friday Night’s Game are:

Aug 20^th Game SG vs Ragsdale
Water/Supervise: Sheryl VanDine
Water/Supervise: Sabrina Jones
Pit Instruments/ Storm Station Table: Peggy Wilson
Pit Instruments/ Storm Station Table: Dale Parrish
Pit Instruments/ Storm Station Table: Craig Spence
Pit Instruments/ Storm Station Table: Louise Gamble

Please let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to seeing Friday Night!!!

The cost of the books are $25.  We make $10 off of each book sold.  Once you sell 5 books the 6^th one is FREE! You can keep the free book for yourself or sell it and keep the $25!

Attractions Books are the premier way to save money, and contain hundreds of BUY ONE GET ONE FREE coupons to the best restaurants and retailers in your area. In addition to restaurants, the Attractions™ Dining and Value Guide and Eat Shop Save feature valuable discounts & savings from grocery stores, national chains and local retail establishments. Books are available for different cities in North Carolina and other area states like Wilimington and Myrtle Beach; just ask Mrs. Batts if books are available for a specific city and she will let you know. 

We are trying to raise money for general expenses (music, buses, flags, equipment, instructors, etc.) and a sousaphone (marching tuba).  Students will also earn a portion to go towards their trip in the spring (we want go to either Disney World or somewhere similar). 

 Remember you only have one week!

Introductions

Description of Booster positions – To be voted on each year

• President
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Committees
• Uniform Committee
• Fundraiser Committee (2 seprate semesters)

First Semester Fundraisers:

Attractions Books
Great American Opportunities
Pizza Inn- Nov. 4th

Committee Members:

Tracey Parrish
Lisa Stutts

Second Semester Fundraisers:

Dinner and a Show – Tentative Date: March 11th
Pizza Inn
Worlds Finest Chocolate

Events Committee

Snacks: The Johnsons
Trailer: Dale Parrish
Concert Band Festival: Peggy Wilson

Uniform Committee

Loretta Fredere
Peggy Wilson
The Johnsons
Ann Johnson

Memebers of the Board

Pres: Sheryl VanDine
Vice Pres: Anne Cutchin
Treasurer: Lorretta Fredere
Secretary: Tracey Parrish
Pit Boss: Charley Batts

Trips

50 in the marching band
Check about having a volunteer drive the school bus
Driver needed for sept 24th- the away game

Storm Station

Check Prices on:

Glow Sticks
Oriental Trading Co
Cushions

A List of Things You Need for Band Camp (taken from Band Camp Survival Guide):

• Information/Medical Form and Order Forms that are filled out (they are attached to this email)
• Your equipment (instruments, etc.) in good working order.
• Your music- if you didn’t receive your music yet we will give it to you the first day!
• Folio Folder- (flip folder) and a lyre for the first day of camp. They can be purchased from any band instrument store for a price between $10 to $15.
• 10 individualized poker chips. Decorate them all the same in a unique, easily-recognized design – these will be used to mark your position on the field.  There will be a prize for the best looking chip! (All marching members, including the color guard, need a set of chips.  The Pit and Percussion do not need chips, unless they want to enter the competition.)
• Pencils
• Water container – we provide water, you provide a leak-proof container with your name on it.  You can also bring your own bottled water, if you prefer.
• Sunscreen - Being burnt to a crisp will not provide good camp memories.
• One inch binder with clear protective sleeves
• Assigned food and drink items:
  ~Freshmen – 6 or 8 pack of fruit cups and 12-pack bottle of water
  ~Sophomores – family pack of chips and 12-pack of soda
  ~Juniors – bag of fruit (apples, grapes, bananas, oranges) and 12-pack bottle of water.
  ~Seniors- package of snacks (cookies, Little Debbies, etc.) and 12-pack of soda
• Food for lunches – refrigerator and microwave will be available.

Other helpful information:

What do I need to wear?

• Cool, comfortable clothing that meets the school dress code.
• White (or light colored) t-shirt
• Athletic shorts
• Socks and tennis shoes. No sandals.
• Hats are OK – recommended, in fact.
• Don’t wear jeans… they are HOT and you will regret it.
• Those with long hair should consider tying it up – it’s much cooler that way.
• Try to bring clothes that dry fast – it helps keep you more comfortable.

Food and beverages:

• Bring a healthy lunch every day. Make sure that you label your lunch bag so you can quickly identify it – there will be 50 of them there that look just like yours.
• Water is provided. You need a leak-proof container for it.

Other helpful suggestions and information:

• Be ready! Do some exercise in advance so that your body is prepared.
• Get plenty of rest… you’ll need it.
• Eat a healthy breakfast each morning, early enough so the food can digest before you hit the field. Having a tummy ache will not get you excused.
• If you don’t know, ask! The staff and upperclassmen are here to help you.
• Don’t stress about memorizing your music.  Definitely look at it ahead of time, and try to start memorizing, but by the time we’re done, you’ll get it.
• Don’t worry about learning to move and play at the same time – we’ll teach you.
• Uniforms will be fitted during the first week – you’ll all look simply marvelous!

Band Camp Schedule

August 2010
2-6                      Guard & Percussion Camp: Guard & Percussion~ 4pm-8:30pm
9-13(M-F)        Full Band & Guard Camp 8am-4:30pm
16-18(M-W)    Full Band & Guard Camp 8am-4:30pm
19(Thurs)         Band & Guard Practice 4:30pm-8:30pm
20(Fri.)            First Home Game (6:15pm~Dress time) @ 5:15pm we will have a pizza party to celebrate the  end of camp! Students will need to bring $2 for pizza.

The first Band Booster Meeting will also be tomorrow, Aug. 2nd, at 7pm.  We need all parents and students that we can get to help make this year a success! Every little bit helps!!!

Also, all the documents that were handed out at last Monday’s Start Up Meeting are located on the Documents Page on the Band’s Website.