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Practice for Sunday May 4th has been changed to 4pm-5:30pm.
Cedar Point Trip- Each year we try to plan a "fun trip" for the students
to reward them for all of their time, effort and hard work throughout the marching season. This year we have made it
possible for every student to have the opportunity to join us on our trip to Cedar Point on either June 21-22 or July 19-20.
Final date to be determined. As we are finalizing our plans, we have made changes to make this trip affordable
for everyone. In place of chartering a bus, we are planning to carpool. We will use out profit from the candy
bar sale to lower the total cost per person. The price is now $80 per person. Essentially this can be a free trip for
everyone. If you sell 4 boxes of candy, your trip is paid for. The $80 price includes hotel, dinner on Saturday
evening, Sunday morning breakfast, admission to Cedar Point and an evening at Castaway Bay Indoor Water Park. On Sunday
morning, we will march at Cedar Point for about 20 minutes and then the rest of the day is free for everyone to enjoy the
park. Parents and families are welcomed. This is a group price. Anyone wishing to make plans on their
own will need to purchase their admission tickets to Cedar Point.
Cleveland Browns Concession Stand: Our group has been asked
once again to staff a concession stand at Cleveland Browns Stadium this year. This will be our 7th consecutive year
our group has had the opportunity to participate. Carol Koontz Baton and Drum Corp will receive 10% of the profits.
Our stand is a Donato's Pizza stand on the Club level in a climate controlled area! For each game, we need at least
12-15 volunteers which must be 16 years old or older. We need 6 adults to work as cashiers, 2-3 workers to prepare pizza
and 4-6 workers to assist cashiers. Worker must wear tan or khaki pants and comfortable shoes. No shorts or capris
allowed. Brown polo shirts will be provided. We are asking parents to volunterr to work at least one game this
year. As an incentive, if a student has a representative work two or more games, their marching dues will be considered
paid for the next season.
WORKERS ARE NEEDED FOR MAY 24th. We will be staffing the stand on May 24th for the Kenney Chesney,
Keith Urban and Leanne Rhimes concert. Please contact Deb Stewart if you can help or if you have questions.
CANDY BAR SALES:L There is still a lot of candy bar money that needs to be turned in. Please
do so as soon as possible.
FLOWER SALES: Flowers will be delivered Saturday May 17th. Time is pending. We are looking
for a few volunteers to help unload and sort the flowers.
MARCHING DUES: Marching dues must be paid as soon as possible. Dues are $45 for seniors, juniors,
and color guard. Dues for Minis are $25. Please send your check to Deb Stewart.
Remember baton lesson money is due at the first of each month. Anyone who still owes for marching dues, they need to be paid
as soon as possible. You will not be allowed to march if they are not paid. If you are truly having trouble paying them,
please speak with Carol to see what arrangements can be made. Remember dues are $45 for Seniors, Juniors and Color Guard
and $25 for Minis.
Juniors and Seniors, we have passed our date for our new uniforms to be shipped. They are completed and the company
is just waiting for us to send the money. Please pay the remaining balance as soon as possible. Contact Charlie if you are
unsure how much you still owe. Anyone with money toward uniform balance, put in envelope marked uniforms with your name and
give to Charlie. We would love to have our new uniforms for the Hall of Fame Kickoff Parade.
Lesson Money: If I do not receive your monthly lesson money by the 10th of each month,
there will be a $5.00 late fee added. If you will not see me by the 10th of the month, please mail your lesson
money to me. You pay for 4 lessons per month, whether you attend or not. You can not skip a month without
paying. If you do happen to miss a lesson, you will be taught what you missed when you return. This is a standard
used by all baton studio's.
Hair and Make-up: Parents, make sure the hair piece is pinned in place by crisscrossing with many long bobby pins.
This will prevent the hair piece from falling out during parades. Also, bangs and sides are to be sprayed back
with hairspray. There is to be no loose hair. Parents, make sure the girls wear red lipstick that can be seen
by the audience and judges. The same goes for blue eyeshadow. Remember, no nail polish, earrings or
jewerly of any kind. Please arrive at all parades prepared to march.
Dress: Don't forget to make sure shoes, shoe strings, socks and batons are clean and look like new. Seniors
must wear black underwear.
Parents, Family and Friends: Enjoy the parade on the parade route, but please, NO walking along side the troop.
Someone will remain with your child at the end until you are able to arrive or you may wait at the end of the parade.
Weather: All parades are held rain or shine. If the rain is too heavy or there is lightening, we will not
march, but you cannot tell what the weather will be like from one minute to the next. Just like the North Canton parade,
the weather cleared once we arrived. If we ever cancel a parade due to weather, we will try to contact you or you may
call your "calling mom" if in doubt. Make sure they have their number/cell number.
Lessons will be held in the park pavillion if it rains. Lessons are never cancelled.
Troop members: Yoy must work on picking your feet up higher, smile and do your head turns while marching.
Color Guard Uniform Rental: Those of you who still owe the $25 rental fee for the uniform must pay.
Give money to Carol or your marching mom. Please put money in envelope with your name on it.
Drum Corp: We are one of the few groups that still use live music. While it is easier to stick in
a CD, it is classier to have live music. At the same time, it is hard to find students who wish to play. If you
know anyone who would like to play, please contact Carol. We have a drum instructor who will work with them. Will
still need 3 more players.
T-shirts: We have T-shirts for sale again this year. We need to turn our order in ASAP. Let
your calling moms know if you would like a shirt, how many and what size. It would be great to have everyone wear them
on bus trips and after parades. Adult and children sizes available.
Congratulations: The troop has done a great job so fair this year. We have won at every
parade. This is the best er have looked for awhile, let's keep up the good work. I am proud of each and everyone
of you.
Prepare: Remember to eat sensibly and drink "LOTS" of water before each parade and come rested.
Minis don't forget to go to the bathroom before coming to line-up.
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