Limestone Band Boosters Newsletter

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1 Limestone Band Boosters Newsletter July 2013 Coming Events Check for updates at: 7/9 Colt Drum & Bugle Corp LCHS Stadium TBA 7/11 Rehearsals begin Band room 9-11am 7/11 Band room clean up & organizing 6 pm 7/16 Rehearsal Band room 9-11am 7/18 Rehearsal Band room 9-11am 7/20 Rocket Run 6 11 am 7/20 Uniform fittings Seniors 10:30-12:30 Juniors 1:30-4:30 7/21 Uniform fittings Sophomores 1:00-3:30 Freshmen 3:00-5:00 7/23 Rehearsal 9 11am 7/24 Freshmen & New member training 8:00 am noon 7/25 Rehearsal 6 11am 7/29 8/2 Pre-Band Camp 8 am noon 8/2 Rummage Sale set-up Cafeteria 4-8 pm 8/3 Rummage Sale Cafeteria 8 am 2 pm 8/5 8/9 Band Camp 8:00 am to 5 pm 8/9 Student Pizza Party 7 pm The 2013 Field Competition planning is underway. Remember to reserve October 5 to help with parking, concessions, ticket and program sales. Many volunteers are needed to make this competition a success. Here are some areas where you can help: Concessions - prepare and sell food items Selling program books Baked goods - bring individually-wrapped goodies to sell Potluck-style food for judges and visiting band directors Parking lot attendants Grounds keeping Setup (Friday night & Saturday morning) Teardown (Saturday night) Ticket sales Bus greeters - meet the busses and stamp students' hands Band guides - lead one band from the busses through warm-up and performance *** We are still looking for a co-chair for the Facilities Committee. This person helps arrange all the "behind-the-scenes" activities such as parking, garbage collection, etc., so that the competition runs smoothly and concessions, tickets, and program sales can make money for the band program. You can sign up to volunteer at one of the band rehearsals, or events in July and August, or, contact one of the committee chairs directly, or send an to competitionvolunteers@limestonebands.com with the following details: Your name address Phone number(s) 2013 Marching Rockets Field Competition The area(s) you are interested in The timeframe(s) when you can work (examples: Friday evening, Saturday morning, early afternoon, late afternoon, evening, cleanup) You can work as much of the day as you wish and for multiple activities if the scheduling allows. Note that some time slots will be while the Marching Rockets are performing in the opening ceremony and the exhibition just before awards. The final schedule will depend on the number of bands, classes, intermissions, etc. Once the final schedule is available (about one month before the competition), the committee chairs will assign you to a specific time slots and communicate your assignment to you. We will not be accepting volunteers on the day of the event, so sign up now, and encourage your friends, relatives, and former Limestone Band classmates to participate, too. For more information (including information about parking and the check-in process for volunteers), visit the competition website at

2 News, Fundraising & Volunteer Opportunities Fundraising News & Volunteer Opportunities Have you started earning free money for your student s account? Get a Limestone Band Booster Kroger reloadable gift card. Contact treasurer, Kim Dunham & assistant treasurer, Adriana Bryan. Fun Funds from GFS Marketplace are another way to earn money while you shop. Check it out at: band-boosters/gfs-fun-funds/ You and the Field Competition Program Guide Book The advertisements in the Program guide book are a significant source of revenue for the Field Competition. You can help by spreading the word to businesses and community organizations throughout the Limestone area. The submissions forms, including rates and contact information, can be found on LimestoneBands.com under Field Competition, Advertising. You can also find information there about Spirit Ads. Parents, other family members, or friends can purchase an ad to congratulate your favorite student or section. The cost is only $25 with a picture, or $20 without a picture. The order form is also on LimestoneBands.com under Field Competition, Advertising. Forms can be returned to the box in the band room or contact Linda Doubet, adoubet@att.net, Get Your Uniforms Here! Uniform fittings for the marching band (including pit) will take place in the band room at the following times: Saturday, July 20 10:30 12:30 Seniors 1:30 4:30 Juniors Sunday, July 21 1:00 3:30 Sophomores 3:00 5:00 Freshmen Scrip is another opportunity to earn money while you shop. Access Scrip at limestonebands.com through the booster/fundraising link. Questions? Contact Terry Miller, MillerTitle@gmail.com Phone: If you are not able to attend in your designated time slot, you can come during the later time slots. Bring the following items with you to make your fitting the best it can be: Band shoes for returning students unless you need new shoes Socks, preferably the black socks that you will wear with your band shoes Cotton or gym shorts that you will wear under your uniform (no cargo-style shorts) T-shirt or tank top that you will wear under your uniform Students (whether boy or girl) with long hair need to have it pulled up to fit under the hat for hat fittings. If you have questions or need to arrange an alternate fitting time, please contact Jeanie Towle ( ). Color Guard fittings will be on a different date (to be announced).

3 The Get-Ready-for-Band-Camp Guide It s hot out there. Band camp is fun, but it s also hard work. It takes a lot of effort and concentration, so it s especially important to be as comfortable as possible while working in the sun and heat. Here are some tips offered during the Band Camp Fashion Show which took place during May s Booster meeting. Left: Sage Cramer models cool clothing, a hat, special sunscreen lip balm, sunglasses, a lanyard that holds her water bottle, good shoes (not sandals!) and socks. The cooler reminds everyone of the importance of staying hydrated. Below: Melody Piper holds a can of Coppertone Sport SPF100 spray sunscreen. This type of sunscreen is recommended because it sprays on easily without needing to be rubbed in it really sticks to your skin and doesn't sweat off very easily. Keep in mind that sunscreen can stain clothing, so dress appropriately! Yes, your lips could use some protection, too. This lip balm by Banana Boat is rated spf45. Like sunscreen, lip balm should be applied often.

4 Courtney Benedict models a light colored t-shirt and a camel pack a back pack for water. The drinking tube comes around the front. Camel packs are available where sporting goods are sold. Notice that Courtney s hair is gathered up off her neck. It s also a good idea to pin up bangs, so they don t get in the way. Far left, Courtney holds a white binder where her music is stored in clear plastic sleeves. Left: Amiee Bussell- Mullens wears a brimmed hat and her marching sets/ coordinates are stored in a small binder that hangs over her shoulder. Right: Marching sets/ coordinates are strung on a big shoe string carried around the waist or over the shoulder. Last season, Jed Haage, Eric Richmond and Tommy Fahey were seen keeping their cool with hats holding towels in place to protect their necks (ladies can do this too!). A water bottle is tied to a long shoe string and hangs over Tommy s shoulder. Jed ties his water bottle to his belt.

5 LCHS Marching Rockets Rummage & Bake Sale Saturday, August 3, :00 am 2:00 pm Limestone High School Cafeteria Bag Sale Noon to 2:00 pm (Fill a bag for $3.00) Bags provided while supplies last All Band and Color Guard members are requested to participate in the Rummage Sale. Each member is asked to bring in 2 or more boxes of items for the sale. Furniture, bikes, electronics in working order, etc., are welcome. All items must be priced before they are brought in. Please keep pricing to 25 cent increments (i.e..25,.50,.75, 1.00, 1.25, etc) Each member is asked to bring in BAKED GOODS to be sold at the sale!!! All items should be bagged and priced before they are brought in. Each member is asked to volunteer, please see the schedule below. When volunteering, please wear your Band/Color Guard t-shirts or LCHS colors. On Friday, August 2 Bring your rummage sale items and baked goods to the cafeteria between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. You will be responsible for unloading your items and placing them on the marked tables. Volunteers will also be available to help. On Saturday, August 3 Band and Color Guard members are asked to volunteer as follows: Freshman 7:45 am -10:15 am Sophomores 9:00 am -11:45 am Juniors 10:15 am -1:00 pm Seniors 12:00 pm -2:45 pm Questions: Contact Terry Miller at or millertitle@gmail.com

6 Rummage Sale Pricing Guide Please price all items before you bring them to the school! Price all items in 25 cent increments! Baby Clothes - Price depends on condition and brand. Items from Baby Gap or Gymboree and with tags on: $5.00 and up should be reasonable. No tag or it's been worn: $3.00 or less is appealing. If there are stains or damaged clothing it can be thrown in a donation/free box which will entice other purchases. Plain t- shirts cents Brand name polos, - $5.00 Jeans: plain blue jeans - $1.00 brand name jeans - $3.00 Fleeces, jackets, coats, and other winter gear - $4.00 Dresses & skirts - $5.00 Pocketbook and purses Depending on brand name $ Ties - $1.00 or bulk deals such as 10 for $6.00 Dress shoes - $5.00 Tennis shoes - $3.00 Flip flops and sandals If never worn $3.00 Books: Paperbacks - 25 cents, Hardcover - 75 cents, Reference books- Hardcover dictionaries, thesaurus, etc.: $1 to $2 CDs, video tapes: $1 DVDs (recent): $3 to $5 Dishes, glassware - 25 to 50 cents each, larger items (like casserole dishes) $1-$2, sets anywhere from $2 to $5 Blankets, curtains - $2 to $5 Planters, gardening tools - $1 to $5 depending on the item Kitchen electronics (Slow cookers, coffee pots, tea kettles, gadgets): $2 to $5 Old TVs - $10 to $25, up to $40 depending on how old. If it s in good shape and fairly new (up to 5 years old) and with a remote, I ve been able to sell it for $75 to $100 Bookcases, desks & shelving - Wood and in good shape: $10 up to $25. For thin material cheapies: $5. Bikes - Really old ones: $5. Newer models: $25 to $75 (depends how expensive that type of bike is new) Freezers - $25 to $50 Kitchen stove, fridge, dishwasher - depends on how old they are, $25 to $75 Sofas, chairs: $25 to $100 Coffee tables, end tables: $10 to $25 Lamps: $5 and up if they re nice, $1 or $2 if they re cheapies Kitchen table & chairs: $20 to $50 Toys & stuffed animals: 25 cents to $3 (high end for really nice and fairly new toys) Board games (complete): $1 to $3 Puzzles (complete): 50 cents to a $1 DVD players: $20 CD players & VCRs: $5 to $10 Plastic containers (Food & storage): 25 cents to $1 BBQs (propane, good condition): $15 to $25, up to $40 if it s quite new and in excellent shape BBQs & grills (briquette): $5 Lawn mowers: $10 to $25 (depends how old/new it is. You could go higher if it s a newer mower) Framed wall pictures & mirrors: $5 and up

7 News Attention Parents! You are welcome to help anytime you have available during the morning practices, freshman camp, pre-camp and camp! Just show up or contact Angie Becker ( ) or Adriana Bryan ( ) MARCH-A-THON The annual March-a-Thon fundraiser will start with the first rehearsal in July. This is a great opportunity to build up your individual student account, since 100% of the funds that you raise will go there. The money can be used to pay for band fees, BOA fees, and personal band equipment (reeds, gloves, et cetera). Pledge forms and instructions will be handed out at the first rehearsal in July. Then, you will ask friends, neighbors, and family members to pledge money for each mile that the band marches during Band Camp. Each day of camp, randomly selected students will be asked to wear a pedometer. The average pedometer reading for each day will be added together to calculate how far the band marched during the week and to determine how much each donor owes. Payment Schedule (for your financial planning pleasure): 7/1 Band fee payment due. 8/1 1st payment due for Bands of America 9/1 2 nd payment due for Bands of America The more pledges you bring in, the less your family has to pay for band expenses! More information will be available on LimestoneBands.com >> Boosters >> Fundraisers, or contact Stephen Cordes. Family Photo Fund Raiser Is it time for an up-to-date portrait of your family? Here s your chance to have one taken and make money for the band program at the same time! On Friday & Saturday, August 9-10, Photography by Jill will be offering 20 minute sessions and an 11 x 14 portrait for $60. You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional packages. This fund raiser is not limited to members of the band program, the public is welcome and encouraged to participate. All sessions must be scheduled through Terry Miller at MillerTitle@gmail.com Phone: We need a new storage solution for our can recycling program. If you would like to help with this project, please contact David (309) Looking for the highlights from the May Booster meeting? Read the minutes at

8 BARBARA RICHMOND LIMESTONE BAND BOOSTERS 4105 S LAFAYETTE AVE BARTONVILLE, IL We re on the Web! See us at: LCHS Band Staff Andy Empey, Director of Bands director@limestonebands.com Stevi Rzeszutko Assistant Director of Bands srzeszutko@limestone.k12.il.us Alan Walker Color /Winter Guard Instructor awalker@limestone.k12.il.us. Doug Smith, Percussion Instructor Satchemo1@yahoo.com LCHS Band Booster Board President, Jennifer Goble president@limestonebands.com The Band Boosters organization exists to support the band program at all performances, as well as to provide manpower and financial support through fundraisers and events. Band Boosters membership includes: Current and former parents of band and color guard students Former band and color guard students Relatives of band and color guard students Community members who support the performing arts Band Booster meetings are held the third Monday of each month (except during the summer) at 7:00pm in the LCHS cafeteria. Please join us! Become involved in your child s education and be part of a great organization! Vice president, Terry Miller vice_president@limestonebands.com Treasurer, Kim Dunham treasurer@limestonebands.com Assistant treasurer, Adriana Bryan assistant_treasurer@limestonebands.com Secretary, Barbara Richmond secretary@limestonebands.com