Norwin Band Aides Newsletter Knightline October 2011

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1 Norwin Band Aides Newsletter Knightline October 2011 The Knightline is the official newsletter of the Norwin High School Marching Band Parents Association. It is published the first of every month and the online e-version is sent to all band parents, staff and alumni. Printed versions are sent to all current band parents who do not have . Hard copy Snail mail versions are available to alumni for a $20 annual subscription rate. Contact the newsletter chairperson for a subscription copy. President s Message Oct CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NORWIN MARCHING BAND AND STAFF! BOA REGIONAL CHAMPIONS! A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the Norwin BOA Regional a great success! Sallie Whyte and Mike Sudar led a great crew of workers including current band parents, former band parents, band alumni and friends. It wouldn t have happened without everyone s commitment! We are now into an eventful and exciting October. There is a weekly football game, Homecoming Parade, Akron BOA Regional, 10/15; Senior Night, 10/21; West Allegheny Band Festival, 10/22; and PIMBA Championships at Norwin High School Stadium, 10/29. I hope you all will be able to attend these events and support YOUR Norwin Marching Band! Are you looking for something entertaining and rewarding to do on Saturday, October 29? I have the perfect solution PIMBA Championships! Please sign up today to volunteer on one of our many committees. I promise you won t regret it! Please contact Vicky McClain or Aleica Petrush. There are only a few weeks left for fall sports and help is still needed in the concession stand. I encourage you to continue to sign up to work. If you can give any amount of your time, it s deeply appreciated. I hope you will join me in cheering on our band and wishing them the very best in their upcoming competitions! GO NORWIN BAND! THE HYPE IS ON! Janice Calhoun The New 2011 Marching Band Calendar is now posted on the website. Be sure to check it out! Visit the Norwin Band website at to print a copy of the calendar. Be sure to check the website often for any updates and/or changes. Schedule is subject to change. A Note From The Director Band Friends, Parents & Supporters, Thank you for an outstanding month of October. It has been quite a challenging month from a weather standpoint. From the gusting winds of the Akron, OH Regional to the PIMBA North Eastern Storm and a lot of rainy days in between. I am happy to say though that the Norwin Band is doing a fantastic job this season. The students have adapted to the season and change in climate quite well. We had a strong showing at the Akron OH Regional and for the first time since 2005 the Norwin Band takes home the PIMBA National Class Championship. To everyone who worked the PIMBA show I cannot thank you enough for your efforts on October 29, Nowhere else in the country could we have pulled off a change of such magnitude at the last minute. To everyone who spent time working on clearing the stadium field --- it warmed my heart to see you all working so hard to allow the show to go on. I am sorry that the weather did not work in our favor. Many thanks to the school district for being adaptive and allowing us to make some

2 adjustments to allow the show to continue at the band practice field. I was in contact with the administration throughout the decision making process and can say that they did everything that they could to support our efforts. Keep some things in mind about how PIMBA championships unfolded. A high school stadium is not equipped to handle that amount of snow like Heinz field might be. Because this time of year snow storms are unexpected. The decision to move to the practice field by myself the band aides and PIMBA was purely for the students involved with each of the bands to give a championship performance. The district accommodated this choice by moving as many bleachers as they could and bring trash cans over. The Norwin Band Aides did not charge tickets for the event because the seating was insufficient. Instead we encouraged people to watch their band in the stands and move to allow other band families to watch their high school band. With the amount of snow on the stadium field as well as the dropping temperatures the safest choice to allow the show to continue at all was to move to the practice field. There was no option of rescheduling as it involves too many variables for many different schools. This was the only decision that would allow the show to continue in any form. All of the band directors and their staff were grateful that we were willing to persevere to allow the students involved with PIMBA bands to experience some form of a finale championship performance. In short, I am so impressed with this organization and the people that are involved. This is only a reminder of how truly special the Norwin Band Aides are. Students! THIS IS IT! The final push to GRAND NATIONALS! For the last 5 years I have given out a survey at the end of marching band season and each year the bands wished they were going to Grand Nationals! GUESS WHAT! YOU ARE! This is an exciting time. The finish line is just around the corner. Push to the end and love every minute of it! Sincerely, Robert Traugh, Director of Bands Norwin High School Band Program in Running for $50,000 Grant NORTH HUNTINGDON, Penn., November 1, The Norwin Band Aides, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization supporting the Norwin High School Band Program, enter national $50,000 grant competition through the Pepsi Refresh Project. During the month of

3 November, Norwin supporters simply need to click and text their vote each day to help overcome the financial challenge of purchasing uniforms. With the significant recent growth of the Norwin High School Band Program membership, as well as the rising financial constraints of the school districtʼs resources, the Norwin Band Aides will use the grant to offset the high cost of purchasing new, much-need uniforms. During a time when school districts across America are charged with doing more with fewer resources, we look to purchase uniforms without impacting the current academic curriculum, said Director of Bands Robert Traugh. The Pepsi Refresh Project is a perfect opportunity to engage our students, parents, school district and community to make a real difference. How to Vote Each Day 1. Vote online at g.com/refreshnorwinband 2. Vote by texting to Pepsi (73774) from your mobile device About the Norwin Band Aides The Mission of the Norwin Band Aides is to provide financial support to the Norwin High School Band Program. Since 1961, this parent-led community group has worked to ensure band program students continuously receive the highest quality experience through the vigorous promotion of music education. About the Norwin High School Band ProgramSince 1923, the storied Norwin High School Band Program has provided thousands of students with life-changing experiences. The Norwin Marching Band includes 20 Bands of America Regional Championships, as well as 33

4 Class Championships since The Norwin Wind Ensemble has received superior ratings at Pennsylvania Music Educators Association performance assessments the last four consecutive years. The Norwin Percussion Ensemble was invited to perform at the 2011 Music Educators National Conference ALL-EAST convention in Baltimore, MD. The Norwin Winter Color Guard was a Winter Guard International World Class Finalist in Contact Robert Traugh, Director of Bands Norwin High School RTraugh@norwinsd.org x1276 FAIR SHARE PAYMENTS PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE Returning students the FINAL payment is due October 31, 2011for the remainder of the balance. For NEW members the FINAL payment is due October 31, 2011 for the remainder of the balance. I will be at the general meeting and also you can mail or drop off your payments to 2278 Lancelot Drive, North Huntingdon. Thank you and hope to see you all at the general meeting, Shari Smith NBA Fair share Coordinator Home # address: tslcsmith@comcast.net MARKET DAY Help support the Norwin Band and keep your freezer full by placing a Market Day order online at marketday.com! New in November: The band will earn extra profit this month only when you purchase Dessert Dough Bonus Days items & you can receive a FREE 4-Pack of ChicNSteakes with qualifying purchase using the online promo code NOVBONUS! Order online at marketday.com until 11PM on 10/26 by using Account # Customer pick up is at Circleville Fire Hall on 11/1 from 7-7:30pm. Market Day Sale Dates Month Internet Orders Due by 11pm Pick Up at Circleville Fire Hall 7-7:30pm Nov 10/26 11/1 Dec 11/30 12/6 Jan 1/11 1/17 Feb 2/8 2/14 Mar 3/7 3/13 Questions? Contact Jodi Smith at marketdayjodi@gmail.com or Karrie Bartuska at marketdaykarrie@gmail.com

5 NBA License Plates- Looking for a special gift for that special band fan or even yourself? Consider purchasing the new Norwin Band Aides license plates! The cost of the plate is $40- and $20 comes back to the Band Aides! Then, each year, you simply renew the plate at the regular fees you normally pay! What a great gift ideaand, now, other band fans can see you coming and going! Please note: Ed Goyda is the new chairperson for the license plates. Contact Ed at egoyda@comcast.net for details. FUNDRAISING INFO Help the Norwin Band Aides earn money just by choosing to make a simple change in behavior. Rather than using Google or Ask when you search the Internet, log on to Once the page has loaded be sure to select Norwin Band Aides as the organization you want to support. Spread the word Sarris Candy It is that time of year when we start our count down to Christmas. We will be selling Sarris Candy. The organization makes 35-37% profit, which you will then receive 50% of that into your student's account. Order forms are available from Judy Giuliana, , and will be due on Novermber 14th. The Christmas candy will be delivered at the high school, in front of the auditorium, on December 12th. Money is due at time of pick up, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Any questions, please call Judy.

6 Norwin Play it Forward Fund News SAVE THE DATE - 2 nd Annual Windup/Wine-down Event Marching season will come to an end all too quickly. To finish out the year, Wind- Up/Wine-Down with the Norwin Play it Forward Fund! The benefit will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 6:30 10:00 PM at Greenhouse Winery, Guffy- Rillton Road. Wind-Up Wine-Down II is an adult evening with outstanding jazz and wine sampling and sales by Greenhouse Winery. Raffles, prizes, and a gourmet popcorn buffet by the Pittsburgh Popcorn Company will round out the evening. Advance reservations are $30; All door sales will be $35. Last year s event was almost a sell-out. We can only accommodate 90 guests, so we suggest getting your reservations in NOW! Reservation form is attached. $30 each Name(s) Phone # e- mail: Total Enclosed: $ Make check payable to: Norwin Play it Forward Fund, Inc. Mail to: Norwin Play it Forward Fund, Inc. 531 Cedar Glenn Drive North Huntingdon, PA All proceeds benefit the fund. Corporate sponsors and prize donations for the benefit are sought as well. Please contact Mike or Paula Ziemski if you would like to help: Join us for a great night of wine and song in support a great cause instrumental music education in Norwin. Tell your friends and family, too. The Norwin Play it Forward Fund provides subsidies for private music lessons for motivated Norwin instrumental students, grades 5-12, with priority given to students with financial need, as well as summer music camp grants. Interested students should see their band director for application(s) Yes, I d like to reserve my seats for Windup/Wine-down II:

7 Varieties: Jo Jo's Cellone's Roll: Italian with onions Italian without onions Turkey with onions Turkey without onions Jo Jo's Original Roll: Italian with onions Italian without onions Turkey with onions Turkey without onions Ham and Cheese with onions Ham and Cheese without onions Roast Beef with onions Roast Beef without onions Veggie Tuna

8 Knightline Official Publication of The Norwin Band Aides P.O. Box 301 Larimer, Pa The next General meeting is Monday, Nov. 21 7p.m. Hope to see you there!

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