Sunday, September 20, 2009

Marching Band Schedule

Please note this week’s schedule, which is attached as a PDF file. Copies will also be posted at school.

Band Camp Thank You J

Please see the attached RTF file, a thank you note from Michelle Pavelek for the many hours parents volunteered to make this season’s band camp a success.

A big, Titan-sized thank you goes out to Michelle Pavelek for all of her hard work in coordinating this year’s marching band camp. Michelle, you ROCK!

Your Help is Needed!

Please read through the following list of items needed for Marching Band this season. If you can help with any of these items, please contact John Rylands, our Band Booster co-chair at johnrylands@comcast.net 503-779-6151.

  • A generator for our big trailer and our lights for competition days.

  • An RV that we can borrow to use at competitions. This would be used for staff to go over show prep and review during the competitions as well as to act as an infirmary for the walking wounded that usually happen during competitions. Who knew that marching band would be a contact sport, but every year someone gets hurt and we need a place for them to rest and get attention out of the elements.

  • A new medical bag. We are required to carry a first aid kit with us where ever we go. Right now we are using an old back pack that is crammed to the hilt and weighs a ton. We would like to get a nice, medium(something in the "carry on" size would be nice) red duffle bag with lots of pockets so we can better organize our first aid items. One with a nice shoulder strap would be great. We also would like it to be able to carry our travel and treat forms. Having the first aid kit and the travel and treat forms together makes it easy to get the kids help without any delay. Please contact John Rylands if you or someone you know can help.

  • Crew Members. We need to begin to put together our show day crew. These are the folks that help load, transport and move our equipment on competition day. Anyone interested should contact John ASAP if they are interested.

Titan Auction

The Titan Auction is coming up on November 21st. Tickets are $35.00 each or $280.00 per table of eight. Our goal this year is 5 tables. The more tables we get the larger our share of the proceeds is. Last year we took in about $1500.00. Our goal is to double that this year. We need to begin to get auction prizes in so we can claim our fair share. ANYTHING WILL WORK. Gift baskets, condo rentals, event tickets, any kind of memorabilia, trips, wine, or anything you can think of. No prize is too small. Be creative. The more we have the more we can raise. Please contact Scotti Rylands (503)269-0887 or ndrsmom@comcast.net, for more information.

Student Sponsorships Needed

Due to the state of our economy, the need for student scholarships for marching band has risen this year. Several of our students have family members who have lost jobs and who are trying to manage other financial hardships. If you are able to sponsor or partially sponsor a student’s fair share, please contact Vickie Tuttle (contact info below). Donations for this purpose are tax deductible.

Student Accounts Trainee Needed

Calling freshman parents! The Student Accounts position is an important one in our booster organization. Vickie Tuttle has been serving in this position for quite some time now and is seeking a volunteer to “shadow,” or train, for this position. If you are a detail-oriented person and are interested in finding out what this position entails, please contact Vickie Tuttle (contact info below).

“Can” You Help with Music Day Cans?
Music Day brought in an overwhelming number of pop cans. The Gilmores have a 16’ trailer full of them in their driveway! In order to collect the deposit money for the music program, we need your help returning these pop cans. This job is too big for one family to take on. If you can pick up a bag or two to return, please contact Denise and Orval Gilmore at orval.gilmore@comcast.net.


Band Camp 2009 Volunteer Thank you list

Pre-Camp Drivers to ropes course

  • Beth Zukowski
  • Mr. Simmons
  • Crystal Perry

Pre-Camp Food

  • Alyson Baker

Registration

  • Vickie Tuttle
  • Alyson Baker
  • John Rylands
  • Kim Erbes

Uniforms

  • Connie Phillips
  • Deanna Garney
  • Kami Hettwer
  • Janis Kaufman
  • Tari Sutton
  • Debbie Harris
  • Holly Alred
  • Grandma of Brandon Braun
  • Faye

Snacks

  • Jim and Bridget Mitchell
  • John Rylands
  • Tari Sutton
  • Kathi Robbins
  • Angi Levenhagen (snow cones)
  • Kim Erbes and Ellie
  • Glenys Loewen Thomas
  • Alyson Baker
  • Brendan Pavelek
  • The Klosterman family
  • Cash donations during the parent night - thanks to those who donated!
  • Snack donations brought to the band room - thanks!

Sectional Social Homes

  • John and Linda Burr
  • Orval and Denise Gilmore
  • Connie Phillips
  • Kenneth and Patricia Bolstad
  • Randy and Susan Gresley
  • Von and Jackie Maltzan
  • Matthew and Crystal Perry
  • Judy Stanley

Lock-In Sleepover

  • Debbie Harris
  • Alyson Baker
  • Craig McCormack
  • Brendan Pavelek
  • Dr. Nail
  • Teresa Goetter
  • Staci Larson

Lock-In Breakfast

  • Jim and Bridget Mitchell
  • Denise and Orval Gilmore
  • Derick and Nicole Bess
  • Shannon Riggs
  • Lisa Hughes
  • Wolfgang Sailer
  • Vickie Tuttle

Spaghetti Dinner

  • Nicole and Derick Bess
  • Bridget Mitchell
  • Angi Levenhagen
  • Tari Sutton
  • Kim Erbes and Ellie
  • John Rylands
  • Lisa Hughes
  • Denise Gilmore

Pie and Ice Cream Social

  • Thanks to Richard Spann and Marie Callender's Restaurant for donating delicious pies for over 100 students and staff!
  • Jackie Maltzan
  • Angi Levenhagen
  • Scott and Sheila Muller
  • Kim Erbes and Ellie
  • Tim and Julie Brown
  • Sue Gresley
  • Connie Phillips

Parent Night Potluck

  • Bridget Mitchell
  • Tari Sutton
  • Teri Abel
  • Crystal and Matthew Perry
  • Kim Erbes and Ellie
  • Jim Pavelek
  • Scott and Sheila Muller

T-shirt design and distribution

  • Kami Hettwer - t shirt design
  • Allyson Baker

Colorguard Flags

  • Staci Larson
  • Alyson Baker
  • Jackie Maltzan
  • Debbie Harris
  • Janis Kaufman

Scissor Lift rental

  • Dalke Construction and RSC Equipment Rental

Please accept my apology if I accidentally left someone off of this list. A special “thank you” goes to Kim Erbes and Ellie for all of their help during camp. THANK YOU to all of the West Salem Titan Marching Band and Colorguard parents who donated time to support the band during Band Camp! At least 46 parents volunteered their time during band camp.

WEST SALEM TITAN MARCHING BAND PARENTS ARE OUTSTANDING!

Michelle Pavelek

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Apologies

Apologies for the late updates. Blogger temporarily blocked access to our site because it was suspected of being a spam site.

It isn't.