Panther Pride Band

Dear Band and Guard Families:

The new school year and marching season is upon us. There are many things happening in the band and much information that you need to keep informed.

BAND CAMP:

Starts Monday (tomorrow) at 9:00 AM. BE ON TIME! If you arrive at 9:00 you are late.

Please remember to bring:

-all forms filled out-if you do not have medical form turned in by the beginning of the day you may not be able to participate. If you need forms they can be found on the Nease Band website: neaseband (dot) org.

-lunch and plenty of fluids (no dairy or carbonated drinks)-water for refills will be available

-sunscreen, bug spray, hat, sunglasses

-pencil

-wear light clothing and tennis shoes-NO FLIP FLOPS!-you may also want to bring a change of clothes if it rains.

Students will be fit for their uniform during the first week of camp. They will also order shoes ($24) and gloves ($5) at this time.

ANNUAL POTLUCK DINNER AND EXHIBITION:

Friday, August 20th at 5:00 PM

Please come out Friday evening to the band field (at the back of the school) by 5:00 PM for a preview performance of the show! You will be amazed at what they can learn in such a short time frame. After the preview, the parents (at least one parent from each family should attend) will need to come to the PAC for a very brief meeting before we eat. Mr. Johnson and the band board members will present important information and later that evening will be on hand to collect dues. The first membership installment of $125 (and $100 for band camp if not previously paid), as well as payment for shoes, gloves, and cooler are due before your uniform can be picked up. Uniforms are distributed at the end of the pot luck dinner.

Following the meeting we will eat together in the cafeteria. To ensure that we have enough food, we ask that EVERYONE bring a dish which serves 12-16 people:

The following are the food assignments by class:

SENIORS-salad

JUNIORS-Dessert

Sophomores-Main Dish (meat or vegetarian, please label)

FRESHMAN-Side dish

Parent volunteers are needed to assist Dawn Johnson, our meals coordinator. If you can help out please contact Dawn at cdccjohnson (at) yahoo (dot) com.

JAMBOREE AND SENIOR PAW PAINTING:

Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 AM

Don't forget our annual tailgate party with the football team and cheerleaders will be held Saturday, August 21st at the Nease Stadium. It will be a fun kick-off to what promises to be an exciting 2010 season for the "Panther Pride" band, football team, and cheerleaders.

The band will be selling lunch for all.  More info to come next week.  We will need volunteers to help grill and serve. Please contact our volunteer coordinator, Michi Clendening at mrclendening (at) clearwire (dot) net.

Band students: The day will include a performance of stand tunes!! Please wear your band T-shirt that you will get a camp and khaki shorts.

Guard students: You will receive dress and performance info at camp.

Senior musicians and parents:  The traditional Senior Paw Painting at the stadium will also take place during the tailgate. be prepared to paint your paw and celebrate the class of 2011. Paint will be provided at the stadium.

FUNDRAISING:

Car Washes:

Many thanks to the parents and students who made our car washes on July 31st so successful.  It was a hot day, but we had fun and made some money as well. Participants will see credits on their statements.

TRAILER ADS:

Get out and sell trailer ads to help the band and your accounts! The flyer is downloadable from the band website and trailer ads are due August 13th. The more you sell, the more you earn as well.  There are details on the band website. If you have questions, please contact Susan Cummick at scummick (at) aol Dot) com.

Yankee candle fundraiser will be distributed at the Pot Luck dinner on August 20th. Be sure to pick up your packet.

We hope everyone has a great time at band camp. See you all at the Potluck on Friday the 20th!